Rupen Janbazian

Rupen Janbazian is the editor of Torontohye Monthly. He is the former editor of The Armenian Weekly and the former director of public relations of the Tufenkian Foundation. Born and raised in Toronto, he is currently based in Yerevan.
Youth

Kobe Bryant’s Mistake and the Lesson for Our Youth

Kobe Bryant was my favorite basketball player growing up—an idol of sorts. I would often try to emulate his moves…

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Surviving Aleppo: An Interview with Nerses Sarkissian

WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—As the Syrian Civil War approaches its five-year mark, the historic Armenian community of Syria continues to be…

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‘Stash for Syria’: Janessian Moustache Raises Funds for Relief

BELMONT, Mass.—Belmont’s Ani Catering and Café looks a little more authentic these days. Ari Janessian, the operator of the Middle…

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Lyricism, Magic, and Graphic Medicine: An Interview with Dana Walrath

Special for the Armenian Weekly Meet author Dana Walrath. Born in Greensboro, N.C., and raised in New York City, Walrath’s…

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From Baku Pogroms to Elected Office in Maine

Turcotte Speaks to the Weekly about Her Win, Election Campaign, and Journey WESTBROOK CITY, Maine (A.W.)—“Coming to the United States…

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Sayat Tekir Discusses Camp Armen Resistance, Future Actions

‘Turkey is a rich country—when it comes to injustices’ Hours after news broke out that Camp Armen would be returned…

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Book Review: Goodbye, Antoura

Goodbye, Antoura By Karnig Panian Translated by: Simon Beugekian Stanford University Press, Redwood City (April 8, 2015) ISBN 978-0804795432; Hardcover,…

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The American University of Armenia: A Home Away from Home

An Interview with AUA President Armen Der Kiureghian The American University of Armenia (AUA) is considered one of the top academic…

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‘Lynching Campaign’ Targets Kurds in Turkey, HDP Offices Attacked

Kurdish National Congress: Erdogan must end violent, racist, and divisive policies DIYARBAKIR (A.W.)—In a Sept. 8 press release, the Kurdish…

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Meet Anoush: Jerusalem’s Armenian-Palestinian Bodybuilding Champion

Meet Anoush Aram Sarkis Belian. On Aug. 22, Anoush became the first Palestinian female bodybuilder to participate and win an…

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