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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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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