The world’s largest exporter of crude oil has made an ambitious plan to reduce its dependence on oil which currently makes over 70% of Saudi’s revenue. As oil prices have…
Mass Bleaching in the Great Barrier Reefs
Two weeks ago officials reported that around half of the northern part of the barrier reef have been bleached. If the bleaching trend continues, most of the coral could die.…
Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts
In a couple weeks, OIS is having the latest instalment in our Around the World series: Asia! In preparation, check out this easy recipe for Hong Kong style Egg Tarts! Don’t…
International Profile #5–Shani Robyn Cox
Shani Robyn Cox (VC’15) was born in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands many moons ago, and is currently a post-bac for the Office of International Services as the…
Pastel de Queijo
Want to learn to make a delicious Brazilian snack? Click the picture bellow for a “Pastel de Queijo” recipe!
Syria: Attack on Medicins Sans Frontières Hospital
In further grim news, a Medicin Sans Frontières (english: Doctors without Borders) hospital was hit by 4 missiles within minutes of each other. Sam Taylor, the spokesman for MSF operations in…
Sushi Village’s All You Can Eat Goodness
I love sushi. There are few things better than seeing a plate of salmon sushi, tuna sashimi, and like 6 different rolls sitting right in front of you. There’s only…
Happy Lunar New Year!
Every year, many East Asian countries celebrate the New Year of the Lunar Calendar. This year is the Year of the Monkey according to the Chinese Zodiac. Every year, the…
Udbhav’s (Current) FavoUrite Peppermint Bark Recipe
Ingredients: 12 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces. 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract. 1 pound good-quality white chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 3 candy canes or 12 round…
Pollution in China
The pollution in China is not new news. However, Beijing issued it’s first ever “red alert” ironically while talks on climate change are occurring in Paris. This is the first time…