Posted on: February 3, 2025 Posted by: Jasmine Lin Comments: 0

Sinterklaas Arrives in Amsterdam: The Charm of a Timeless Celebration

Sinterklaas Arrives in Amsterdam: The Charm of a Timeless Celebration  By Jasmine Lin | Culture | January 10, 2025 Cover Illustration: Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam, 2024. Antonie Glaser / iStock On a chilly November day, Reporter Jasmine Lin joined Amsterdam’s Sinterklaas festivities; in this piece, she shares insights into its traditions and vibrant celebrations. Amsterdam comes alive each November to commemorate one of its most cherished traditions: the arrival of Sinterklaas. In…

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Posted on: December 9, 2024 Posted by: Korina Lorenz Comments: 0

The Impact of Dutch Higher Education Cuts on International Students

The Impact of Dutch Higher Education Cuts on International Students By Korina Lorenz | News | December 9, 2024 Cover Illustration: Collective viewing of the parliamentary stream on the Roeterseiland campus regarding budget cuts in higher education, 14/11/2024. Sinela Gong / The Amsterdammer With higher education in the Netherlands facing the steepest budget cuts in four decades, Reporter Korina Lorenz investigates how these cuts will affect international students. On September…

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Posted on: November 29, 2024 Posted by: Oleksandra Onyshchenko Comments: 0

A Period of Transition: Potential Effects of the Right-wing Coalition on Climate Action and Higher Education

A Period of Transition: Potential Effects of the Right-wing Coalition on Climate Action and Higher Education By Oleksandra Onyshchenko | News | November 29, 2024 Cover Illustration: Joakim Honkasalo / Unsplash Hard News Reporter Oleksandra Onyshchenko discusses the new government’s plans for climate policy and higher education, reflecting on their impact on Dutch society and the international student community. The results of the Dutch elections in November 2023 came as a surprise…

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Posted on: November 8, 2024 Posted by: Kateryna Nevska Comments: 0

The Helpfulness of Self-help Literature

The Helpfulness of Self-help Literature By Kateryna Nevska | Culture | November 8, 2024 Cover Illustration: Lidia (19) PPLE Student, 2024. Kateryna Nevska / The Amsterdammer In this opinion piece, reporter Kateryna Nevska examines the value and effectiveness of self-help books to evaluate whether they are actually as beneficial as people expect. You’ve made a New Year’s resolution to finally focus on yourself, and TikTok is fortunately brimming with self-help books promising…

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Posted on: September 10, 2024 Posted by: Ana Clara Dondoni Braz Comments: 0

Pllek: Movie Nights Under the Sunset and Stars

Pllek: Movie Nights Under the Sunset and Stars By Ana Clara Dondoni Braz | Culture | September 10, 2024 Cover Illustration: Outdoor cinema, 2018. Zhifei Zhou / Unsplash Reporter Ana Clara Dondoni Braz reflects on how Pllek, a restaurant and outdoor cinema in Amsterdam Noord unites people in a cozy outdoor environment. With summer around the corner, what could be better than watching movies and having drinks with friends in a…

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Posted on: September 10, 2024 Posted by: Carolina Blumke Comments: 0

Oxygen: Sustainable Entrepreneurs on Being in Your Element

Oxygen: Sustainable Entrepreneurs on Being in Your Element By Carolina Bluemke | News | September 10, 2024 Cover Illustration: Oxygen – Startups for sustainability event hosted by the University of Amsterdam. Carolina Bluemke / The Amsterdammer Reporter Carolina Bluemke interviews Giulio Pavesi, one of the student organizers and founders of the sustainability start-up Oxygen. On April 22, 2024, the student sustainability group “Oxygen” celebrated Earth Day by hosting six guest…

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