Too Old Or Too Gay? – The Marginalisation of LGBTQ Elderly
What comes to mind when you think about LGBTQ issues? The gay pride in Amsterdam perhaps, the supreme court granting same-sex marriage to everyone in the US last year, or perhaps just a same-sex couple happily in love? But what … Continue reading Too Old Or Too Gay? – The Marginalisation of LGBTQ Elderly
An Hour or Two for Raymond Carver
Days that have you short on inspiration are days when nothing seems so worthwhile as sauntering over to the Zeeuwse Bibliotheek and hiding between the pages of a book. If, by chance, you are a reader who finds solace in … Continue reading An Hour or Two for Raymond Carver
Transcending Assumptions – A Transgender Guy’s Experience with Gender Expectations
Yes, I have a vagina. No, I am not a woman. As crazy as it sounds, this is something I feel like I should explain every time I meet someone new. When I introduce myself as Niels, people tend to … Continue reading Transcending Assumptions – A Transgender Guy’s Experience with Gender Expectations
Discover The History of Middelburg – Five Historic Sites in Middelburg That You Should Know
Have you ever asked yourself ‘What do I actually know about Middelburg?’ Have your parents/friends/significant others ever asked you about our beautiful school building? I am willing to guess and say that has indeed happened. This article will attempt to … Continue reading Discover The History of Middelburg – Five Historic Sites in Middelburg That You Should Know
Let’s Get Meta-Physical
Dear reader, I have to assk you: have you ever had sex? I, although definitely not a sexpert, have some sexperience with the copulation between animate beings (thank you, thesaurus.com, for being a great dicktionary). However, if I caught your … Continue reading Let’s Get Meta-Physical
Sex Work in Middelburg
Being born and raised in the rather shady town of Almere, located in the humble shadows of brothel-packed Amsterdam, I was surprised to find a complete lack of sex clubs (or perhaps, night life in general…) upon arrival in Middelburg. … Continue reading Sex Work in Middelburg
My Sexy Bookshelf
Imagine: you are seven years old when your friend’s free-spirited parents donate a picture book from the 1970’s for your little friend group to marvel over. You wondered how you are ever going to obtain that Tarzan-level bush, thinking that … Continue reading My Sexy Bookshelf
Why I Am Betting My Future On AI
Coming to UCR, I knew I had a passion for physics and mathematics, but also a general interest in computer science. If anything, my second choice was to study applied physics at Delft University of Technology. During my time at … Continue reading Why I Am Betting My Future On AI
A Black Ring – How my asexuality made me wear jewelry every day
When I went to my first self-defense class (shout-out to Silvano and his merciless pushup regime), I knew I had to take off my ring. Deliberately taking it off, putting it on my nightstand, and walking out the door to … Continue reading A Black Ring – How my asexuality made me wear jewelry every day
City Guide: Rotterdam Revealed
Only one and a half hours from Middelburg by train, and you are in the raw and vivid city of Rotterdam. A city known by many, but left undiscovered except for the Markthal and the Cube houses. Through this Tabula … Continue reading City Guide: Rotterdam Revealed
Camera In Love – Ed van der Elsken in Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
You might have already seen it if you went on the CultureCo Amsterdam trip in February, but if you haven’t already, make sure you get to Amsterdam as soon as possible. Stedelijk Museum, a museum for contemporary art, is hosting … Continue reading Camera In Love – Ed van der Elsken in Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Why We Need To Stop And Listen
The Dutch elections have been over for a couple of weeks, and many were relieved about the result. It seems that the populist tide from the United States did not carry over, in the sense that the PVV did not … Continue reading Why We Need To Stop And Listen
Boobs, Butts and Boardrooms: The Tabula Rasa Sex Survey is here!
By Gerjanne Hoek, Jonathan Heek and Renske Wienen With 367 students filling out this year’s steamy survey, the TR Sex Survey may well be the most successful stats experiment that is ever going to be conducted here. And rightfully so! Because … Continue reading Boobs, Butts and Boardrooms: The Tabula Rasa Sex Survey is here!
Your New Italian Playlist
By Gloria Borroni Contrary to popular belief, Italian music is not about the mandolin and accordion, at least, not all of it. Music is a crucial cultural aspect of Italy, after all, Italy was the home of some of the … Continue reading Your New Italian Playlist
THEATRA’s Candide: the Best of All Possible Plays
Hello friends, it’s me again with a short yet sensual article about THEATRA’s upcoming Spring Play: Candide. This gem will be performed on Friday the 12th of May (week 14) in the Schouwburg at 20.30. Unlike the Christmas Plays, the … Continue reading THEATRA’s Candide: the Best of All Possible Plays
FASST – For Anyone Slightly Soccer Trained
The end of the semester is approaching; the deadlines are coming closer and jumping at us from nowhere. However, next to the imminent mountain of work that all of us still need to do – except for those lucky nerds … Continue reading FASST – For Anyone Slightly Soccer Trained
The Flash Week 12: Takedowns, Missiles And Artificial Wombs
To be honest, the news has been the last thing on my mind – I can’t even remember what week number this article is supposed to be – and I am sure I am not the only one. Tabula Rasa … Continue reading The Flash Week 12: Takedowns, Missiles And Artificial Wombs
“Girlboss” (2017): Funny, Yet Uninspiring And Narcissistic
The past couple of weeks, the Internet, audiences, Selena Gomez-fans and young adult psychologists have been under the spell of Netflix hit series 13 Reasons Why. Now, if you ask me, there are 13 reasons why and why not the watch … Continue reading “Girlboss” (2017): Funny, Yet Uninspiring And Narcissistic
Your New Chinese Playlist
Beyond Beyond is a rock band from Hong Kong. Unlike in most western countries, rock music was not well appreciated in China until the late 90’s, when Beyond managed to popularize it through their music. There are still fierce arguments … Continue reading Your New Chinese Playlist
The French Elections: What You Need To Know
2017 has been a year of feared elections. After the American elections and Brexit, the European elections were expected to be a battle between the established power and the far-right movements. And so far, it has been. The Dutch elections … Continue reading The French Elections: What You Need To Know