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...Hindus, Sinhalese Buddhist, or Muslims, should not have to choose between multiculturalism and political rights on the one hand and national security and the safety of their children on the other. Before the official end of the war, a promise must be made to address many of the Tamil grievances??short of independence—that fueled the fire in the first place. There cannot simply be a victor’s peace, for that is no peace...
...said our bone would break apart just like that, in splinters, not a soul would be able to put them together again.” This violence is not just seen in authority figures, but is prevalent throughout Djata’s society. Gangs of kids with small grievances??a stolen ball, a lost bet—come after Djata and his friends with blowguns and knives. “The White King” presents a harrowing picture of what a society can teach a child. These kids simply follow the rules they are given; when Djata?...
...when the University continued to delay its response to the UC’s calls for moving fall finals to before the December break, Petersen handed out an 11-by-17-inch “Declaration of Grievances?? at a UC meeting where representatives discussed lying down on the University Hall steps to disrupt an upcoming Faculty meeting. (The lie-in never happened...
...After fiery argumentation and passionate debate, the Undergraduate Council (UC) leadership decided to compose “A Declaration of Grievances?? against the University administration. Like similar documents of such monumental importance, their pamphlet kicks off by denouncing the lack of representation in governing bodies, censures the authorities’ disrespect toward “basic liberties,” and cries foul regarding the lack of (student) involvement in the purchase of land in the south. Worthy heirs to Jefferson indeed...
...scroll through my own profile, I feel as though an enormous piece of me is absent. Sure, listed are my interests, my favorite music and movies, and my favorite quote, but an entire element of my personality is left out: my aversions. We need a “grievances?? section on our Facebook profiles. I realize that such a suggestion may seem a little negative, but counter to what some people (read: my therapist) may want us to believe, negativity constitutes a healthy chunk of a person’s character. I would...