39 hours in a bubble
It had been dark when I went to sleep and it was still dark when I woke up and slipped…
Parental Investment Greatest Challenge to Children's Education (ask the editor about the semi-colon)
http://news.peacefmonline.com/education/201107/59488.php
Planet of the Old World Monkeys
I slammed the hotel room door shut and leaned against it, every pound of my frame securing it closed. I…
Ghana rights groups warn of anti-gay hate campaign
I had an awesome opportunity the other day to work on a story for the Toronto Star with two reporters…
Hot Tamale
If Ghana is the same size as Oregon, one would only have to turn the state 90 degrees counterclockwise to…
Trotro Troubles and Triumphs
Trotro Troubles and Triumphs By Catherine Ryan for the Accra Mail This morning while I was riding the trotro to…
An Accra Religion Aims to End Religious Conflict
An Accra Religion Aims to End Religious Conflict By Catherine Ryan for the Accra Mail “Zeeeetaheal!” “Zaheal!” The call and…
No Risk No Reward
I sat on the bus staring out the window in disbelief. I turned my head to look across at Megan…
The Wildlife of Mole National Park
In Mole National Park we witnessed the amazing wildlife the park had to offer. While we viewed some of it…
"Poverty Isn't Economics"
It was just over a month ago that I sat in Dr. Lisa Gilman’s office (director of the folklore program…
Harry Potter
At 8:30 pm on Saturday, July 23rd 2011 my childhood ended. As I wiped away the tears and looked at…
In desperate need of a row boat.
By: Megan Russell (“Oburoni vs. Kejetia Market Monsoon” to be published in the Public Agenda on 7/29) I have come…
A safari for two
I adjusted the slab of rock that I was sitting on and pulled my knees in close. The voices of…
Prayer in the Midst of Chaos
I can’t tell you the number of times my parents have told me to sit quietly and pray. As devout…
Caught in the Rain
Last Thursday, we ventured out of Accra up to the north. Our road trip took us up through Kumasi, Tamale,…