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Behind the Screens

We are exposed to multiple frames from many different personalities on social media, and these frames are dangerous in many ways. Emre discusses the negative aspects of social media in this article.
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Emre Yalçın

When El Paquete Arrives: How Cuban Communities Distribute Digital Content

Andrea talks about the way through which many Cubans are able to consume Internet content: El Paquete.
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Andrea Valdivia

Literature

Lit Literature 2: Of Love and Other Demons

In the second part to the Lit Literature series, Gaukhar paints a picture of further remarkable Russian literature, this time shining a spotlight on its take on love and tragedy.
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Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

nee is nee

Nee Is Nee

Ondanks een ‘sisverbod’ twee jaar geleden, is straatintimidatie nog een groot probleem. Mae vertelt hoe dit nu onder de aandacht wordt gebracht.
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Mae Schellekens

Artic Radio, Artic Outpost Radio, Longyearbyen

How an Artic Radio Station Went From 3 to Over 40k Followers

Have you ever heard of a radio station coming right out of Longyearbyen, Norway? In this article, Rita covers how Artic Outpost Radio quickly rose to popularity thanks to a livestream.
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Rita Alves

social anxiety

“Sorry, My Social Battery Ran Out”: Things People with Social Anxiety Do

In this candid discussion, Polina sheds light on some of the things people with social anxiety do that often get misinterpreted as being disrespectful or disinterested.
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Polina Osipchuk

laff box, laugh tracks in sitcoms, Friends, The big bang Theory

The Laff Box: (Not) a Laughing Matter

In this article Rita looks at whether writers and networks are slaves to canned laughter? And, how have laugh tracks in sitcoms shaped comedy?
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Rita Alves

Apolitical Therapy

In this article, Aakansha explains the issue with apolitical therapy and why we must do something about it.
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Aakansha Gupta

Diversity in the MCU: Progressive or Lacking Behind?

Many are the times MCU has been criticized for reasons such as toxic masculinity, the male gaze, and the underrepresentation of the LGBTQ+ community. Recently, with characters such as Valkyrie and Wanda, the MCU has tried to make up for its questionable behavior. But when will such heroes stop being the “progressive” addition and become the norm? In this article, Sophie attempts an answer.
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Sophie Kulla

Influencers: Do They Perceive Sincerity or Criticism?

It seems like many people love to hate on influencers. With the latest dramas that have been blasted all over the internet, it is only understandable that many are receiving a lot of backlash and bad press. Ezgi breaks down how these scandals and controversies create a change in influencers’ sincerity in the eyes of the public.
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Ezgi Keeskin

Social media applications

Censuur op Sociale Media: Wie is Verantwoordelijk en Waarvoor?

Matthijs werpt een kritisch oog op censuur in de sociale media. Is onze vrijheid van meningsuiting in gevaar?
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Matthijs van Hees

Writer's Block

Blank Pages: Overcoming Writer’s Block

Whether it is while writing an essay, an article, or even a simple homework assignment, writer’s block is an issue that affects all of us. Rita discusses the universal issue by exploring its roots, sharing possible ways to combat it, and speaking on her own ‘writers block’ experiences.
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Rita Alves

activism

Rethinking the Dilemmas of Political Expression

Justin discusses virtual and physical activism and uncovers the dilemmas of political expression.
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Justin Yeung

feminism, safety, text me when you get home

Text Me When You Get Home

Two months after the murder of Sarah Everard, Asiah talks about the “text me when you get home” movement and explains how we can support the women in our own lives.
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Asiah Capponi

feminism

Feminism as a Marketing tool: A Blessing or a Curse?

Ninke investigates the good and bad sides of companies leveraging feminism to promote their products.
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Ninke Boshuizen

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screen

Behind the Screens

We are exposed to multiple frames from many different personalities on social media, and these frames are dangerous in many ways. Emre discusses the negative aspects of social media in this article.
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Emre Yalçın

When El Paquete Arrives: How Cuban Communities Distribute Digital Content

Andrea talks about the way through which many Cubans are able to consume Internet content: El Paquete.
Picture of Andrea Valdivia

Andrea Valdivia

Literature

Lit Literature 2: Of Love and Other Demons

In the second part to the Lit Literature series, Gaukhar paints a picture of further remarkable Russian literature, this time shining a spotlight on its take on love and tragedy.
Picture of Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

nee is nee

Nee Is Nee

Ondanks een ‘sisverbod’ twee jaar geleden, is straatintimidatie nog een groot probleem. Mae vertelt hoe dit nu onder de aandacht wordt gebracht.
Picture of Mae Schellekens

Mae Schellekens

Artic Radio, Artic Outpost Radio, Longyearbyen

How an Artic Radio Station Went From 3 to Over 40k Followers

Have you ever heard of a radio station coming right out of Longyearbyen, Norway? In this article, Rita covers how Artic Outpost Radio quickly rose to popularity thanks to a livestream.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

social anxiety

“Sorry, My Social Battery Ran Out”: Things People with Social Anxiety Do

In this candid discussion, Polina sheds light on some of the things people with social anxiety do that often get misinterpreted as being disrespectful or disinterested.
Picture of Polina Osipchuk

Polina Osipchuk

laff box, laugh tracks in sitcoms, Friends, The big bang Theory

The Laff Box: (Not) a Laughing Matter

In this article Rita looks at whether writers and networks are slaves to canned laughter? And, how have laugh tracks in sitcoms shaped comedy?
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

Apolitical Therapy

In this article, Aakansha explains the issue with apolitical therapy and why we must do something about it.
Picture of Aakansha Gupta

Aakansha Gupta

Diversity in the MCU: Progressive or Lacking Behind?

Many are the times MCU has been criticized for reasons such as toxic masculinity, the male gaze, and the underrepresentation of the LGBTQ+ community. Recently, with characters such as Valkyrie and Wanda, the MCU has tried to make up for its questionable behavior. But when will such heroes stop being the “progressive” addition and become the norm? In this article, Sophie attempts an answer.
Picture of Sophie Kulla

Sophie Kulla

Influencers: Do They Perceive Sincerity or Criticism?

It seems like many people love to hate on influencers. With the latest dramas that have been blasted all over the internet, it is only understandable that many are receiving a lot of backlash and bad press. Ezgi breaks down how these scandals and controversies create a change in influencers’ sincerity in the eyes of the public.
Picture of Ezgi Keeskin

Ezgi Keeskin

Social media applications

Censuur op Sociale Media: Wie is Verantwoordelijk en Waarvoor?

Matthijs werpt een kritisch oog op censuur in de sociale media. Is onze vrijheid van meningsuiting in gevaar?
Picture of Matthijs van Hees

Matthijs van Hees

Writer's Block

Blank Pages: Overcoming Writer’s Block

Whether it is while writing an essay, an article, or even a simple homework assignment, writer’s block is an issue that affects all of us. Rita discusses the universal issue by exploring its roots, sharing possible ways to combat it, and speaking on her own ‘writers block’ experiences.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

activism

Rethinking the Dilemmas of Political Expression

Justin discusses virtual and physical activism and uncovers the dilemmas of political expression.
Picture of Justin Yeung

Justin Yeung

feminism, safety, text me when you get home

Text Me When You Get Home

Two months after the murder of Sarah Everard, Asiah talks about the “text me when you get home” movement and explains how we can support the women in our own lives.
Picture of Asiah Capponi

Asiah Capponi

feminism

Feminism as a Marketing tool: A Blessing or a Curse?

Ninke investigates the good and bad sides of companies leveraging feminism to promote their products.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

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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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