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By Nora Kamareddine LAU Tribune contributor Walking on the sidewalk beneath the Broadway Center in Hamra, you see some familiar faces among small groups of people. Inside the elevator, you begin the swift ascend to the 10th floor. As you go up, you slowly start to hear the familiar loud beats. And, when you enter … Continue reading
By Samia Buhlaiyem LAU Tribune staff Nada M., who suffered with her children from abuse by her former husband, agreed to meet me at a psychiatric clinic. She was being treated for depression and post-traumatic stress syndrome. “First, he would tie up our son and daughter then beat them,” she recounted. “And if I tried … Continue reading
By Zahi Sahli LAU Tribune staff For a country deemed as a breather among more conservative ones in the Middle East, Lebanon surprisingly offers its women a dismal 29 percent of the labor force, according to a 2011 report by UNDP’s Program on Governance. Although Mercer Human Resource Consulting’s survey ranked Beirut as the 80th … Continue reading
By Mohamad Al-Oraybi LAU Tribune staff Matteo El-Khodr is always dressed in the finest attire and happily signing autographs in the busy streets of Paris. Apart from his infamous Berkin bag and striking black eye liner, he carries a priceless countertenor voice allowing him to sing the highest pitch in a man’s vocal capacity. His … Continue reading
By Carla Hazarian LAU Tribune staff At first glance, you see a small and petite woman with a youthful look. But the more you talk to her, the more you realize you’re facing a strong personality, opinionated in her beliefs. Zalfa Chehab teaches broadcast journalism here at LAU. Chehab grew up in Lebanon during the … Continue reading
By Assaad Hawwa LAU Tribune Staff LAU celebrated Lebanon’s 68th independence anniversary on Nov. 16 under the rain near the cafeteria. “I’m so happy that all the students are gathered together to celebrate their country’s independence,” Nadine Daouk, an interior design senior, said. The independence celebration began at noon. Loud music could be heard all … Continue reading
By Zeina Shehayeb LAU Tribune staff “President Bush said once that he is ‘misunderestimated,’” Nabelah Haraty, English lecturer at LAU, said with a smile. Haraty believes that students remember examples of mistakes important figures make during their public speeches. “Mistakes happen even if you are the president of an important country,” Haraty added. “You should … Continue reading
By Carla Hazarian LAU Tribune staff Across grungy warehouses and old residential buildings in Lebanon, words of political meaning and colorful pictures decorate the once-blank wall –a scene that is becoming more and more familiar as each year goes by. One man, who has played a significant part in the rise of this subculture, is … Continue reading
By Carla Hazarian LAU Tribune staff In a grungy residential building in Beirut, a family sits together in candle light, some engage in small talks, and others read a book. Surprisingly, this is neither the middle ages nor a time before Benjamin Franklin. This image that is painted for you is every other building in … Continue reading
By Ivana Hindi LAU Tribune contributor Japanese branded cars flood Lebanese highways. Beirut summer outings include dinners at hip sushi bars in narrow Ashrafiyeh alleys. Yet, it was never Lebanon’s concern that the makers of brands such as Nissan or Toyota are actually worldwide renowned tourists who frequent different parts of the world. According to … Continue reading
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