Posted on: April 5, 2020 Posted by: Stephanie Bui Comments: 0

A first-timer’s guide to Nepalese cuisine in Amsterdam

A First-Timer’s Guide to Nepalese Cuisine in Amsterdam By QUYNH (STEPHANIE) BUI | April 5, 2020 Cover photo by Quynh (Stephanie) Bui / The Amsterdammer As a local foodie, I have sufficiently acquainted myself with a variety of Amsterdam’s best East Asian eateries. However, I have yet to explore the abundance of South Asian cuisines which, sometimes forgotten, represent an integral part of Asian culture. Therefore, I have decided to visit the…

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Posted on: April 4, 2020 Posted by: Lucia Masip Comments: 0

COVID-19 crisis: A brief for students in Amsterdam

COVID-19 crisis: A brief for students in Amsterdam By LUCIA MASIP | April 4, 2020 Cover photo by Adli Wahid / Unsplash What started as a ‘flu’ outbreak in Wuhan, and seemed far away from our Wester?n-minded reality has now become a world-wide issue. This coronavirus goes by the name of COVID-19. The 11th of March, it was officially characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, this probably comes as…

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Posted on: April 4, 2020 Posted by: Sebastian Hegmar Comments: 0

The state of IKEA in Amsterdam: A Swede’s perspective

The State of IKEA in Amsterdam: A Swede’s Perspective By SEBASTIAN HEGMAR | April 4, 2020 Cover photo by Theresa Korenke / The Amsterdammer I have probably been to IKEA way too many times in my life. When I was younger, the biggest highlight of every visit was to use my shopping cart as a kickbike in the warehouse section. Today, the biggest highlight is to use my shopping cart as a…

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Posted on: March 17, 2020 Posted by: Annarita Marinaro Comments: 2

Student association Off-Screen to host charity gala

Collecting Money for a good cause – Off-Screen´s Charity Gala By ANNARITA MARINARO | March 17, 2020 Cover photo by Julia Dahmen // The Amsterdammer On Wednesday, March 11, student association Off-Screen hosted their second charity gala, organized by their very own Acquisition Committee. The event was dedicated to Oasebos, an organization that works for the maintenance of forests and wildlife in Costa Rica.   After a friendly welcome from the hosts,…

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Posted on: March 15, 2020 Posted by: Linh Nguyen Comments: 3

TikTok is changing the music industry

How TikTok is Changing the Music Industry By LINH NGUYEN | March 15, 2020 Cover photo by Arizona Zernas  I can not live without my phone. On my way to university, back at home, on the bus – it’s always by my side. Naturally, I have collected a number of apps on my phone which keep me occupied at all times. One app in particular captures my attention more than the…

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Posted on: March 15, 2020 Posted by: Cyrine Ettriki Comments: 2

Reasons to encourage vintage shopping

Why should we encourage vintage shopping? By CYRINE ETTRIKI | March 15, 2020 2019 has seen a rise of awareness amongst the younger generations regarding the climate crisis and the impact of individual consumer habits. In 2020, we want people to enact their awareness and make a difference by being more proactive. With more and more people questioning the impact of fast-fashion brands on the environment, second hand clothing has become increasingly…

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