Fashion constantly evolves, serving as a symbol of resilience, community, and resourcefulness, especially during crises like pandemics or recessions.
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…
Ramadan and Lent: Beyond Fasting, What Truly Sets Them Apart?
Author: Hindou Aïd Ngom This year, Lent for Catholics, Ramadan for Muslims, and the Lunar New Year all fell on the same day: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This coincidence can be explained by one main factor: although these celebrations follow different calendars, they are all directly or indirectly connected to the lunar cycle. Before comparing their differences…
I’m paying in € right?
Author: Richard Mayer Why our credit cards and the American government are intertwined. It is a beautiful morning and you are walking to wherever you need to go. On the way, you see a lovely bakery and decide you would like to have a coffee. You go in, talk to the person at the counter and then get your coffee. You pay by card, as always. But this time, the card refuses. You try your other credit card and it does not work either. Luckily, you find some…
The Northernisation of “Global” issues
When I arrived at school just days after major developments…
The Arctic Melt: New Trade Routes, Rising Rivalries
Authors: Xin Yi Hu and Theo Jun Ferreira Shimabucuro Introduction:…
Serial Killers: Born or made?
Experts in psychology, criminology, and neuroscience, including Dr. Scott Bonn,…
Decades of Artist Massacres
In a world increasingly dominated by science, technology, and societal…
Challenges in Teachers’ Working Conditions at European Schools
Local teachers face significant challenges, as they have limited control…
The Loss of the European Dream
Sofiane, a new immigrant in Europe, finds the reality starkly…
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.
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.