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...country. This response seems excessive because there are currently four minarets in Switzerland and roughly five percent of the population follows Islam. The danger of the Alps’ chocolate-box villages being swept away in favor of numerous variants of the Blue Mosque looks slim. A comment by Roberto Calderoli of Italy’s anti-immigrant Northern League sums up what this vote is about, “Switzerland is sending to us a clear signal; yes to bell towers, no to minarets.” It is very much about Islam, and the rejection...

Author: By Eli B Martin | Title: Europe Legitimizes Islamophobia | 5/5/2010 | See Source »

Though “I’m Just Movin’” is lighthearted, the number segues into weighty issues. Grocery bagger Roberto Nuñez (Joe J. Vitti ’10) reminisces on his life as an immigrant child, picking the crops that “ended up in that fine salad” of his complaining customer. His Spanish musical number “Un Mejor Dia Vendra” portrays Nuñez’s struggle with American identity honestly and sensitively...

Author: By Alyssa A. Botelho, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Musical Celebrates 'Working' Class | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

Harvard Law School professor Roberto M. Unger, who also spoke at the event, added that he hopes the government will extend these advances to neighboring states...

Author: By Gina Yu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Officials and Professors Discuss Preservation of Amazon | 3/11/2010 | See Source »

...shot trickled off the pads of Canadian goaltender Roberto Luongo, who plays for the hometown Vancouver Canucks and was serenaded with chants of "Louuuuu" throughout his exemplary game. American Zack Parise pounced on the puck, and knocked the rebound past Luongo to tie things up. Are you kidding me? Do you believe in miracles? Going into overtime, the Americans controlled every molecule of momentum. "We thought we were going to win, for sure," says U.S. defenseman Jack Johnson...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Vancouver Olympics Come Full Circle | 3/1/2010 | See Source »

...admire everything that is done with the heart and with quality and feeling. It is true that I belong to another older generation, but “today” belongs to young people, and now is their moment. The best example is the pianist on tour with me, Roberto Fonseca. He loves jazz, [and] he is a virtuous man. We have to help new generations...

Author: By Araba A. Appiagyei-Dankah, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: SPOTLIGHT: Omara Portuondo | 2/23/2010 | See Source »

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