Bullfighting in the south of France: can we really debate?
Culture . Politics“I hear them laugh as I rattle, I see them dance as I succumb, I never thought we couldhave so much fun around a grave.” With these powerful lyrics from the song “Lacorrida” by French singer Francis Cabrel, we are reminded that the fate of the bulls isnot only cruel but it also calls into
Protecting the next generation: Australia’s bold social media ban for minors
Culture . Health . Media . Opinion piece . Politics . SocietySocial media have become an integral part of daily life, especially among young people.But what happens when access to these platforms begins to deeply influence our self-perception?Australia has decided to tackle this issue head-on by banning the use of social media for those under 16. This measure raises crucial questions about the mental health of
Stereotypes clouding the beautiful game
Culture . Society . Sportsby Ollie Standen For the past 21 years, football has been an integral part of my life. Throughout recent years the growth of women’s football has been tremendous, with more participation from grassroots to professional level. The coverage of women’s football has also grown, with major sponsorship deals such as Sky Sports, showing 118 matches
Rethinking the Long Night of Museums: How to Make It Short and Sweet
City life . CultureOn October 19, art venues across Munich, which typically close by 5 p.m., stayed open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Celebrating its 25th year, the annual event Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of Museums) offered visitors the opportunity to explore more than 100 art spaces at night. However, those expecting special programs unavailable
Marcos’ Adventure: its Beginning
Authors . Culture . Student life . Uncategorized“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead” (JRR Tolkien). I’m no hobbit, yet in matter of months I’ve made a significant travel too. I’m Marcos, but most of my friends call me Quetes. I’m a journalism student from sunny Spain, and I’m beyond excited to be spending the next year in Munich! This exciting travel
“The Dorf”
City life . Culture . Student lifeOlympic Village? As a student accommodation? Living in an 850.000 square meter park? My curiosity ignited Multiple trains of thought as soon as I saw the email informing me I would live in a two-floor bungalow in the Olydorf for six months. The city of Munich has been facing a housing crisis for a few years now. According
Bis Bald Munich
City life . Culture . Food . Society . Sports . Student life . TravelIt is only natural that my final walk in Munich would be up Leopoldstrasse. My live has in many ways been up and down this street for the last 5 months. My stay in Munich started at LMU’s faculty of Psychology where LMU had arranged a month long intensive German course. This was the best introduction
Report: Disco nights at Import Export
City life . Culture . Music . Night life . Student life . TravelFrom Hauptbahnhof I take the tram towards Moosach. It is not the prettiest tram route of Munich. But I’m not going a pretty place as well. I’m getting off at Leonrodplatz. As soon as I get off, I can already hear the techno playing. I take one more look in my bag when I get
From the East to the West, From Bangkok to Munich
City life . Culture . Student lifeMy name is Sooksodsai Sooksomchitra, which I find quite hard for foreigners to pronounce naturally. Therefore, I go by JamJam, which is the nickname given to me by my parents. When translated into Thai, JamJam and Sooksodsai have the same meaning, Happy; unlike Westerners, we were given our nickname at birth in Thailand. Being in
The long way to Munich
Culture . Student life . TravelI’m originally from a city which is not big nor small. Holbæk is big enough to always have the convenience of a supermarket within 500 meters from where you are, but it is so small that if you walk down the main street on a weekday it’ll be silent. The bars close at 21’ most