Araxie Cass

Araxie Cass is a member of the AYF Chicago Ararat Chapter, as well as a student of Creative Writing and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. Her work includes creative non-fiction and short stories, focusing on Armenian topics, as well as social justice, culture and community.
Diaspora

At the Polls: Political Participation in a Time of Crisis

It’s been a crazy week to say the least. Seven days ago I was in class talking about memoir writing…

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Featured

Inside Armenia’s Up-and-Coming Wine Industry

“In ten years, Armenia will be a totally different winemaking region, and have its own niche in the global wine…

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Youth

Armenian Christmas, Collaboration and Community on Display in Chicago

Growing up in Chicago, I have always loved seeing the twinkling lights and colorful decorations in the Museum of Science…

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Featured

The Armenian Town That Replaced Mining With Sustainable Development

In Armenia, the Amulsar debate continues, with the Minister of Environment calling for the examination of more data. The buzz…

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Reflections

Are We Shaping a New Armenia?

Last year, I spent the summer in Hayastan, researching the effects of the Velvet Revolution. With a borrowed video camera,…

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Travel

Mascots and Flags: Thoughts from a Genocide Amusement Park

I am grasping for words to describe what it looked like in Van. Just outside of the bustling modern city…

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