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A First for Marame and Me

  It is rare in life that we genuinely witness a first—your first friend to get married, your nephew’s first steps, your friend’s first time seeing snow—which is likely what makes all firsts so special. Today, while working from home, I was lucky enough to observe one ... read more

Amy Rizzotto

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Running Your Mouth

Sometimes I get frustrated with how measured American politicians are when they step in front of a podium to drop their rhetoric. 'Where is the authenticity? Say what you mean!' My discontent with the systemic oratory restraint of our representatives has recently been quelled by the flip side of the ... read more

Amy Rizzotto

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An Unassuming Paradise

Ah, the power of positive thinking. I truly believe you can find paradise anywhere. It could be a beautiful beach resort in the Dominican Republic, your mom's garden in the spring, or a cement roof top deck in the middle of dusty, dirty Dakar. I know that there are ... read more

Amy Rizzotto

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Mba da: A week on the Mauritanian boarder

From the window of the sept-place, I watched green baobabs scatter and disappear into the dust. I felt the assumptions about what I expected to do and see rattling around in my brain as we careened past everything I was familiar with in Senegal. During that long ride north, I ... read more

Darcy Milburn

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Quotidien: Media and Democracy in Senegal

  Flicking the fish bone form my fingers, I looked up to the television screen where the reporter was looking, rather nervously, into the camera and into the salons of Senegalese across the country. It was clear that this was no ordinary newscast- the reporter was agitated, a sheen of sweat ... read more

Darcy Milburn

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Sisters in Faith: Reflection on Inter-Religious Dialogue in Senegal

 “Although Senegal is 95% Muslim, Senegalese Muslims and the Catholic minority coexist peacefully.” Before visiting Senegal, I had read this statement many times without believing it. It was a piece of information that I had acquired and repeated to Catholic relatives to assuage fears about my visit; and I did ... read more

Darcy Milburn

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Hip-Shaking Required: Dance Programs Abroad

  If my study abroad program had required me to dance for academic credit, I never would have graduated. My "dancing" is more aptly described as “lurching.” But, for those of you who are not rhythm-impaired, there are some exciting new study abroad programs that will satisfy your yen for cross-cultural ... read more

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