Nour Al Ghraowi

Recent Contributions

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What's love got to do with it?

May 4, 2016

In this compilation of stories, the Life & Arts department explores the joys and challenges that come with love.
Married interracial couple reflects on effects of discrimination on relationship

May 4, 2016

Almost five thousand miles separated Saba A from his future wife when he left Iran to pursue a degree in Estonia.
Q&A: The Onion co-founder tells students 'the story behind the funny story'

April 15, 2016

Scott Dikkers may have grown up in a serious household, but that upbringing went out the window when he became the co-founder of the satirical newspaper, The Onion.
Activist and podcast co-host Jasmin Singer on tour for new book

April 13, 2016

On her award-winning podcast, “Our Hen House,” activist and recent novelist Jasmin Singer interviews celebrities, athletes and students about animal exploitation.
Around the World in 40 Acres: Marines service shapes Venezuelan student

April 8, 2016

Economics junior Tomas Enrique Pirela remembers being held at gunpoint during a trip to his hometown in Venezuela.
Argentinian student proposes scholarships agreement with national government

March 29, 2016

Beneath the hustle and bustle of San Juan, Argentina, first-year master’s student Alejandro Ortiz noticed a lack of student interest in his field: tunnel engineering.
Doctoral student from India seeks two health degrees

March 22, 2016

When Deepti Agarwal decided to move to America, she had to adjust to a different education system and way of life. But she said her biggest concern was finding vegetarian food within the barbecue-loving state of Texas.
Six ways to get around Austin during South by Southwest

March 11, 2016

Four-hundred thousand eager tourists will flood Austin this weekend for South By Southwest. Combat the rampant road closures and disrupted bus routes this weekend with these six alternate modes of transportation.
Seven tips for SXSW newbies

March 10, 2016

South By Southwest isn’t something you figure out in a day. Rather than learning it the hard way, check out our list of tips for any wide-eyed newbies attending their first SXSW this year.
Iranian student reflects on academic journey

February 15, 2016

Images of armed fighters running through the streets of an Iranian war zone still linger in Mardin Aminpour’s memory.

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