June 20, 2009 by Sachin Seth
Filed under Terra, The Blogs
At this moment, in some war torn country in Africa or the Middle-East, a child, brother, sister, mother or father is being forced to flee their home for safety. They run, as fast as they can, taking only what they can carry away from those who want to do them harm. They may never be able to return.
May 29, 2009 by Sachin Seth
Filed under Opinion, Terra, The Blogs, The News
In an age of western media where Archie marrying Veronica is a top story (I can’t believe he’s not choosing Betty!), there just isn’t room for tales from the Dark Continent, even though they tend to sometimes be the most newsworthy international exposé.
March 25, 2009 by Terri Ciccone
Filed under Arts, Boston College, The Page One Story, Visual Arts
Disturbing images in candy colors.
March 22, 2009 by Sachin Seth
Filed under Terra, The Blogs, The News, World News
Hunger and malnutrition are serious issues in African society. Several African nations shamefully boast outrageous starvation and poverty rates, however there are parts of one nation that are in even worse shape. India.
November 24, 2008 by Blast Magazine Newsroom
Filed under Entertainment, Television, The Magazine
Blast absolutely loved the return of Jack Bauer Sunday night. If you missed it, here’s your chance to watch it free on Blast, courtesy of Fancast!
In “24: Redemption” Jack is in Africa, running away from a federal subpoena that will in all likelihood take him to jail. With a new president about to be sworn [...]
August 18, 2008 by Sachin Seth
Filed under Terra
The situation surrounding Sudan’s president Omar al-Bashir should be referred to as our world’s double standard. While G8 nations hunt ruthless autocrats in Europe and Asia, war-torn nations of our world’s forgotten continent are treated like unwanted pests.
August 7, 2008 by Holly Jobbagy
Filed under Boston Local, Life, People
It was October 2005, and professional photographer Karen Sparacio was in Uganda. She was there to photograph a relief organization. Ayaa Grace, an Alhcoli woman, invited her to visit the Acholi Quarter. What the Sparacio saw changed her life and, soon, the lives of hundreds of Ugandans as well.
Sparacio took in the creative and colorful [...]


