YaldaCulture

Yalda

Yalda and Worldwide Winter Solstice Celebrations By Leily Rezvani Celebration and the Iranian culture are synonymous. From Char-Shambeh-Soori to Tirgan…

HEMORRHOIDSLifestyle

HEMORRHOIDS

HEMORRHOIDS Sanaz Majd, MD The topic of hemorrhoids is right up there (no pun intended) with toenail fungus, athlete’s foot,…

Is Ice Cream Good For You?Lifestyle

Is Ice Cream Good For You?

Educational Series The Science of Nutrition Is Ice Cream Good For You? By Mohammad Ahrar, PhD Introduction The first thing…

ISSD Alumni CornerInterviews

ISSD Alumni Corner

ISSD Alumni Corner The Iranian School of San Diego boasts a significant history, having been in operation since 1988, and…

Introducing Recently Published BooksArticles

Introducing Recently Published Books

Introducing Recently Published Books Ali Sadr Martyr! A novel by Kaveh Akbar Martyr! is the debut novel of Kaveh Akbar,…

Voter SuppressionArticles

Voter Suppression

Voter Suppression and Its Impact on Marginalized Communities By: Aryana Mahasseni Voter suppression is a pressing challenge that threatens the…

Nader NaderpourArticles

Nader Naderpour

Nader Naderpour By Matin Khalilian Nader Naderpour (1929-2000) is an unforgettable name in modern Persian literature. After graduating with a…

EGGPLANT RICEPersian Cuisine

EGGPLANT RICE

Most Iranian (Persian) foods are prepared with herbs, fresh vegetables, and rice along with meat, lamb, chicken, or fish. Iran…