October 21, 2014
Gai Nyok, graduate student in economics, remembers waking up one morning at 5 years old in the tiny village of Abang, of the former Sudan, with the sun still down and being grabbed by the hand by his older brother.
“Ket,” his older brother exhaled. In their native Dinka language, it meant “run.”
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By Rebecca Jacobs
September 25, 2014
While Pygmalion Festival goers watch the music performances at the price of a ticket, book fans can enjoy the literary part of the festival for free.
Now in its second year, the Literature Festival grew to seven readings over four days, from last year’s four readings over two days. The Lit Fest will bri...
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