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A small taste of Donata’s work…

“Devastation in the Horn of Africa: Why It Matters” | Urbane Perspective Magazine

East Africa, ravaged by consecutive droughts, is now facing a full-scale humanitarian crisis. The UN has just declared a famine in southern Somalia.

“Is Media to Blame for Racist ‘Psychology Today’ Study?” | Urbane Perspective Magazine

It’s questionable why Kanazawa would would even use such unreliable research as the foundation of his research. However, it is even more puzzling as to why he would make such brash assumptions and mask them as science.

“Why Bloomberg Minority Initiative Falls Short” | Urbane Perspective Magazine

NYC Mayor Bloomberg hopes to save minority men from from slipping through the cracks with the Young Men’s Initiative. But what about the young women of color?

“Rape and War: The Unspoken Crime” | Urbane Perspective Magazine

The use of rape during wartime has a storied history, but for decades it went unnoticed as its victims were forced into silence. It became an omnipresent dark cloud hovering over the skies of war.

“Music, Meet Gaming” | JERK Magazine

Financially, crutches hold up the music industry. One more step backward and it’ll fall right into its own grave, buried alive. But consider this: one game could remedy the entire music business.

“Profile: Andy Gruhin” | JERK Magazine

This self-proclaimed “brand new kind of singer-songwriter” is attempting to single-handedly save the dying genre before the end of his freshman year of college.

“United States protests addition of Palestine to UNESCO” | The Daily Orange

Following the 107 to 14 vote that gained Palestine full membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization on Oct. 31, the United States cut off all funding to the U.N. organization after attempting to block the vote.

“Student team uses social media to promote SU” | The Daily Orange

With the growing popularity of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, colleges and universities need to continue establishing a multifaceted online presence. Syracuse University thrives in this digital revolution, led by a student social media team.

“RAPE Center designated official office to assist students dealing with relationship violence” | The Daily Orange

The Syracuse University Rape Advocacy, Prevention and Education Center may expand to reflect being officially designated as the main office that provides advocacy and support for relationship violence next semester.