#LikeAGirl: The Stereotype of Femininity

In this article, Asiah looks into the many stereotypes about women and questions their role in society.

Asiah Capponi

April 2, 2021

8th Of March: International Women’s Day. A Sexist Celebration?

The 8th of March has just gone by, and as any year mimosas were exchanged as a symbol of women’s sensibility and strength. In recent years, however, this long coming tradition has been object of criticism, because of its sexist connotations. Asiah tells us more about the discriminatory aspect of International Women’s Day.

Asiah Capponi

March 16, 2021

The Fragility of the Mind: The Story of Vicky Bannister

In this article, Asiah interviews Vicky – a first-year student at the UvA – about her inspiring journey to better mental health.

Asiah Capponi

March 3, 2021

My Social Media Knows Me Better Than My Mom

Private vs. public – Asiah reflects on algorithms, filter bubbles, and privacy on social media and points out the risks they bring about.

Asiah Capponi

February 24, 2021

How’s The Connection?

Asiah discusses the impact of the new digital world on human connections. In this digital world, do we now have digital souls?

Asiah Capponi

February 15, 2021

Is Google Our Contemporary God?

Google has become alarmingly omnipresent in our daily lives, where we unconsciously seek comfort and nourishment from this almighty platform. Asiah dives deep into the increasingly dominant role of Google and ponders its inseparable implications on our own digital use.

Asiah Capponi

January 26, 2021

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!

Asiah Capponi

December 23, 2020

#FREETHETAMPONS

Asiah covers the #freethetampons movement, and how the recent developments in Scotland are a major step forward for women.

Asiah Capponi

December 11, 2020

Thinking Outside of the Dots

In this article Asiah discusses the digital era we live in and how it affects the way we think.

Asiah Capponi

November 24, 2020

The Art of Communication

Each individual has a different way of expressing ourselves with others. Some of us use art to communicate our identity, where communication becomes our own art form. In this article, Asiah interviews fellow students and how they incorporate art into their self-expression in their own respective worlds.