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A NATION OF TOLERANCE
“We envision our homeland as a nation of acceptance, where everyone … has a place to participate in the building of our free and independent nation, and advancing our collective cause of justice and freedom.”
STUDENT GROUP MARCHES TO CALL ATTENTION ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
“ASA member and fourth-year political science major Shant Mirzaians recounted the history of the Armenian Genocide, saying Armenian demands for equal rights under the Ottoman Empire prompted the government to react harshly. ‘Towards the end of the 19th Century, with all these nationalist movements going around, a lot of ethnic minorities within countries wanted to have more rights and equal rights,’”
ANCA ESTABLISHES NEW CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER
“Board member Shant Mirzaians says, ‘We are excited and prepared to work with our community for Hai Tahd. This is a great opportunity for Armenians to get involved and have their voices heard.’”
DENYING THE HIDDEN TRUTH: THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
“‘The Turkish government rounded up Armenian intellectuals, which included teachers, artists, writers–anyone who could possibly be a leader and execute them, so this would make us a leaderless people,’ Shant Mirzaians, a third-year political science major, said.”
‘ARTISTIC UPRISING’ SHOWCASES YOUNG ARMENIAN TALENT
“‘Zartonk puts together the Open Mic Night to provide an opportunity for those who wish to express themselves,’ said Zartonik member Shant Mirzaian. ‘It’s also a great show for those who just want to sit back and enjoy the entertainment.’”