Posts by Shagufta Pasta

I have no words…

This article brought tears to my eyes this morning. Weeks away from university graduation, I can’t help thinking about the stereotypes and Islamophobic behaviour that await…

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Realities of Race-this week at UBC!

UBC Realities of Race is a week long series of events, which takes place annually at UBC during the week of March 21st, the International Day…

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Lessons From A Year At The AMS

After twelve months immersed in the world of the AMS, it is hard to believe that I’m done! Here are some of the lessons I’ve learnt…

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One step forward for democracy

Recent steps in Turkey to remove the repressive hijab (headscarf) ban has me very very excited. So excited that I’m going to ignore comments by the…

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Being the AMS Executive Coordinator of Student Services: An Amazing Way to Spend a Year

For the past 10 months I have been the AMS Executive Coordinator of Student Services, a position that has challenged my thinking, expanded my vision, greatly…

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Manufacturing Islam: Muslim Identities in the 21st Century

A series of lectures and talks at UBC that look intriguing. I’m excited, and also curious to to see what the panelists/speakers have to say. Info…

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Think you have what it takes to run the AMS?

Its that election time of year once again! Nominations close on January 11th 2008. More information can be found here .

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Registration Open for the 2008 UBC SLC

Are you an established student leader on campus? Are you a budding individual inspired to make changes in your community? Are you a curious mind wondering…

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Making a list,checking it twice: My Holiday Reading

I can’t stop thinking about Doris Lessing’s acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize in Literature. I’ve always prided myself on being a bookworm, but her words…

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A Hunger for Books

This is beautiful. The acceptance speech of Doris Lessing, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature this weekend. Well worth a read.

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