Cracks in The City: The Return of The Squatter By Nathan Domon | Metro City | November 26, 2022 Cover Illustration: Building squatted by Mokkum kraakt squatters collective in Amsterdam. Simon Ordonez / The Amsterdammer Metro City reporter Nathan Domon examines the history and resurgence of squatters in the heart of Amsterdam, which is driven by the never-ending housing crisis, rising inflation and increasing inequities. On October 31, a group of…
Cannabis Tourism – A Threat to The City or a Cultural Characteristic By Elitsa Kaleva | Metro City | November 4, 2022 Cover Illustration: Man in a convenience store in Amsterdam shop, November 17 2022. Simon Ordonez/The Amsterdammer Metro city reporter Elitsa Kaleva investigates the public perception of the proposed cannabis tourism ban in Amsterdam. Cannabis related products sold in Amsterdam shop, November 17 2022. Simon Ordonez/The Amsterdammer Earlier this year,…
The Role of Gender in The Rise of Meloni: Italy’s First Woman Premier By Nina Cerasuolo | International | November 23, 2022 Cover Illustration: Flag Hoisted on an Italian Historical Building. Davide Cacciatori / Pexels International reporter Nina Cerasuolo’s article provides context on which to analyze Giorgia Meloni’s ascent to becoming the first woman prime minister in Italian republican history. Rome, October 22, 2022. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian…
Janis Dzirnieks: The Courage of Being an Artist (2/2) By Katrina Sproge | Magazine | November, 22, 2022 Cover Illustration: Janis Dzirnieks’ Art Studio, 2022 In the second part, magazine reporter Katrina Sproge discusses Dzirnieks’ artwork and his creative process, as well as the care and dedication needed when dealing with art. Janis’ work involves material and process-oriented research, resulting in sculptures, installations and wall-based objects. “They often involve found images…
Janis Dzirnieks: The Courage of Being an Artist (1/2) By Katrina Sproge | Magazine | November, 21, 2022 Cover Illustration: Janis Dzirnieks’ Art Studio, 2022 Magazine reporter Katrina Sproge uncovers the tenacity one must possess in order to persist in the realm of fine arts, through the perspective of artist Janis Dzirnieks. After twelve years of practice in the fine arts, Janis Dzirnieks, 30, laughs when asked about his success: “I haven’t…
What Do Jordan Peterson Fans and Critics Really Think of Each Other? By Floria Persis and Livia Wendland | Metro City | November 17, 2022 Cover Illustration: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson. Avery Evans/Unsplash Metro City Reporters Livia Wendland and Floria Persis discuss a show held in Amsterdam by Jordan Peterson, a contentious psychologist and media figure. Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist and…
