American citizens need to be more aware of other nations

I would like to inform U.S. citizens about the outside world. Don't be shocked by this provoking letter. I am an international student, which gives me credit to discuss how most Americans' minds are too narrow from not knowing about the outside world. When I met some new "American friends," because I can speak English fluently, in the worst case, some Americans had never even heard about my country, which is one of the developing countries in Asia. I found it awkward that the citizens of a big country like the U.S. have limited information about the world. On the contrary, the citizens of my small country have ample resources about every part of the world. Do you guys think that your country is so superior that you didn't have to know about other people's cultures? There is much more interesting stuff that you probably never expected out there. The American education system should be improved by adding a geography subject from at least high school like people from other countries have. In spite of knowing only about your big country, you should make an effort to know about others in prominent countries such as Brunei, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, etc. It would be beneficial to you. So, open your mind! There is a lot more out there. [Read article]

Our student leaders are in the process of pushing for an extended Thanksgiving break.

Sounds like a great idea. That is, if it weren't for the horrible timing.

While having a nine-day break two weeks before the end of the semester may sound nice at first, in the long run it doesn't make sense.

A long break at the end of November would ultimately be a burden to students, faculty and staff. [Read article]

Contrary to what many people believe, one person can make a difference. One statement to the Arizona Legislature can impact the outcome of several decisions detrimental to the University of Arizona. Students are not only voters and citizens, but more importantly, the future of this state. The prosperity and political stability of Arizona depend on students and higher education.

Students can lobby for change tomorrow by attending the Arizona Students' Association (ASA) Lunch Conference with 60 state Legislature members. [Read article]

To the casual observer, the restaurant at Broadway a little past Tucson Avenue hardly looks like a place of global significance. Even the brightly lit happy chicken sign erected by the place's new residents is easily missed during a hectic Tucson rush hour. But appearances can be deceiving. In its own small way, Pollo Feliz ÷that's "happy chicken" in Spanish ÷ sits at the crest of a building wave that may one day transform cultural and economic life in the United States and beyond. [Read article]