Posted on: May 15, 2023 Posted by: Julia Chruszcz Comments: 0

Media Industry in Crisis as AI Takes Over: Thousands of Jobs Cut During Economic Uncertainty

Media Industry in Crisis as AI Takes Over: Thousands of Jobs Cut During Economic Uncertainty By Julia Chruszcz | International | May 15, 2023 Cover Illustration: Computer showing ChatGPT, 2023. Emiliano Vittoriosi / Unsplash International reporter Julia Chruszcz elucidates the challenge of AI developments to the job market in the media industry.  Huge waves of layoffs have been affecting thousands working in media industries. Buzzfeed has let go of 180 employees and…

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Posted on: May 12, 2023 Posted by: Smaranda Botezatu Comments: 0

Student Association Consent at UvA Marks International Day Against Victim Blaming with a Special Event

Student Association “Consent at UvA” Marks International Day Against Victim Blaming with a Special Event By Smaranda Botezatu | Magazine | May 12, 2023 Cover Illustration: Breach of Trust poster, 2019. Mishal Mahmud / USC “There needs to be a mindset change before victims come forward,” says Dayna, the treasurer of Consent. “People tend to say, ‘file a complaint, go to the police, speak up,’ but there is still a lot of…

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Posted on: May 7, 2023 Posted by: Smaranda Botezatu and Tess Mavrommati Comments: 0

Maria de Leon Cobo’s Art Exhibition: Toward Better Things

Maria de Leon Cobo’s Art Exhibition: Toward Better Things By Smaranda Botezatu and Tess Mavrommati | Magazine | May 8, 2023 Magazine reporters Smaranda Botezatu and Tess Mavrommati interview Maria de Leon Cobo, an artist who just fulfilled a long-time dream with her first art exhibition. At B13 Studio on a Sunday, in a jazz-infused atmosphere, I met Maria. The sunshine, Maria’s enthusiastic voice and warm expression, lights up the space.…

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Posted on: May 5, 2023 Posted by: Pilar Ortego Comments: 0

How to Find Direction as a Student in Amsterdam—The Ultimate Podcast Guide

How to Find Direction as a Student in Amsterdam— The Ultimate Podcast Guide By Pilar Ortego | Magazine | May 5, 2023 Cover Illustration: Person using cellphone to look for podcasts. Austin Distel / Unsplash Magazine reporter Pilar Ortego compiles a podcast guide for students in Amsterdam to help with the hardships of student life. Packing your life and moving to a different country to study is not easy, I know. Thus,…

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Posted on: May 3, 2023 Posted by: Apostolos Kaniouras Comments: 0

How a Bank Fails: The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

How a Bank Fails: The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank By Apostolos Kaniouras | International | May 3, 2023 Cover Illustration: Business & Work. Giorgio Trovato / Unsplash International reporter Apostolos Kaniouras explains how and why the Silicon Valley Bank went bankrupt.   On March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed after a combination of poor investment decisions and the US government’s attempts to stabilize the economy. The result was the…

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Posted on: April 28, 2023 Posted by: Gil Abend-David Comments: 0

Body Electric Presents Open Mic

Body Electric Presents Open Mic By Gil Abend | Campus | April 28, 2023 Cover Illustration: Rebecca Took at Body Electric. Imogen Hayward Campus reporter Gil Abend highlights art collective Body Electric, a community-centered hub for creatives founded by University of Amsterdam alum Rebecca Took. Rebecca Took at Body Electric. Imogen Hayward Two centuries ago, Walt Whitman declared of the power of community: “I sing the body electric”. Today, UvA alum…

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