Posted on: October 29, 2018 Posted by: Aakash Nair Comments: 7

The Re-election of Viktor Orban and the Ongoing Crisis in Hungary

On the brink of changing its future, Hungary is on a 12-year path of disruption, which has affected refugees, Hungarians and the entire European Union. With various stakeholders, unwitting or deliberate, the actions leading up to this impasse possess salience. Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has realized his aspiration of creating an illiberal state. This has consequently pushed his country into a state of conflict with the European Union. This…

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Posted on: October 26, 2018 Posted by: Kate Shylo Comments: 9

Halloween, a Celebration of Self-Expression or Self-Degradation?

Halloween has always been my favourite holiday. When I was a kid, it was an annual opportunity for many exciting transgressions. Eating candy for breakfast and staying up late watching A Nightmare On Elm Street followed by a week of nightmare induced sleepless nights are just some of the examples. And of course, it meant that I could dress as ridiculously as I wanted to and could finally express my…

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Posted on: October 26, 2018 Posted by: Valeria Mongelli Comments: 2

The ADE Alternative, a Dance Demo Parade in the Capital City

On October 20, people of all ages came together to take part in the Amsterdam Dance Demo. This street parade is an alternative to the Amsterdam Dance Event which takes place in the same week. Together the participants stood up against the commercialization of Amsterdam’s creative and entertainment spaces.

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Posted on: October 25, 2018 Posted by: Eilidh Northridge Comments: 1

Hypnotic Cellos and the Power of Music: Amsterdam Celebrates Cello Biennale 2018

The modest pop-up performance of 10 cellists at the Amsterdam Central Station is just a small taste of what the Cello Biennale 2018 has in store for people of all ages and with all interests. Among young cellists from Students Around the World, cello legends and cello builders come together to celebrate the power of the cello. At 4 p.m. on Monday, the hypnotic sound of 10 cellos filled the…

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Posted on: October 23, 2018 Posted by: Aakash Nair Comments: 1

Review: The Movie “Venom” Is Poison for the Comic Book Legend

On the 25th anniversary issue of the comic book “The Amazing Spider-Man #300,” Sony Pictures released the movie “Venom,” which is the name of the villain in the popular Spider-Man series. Venom’s second on-screen appearance was highly anticipated due to the casting of Tom Hardy as the eponymous character and the attachment of Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer. However, in my opinion the film did not meet the fan’s expectations in…

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