The idea that we might live in a simulation is one that’s difficult to wrap our heads around. This article explores how and why a simulation is possible.
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,…
Our silence, still tangled in vines
This painting explores the way memories entangle within our surroundings,…
4 Reasons Why You Should Read Divergent
"Divergent" by Veronica Roth presents a richly developed protagonist, Tris…
Wildfires in LA: the Reality of Climate Change
We all know Los Angeles for its sunny weather and…
The Plastic Crisis: Ways to reduce Plastic
In a world where climate change is one of the main topics of political discussions, what strategies are being implemented to combat this threat?
Johnny Panic: A Glimpse into Sylvia Plath’s Mind
Sylvia Plath’s works are world famous today, but who was she really? The character Johnny Panic might help us understand the inner workings of her mind.
Winning Hearts, not Wars
Soft power is increasingly being used to influence mainstream culture and thinking in order to assert political dominance. What is it, and what role does it play in today’s world?
Jousted by a Bull of a Beast
An experimental poem contrasting disciplined dance with chaotic self-shaming evokes alienation and guilt, leaving a sharp, bitter taste.
People Watching: Winter
Empty apartment, echoing loss. Grief and the mundane intertwine. Memories unravel, twisting love and guilt. A longing to be seen consumes the narrator.
Wildfires in LA: the Reality of Climate Change
Recently, wildfires have ravaged California. With climate change posing an ever bigger problem, we have to take preventative measures to prevent the catastrophes.
The Path Away from Justice
Today’s legal system promotes lawfare, creating a climate where individuals risk arrest for minor infractions, undermining personal freedoms.
Franclim Caetano – Interview
The article covers Portuguese artist Franclim Caetano, his work, the evolution of craftsmanship, and the significance of artisans
People Watching: Fall
Marlène’s gone. Silence reigns, a void where love flourished. The world failed to warn, leaving me with only fading memories.