Society
A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
November 2, 2012
A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
Dina Elabd is a soft-spoken 22-year-old with an impressive, goal-driven vision. She’s tall with a surprisingly composed demeanor — one…
No more pencils, no more books: School supplies are getting more costly
October 22, 2012
No more pencils, no more books: School supplies are getting more costly
Going back to school has been taking a toll on family budgets as school supply prices hit parents’ pockets even…
Ride to change lives: Harley Davidson parades to support World Food Program
October 21, 2012
Ride to change lives: Harley Davidson parades to support World Food Program
Charity work along with bikers in leather jackets were the order of the day at the Arkan Mall in…
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
October 18, 2012
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
Since one of the country's first anti-sexual harassment protests in May, many men have taken part. To them, it seems…
Cairo students explain what they do after the bell rings
October 15, 2012
Cairo students explain what they do after the bell rings
You might expect children to be upset that the new school year has begun, but some are far from it.…
No more birds and bees: A lack of information in schools could harm the public’s sexual health
October 14, 2012
No more birds and bees: A lack of information in schools could harm the public’s sexual health
Two years after the Education Ministry removed the entire sexual and reproductive health chapters from the national curriculum, studies show…
Egypt’s school system: Taking a look at schools, their curricula, and accreditation
October 5, 2012
Egypt’s school system: Taking a look at schools, their curricula, and accreditation
According to UNICEF, 95.4 percent of the population in Egypt aged between six and 18 years old is enrolled in…
University rankings: How significant are they?
October 2, 2012
University rankings: How significant are they?
While some students protested an annual tuition increase and what they describe as poor quality of education at the American…
Kid’s corner: Online store provides new line for little ones
October 1, 2012
Kid’s corner: Online store provides new line for little ones
Kids nowadays are technology and Internet gurus — many at the age of 4 or 5 have already been introduced…
It’s a dog’s life: An innovative new kennel seeks to remedy the lack of quality digs for dogs
September 21, 2012
It’s a dog’s life: An innovative new kennel seeks to remedy the lack of quality digs for dogs
For many, a vacation away entails many complicated arrangements, from closing up the house to finding a friend to water…