Author / Maureen Flaherman
Maureen Flaherman is a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences. She can be reached at maureen.flaherman@wustl.edu.
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Is Irish the True Language of Ireland?
Most dying languages belong to stateless nations—groups without the resources or power to save their native language. Perhaps the most notable exception to this rule is the Irish language; despite the Irish government’s policies promoting the study and usage of the language, the number of Irish speakers continues to decline. The Irish language has been…
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Who Tells Your Story
Alexander Hamilton is known in the twenty-first century American consciousness as a staunch Federalist, the architect of the United States’ financial system, and the victim of a deadly pistol duel. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical “Hamilton” upholds this image while also portraying a man with weaknesses and hardships relatable to his twentyfirst century audience. “Hamilton” has gained…
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