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High voltage culture shock

Monday, March 26, 2012

By Tara Harte Moving from West Africa to Europe or the U.S.A. can result in moderate to severe culture shock. Familiar smells, weather, and food are some examples of things that the migrant might crave, but what often hits hardest is the shift in daily interactions. That warm hello, nagadef, or ca va which is given so freely in Senegal, can be notably absent in Western countries. When Ema Nekaf and her family moved to the US after spending 14 years in West Africa, they had no idea what kind of high-voltage cultural... 

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High school senior suspended for crushing child’s belief in Santa Claus

Monday, March 26, 2012

By Claudia Willnow and Julia Versel DAKAR, Senegal—On March 28th, ISD High School Senior, Peter Anderson, was suspended after referring to the myth of Santa Claus in the presence of 8-year-old Miranda Gomez. Anderson was having a casual conversation with one of his fellow senior classmates, Roger, when Mitch Erkhart, the school’s principal, overheard Peter allegedly denying the existence of Santa Claus. Erkhart explained, “I was taking my morning stroll around the school when I passed by Peter and Roger and I... 

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Trending Tracksuits

Monday, March 26, 2012

By Warimu Nyoike and Khadidiatou Agne A recent study done by the science department at ISD has tracked the correlation between the speed of Corniche runners and their running attire. “Our studies have proven that the slowest runners on the Corniche are the ones wearing not just a track suit, but a matching track suit. Second comes mixed-match track suits followed by only track pants. The fastest runners are those in the shortest and tightest shorts.” One observational study was conducted by an anonymous student... 

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College board moves to make the SAT resemble French baccalaureate to allay teasing

Monday, March 26, 2012

By Ophelie Kompaore Every year, students from the American system are teased by the French stujdents for having a test that is much easier than the French baccalaureate. “We are tired of fielding caustic remarks from French people. We aren’t anti-intellectual and the new SAT is modeled to prove it,” said Mr. Smith, one of College Board representatives. “Besides, the SAT has a good rate of success and we can’t allow that. A high rate of success isn’t good for business.” They have been working on... 

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The shady shady shack

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By Karim Diagne   Recently students have been complaining about the fact that the food served at Shady Shack contains too much oil. Students claim that even though “the Shack” is not generous with its money, it is very kind with its oil. Despite this, students continue to eat the foods served at the Shack, [...]

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Facebook breakup

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        By Anabelle Voisard After thirty years of marriage, Mary and Peter Desbois divorced because of a Facebook drama that nobody will ever forget. Accused of not liking any of Mary’s pictures and not even writing on her wall, Peter started the first steps toward the end of their marriage without realizing [...]

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LIL' WAYNE

Over the years Hip Hop has developed into a fine mechanism to express deep feelings. Unlike other genres, the most consistent themes are not related to sex, drugs, or money. Hip Hop artist would much rather discuss controversial topics, such as genetic engineering, animal rights, immigration, and child labor. These artists have become the prime [...]