Posted on: November 13, 2022 Posted by: Nathan Domon Comments: 0

The Hidden Face of Ultra-fast Grocery Delivery in Amsterdam

The Hidden Face of Ultra-fast Grocery Delivery By Nathan Domon | Metro City | November 13, 2022 Cover Illustration: Performing Uber Eats food delivery. Darina Milanova/The Amsterdammer Metro city reporter Nathan Domon discusses whether or not Amsterdam’s residents actually need the influx of grocery delivery services taking over the city and the measures the municipality is taking against them. Over the past year, Amsterdam has seen a rise in ultra-fast grocery delivery…

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Posted on: November 11, 2022 Posted by: Andrea Forssberg Comments: 0

The New and Not-at-all-improved Trend Cycle

The New and Not-at-all-Improved Trend Cycle By Andrea Forssberg | Magazine | November 11, 2022 Cover Illustration: Footlocker in Amsterdam. Simon Ordonez / The Amsterdammer Magazine writer Andrea Forssberg draws attention to the trend cycle – an index of fashion trends and predictions. The rising speed of the trend cycle is alarming to environmental goals and the issue of overconsumption The 20-year trend cycle has long been a reliable index of…

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Posted on: October 18, 2022 Posted by: Livia Wendland Comments: 0

Students Seek Justice in Palestine

Students Seek Justice in Palestine By Livia Wendland | Campus | October 18, 2022 Cover Illustration: Students for Justice in Palestine raising awareness at Dam Square on March 19, 2022. Livia Wendland/The Amsterdammer Reporter Livia Wendland draws attention to growing concerns of Israeli apartheid against Palestine. Activist Robyn, spokesperson of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), is raising awareness about the Palestinian experience, detailing ways to get involved, uplift, and promote…

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Posted on: October 4, 2022 Posted by: Romana Petkovska Comments: 0

The Magic of Boekenmarkt

The Magic of Boekenmarkt By Romana Petkovska | Magazine | October 4, 2022 Cover Illustration: Boekenmarkt. Christina Kordes/The Amsterdammer Magazine reporter Romana Petkovska delves into the magical world of second-hand books, highlighting the charm and enchantment of Amsterdam’s Boekenmarkt.  Photocards at Boekenmarkt. Christina Kordes/The Amsterdammer Boekenmarkt is a market specialising in selling books located on Het Spui, a small street in the heart of Amsterdam that is a home for book…

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Posted on: October 1, 2022 Posted by: Jang Kapgen Comments: 0

Art Review: Cooking Potato Stories by Ana Núñez Rodríguez

Art Review: Cooking Potato Stories by Ana Núñez Rodríguez By Jang Kapgen | Magazine | October 1, 2022 Cover Illustration: A sprouted potato. Anabella Villanueva/The Amsterdammer Magazine Reporter Jang Kapgen provides the reader with a fascinating and detailed description of their impressions of a creative art exhibition centered on a food staple: potatoes.  I have never really liked potatoes – Gromperen, as we call them in my native tongue. Cooking Potato Stories…

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Posted on: September 29, 2022 Posted by: Taskin Quagliani Comments: 0

OBOV Hosts Active Listening Workshop for UvA Students

OBOV Hosts Active Listening Workshop for UvA Students By Taskin Quagliani | Campus | September 29, 2022 Cover Illustration: Women talking to each other. Fauxels/Pexels Taskin Quagliani reports on the active listening workshops held by Our Bodies Our Voice at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in April, highlighting the importance of learning how best to support survivors of sexual assault or generally contribute to safe conversational spaces.  Three weeks into…

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