The disappearing Italy and its cold, demographic winter
Opinion pieceThe Silence of the Villages There is a sound that is growing increasingly rare across vast areas of the Italian peninsula: the chatter of children leaving school and their laughter while playing all afternoon in that small park amongst the flats and houses. From the ridges of the Apennines to the valleys of the Alps,
The Liminal Threshold: Negotiating Comfort and Control at the Global Hub
Opinion pieceWhenever we transition to a new phase or domain, we inevitably encounter a boundary. This boundary, where two distinct realities meet, inherently implies negotiation and competition. A night spent at Istanbul Airport revealed a continuous, silent negotiation unfolding within the stillness. Ultimately, this threshold—where individual desire clashes with systemic control—defines the core dilemma of our
Smart, Polished, and Online: The Rise of College Student Influencers in China
SocietyConstant buzz and notifications on phone broke into Zhao Ziyi’s quiet summer vacation. She had casually posted a blog to memorize her high school life on Red Note, a trending Chinese social media platform, and went to sleep. By morning, she surprisingly found her blog went viral, attracting over 2,000 likes. That was the beginning
Süddeutsche Zeitung – a resilient behemoth of print journalism
UncategorizedVisiting Süddeutsche Zeitung’s printing plant was both inspiring and insightful, revealing how the company sees the future of newspapers and how the physical printing process actually works. We began with a briefing from an SZ executive, who walked us through the paper’s history and influence with the help of an old introductory video. From the
Printing Media never die, I hope
ExcursionsThere is always a popular opinion saying that printing media has died, or at least will give way to digital media in the near future. There is no denying that digitalization has reshaped our reading habits and pushed traditional newspapers into a tight corner. But I still prefer the tactile, structured, and irreplaceable experience of
Inside The Süddeutsche Zeitung: Why Print Still Matters
ExcursionsOur visit to Süddeutsche Zeitung printing house (SZ München) honestly felt almost like stepping into the set of a mysterious film, as the vibes were both intriguing and isolating at the same time. But the moment one of the staff members came, he instantly shifted and lifted up the whole mood. He welcomed us warmly
Not just a museum!
ExcursionsI found the trip to Süddeutsche Zeitung Printing House really insightful. I had never been to a printing house before, so I was interested to see the how newspapers are produced. I found Michael very knowledgeable about the printing process and the history of Süddeutsche Zeitung. At the start he showed us a video about
Future of Newspaper: As The Media’s Underground Bunker
ExcursionsWhen I visited SZ, I passed through a bunker-like entrance, where many workers were working late to print the next day’s news. Though the machines print countless characters at incredible speed, even the fastest printer cannot surpass the speed of electronics. Facing this decline, I was reminded of the “Underground Bunker” I felt at the
Breaking the Silence of the Pressroom: Inside Süddeutsche Zeitung’s High-Tech Printing Future
Germany . MediaIn an era dominated by digital news, the Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) printing house stands as a compelling reminder that traditional journalism is far from obsolete—only transformed. During a recent visit, I witnessed how one of Germany’s leading newspapers is redefining print production through automation, innovation, and a renewed commitment to editorial quality. Walking into the
What happened to newspapers? A comparison between printhouses (SZ and Athesia)
Excursions . MediaWhen we think of media nowadays, our minds usually jump to the Internet and its addicting social media feeds. Online news are characterized by catchy and quick information, whose power is strong enough to make us scroll for endless hours on a screen. Yet, although companies currently race to become more and more digital, I