While in Turkey I wrote nine columns for the Cornell Sun. I describe and link to them below:
Turkish Dawn- I get to Turkey and all hell breaks loose. Then things settle down. Let’s take a look at Turkey’s place in the world and its wild summer of 2008. Read it here
NFL abroad- If there’s one thing I’m addicted to it’s New York Jets football. How do I keep up with the season from Istanbul? Read it here
Empty Seats- Women in Turkey are banned from wearing headscarves into university. Bogazici, my university, became ground zero in this fight as I walked to class on my first day of school. What happened? Read it here
Looking it Over Again- Taking a look at the financial crisis and its impact on student career paths from the outside in. Is it worth it? Read it here
The Swatted Sultan- Get this: I try out and start practicing with a Turkish ‘American Football’ team under the shadow of the minarets. How does it go? Read it here
Middle Ground- Kadir is a friendly Kurdish student taking classes at Bogazici. Wait until you hear about his fascinating experiences traveling back and forth between Israel and the West Bank during the summer of 2008. Read it here
Election Night From Istanbul- How will the Turks, whose approval ratings for the US hover around 10 percent, react to the election of Barack Obama? Here’s a clue: favorably. Read it here (also featured on CBSNews.com)
Turntable Activism- Omer Madra leads a dynamic social force for change in Turkey. Explore the world of Turkish dissent with this visit to the studios of Acik Radyo. Read it here
Turkish Sunset- My time in Turkey ebbs away. A retrospective. Read it here
