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Articles by Nileh Irsan
Foster Youth Are Not Pawns for a Pro-Life Agenda
We should all agree that preventing abortion in the first place is the goal we should all strive for and let the contention surrounding the overturning of Roe v. Wade push us closer to common ground. There is a dangerous presumption from the side of pro-choice advocates who name the foster care system, as if it is an argument for why abortion should be legal.
Confronting Mental Health Challenges in the Foster Care System
Youth Voice writer Nileh Irsan. Courtesy of Irsan. Learning how to destigmatize mental health has been a bit of a feat for our society in the last decade. There have been many revelations that have been made on an individual and societal basis in becoming proactive in one’s mental health journey. These destigmatizing efforts have been tremendously advantageous for society to progress in its attitudes about taking care of one’s mental health just as one would do for their physical health.
Home - Youth Voice Writing Contest Poetry Finalist
I have never been home Only familiarity with myself The cracking wisdom of a belt or the same T.V. dinner reflected in the eternity of a white noise T.V. screen That is my home I never got off the bus or waited Just sat down with a paper bag and watched the floating friend who I’d always admired and I’d wave because I knew where he was going even if he did not Newsletter Sign up Email* Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
When the Thin Blue Line Breaks: Racial Divide in America
Current and former foster youth weigh in on racism and police brutality. From a young age, we are taught that the men in blue are our friends, protectors and allies. We put our faith and trust into the familiar uniforms that are responsible for our collective and individual safety and find solace in knowing that they will be there when we need them. The American system has been brought up on this premise of self-governance run by the people, with the people and for the people.
Graduate School Is Out the Window for Now
Nileh Irsan has found her goals of attending graduate school delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Photo courtesy of Nileh Irsan Lockdown. Isolation. Social distancing. I was familiar with these terms before COVID-19 made them famous, and with as much as I have accomplished to escape the meaning of these terms, I find myself re-familiarizing myself with them yet again.
Triumphs and challenges of learning a new language
Despite a national lack of language skills, many students make efforts to learn a new language during their time at A&M, whether it be to challenge their mind, advance their personal life or achieve career goals.An article published in 2015 by The Atlantic said America is lacking in language skills with only 7 percent of college students in America enrolled in a language class.
Required pet tags offer peace of mind
Residents of Brazos County are required by law to have their small pets tagged.
Unique perspective on a terrible tragedy
As part of the Reiser Speaking Series, the Texas A&M Hillel organization hosted Holocaust survivor Bert Romberg in Rudder Theatre on Thursday evening. Around 85 people attended the event, which included a question and answer segment at the end.Bert Romberg was born in Astheim, Germany in 1930, just before the Nazi regime took power. He lived with his mother and sister, Magie, for the early years of his life.
The long road of car shopping
Navigating the long road of car buying and ensuring students are aware of the multiple aspects that go into the decision was the focus of the Money Education (ME) Center’s a car shopping seminar on Monday.The seminar was open to all students to provide some tips and tricks when shopping around for their next, or first, vehicle.
Students and faculty provide insight on proposed attendance policy change
With the semester in full swing, students may be keeping track of their absences in certain classes to avoid penalization.Angela Winkler, assistant director of Student Affairs, said her office frequently deals with the policy, outlined in Student Rule 7, which explains the parameters of excused absences and the procedures dealing with attendance.“We get a lot of questions about attendance in my office and not just from students, but also from faculty, and usually we are able to go to the...
Mays Business School professor teaches in more ways than one
Henry Musoma uses his unique experience and outlook on life to pour inspiration into his students both inside and outside of the classroom.Musoma, Class of 2002, is an assistant director at the Center for International Business and a clinical assistant professor at Mays Business School.Henry Kasonde Musoma was born in Zambia, South Africa and graduated high school from Maputo International School in Mozambique.
What’s in a name?
Greece could be settling a long-standing naming dispute with the Republic of Macedonia over the use of its name, which has Greek cultural and historical roots.The two countries have been in conflict about the name “Macedonia” since the early 1990s. Greek officials claim the name is associated with their own country’s deep-rooted historical and cultural national identity, so it wouldn’t be right for Macedonia used that name.
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