The Incentive for Global Awareness
Margin of the Map is a student-led editorial platform that focuses on global affairs, culture, and the voices that deserve closer attention. In the age of media manipulation, it is apparent that some stories receive widespread attention, while others are pushed to the margins.
Our digital platform connects global events to the cultural and historical contexts that shape them. Each piece aims to add depth, nuance, and clarity to conversations that impact our society.
Our logo is more than a stylistic choice, since it reflects the goodwill and cultural exchange between nations. In light of its diplomatic value, the oak tree bridges material ecology and symbolic communication in international relations. For this reason, let us return to the oak tree—not as a passive image, but as a living force that sustains the idea of diplomacy.
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The Orphan Boys of Haiti
This heavy topic presents the livelihood of marginalized Haitian children, who are forcibly enlisted into gangs. Comparing their struggles to the fate of Yemeni boys, I posit that our young boys are being preyed upon.