Theater, decorations and cosplay — what in common?
Culture . Student lifeHave you ever thought about who makes all those beautiful decorations that appear in the city before Christmas? It turns out that the same people do this as the scenery in the theater and cinema! And this is a difficult job with calculations and selection of materials. We spoke with Alexandra, a student from Saint-Petersburg
The Born Identity: a conversation about identity and cultural backgrounds
Culture . SocietyBeing the child of two generations of emigrants is not always easy, and it can sometimes pose challenges to the perception of one’s own identity. I have investigated these implications with my friend Basem.
To have a book is to have a treasure
CultureWhat makes books so magical and captivating? How is it that reading is so powerful, and allows us to take the most special journey without moving from the couch? Many say that after the dog, the book is man’s best friend. That may be true, don’t you think? At least that is what my interviewee
Dreaming bigger, singing louder
Culture . MusicPursuing your dream career when you are young can be really tough, especially when you are told there is no use in working on your passion. However, sometimes luck meets constancy and dedication, and then the magic happens. And if not, tell Lucía Zimmerer about it! This 21-year-old student and bartender comes from a small
Is being Vegan safe?
Culture . Food . HealthThis new trend of starting to eat as a vegan from such an early age can become dangerous. Parents influencing them to be vegan or vegetarian but not teaching them how to properly take care of themselves leads to unhealthy diets and health problems. My sister became a vegan after my dad did. My dad
Do Americans Understand Friendship?
Authors . CultureAmerican friendships are superficial. Period. It has taken nearly a decade for me to come to this realization. I have spent more time in my twenties as an ex-pat than I have as an American living in the United States. The problem doesn’t just lie within social relationships but also within lifestyles. Americans are consumers.
Technology: Do we control it or does IT control us?
Authors . Culture . SocietyParents of young kids who have been using technology in order to entertain them have realized a basic truth: they lost the battle. Their kids are now dependent on the screens to be entertained. It is a fact that we live on a new technological era, in which our technological devices have become fundamental in
And the Oscar of the noblest goes to…
Culture . Society . UncategorizedThe Oscar ceremony this year coincides with my birthday. For that reason I would like to write a letter like the children write to Santa. The most prestigious event of the 7th Art is about to happen with some different characteristics than the last years. In the previous years the Oscars were, more a political
The Drinking Age in America is Foolish
Culture . Politics . SocietyAs a young man, I told myself that I wouldn’t drink alcohol to often when I finally became of age. The thought of feeling sick from over-drinking or the headaches from a hangover did not make me want to do it at all. I was content with the age limit set in America being 21.
The Forbidden City’s 600-Year History Should Not Be Smudged By Commercial Dust
Culture . SocietyThe Chinese Forbidden City hit the headlines frequently these days. According to Sixth Tone, the Corner Tower Restaurant which locates next to the Palace Museum (the national museum housed in the Forbidden City), cancelled its Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinners. With an extremely high price of 6,888yuan($1,000) per table of up to 10 guests, this