Posted on: January 22, 2026 Posted by: Laia Fernandez-Areste and Maria Clara Santana Comments: 0

By the Girlies for the Girlies: An Interview with former UvA student and Influencer Nathalie Fengler

By the Girlies for the Girlies: An Interview with former UvA student and Influencer Nathalie Fengler By Laia Fernandez-Areste and Maria Clara Santana | Soft News / Culture | January 22, 2026 Cover Illustration: Nathalie Fengler, 2025 With over 57,000 followers on Instagram and a growing presence across TikTok and YouTube, Nathalie Fengler, a former University of Amsterdam student, turned her own experience in the city into a platform that…

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Posted on: January 18, 2026 Posted by: Maria Clara Santana Comments: 0

The Culture Cut: Good Acting, Complete Unknowns and the Politics of the Stage

The Culture Cut: Good Acting, Complete Unknowns and the Politics of the Stage By Maria Clara Santana | Culture | January 18, 2026 Cover Illustration: On set, January 11 2018. Avel Chuklanov / Unsplash” for stock photos. When receiving his 2025 SAG award for best actor in recognition of his work in “A Complete Unknown”, Timothee Chalamet declared himself “in pursuit of greatness”. With his latest feature, “Marty Supreme,” Chalamet…

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Posted on: January 14, 2026 Posted by: Christian Merola Comments: 0

“Snow White Amsterdam”: Fairytale or Nightmare?

“Snow White Amsterdam”: Fairytale or Nightmare? By Christian Merola | News | January 14, 2026 Cover Illustration: Flight departures board, 06/01/2026. Elisa Veletta Christian Merola reports on the snow that struck the Netherlands, leaving the country unprepared to face its consequences. What happens when it snows in Amsterdam? The houses get covered by a blanket of snow, the canals freeze, and… the airport (partially) shuts down, leaving many international students…

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Posted on: January 7, 2026 Posted by: Nao Noguchi Comments: 0

The Beloved Oliebollen Are Back!

The Beloved Oliebollen Are Back! By Nao Noguchi | Culture | January 7th, 2026 Cover Illustration: Oliebollen stand, October 18, 2025. Nao Noguchi/The Amsterdammer From pagan feasts to Hanukkah kitchens and today’s bustling fall/winter stalls, the oliebol’s story reveals how traditions evolve while remaining deeply beloved. Oliebollen are a traditional Dutch snack that appears across the country in the winter. They are small fried balls of dough in oil. The small…

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Posted on: December 15, 2025 Posted by: Laia Fernandez-Areste Comments: 0

Behind the Holiday Hype

Behind the Holiday Hype By Laia Fernandez-Areste | News | December 15, 2025 Cover Illustration: Person walking inside building near glass, December 11, 2016. Heidi Fin / Unsplash With the holiday season underway, the familiar frenzy of festive spending has begun. Laia Fernandez-Areste reports on the trends of modern holiday shopping, examining the evolving behaviours of both retailers and shoppers in 2025. Every year, it seems to happen earlier. Before Halloween…

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Posted on: December 10, 2025 Posted by: Margalita Pujol Comments: 0

Beautiful, Busy, Booked: Student Impressions of the New University Library

Beautiful, Busy, Booked: Student Impressions of the New University Library By Margarita Pujol | Culture | December 10, 2025 Cover Illustration: Hall of the UB Library, 15/09/2025. Margarita Pujol / The Amsterdammer The new University Library opened its doors to Amsterdam students on September 1, 2025. Soft news reporter Margarita Pujol Porsell explores the students’ impressions of the first two months in the new library, pointing out the strengths and shortcomings…

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