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Taking a stand for Darfur

Group’s T-shirt campaign a reminder of the lives behind casualty statistics

Feb 1 by Moe Abbas

Students Taking Action Now: Darfur wants to make sure that the battle-worn region of western Sudan stays in the public eye. Clashes between government-backed militia and rebel forces have displaced 2.7 million Darfuris, according to 2009 Human Rights Watch estimates. Amnesty International reports that malnutrition and disease claimed the lives of over 200,000. Another 90,000 died in fighting. Despite public...

Sep 7 Features 0

Iran: beyond the headlines

Human rights violations, contentious nuclear programs, tense confrontations with the United States: it’s no secret that Iran is a hotbed of controversy. But as MAHSA ALIMARDANI found, there’s more to Iranian society than what you can read on the front page.

Sep 7 Features 0

Coming attractions

Varsity staffers have the early word on some of the Toronto International Film Festival’s high profile offerings

The Varsity’s Board of Directors: Speaker Needed

Want to get involved with The Varsity in a unique capacity? Consider applying to be the Speaker for the Board of Directors. Learn more about the position by clicking here.