The exclusion of un(der)paid internships
Opinion Piece . Politics & SocietyPicture: Flickr Internships have traditionally provided college students to gain experience in a specific field or offered students a chance to pivot in their careers. However, the significant rise in un(der)paid internships within the EU in recent decades has sparked ongoing debate about the risk of excluding economically marginalized individuals from accessing and benefiting from
Stereotypes clouding the beautiful game
Culture & Music . Opinion Piece . Politics & 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
Inheritance on a plate
Food . Opinion Piece . Politics & Societyby Yuliia Adamiuk For centuries, Russia has appropriated the culture of other nations, incorporating it into its own identity. One of the most affected countries is Ukraine. The list of cultural elements Russia has taken from Ukraine includes our history, our artists, and, of course, our food. As the Russian-Ukrainian war continues into its eleventh
Europe’s dance with Extremism: Romania’s Presidential Elections are a warning
Media & Journalism . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . Travelby Hannah Borbely-Kubina Political extremism in Europe is no longer subtle; it’s out in the open. From far-right regimes in Hungary and Poland to the radical-left populists in southern Europe, extremism has gone mainstream. Economic instability, social divides, and distrust in traditional politics have left voters scrambling for answers, no matter how dangerous. Romania is
The Gender Triangle of Violence——How Females Become Invisible Criminals in Male Violence
Politics & SocietyOn November 11, 2024, in Zhuhai, China, a 62-year-old man drove into a fitness plaza, killing 35 and injuring 43, one of China’s deadliest attacks since 2014. This is not isolated—five similar incidents occurred in a month. Post-pandemic pressures and depression, especially in Eastern countries, are increasingly manifesting as social violence. Not only triggered a
The cost of being female: unpacking the pink tax
Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . Student Lifeby Huan Lin Have you ever encountered this situation? While shopping, you notice that your favorite items in soft colors like pink are significantly more expensive than similar items in other colors. This phenomenon is known as the “pink tax.” It refers to the price premium added by retailers simply because a product has a
Mister Manich of Thairath
Media & Journalism . Politics & SocietyMister Manich (มานิจ สุขสมจิตร), senior editor of Thairath, one of the biggest newspaper publishers in the country, is also an invited lecturer to many classes across the country, with a position in Media Constitution Drafting Committee, spanning over six decades, offers invaluable insights into the evolution of the Thai media landscape, as well as in
Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp
Munich Media Landscape . Politics & SocietyAs part of the LMU excursion program, I visited the Dachau concentration camp. My first impression of Dachau was that it seemed no different from other tourist sites. It was a peaceful town, and if you didn’t know it was a concentration camp, you would think it was an ordinary rural village. The only difference
Communicating policy
Politics & SocietyCommunication takes place in all corners of society. Through the neighbour’s hedge, on Instagram direct and in ministries around the world. The Government Official, Asbjørn Jensen, experiences it every day when he goes to work in the finance department in The Ministry of Social Affairs of Denmark. But politics is a minefield and not everyone can
Interview with MBN news reporter Hyebin Park
Media & Journalism . Politics & SocietyIn an era where the media landscape is rapidly evolving, understanding the intricacies of how major news organizations operate and the challenges they face is crucial. This interview with Hyebin Park, an experienced reporter from MBN, delves into the main activities of the network, the pivotal role of the social affairs department, and the essential