Do aliens exist? Why haven’t we made contact? And do we really want the answer to those questions?
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…
Dead Poets Society – Passion Needs Support, Not Punishment
Author: Lena Sins "We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for." These famous lines…
“Sarrasine” by Balzac: A Little-Known Oriental Gem
Author: Olivia Pataki Honoré de Balzac, most known for being…
Russian Invasion Simulation
Authors: Mari-Ann Mäemees, Venissa Marsacotti, Liepa Šinkūnaite In late 2025, with…
Dead Poets Society – Passion Needs Support, Not Punishment
Author: Lena Sins "We don't read and write poetry because…
Our silence, still tangled in vines
This painting explores the way memories entangle within our surroundings,…
Pretty, Famous and Disposable: how showbiz exploited women from Judy Garland to Ariana Grande.
Over the course of time, movies and music have educated…
“Forget Me Not”: What The Slaves of America Teach Us About Human Cruelty and Resilience
Author: Anna Maria Sophia Teles Krappitz Although most people can…
Interviewing ESB’s New President
This is an interview with Stuti Bonagiri, ESB's school president.…
Could you win a Fight with your younger Self?
Imagine standing in an open playground, late summer afternoon, with…
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.
The Science of Burnout
Burnout is becoming more and more prevalent in our society. How do we fix it?
Challenges in Teachers’ Working Conditions at European Schools
Local teachers struggle with fluctuating schedules and salaries, facing financial stress while trying to maintain work-life balance amid uncertainties.
Dystopia – or just Tomorrow’s News?
Dystopian futures are not to be confused with sci-fi ones – and we may be living in one.
Your Procrastination is your biggest Enemy – here’s why
We all know the feeling of putting something off for longer and longer, hoping it will somehow resolve itself. However, this habit could be more dangerous than we think.