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Op/Ed: Fight to end apartheid in Palestine

By Steve Demarest

On March 18, Students for Justice in Palestine will begin programming for Israeli Apartheid Week. To many, the very name of this weeklong series of events is deeply controversial. Although it did so for many years with the South African regime, it is disturbing to think that the American government could support a similarly racist and oppressive policies in the modern day.

But the reality is all too clear. Considering the situation in the West Bank, one is hard pressed to deny the similarities with the bantustan system in South Africa. Bantustans, formally labeled


Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.


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