“Modern society does not need God anymore, which leads to a dangerous kind of nihilism. But is that true? Is religion the only way to find meaning in life?”
People Watching: Spring
As the seasons change, so does the narrator’s grip on…
People Watching: Winter
The narrator is alone, adrift in their empty apartment, a…
People Watching: Fall
Marlène has left. The world's silence echoes a deep void…
People Watching: Summer
In the pulsating Paris nightlife, two souls meet and become…
The Neapolitan Novel
By now, you have probably heard of the #1 book of the century in the "100 Best Books of the 21st Century" ranking in The New York Times. The 2011 novel by one of the most acclaimed Italian authors was even adapted into a TV series, which first hit the screens in 2018. But what…
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, the Forgotten Dictator of Portugal
As most people with the bare minimum of historical knowledge…
Our Life Inside a Giant Black Hole
Have you ever considered jumping into a black hole to…
The Future of Music
Music and society evolve together, sometimes in conflict. While music…
4 Reasons Why You Should Read Divergent
"Divergent" by Veronica Roth presents a richly developed protagonist, Tris…
Debating School-Wide Phone Bans
The article discusses the temporary phone ban at ESB School,…
From the oath to the show: Trump’s First 100 days unpacked
The 29th of April marked Trump’s first 100 days into…
Interviewing ESB’s New President
This is an interview with Stuti Bonagiri, ESB's school president.…
United States of Europe?!
A complete unification would be a show of ambition to return to the greatest global forces in today’s political world.
Decades of Artist Massacres
In a technology-driven world, art struggles for recognition, raising questions about its essential role in preserving humanity and individuality.
How Social Changes Influence the Way We Dress
Fashion constantly evolves, serving as a symbol of resilience, community, and resourcefulness, especially during crises like pandemics or recessions.
Aliens and why we haven’t encountered them yet
Do aliens exist? Why haven’t we made contact? And do we really want the answer to those questions?
The Evolution of Music Culture
Music has moved us and brought us together throughout human history. But today, music is also more personal, with all our favourite music just a few clicks away.
Literary Overconsumption
Recently, book sales have increased massively. That’s good right? Well…
On Civil Disobedience
Recently, “civil disobedience” has gained media attention. But what does it mean? Is peaceful revolution really a new concept?
Could you win a Fight with your younger Self?
Beating a 10-year-old in a fight doesn’t seem too hard of a task. Would you be proud of yourself for winning that fight though?
Hyperreality: When We Care for the Unreal
Baudrillard’s notion of hyperreality highlights society’s focus on simulacra over reality, reflecting a shift in our perception of truth.