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Nov 30, 2023

The Revival of the Epsilon Nu Chapter

Image by Kaela Belingon On Monday, Nov. 13, at 7:05 p.m. the revival Line 6 of the Epsilon Nu Chapter of the Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Incorporated “La Tormenta Inevitable” introduced themselves to North Carolina State University. The Nubian Message met with Valeria Gonzalez Perez, the Line’s deuce (#2 of the line), to discuss…

Nov 16, 2023

What’s Up with Boycott Fatigue?

Due to the recent Israel-Palestine conflict, there has been a call to boycott companies such as Starbucks, McDonalds, Disney and Puma. But people online are claiming they have ‘boycott fatigue,’ meaning that after three weeks of boycotting, people have begun purchasing from these companies again due to what seems like a lack of instant gratification. …

Oct 20, 2023

Echoes of the Past: An Armenian Scholar’s Perspective on the Ongoing Tragedy in Artsakh

TW: Xenophobia When studying history, there’s a prevailing belief that the subjects delved into belong to the distant past. However, for Gevorg Vardanyan, history is unfolding right at his doorstep. “The forced deportation of Armenians in Artsakh is similar to the Armenian genocide that has occurred not too long ago,” he said. Gevorg Vardanyan is…

Sep 28, 2023

Elon Musk’s Alt-Right Pipeline

Image From Creative Commons TW: Transphobia, Homophobia, Anti-Semitism Elon Musk’s trek down the alt-right pipeline throughout his  purchase of X, formerly known as Twitter, unsurprisingly is the result of an out lash against his transgender daughter. I know that’s a lot to take in but just stick with me. Last year Musk’s daughter applied to…

Sep 18, 2023

Artsakh’s Lost Link

For the last nine months the Republic of Artsakh, situated in West Asia, has been grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis due to an Azerbaijani-led blockade. The blockade has severed the vital Lachin Corridor, the main roadway connecting Artsakh to Armenia. The consequences of this blockade have been devastating, affecting commerce, access to medical resources,…