Posted on: December 3, 2021 Posted by: Kurt Kazan Comments: 0

Google Translate & Gender Bias

Google Translate & Gender Bias By Kurt Kazan | Magazine | December 3, 2021 Cover Illustration: Google Translate translates the Finnish gender-neutral pronoun hän, into feminine or masculine pronouns in English based on gender bias. Reporter Kurt Kazan inspects how the Google Translate algorithm has contributed to the perpetuation of gender stereotypes.   It goes without saying that most people have various preconceptions regarding gender. After all, gender stereotypes are imposed on…

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Posted on: December 2, 2021 Posted by: Ciaran Howley Comments: 0

Fabienne Chapot Expo: A Colorful Slice of Dutch Fashion

Fabienne Chapot Expo: A Colorful Slice of Dutch Fashion By Ciaran Howley | Metro City | December 2, 2021 Cover Illustration: Colorful clothes displayed on the rack. Marcus Loke / Unsplash Amsterdam’s fashion enthusiasts in search of something new, colorful and inspiring might want to pay a visit to the Fabienne Chapot (FCXV) Expo, writes Metro Reporter Ciaran Howley.   Dutch fashion has been having its moment for some time now.…

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Posted on: November 28, 2021 Posted by: Tamara Kanuchova Comments: 0

Another Article about Climate Change

Another Article about Climate Change By Tamara Ka?uchová | Magazine | November 28, 2021 Cover Illustration by Marija Roganovic / The Amsterdammer In light of the COP26 negotiations that concluded on November 12, Magazine Reporter Tamara Ka?uchová presents her take on climate change and the need for action on the matter.   Whether you care about climate change or not, news concerning it is everywhere. New research is continuously being conducted…

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Posted on: November 26, 2021 Posted by: Céline Zahno Comments: 0

The New Institute – How to Deal with the Big Problems of Our Time

The New Institute – How to Deal with the Big Problems of Our Time By Céline Zahno | Magazine | November 26, 2021 Cover Illustration: Unsplash Metro International reporter Céline Zahno discusses The New Institute and how they initiate change to combat global issues.   Bold claims and grand goals – traits many think tanks share are taken to new heights by The New Institute. Christoph Gottschalk, one of the Institute’s…

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Posted on: November 23, 2021 Posted by: Christina Kordes Comments: 0

Between Coffee Cups and Plastic Wrappers: How Sustainable are UvA Cafeterias?

Between Coffee Cups and Plastic Wrappers: How Sustainable are UvA Cafeterias? By Christina Kordes | Campus | November 23, 2021 Cover Illustration: A reusable coffee cup and beans in a nature depicted setting. Abhinava Reddy Gangula / The Amsterdammer Campus Reporter Christina Kordes delves into the issue of optimising the sustainability of food and drinks offered at the University of Amsterdam from two perspectives in a discussion with the Eten &…

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Posted on: November 22, 2021 Posted by: Niya-Ivana Ilcheva Comments: 0

Mezrab – The House of Storytelling

Mezrab – The House of Storytelling By Niya-Ivana Ilcheva | Metro City | November 22, 2021 Cover Illustration: ‘Mezrab’ main stage. Marija Roganovi? / The Amsterdammer For those searching for a place to tell their stories in Amsterdam, Metro Reporter Niya-Ivana Ilcheva writes about Mezrab, a cultural hub with a unique community of its own.   Mezrab is a place that is hard to describe with just words. Its very name…

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