International Women’s Day

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.
Picture of Asiah Capponi

Asiah Capponi

Are You Scared Yet? Fear Isn’t What You Think Anymore

Are you a horror movie junkie? Pritha talks about the shift in the horror style of movies during the 21st century to psychological horror and the different fear it strikes.
Picture of Pritha Ray

Pritha Ray

hero

Sexy Female Action Hero – The Empowered Form of Sexism

Follow Audrius as he untangles the messy web of male gazes, hypersexualization, and gender inequality in the 21st century.
Picture of Audrius Šaras

Audrius Šaras

Netflix Use

Why Netflix Canceled Your Favourite Shows

In this article, Anushka dives deep into the reasons why Netflix has been canceling so many of your favourite shows recently.
Picture of Anushka Srivastav

Anushka Srivastav

Speaking The Language Of Dance: An Interview

Aakansha interviews Archana Gokhale about her journey as a dancer and teacher, showing how dancing and communication may be more connected than it seems.
Picture of Aakansha Gupta

Aakansha Gupta

kpop

The Long and Winding Road of Kpop – From Its Birth to Its Downfall

Love Kpop? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Follow Emma on the incredible and dynamic journey of Korean pop music and its transition into the major Hallyu wave music today that’s beloved by millions across the world.
Picture of Emma C. C.

Emma C. C.

communication

When Beliefs Become Opinions – A Failure of Communication

Communication in today’s fragmented world has never been more complex and Justin explains just that. Follow his account of what constitutes communication, its misunderstandings, and the blurring line between opinions and beliefs in our daily dialogues.
Picture of Justin Yeung

Justin Yeung

artificial intelligence, AI

Artificial Intelligence Today

Hope writes on the definition, history, and uses of artificial intelligence and leaves it to you to decide whether we should be afraid of it or not.
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Hope

ballet

Ballet: Sports or Art?

Gökçe gives a personal touch to this article about the art she grew up with and how it is being undermined and disrespected as a new rule in Turkey categorises ballet as a sports branch.
Picture of Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

freedom, pnvd

Can Freedom of Speech Go Too Far? The Case Of The Dutch “Pedo Party”

How do we know if someone is exercising or abusing their freedom of speech? Gaukhar examines the case of PNVD, also infamously known as the Dutch “Pedo” Party.
Picture of Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

cultural

A Cross-Cultural Cacophony

Aakansha shares some tips and tricks on how to communicate and coexist with different others especially when dealing with interpersonal conflicts, self-awareness, and cross-cultural interactions. Adapting to a new culture is easier said than done, after all.
Picture of Aakansha Gupta

Aakansha Gupta

life

A Misconception – of Life (Part Two)

In Part 2 of her series, Marie argues that one could never be “too old” to learn a new skill, and shares a heartfelt message of always putting yourself first in life.
Picture of Marie Gaebel

Marie Gaebel

Music, Gatekeeping, Nathan Apodaca

Why Gatekeeping Music is Not Cool

Keanaya explains why Gatekeeping music, in the name of exclusivity is not cool. She explores how consumers try to differentiate themselves through their music taste.
Picture of Keanaya Chandrika

Keanaya Chandrika

characters

The Magic of Supporting Characters in Children’s Films

Follow Sofia in exploring the incomparable presence of the characters often sidelined in movie plots and find out how inescapable the charm of supporting characters really is.
Picture of Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Freedom

Digital Freedom in Democratic Societies

In part 2 of the “On Internet Freedom” series, Audrius and Justin reflect on the various consequences of technological advancement on “freedom” as we know it in modern democratic societies.
Picture of Audrius Saras & Justin Yeung

Audrius Saras & Justin Yeung

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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

International Women’s Day

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.
Picture of Asiah Capponi

Asiah Capponi

Are You Scared Yet? Fear Isn’t What You Think Anymore

Are you a horror movie junkie? Pritha talks about the shift in the horror style of movies during the 21st century to psychological horror and the different fear it strikes.
Picture of Pritha Ray

Pritha Ray

hero

Sexy Female Action Hero – The Empowered Form of Sexism

Follow Audrius as he untangles the messy web of male gazes, hypersexualization, and gender inequality in the 21st century.
Picture of Audrius Šaras

Audrius Šaras

Netflix Use

Why Netflix Canceled Your Favourite Shows

In this article, Anushka dives deep into the reasons why Netflix has been canceling so many of your favourite shows recently.
Picture of Anushka Srivastav

Anushka Srivastav

Speaking The Language Of Dance: An Interview

Aakansha interviews Archana Gokhale about her journey as a dancer and teacher, showing how dancing and communication may be more connected than it seems.
Picture of Aakansha Gupta

Aakansha Gupta

kpop

The Long and Winding Road of Kpop – From Its Birth to Its Downfall

Love Kpop? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Follow Emma on the incredible and dynamic journey of Korean pop music and its transition into the major Hallyu wave music today that’s beloved by millions across the world.
Picture of Emma C. C.

Emma C. C.

communication

When Beliefs Become Opinions – A Failure of Communication

Communication in today’s fragmented world has never been more complex and Justin explains just that. Follow his account of what constitutes communication, its misunderstandings, and the blurring line between opinions and beliefs in our daily dialogues.
Picture of Justin Yeung

Justin Yeung

artificial intelligence, AI

Artificial Intelligence Today

Hope writes on the definition, history, and uses of artificial intelligence and leaves it to you to decide whether we should be afraid of it or not.
Picture of Hope

Hope

ballet

Ballet: Sports or Art?

Gökçe gives a personal touch to this article about the art she grew up with and how it is being undermined and disrespected as a new rule in Turkey categorises ballet as a sports branch.
Picture of Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

freedom, pnvd

Can Freedom of Speech Go Too Far? The Case Of The Dutch “Pedo Party”

How do we know if someone is exercising or abusing their freedom of speech? Gaukhar examines the case of PNVD, also infamously known as the Dutch “Pedo” Party.
Picture of Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

cultural

A Cross-Cultural Cacophony

Aakansha shares some tips and tricks on how to communicate and coexist with different others especially when dealing with interpersonal conflicts, self-awareness, and cross-cultural interactions. Adapting to a new culture is easier said than done, after all.
Picture of Aakansha Gupta

Aakansha Gupta

life

A Misconception – of Life (Part Two)

In Part 2 of her series, Marie argues that one could never be “too old” to learn a new skill, and shares a heartfelt message of always putting yourself first in life.
Picture of Marie Gaebel

Marie Gaebel

Music, Gatekeeping, Nathan Apodaca

Why Gatekeeping Music is Not Cool

Keanaya explains why Gatekeeping music, in the name of exclusivity is not cool. She explores how consumers try to differentiate themselves through their music taste.
Picture of Keanaya Chandrika

Keanaya Chandrika

characters

The Magic of Supporting Characters in Children’s Films

Follow Sofia in exploring the incomparable presence of the characters often sidelined in movie plots and find out how inescapable the charm of supporting characters really is.
Picture of Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Freedom

Digital Freedom in Democratic Societies

In part 2 of the “On Internet Freedom” series, Audrius and Justin reflect on the various consequences of technological advancement on “freedom” as we know it in modern democratic societies.
Picture of Audrius Saras & Justin Yeung

Audrius Saras & Justin Yeung

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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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