The Highlander

The Highlander The Official Student Magazine of The American University of Armenia.

The Highlander is a platform for the students to discuss different ideas and issues present in the AUA community as well as the outer world. It aims to connect, entertain, share and discover AUA life from the eyes of its students, to bring together the diverse voices of theirs and be the critical voice in the community.

Liberalism and conservatism may clash today, but both are grounded in the Enlightenment’s core ideals—liberty, equality,...
25/04/2025

Liberalism and conservatism may clash today, but both are grounded in the Enlightenment’s core ideals—liberty, equality, and reason. One leans into progress, the other into tradition, yet both are still negotiating what it means to build a just society.

🔗Read: https://shorturl.at/F2kBN

🐾 Flow says everything—without saying a word.🎬 Latvia’s first Oscar-winning animated film follows a black cat surviving ...
23/04/2025

🐾 Flow says everything—without saying a word.
🎬 Latvia’s first Oscar-winning animated film follows a black cat surviving a flood, relying only on movement, mood, and real animal sounds.
Made with Blender, it’s proof that simplicity, not big budgets, creates true magic.
Read Gacia Injeyan’s take on the film that’s capturing hearts worldwide.
🔗 https://shorturl.at/HZo0w

⚡ Can Armenia achieve energy independence and a green transition? From solar power growth to biogas innovation, the shif...
21/04/2025

⚡ Can Armenia achieve energy independence and a green transition? From solar power growth to biogas innovation, the shift is underway—but challenges remain.
🇦🇲 With students at the heart of this transformation, the future of Armenia’s energy security lies in education, innovation, and collaboration.
🔋 Read Zhaneta Hovsepyan’s article on the role of youth, policy, and potential in reshaping Armenia’s energy landscape.

🔗https://shorturl.at/wAJIm

📚 Are books becoming a luxury in Armenia? In a world where short-form content dominates, deep reading is fading fast. Fr...
18/04/2025

📚 Are books becoming a luxury in Armenia? In a world where short-form content dominates, deep reading is fading fast. From financial barriers to a lack of diverse genres, Armenia faces unique challenges in keeping the reading culture alive. But it’s not too late. Choosing to read is choosing depth, curiosity, and connection.
📝 Read Maria Tumanyan’s editorial on why Armenians must choose to read—and read more.
🔗https://shorturl.at/JlFoe

10/04/2025

⚡Time’s ticking! Submit your work before it’s too late. We’re waiting for your amazing work 👀✨

Take a look at these heartfelt photos taken by Hasmik Harutyunyan, each adorned with poetic insights that bring Yerevan’...
31/03/2025

Take a look at these heartfelt photos taken by Hasmik Harutyunyan, each adorned with poetic insights that bring Yerevan’s hidden yards to life. Exploring the quiet beauty and untold stories of the city’s secret spaces. 🌿

For the entire photo story, check the link: https://shorturl.at/JEIzL

🌍 “Somewhere, something is wrong.” This haunting reflection captures the emotional toll of war and loss, while reaffirmi...
26/03/2025

🌍 “Somewhere, something is wrong.” This haunting reflection captures the emotional toll of war and loss, while reaffirming the unbreakable connection to homeland.
💭 Mane Hambardzumyan shares a poignant personal journey of memory, identity, and resilience in the face of displacement and war.
📖 Dive into this reflective piece on the lasting impact of war and the emotional legacy it leaves behind.

Read the full article: https://shorturl.at/Bvf1F

🌹 The Gardens of Silihdar by Zabel Yesayan offers a beautifully woven memoir that explores identity, loss, and resilienc...
20/03/2025

🌹 The Gardens of Silihdar by Zabel Yesayan offers a beautifully woven memoir that explores identity, loss, and resilience. Step into her childhood and witness a transformative period of Armenian history.
📖 Explore the depth of personal and collective memory in Gohar Geghamyan’s review of this masterpiece.
💡 A story that blends personal grief with the culture and history of Armenia.
Read the full review: https://shorturl.at/z9cnA

🧐 Ever wondered how the Age of Enlightenment shaped modern thought? This course delves into philosophy, art, and music o...
18/03/2025

🧐 Ever wondered how the Age of Enlightenment shaped modern thought? This course delves into philosophy, art, and music of the Classical period, teaching you to think critically about today’s world.
📖 Read Anna Afyan’s review for a deep dive into the timeless lessons of autonomy, equality, and critical thinking.
💡 Learn how these ideas resonate with modern issues and empower students to be the change-makers of tomorrow.

Read the full review: https://shorturl.at/2fSrb

🌸 Struggling with inner peace or dealing with suffering? Thich Nhat Hanh’s No Mud, No Lotus shares profound wisdom on tr...
14/03/2025

🌸 Struggling with inner peace or dealing with suffering? Thich Nhat Hanh’s No Mud, No Lotus shares profound wisdom on transforming pain into growth.
💡 Embrace the mud in life to grow your inner lotus. Learn how mindfulness and compassion can help you turn suffering into serenity.
📖 Read Zhaneta Hovsepyan’s article for insights into the transformative power of mindfulness: https://shorturl.at/vn33L

💡 Former Turkish MP Garo Paylan spoke at AUA, urging students to prioritize strategic thinking over emotions when consid...
12/03/2025

💡 Former Turkish MP Garo Paylan spoke at AUA, urging students to prioritize strategic thinking over emotions when considering Armenia-Turkey relations, justice for the Armenian Genocide, and regional diplomacy.
📖 Read the full article to dive deeper into Paylan’s powerful message on the need for unity and long-term vision to create real change.
Read the full article: https://shorturl.at/uEgwY

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