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Reel Thoughts: ‘The President’s Cake’ offers a raw perspective on dictatorship in Iraq under Saddam Hussein

February 13, 2026

This review contains spoilers. Content warning: This review contains mentions of sexual assault and violence. Baking a cake has never had higher stakes. With a limited release Feb. 6, “The President’s...

Sekerci: Could the Iraq War have ended with less violence?

January 21, 2015

“American Sniper" tells the story of Chris Kyle, the most lethal Navy SEAL sniper in American history. The film is not only a compelling image of Kyle’s accomplishments and patriotism, but also...

Petkov: Power to the People…’s Republic

October 14, 2013

It seems endorsing endeavors that will come back to haunt us is an enduring part of our national character. This time, I’m not referring to backing the mujahideen, Pinochet or Saddam Hussein, although...

Petkov: U.S.-Iranian relations show positive change

September 30, 2013

This past Monday, President Barack Obama met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the increasingly stale issue of Iranian sanctions. During the meeting, Netanyahu cautioned Obama...

Letter to the Editor: A call to recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day

April 7, 2013

Adolf Hitler's Nazis murdered 6 million Jews — 6 million girls, men, grandmothers, babies, uncles, neighbors, women, fathers, friends, sisters, colleagues, cousins, lovers, boys, mothers and aunts —...

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