By Zoha RazaSpringtime of 2022 was approaching. It had been two years since the pandemic first began, and COVID-19 became a normal word in our vocabulary. I’d grown accustomed to hearing about people getting COVID, how they would be a bit sick, and then back to normal for a few days. I had not been infected and…
By MG StaffThere have been so many major life changes for Americans as a result of COVID-19, from job loss to relationship stress, and women have often had to do more than their share of work when it comes to adjusting. If you’re suffering from stress, anxiety, or depression even as we emerge from the pandemic, you’re…
By Shifah BelaiAs a potential third wave of corona-virus could be on its way through the Middle East, vaccines are needed now more than ever, especially in areas where healthcare is not easily accessible. For those living in Palestine, the number of vaccines is limited. Last month, Israel made a deal with the Palestinian Authority to deliver…
By Fatimah SA Pandemic in Residence is a collection of essays written by Selina Mahmood from March 2020 to June of 2020, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Mahmood, a Pakistani-American, takes us through the experiences of doing her residence in a pandemic, and reflects on the changes in the world around…
By Mariam TanvirRamadan, the best time of the year, is upon us again! This blessed month has come seemingly quickly after a whirlwind of a year. It seems like only yesterday it was 2020 and the beginnings of the pandemic were upon us. Last year we spent Ramadan and Eid in quarantine. Now it’s our second year…
By Fazeela WadanMisinformation, or lack of clear information, is a growing problem with the rise of social media usage over the past few years. As social media is very loosely censored, many posts that are not completely accurate fall into the hands of users, most of whom do not fact check with credible sources. I had noticed…
By Rokia HassaneinA week ago, Saturday Night Live’s Michael Che drew controversy when he used a portion of the show’s satirical news section to say that Israel vaccinated most of its population from COVID-19, adding “I’m guessing it’s the Jewish half.” The joke didn’t tell the whole story, but it’s something we need to discuss since we…
By Amanda DudleyMuslim students have been facing systematic and faith-based discrimination on campuses since 9/11. But the COVID pandemic presented a new set of unprecedented challenges to the entire Muslim student body in America and the rest of the world. At first, Muslim students had to cope with the changes alongside their peers. But soon enough, they realized that…
By Asiya BharadiaIn a time where weddings had become nothing but flaunting extravagance and throwing money on anything and everything, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and may have reminded us of the genuine beauty behind a simple wedding. Modern day weddings have always been about showing off how much money we are willing to spend. And that’s due…
By MG StaffIn this TED Talk, policymaker and poet Aaron Maniam speaks about how the language we use to talk about COVID shapes the way that we think about our experience with pandemic. He touches upon the inequality of COVID, and how some of us are experiencing relief: more time with our families; while others are suffering…
By sarahmohr“I only like people who don’t catch viruses in a global pandemic,” – Donald Trump, probably. Trump’s mishandling of the pandemic With the mishandling of the COVID-19 crisis, the Trump Administration has caused thousands of needless deaths. In fact, in developed industrialized countries, the US has had among the most unfavorable outcomes with COVID. The…
By Mariam TanvirWedding season. Oh, we all know when this season is upon us! The invitations have hit the mailboxes, the call to get new clothes made in the latest of fashions are being made, preparations are being done for music, venues, food, and dancing, and it is all happening fast. But in the year of 2020,…
By MG StaffThe “Pandemic Paralysis” series is one in which the author will be exploring the effects of social distancing during the pandemic for those suffering from mental health challenges, and how the pandemic has exacerbated these challenges. Says the author, “I think many women can relate to how much more they are all of a sudden…
By MG StaffAlanna Shaikh, a global health consultant, wants us to be prepared for the worst, saying that COVID “is our future.” In this video, Shaikh breaks down why there will be more epidemics and breakouts, and how humans contribute to that due to the way that we interact with our planet. Shaikh provides a compelling argument…
By Maram FaragThe pandemic has forced many people to cancel, postpone, or reconsider their plans for 2020. One category of people who have had to make major adjustments to their plans are couples who wanted to celebrate their love with their friends and family, but couldn’t because of health restrictions. After planning for many months for the…
