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A decade of Street Art in Heerlen: a look inside
By Gaby van Genderen Ten years ago, the city of Heerlen in The Netherlands, encountered a cultural revival with the arrival of the street art scene. After years of dealing with problems like homelessness and heavy drug users, the city is finally thriving again. With over 130 pieces of art (by local and international artists) spread out through the neighborhoods, the city has earned the title … Continue reading A decade of Street Art in Heerlen: a look inside
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Climate justice, NOW!
Written by Chirine Aboussaad Climate change is a hot topic. The people of The Netherlands came together in Amsterdam to protest during the biggest Dutch climate march to date. On the subway from the North of Amsterdam to the city center people are carefully carrying their meticulously crafted protest signs. Some are made of sturdy plywood, others on the back of what used to be … Continue reading Climate justice, NOW!
Newfound Purpose
Five refugees on how they regained their lives What if the country where you were born and raised becomes unsafe for you to be in? In that case, a lot of people would flee their country. In 2019 the United Nations published a report with a record number of people who fled their country due to war or violence. That year about 79,5 million people … Continue reading Newfound Purpose
Going offline
By Yana Georgieva The online world has revolutionised modern society and people’s everyday lives are influenced by it everyday. Being online has become so normal that it is sometimes hard to separate the virtual from the personal. Can we still rediscover life from before we were online? Kalina Todorova, a 23-year-old student, made a drastic decision five years ago. She decided to quit social media: … Continue reading Going offline
Influenced influencers
By Naomi ‘t Hart With the birth of social media, online influencers came to life. Nowadays, people tend to speak up faster when there is conflict. Influencers have a lot of power to affect others, but this can turn out in negative ways. What is the role of an influencer in our current social world? Social media, and Instagram in particular, is no longer just … Continue reading Influenced influencers
“We all need a hug”
How the pandemic influences our love lives By Melisa Salas Because of Covid-19, it’s challenging for young people to experiment with sex, and singles are struggling to find their big love. The 25-year-old Esther van der Heide is a blogger for erotic online magazine LotteLust in which she talks openly about love, dating and sex. What do you think the consequences of the lockdown are … Continue reading “We all need a hug”
QUARANTINE QUEENS
By Claire Schouten & Gaby van Genderen Drag is an ever-evolving term with a rich history and its roots stem from queer culture. Nowadays, the term can involve dressing up and making costumes, having a persona, gender crossing and wearing extravagant make-up. The drag scene is still more than relevant and important today. A big part of its history is sad and complicated, but now … Continue reading QUARANTINE QUEENS
Working together with Nature
By Jaimy Witbraad Climate change is happening and the discussion around it takes many causative agents. With new policies on reducing CO2 emissions and a rising interest in vegan food, farmers need to change their ways. These ways lead to higher bills and many concerns for farmers. Luckily there is a solution: regenerative farming. The origin of the current farming systems we work with lies … Continue reading Working together with Nature
Cycling as a method to learn accepting oneself
For Jeroen, the journey was not about the kilometres he has cycled or how many countries he has been to. Instead, the value of the journey lies in the lessons and experiences he learned. Continue reading Cycling as a method to learn accepting oneself
Crypto Punk
By Sharon Verhoeks Cryptocurrency is gaining its popularity fast. The digital asset is a new form of payment and threatens the current monetary system. Around 4000 alternative currencies already emerged based on their decentralised ancestor, keeping the punk soul alive. Are we on the eve of a monetary revolution? The current monetary system, which is based on the fiduciary idea that we are able … Continue reading Crypto Punk
FUNERAL FASHION
Exploring new ways of dying By Cheyenne van Dreumel Death is a subject deemed taboo in western culture, but that doesn’t stop the industry from evolving the way we deal and process with death. The question arises: are we on the road towards accepting death as a part of life or working towards a life with no limit? Writer Ernest Becker describes the theory that … Continue reading FUNERAL FASHION
Yoga’s Roots, Erased
A Hindu practice, appropriated into a white woman’s exercise Article By: Austin Devaraj Illustration By: Sage Christopher-Bankasingh The Yogic Practice rooted in Hinduism is appropriated in the West through the erasure of its Indic roots. This piece draws reflection of the historical context of when colonial powers banned the practice during their rule and Hinduphobia today. Luvena Rangel wakes up in her flat in Bangalore, … Continue reading Yoga’s Roots, Erased