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May Chancellor Chat with Muslim Students
On Sunday, May 7, I had the excellent opportunity to meet with the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, Jay Perman, alongside 12 other Muslim students. Every month, Chancellor Perman meets with students across the universities in the state … Continue reading
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My journey as a writer
Writing has been something that I have always gravitated towards for a long time. When I was around eight or nine years old, I wanted to become an author and write stories and to this day, I still think about … Continue reading
Finding Community as a Muslim
When I first arrived at USG as a student last August, I saw several Muslim students on campus on the first day of school and felt a sense of happiness seeing students like me at school. As the school year … Continue reading
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Ramadan as a College Student
Growing up, I spent most of my Ramadan’s fasting during the summer and for the past years, the month has been different as the fasting period goes into spring and eventually the winter months. Being a college student while fasting … Continue reading
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Intercultural Festival at USG
On March 9th, the Universities at Shady Grove held their annual Intercultural Festival for students, staff, faculty, and their families. This event is one of USG’s most popular ones as we got to celebrate and learn about different cultures. I … Continue reading
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What Does Black History Mean?
As we have entered March, many people have moved on from Black History Month as this historic month was left behind in February. But a new month beginning does not mean that we get to stop or at least hit … Continue reading
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Turning 22
By the time this article is published, there will be less than 48 hours until I close a chapter in my life. In other words, I’ll be 22 this upcoming Sunday the 19th. I had planned to write the 21 … Continue reading
The Importance of Leadership
When I was in fifth grade, I decided to become the class president of my school’s Student Government Association. I had a speech prepared for the class to convince them to elect me, to which I was nervous speaking in … Continue reading
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De-stress and Mental Health
As we are approaching the end of the semester and the holiday season, the days get short and the nights longer. Even with a break from school and spending time with loved ones, we may not be in our best … Continue reading
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The Art of Projection
Today is the first day of classes. Your professor hands the class a syllabus detailing all the readings, assignments, and projects for the next several weeks. Maybe, your professor might throw in an oral presentation or two. After weeks and … Continue reading
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