The Hindi-Urdu controversy is not just about language. It reflects historical conflicts, colonial policies, and political struggles that continue today in India.

I’ve come to realize that when we lose the ability to communicate fully in words, the other ways we connect—through actions, ...

Not just a great writer, Poe had a circle of friends and family that cared for and about him, says the author of a new biography.

As Reang explains, this comes from a Khmer (pronounced "come-eye") saying: " Joh duc, kapeur; laurng loeur, klah ." "Go in ...

Friendship is so important for a quality life, but sometimes, you need a little help navigating tricky situations.

Poets Safia Elhillo, Jamila Woods and members of the Stanford Spoken Word Collective shared poems both personal and political ...

Alex Gordon had countless dazzling highlights for the Kansas City Royals. But his story also involved plenty of struggle.

“Rhea” has a run time of close to four minutes, but the way it’s layered and lilting in its earnest nature and glistening ...

Libby Hill Park, just a short stroll away, offers panoramic views of the James River and the city beyond – views that ...

Born into poverty and abandoned by her parents, Andrea Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo rises from a life selling sweets in the ...

Cristina Rivera Garza’s newly translated novel evokes a mixture of numbness and anxiety in the face of incessant violence.

NMU’s English department hosted a visiting writers series featuring Hanif Abdurraqib, a poet, essayist and cultural critic ...