As the seasons change the narrator once haunted by memories of Marlène, slowly learns to coexist with her ghost.
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…
Serial Killers: Born or made?
Experts in psychology, criminology, and neuroscience, including Dr. Scott Bonn, believe that serial killers are "made" through a combination of severe childhood trauma, dysfunctional families, and social factors. It is notable that when you dive into the childhood and upbringing of serial killers, it is highly likely to find cases of physical, sexual, and psychological…
Economic Impact of the Tensions between the USA and Iran
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Economic Development and Sustainability: a Paradox?
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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…
“Forget Me Not”: What The Slaves of America Teach Us About Human Cruelty and Resilience
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“Sarrasine” by Balzac: A Little-Known Oriental Gem
Author: Olivia Pataki Honoré de Balzac, most known for being…
Politics: Man’s World Once More?
With right-wing and conservative politics on the rise again, women may be losing the political power they have worked so hard to gain.
Simulation or Reality: how can we know?
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.
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.