Reflections
More than a gym
I wrote this article when I returned from Armenia this past summer. In light of the Artsakh tragedy, I initially chose not to submit it for publication. As the days dragged on and all our […]
Articles by John Mangassarian
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Feel neither guilt nor regret
Feel neither guilt nor regret. We realize the dire straits in Artsakh. How can we not with the constant barrage of bad news? Our hearts weep every day for those in need. We could spend […]
Reflections
One Day in Artsakh
In 2019, my wife June and I took a vacation to Armenia. It was my first visit and June’s second. Why it took so long for me to go to Armenia is a story for […]
Reflections
Was it because?
Last Sunday, my wife and I went to Camp Haiastan to witness the dedication of the renovated Cabin Circle in memory of Regina Najarian and the Under the Trees area in memory of Mark Alashaian […]
Opinion
The Reach of Camp Haiastan
Many know Camp Haiastan as “the greatest place on earth.” It has given Armenian youth in the diaspora a wholesome camping experience for over 70 years. Each year, our youth are immersed in a community […]
Reflections
My Heartfelt Thanks to Camp Haiastan
Today there was an eerie quiet in our home. The music and laughter from last Saturday’s Camp Haiastan 70th anniversary gala have faded. Our guests have all gone home. It’s a little reminiscent of those […]