Posted on: March 25, 2025 Posted by: Natalie Gal Comments: 0

Mass Protest in Amsterdam Against Higher Education Cuts

Mass Protest in Amsterdam Against Higher Education Cuts By Natalie Gal | News | March 25, 2025 Cover Illustration: Woman holding up sign ‘Fund Education Not Militarization,’ 17th of March 2025. Madeleine Hoffman / The Amsterdammer Thousands of students and educators marched in Amsterdam on March 17, protesting the €1 billion in budget cuts to higher education. Natalie Gal reports. On the afternoon of March 17, students, teachers and staff flooded…

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Posted on: March 19, 2025 Posted by: Natalie Gal Comments: 0

Hailey Noa’s Path to Purpose: The Lawyer Who Became a Shaman

Hailey Noa’s Path to Purpose: The Lawyer Who Became a Shaman By Natalie Gal | Culture | March 19, 2025 Cover Illustration: Haily Noa, Julie Attallah / 2024 Reporter Natalie Gal discusses with Hailey Noa her profound connection with the Soul that led her to shift career paths from efficient but puzzled attorney to fulfilled shaman. In a softly lit yoga studio in Amsterdam, the scent of sandalwood and incense lingers…

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Posted on: March 13, 2025 Posted by: Jasmine Lin Comments: 0

De Hallen Amsterdam: A Cultural Hub in the Heart of the City

De Hallen Amsterdam:  A Cultural Hub in the Heart of the City  By Jasmine Lin | Culture | March 13, 2025 Cover Illustration: De Hallen, February 22, 2025. Jasmine Lin/ The Amsterdammer De Hallen, once a tram depot, now thrives as a cultural hub in Amsterdam-West. Jasmine Lin explores its transformation. A Historic Transformation: From Train Depot to Cultural Hub  Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam-West, De Hallen Amsterdam has firmly…

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Posted on: March 4, 2025 Posted by: Maria Clara Santana Comments: 0

The Ball is in Our Court: Brazil’s Hidden “Brain Drain” and the Struggles of Latin American Football

The Ball is in Our Court: Brazil’s Hidden “Brain Drain” and the Struggles of Latin American Football By Maria Clara Santana | Culture | March 4, 2025 Cover Illustration: Cover Illustration: A group of people playing football 2022. J. Balla Photography / Unsplash Brazilian football is synonymous with talent, yet the world’s greatest Brazilian players rarely make their names at home. Maria Clara Santana investigates Brazil’s hidden “brain drain.” Pelé, Ronaldo,…

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Posted on: February 28, 2025 Posted by: Zeynep Akdogan Comments: 0

Is Cinema-going Dead?: The Case of the Amsterdam Cinema Scene

Is Cinema-going Dead?: The Case of the Amsterdam Cinema Scene By Zeynep Akdo?an | Culture | February 28, 2025 Cover Illustration: Amsterdam, Pathe Tuschinski, 2021. Liam McGarry / Unsplash  Zeynep Akdo?an examines Amsterdam’s post-Covid cinema scene, highlighting its vibrant mix of chain and independent theaters.  The Amsterdam Cinema Landscape: Pathé and Cineville Amsterdam hosts many independent and chain cinemas that its citizens frequently visit. With different subscription options and types of…

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Posted on: February 27, 2025 Posted by: Maria Clara Santana Comments: 0

“No Sabo”: Latinos Lost in Translation in the Emilia Perez Debate

“No Sabo”: Latinos Lost in Translation in the Emilia Perez Debate By Maria Clara Santana | Culture | February 27, 2025 Cover Illustration: A man walking down a street in Oaxaca, Mexico, July 9, 2019. Roman Lopez / Unsplash The casting of award-winning Emilia Perez has sparked debate over the film’s cultural authenticity. Maria Clara Santana examines the debate and language’s complex role in Latin American identity.  Like my mother tongue…

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