Published in Public Agenda on August 3, 2012 It was my second or third day here in Ghana when my fellow University of Oregon students and I took a trip to the W. E. B. Dubois Center. We toured the luxurious home, filled with artifacts of his incredible life. Finishing the tour in a gazebo Read More …
Published in Graphic Sports 27/7/2012 By Garth Dmyterko As I continue to tour Ghana, one thing that always catches my eye is a Ghanaian wearing a sports uniform. I have found the multitude of Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal uniforms Ghanaians are wearing unsurprising given the country’s obvious passion for football. Also somewhat expected were Read More …
… Obroni impressions and comparisons of campaign processes Published in Public Agenda on July 23, 2012 Author: Kayla Albrecht There is no prouder moment for a democratic nation than the completion of a successful, fair election. To allow the people to make an educated decision to elect a new or returning leader, campaigns are necessary Read More …
Published in the “Daily Guide” on July 19, 2012 By Ralph Adeniran/photo by Ryan Schoeck A number of eager patrons who thronged to the second series of the Institute of Economic Affairs’ (IEA) presidential debate were relatively unimpressed by the performance of the People’s National Convention (PNC) presidential candidate, Hassan Ayariga. DAILY GUIDE spoke to Read More …
Published in the “Daily Guide” on July 14, 2012 By Ryan Schoeck In Asuafua, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, David Opoku’s family has been running a small bead-making business since the early 1800s. “For 200 years, bead-making has been in my family, in this village,” Opoku said. At 27, Opoku, along with his sister Read More …
… Modern practice and ancient custom collide Published in Public Agenda on July 13, 2012 Author: Kayla Albrecht For a decade, Dr Leslie Steeves has been bringing students from the United States to Accra, the capital of Ghana, to immerse in Ghanaian culture, and this year has been no exception. For six weeks, 15 students Read More …
Published: The Daily Graphic 12/7/2012 Story: Garth Dmyterko Ghana faces Egypt today at 3 pm at the Accra Sports Stadium in the final game of the three nations U-20 Tournament.