UvA QS Rankings: Number 1 Again? By Do?a Düzgören | May 12, 2021 Cover Illustration: The entrance to one of the buildings on the University of Amsterdam’s Roeterseiland Campus. Elisa Morand / The Amsterdammer In light of UvA’s position in the 2021 QS World University rankings, University Reporter Do?a Düzgören critically examines the relevance and reliability of such ranking systems. The QS World University rankings have released their 2021 edition, and…
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Chapter 2 – Fight Together By Chia-Ai Hsu | May 11, 2021 Cover Illustration: Thinking girl with knots clouds. Anabella Villanueva / The Amsterdammer Inspired by recent events, the University of Amsterdam’s student body has taken it upon themselves to lend a helping hand to those in need of emotional support, writes University Reporter Chia-Ai Hsu in the second chapter of It’s Okay to Not…
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Reach Out for your Mental Health By Chia-Ai Hsu | April 29, 2021 Illustration by Bella Villanueva Of the challenges posed by online university, mental health struggles are at the forefront. University Reporter Chia-Ai Hsu delves into the support the UvA provides by interviewing individual students about their experiences and solutions to face these challenges. With education still fully online and social contact virtually…
Blogger duo sued by Dolce&Gabbana after calling out the brand for racist content and comments Magazine Magazine Reporter Tamara Kanuchova examines the most recent Dolce & Gabbana controversy and highlights the role of Instagram account Diet Prada in calling out the fashion industry’s problematic practices. Dolce & Gabbana, hereinafter referred to as D&G, recently filed a defamation lawsuit against two American bloggers, threatening freedom of speech on social media. The…
Parley For The Oceans x Iris van Herpen Collaboration By Tamara Kanuchova | April 18, 2021 Illustration: Iris van Herpen presents her new Spring-Summer 2021 collection. (Photo/Molly SJ Lowe) The fashion industry is one of the many sectors that has suffered significantly due to the pandemic. As a result, many fashion brands have had to adapt to survive. This has allowed for some to emerge as the faces of innovation in…
A Manly Man in a Dress: A genderfluid person’s stance on Harry Styles in a Dress By Jang Kapgen | April 8, 2021 Cover Illustration: Harry Styles wears a Gucci jacket and dress for cover of Vogue, December 2020 edition. Tyler Mitchell / Vogue Harry Styles is one of the most recognizable names in the pop industry today. However, he has been turning heads recently for reasons other than his…
