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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Posted on: April 26, 2023 Posted by: Nina Cerasuolo Comments: 0

Venezuela: 10 years of Maduro

Venezuela: 10 years of Maduro By Nina Cerasuolo  | International | April 27, 2023 Cover Illustration: Children in Venezuela, 2021. Ronald Labrador / Unsplash International reporter Nina Cerasuolo surmises the decade-long, contentious tenure of Venezuela’s President Maduro. On April 13, 2013, the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (Consejo Electoral Nacional; CEN) announced the results of the presidential elections, attended by 99.2% of voters, declaring the victory of Nicolás Maduro Moros, with…

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Posted on: April 24, 2023 Posted by: Ellie Hsu Comments: 0

EU261: Rights for Compensation Resulting from Disrupted Flights at Schiphol Airport

EU261: Rights for Compensation Resulting from Disrupted Flights at Schiphol Airport By Ellie Hsu  | Metro City | April 25, 2023 Cover Illustration: Amsterdam Schipol Airport, Netherlands. 2019. Miguel Angel Sanz / Unsplash Metro City Reporter Ellie Hsu discusses EU261 regulations, which entitle passengers to compensation, refunds and assistance in the event of delayed or canceled flights. Flying can be an exciting and convenient way to travel, especially for students…

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Posted on: April 20, 2023 Posted by: Georgia Diamantopoulos Comments: 0

The Unexplained Violent Attacks in Toronto

The Unexplained Violent Attacks in Toronto By Georgia Diamantopoulous | International | April 20, 2023 Cover Illustration: Toronto, ON, Canada. Juan Rojas / Unsplash Metro International reporter Georgia Diamantopoulous investigates the recent violent assaults on commuters in Toronto, Canada. In just one week, there have been seven reported incidents of violence on Toronto’s Transit Commission (TTC) transport system, ranging from a woman being stabbed and seriously injured onboard a streetcar, to incidents…

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Posted on: April 19, 2023 Posted by: Andrea Forssberg Comments: 0

A Note on Digital Marketing: Kissing Creativity Goodbye & the Digitalization of Advertising

A Note on Digital Marketing: Kissing Creativity Goodbye & the Digitalization of Advertising By Andrea Forssberg | Magazine | April 21, 2023 Cover Illustration: Silver Imac on Brown Wooden. Mikael Blomkvist / Pexels  Magazine writer Andrea Forssberg explores the highly digital era of marketing which emphasizes relevance and trends, rather than creativity.  Many students come to Amsterdam seeking out the highly ranked university programs the city has to offer. For example,…

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