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Mama Hope: A thousand words

By Khaboshi Imbukwa It is hard to describe a location to anyone without having pictures. Pictures speak louder than any string of words put together and that is what Bryce Adolphson, Mama Hope's videographer, has done for 18 months. Capturing the lives of the people brings to life the joys of the residents of Isiolo. I cannot string together any words that would put to justice what he has in pictures. See more photos Khaboshi Imbukwa is a journalism and BECA student at San Francisco S...

Vietnam: A fresh look

By Laura Waxmann When I first was invited to take part in the Vietnam Reporting Project, I felt both honored and nervous (yes, butterflies and all). I am honored because, as a journalism student who is practically chained to the 'Arts and Entertainment' beat, I never even dared to dream of covering such a significant story. Yet, I couldn't help but feel a little unnerved about the tremendous responsibility of carrying-on a vital conversation that I had just recently become a part of. ...

Fight against AIDS brings Isiolo and San Francisco together

by Khaboshi Imbukwa When I visited Pepo la Tumaini, I did not know what to expect. Images of bone-thin women walking around aimlessly and sick children coughing, and sneezing filled my mind. A short drive through the dry parched land led me to a lone building with many young and old people milling around the compound. Some of the old had a look of hopelessness on them -- like the world was about to end. Others seemed happy - happy to be alive, but I did not know that part until much later. ...