Cyberpunk 20177

Cyberpunk 2077 – The Most Controversial Game of the Decade

Awaited for over eight years, Cyberpunk 2077 was finally released a few weeks ago. Promoted as the best game in history, the ultimate version triggered controversial opinions. From the endless delays to the unignorable bugs, Justin guides us through a detailed review of what was supposed to be the ultimate gaming experience.
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Justin Yeung

trump, stereotype

Trump and US News Crime Coverage: How Media Shape Racial Stereotypes

The media play an essential role as a platform for powerful people while at the same time informing the public. Sofia elaborates on the misrepresentation of races in the media and its consequences as seen by Trump’s media coverage in the US.
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Sofia Neumayer Toimil

the sims, game, appeal

The Appeal of The Sims

Do you remember The Sims? Gökçe tells us more about her love for the game and explains why she and so many are obsessed with it.
Picture of Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Uncle Roger, Caricature, Asian

Uncle Roger: A Cultural Icon or Overdone Caricature?

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Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

books

Closing the Books: the Fate of Modern Book Publishing Industry

Gaukhar writes about how paper books may or may not become obsolete, the challenges for publishing houses, and some fun statistics about paper book purchases.
Picture of Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

SocialMedia, Life, deleted

Why I deleted Social Media and how it changed my life

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Hope

How Do Men in Suits Determine Careers of Athletes?

Audrius discusses the pressure sports media puts on athletes and how they affect the athletes’ mental health and careers before they’ve even kicked off.
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Audrius Šaras

die hard

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Ah yes, the debate of the century that resurfaces every Christmas. Well, Rita is here to tell you that the 1988 classic Die Hard is in fact, a Christmas movie. Read on to find out why.
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Rita Alves

2020

When They Tell You That 2020 Is Finally Over, But It’s A Lie

Most of us can’t wait for 2020 to be over, and yet, some might not feel ready to leave everything behind. After all, this year has been one for the books, and the “New Year, new me” resolution might feel a little off key. Thus, Asiah says, let’s keep it simple and let’s keep it real. But most all, do not wait for change, go out there and make it happen!
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Asiah Capponi

Queen's Gambit, review, addiction

The Queen’s Gambit: An Addicting Tale of Addiction?

In this review, Andrada and Rita dig into the portrayal of addiction in the latest Netflix miniseries, The Queen’s Gambit.
Picture of Andrada Pop & Rita Alves

Andrada Pop & Rita Alves

Kpop

Kpop’s Newest Inventions and Their Further Intrusion Into the Privacy of Idols

In this article, Stephanie sheds a light on Kpop fan-idol relationships and how they affect the artists’ privacy.
Picture of Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

evermore

evermore by Taylor Swift: A Lot Going on at the Moment

Go on a journey with Emma as she breaks down Taylor Swift’s new album, evermore, and find out the meanings behind evergreen songs as the story behind the lyrics unfold.
Picture of Emma C. C.

Emma C. C.

Christmas movies, guilty pleasure

Why We Love Rewatching Old Christmas Movies

Nouhaila explores our tendency to rewatch old Christmas movies and what gratifications they bring to us.
Picture of Nouhaila Morjani

Nouhaila Morjani

K-Pop Stans: The New Digital Social Justice Warriors

Keanaya discusses the realm of K-Pop stans, and how these fans have mobilised to support social justice causes and marginalised groups.
Picture of Keanaya Chandrika

Keanaya Chandrika

Conspiracy theories

Finding Shelter in the Irrational: The Thriving of Conspiracy Theories during COVID-19

Amidst this COVID-19 era, Imke discusses the reasons for the rise of conspiracy theories during these trying times.
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Imke Welker

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When AI and art intersect.

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Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

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Cyberpunk 20177

Cyberpunk 2077 – The Most Controversial Game of the Decade

Awaited for over eight years, Cyberpunk 2077 was finally released a few weeks ago. Promoted as the best game in history, the ultimate version triggered controversial opinions. From the endless delays to the unignorable bugs, Justin guides us through a detailed review of what was supposed to be the ultimate gaming experience.
Picture of Justin Yeung

Justin Yeung

trump, stereotype

Trump and US News Crime Coverage: How Media Shape Racial Stereotypes

The media play an essential role as a platform for powerful people while at the same time informing the public. Sofia elaborates on the misrepresentation of races in the media and its consequences as seen by Trump’s media coverage in the US.
Picture of Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Sofia Neumayer Toimil

the sims, game, appeal

The Appeal of The Sims

Do you remember The Sims? Gökçe tells us more about her love for the game and explains why she and so many are obsessed with it.
Picture of Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Uncle Roger, Caricature, Asian

Uncle Roger: A Cultural Icon or Overdone Caricature?

Picture of Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

books

Closing the Books: the Fate of Modern Book Publishing Industry

Gaukhar writes about how paper books may or may not become obsolete, the challenges for publishing houses, and some fun statistics about paper book purchases.
Picture of Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

SocialMedia, Life, deleted

Why I deleted Social Media and how it changed my life

Picture of Hope

Hope

How Do Men in Suits Determine Careers of Athletes?

Audrius discusses the pressure sports media puts on athletes and how they affect the athletes’ mental health and careers before they’ve even kicked off.
Picture of Audrius Šaras

Audrius Šaras

die hard

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Ah yes, the debate of the century that resurfaces every Christmas. Well, Rita is here to tell you that the 1988 classic Die Hard is in fact, a Christmas movie. Read on to find out why.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

2020

When They Tell You That 2020 Is Finally Over, But It’s A Lie

Most of us can’t wait for 2020 to be over, and yet, some might not feel ready to leave everything behind. After all, this year has been one for the books, and the “New Year, new me” resolution might feel a little off key. Thus, Asiah says, let’s keep it simple and let’s keep it real. But most all, do not wait for change, go out there and make it happen!
Picture of Asiah Capponi

Asiah Capponi

Queen's Gambit, review, addiction

The Queen’s Gambit: An Addicting Tale of Addiction?

In this review, Andrada and Rita dig into the portrayal of addiction in the latest Netflix miniseries, The Queen’s Gambit.
Picture of Andrada Pop & Rita Alves

Andrada Pop & Rita Alves

Kpop

Kpop’s Newest Inventions and Their Further Intrusion Into the Privacy of Idols

In this article, Stephanie sheds a light on Kpop fan-idol relationships and how they affect the artists’ privacy.
Picture of Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

evermore

evermore by Taylor Swift: A Lot Going on at the Moment

Go on a journey with Emma as she breaks down Taylor Swift’s new album, evermore, and find out the meanings behind evergreen songs as the story behind the lyrics unfold.
Picture of Emma C. C.

Emma C. C.

Christmas movies, guilty pleasure

Why We Love Rewatching Old Christmas Movies

Nouhaila explores our tendency to rewatch old Christmas movies and what gratifications they bring to us.
Picture of Nouhaila Morjani

Nouhaila Morjani

K-Pop Stans: The New Digital Social Justice Warriors

Keanaya discusses the realm of K-Pop stans, and how these fans have mobilised to support social justice causes and marginalised groups.
Picture of Keanaya Chandrika

Keanaya Chandrika

Conspiracy theories

Finding Shelter in the Irrational: The Thriving of Conspiracy Theories during COVID-19

Amidst this COVID-19 era, Imke discusses the reasons for the rise of conspiracy theories during these trying times.
Picture of Imke Welker

Imke Welker

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

exposition

Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

A photo of journalists in today's digital age

Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

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