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Monthly Archives: May 2007

The Narrative of Anthony Abraham Jack, an American College Student

Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

The New York Times had a very interesting article, which was written by Sarah Rimer, about new doors opening at prestigious universities so that many would not be shut out:
“Concerned that the barriers to elite institutions are being increasingly drawn along class lines, and wanting to maintain some role as engines of social mobility, about [...]

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First Woman Pilots A Gondola In Venice, Italy

Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

Last week in Venice, Alexandra Hai won a court ruling to become the first woman in 1000 years to pilot a gondola. She can only take passengers who are residents of one of the city’s hotels; however, her historic inclusion to the previously all-male ranks of gondoliers was not met with a warm welcome.
“Hai, a [...]

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Melting Pot Boils Over in Brooklyn Over Proposed Public Islamic School

Saturday, May 5, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

A proposed school, called the Khalil Gibran International Academy in Brooklyn, New York, has met with firm opposition due to its unique mission. The school wants to become the first public school to study Arabic and Islamic culture. But the melting pot is boiling over in New York. Should religious [...]

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