The Stigma Around Menstruation Needs to End • 

Menstruation is a normal biological occurrence; however, in Armenia, it remains a source of stigma and shame. This phenomenon has…

Condemning Genocidal Acts Prevents Future Atrocities Against Humankind • 

We live in a world where violence and crimes against humans never cease to exist. Unfortunately, we aren’t always able…

Let’s Talk About It, Shall We? • 

“I want to fight–first as your rival, standing against you with an old vengeance, since absurdly and without mercy you…

What it Means to Be a Responsible Community Member • 

Communities are an integral part of our society. As social beings, we humans have a need to belong to a…

Welcome to The Highlander • 

It is our pleasure to present to you the first issue of the American University of Armenia’s student magazine The…