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California: Camp Fire and Cannery Row

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 admin

by Jedidja van Boven The end of 2018 is fast approaching, and it feels like every year gets more intense, with crazier headlines, angrier politicians, and biggerhashtags. 2018, too, was already a record year in many ways- and not always … Continue reading California: Camp Fire and Cannery Row

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First 10 weeks out of 90: A B8-Talk with our Latest Members

November 17, 2018 admin

By Mieke Pressley At the start of the movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie walks into his high school, counting the numbers of schooldays until he graduates. Our time at UCR can be measured in a similar way … Continue reading First 10 weeks out of 90: A B8-Talk with our Latest Members

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The Craziest Lawsuits EVER Filed (You Won’t Believe No. 3!)

November 12, 2018 admin

by Jedidja van Boven The field of law seems to be dealing with some sort of image problem. It’s usually depicted as a stuffy, boring discipline where old people in ill-fitting blazers discuss fraud and tax evasion. Sometimes, however, exceptions … Continue reading The Craziest Lawsuits EVER Filed (You Won’t Believe No. 3!)

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Nacht van de Nacht 2018

November 9, 2018November 10, 2018 admin

by Liam McClain I grew up in a neighbourhood that, like many other neighbourhoods in America, took Halloween very seriously. With the candy and the dressing up, Halloween quickly became my favourite holiday. I still remember my disappointment when I … Continue reading Nacht van de Nacht 2018

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A Night Under the Stars- the Nacht van de Nacht

November 9, 2018 admin

by Andrea Undecimo Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk in the streets at night with only the stars to light your way? What it looks like to be guided by only the starry sky and the moon? … Continue reading A Night Under the Stars- the Nacht van de Nacht

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Pittsburgh and the Polish Sun

November 5, 2018 admin

by Jedidja van Boven The American daily newspapers were still being flooded with stories on migrant caravans and Saudi journalists when a new report came in on 27 October: The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had been the … Continue reading Pittsburgh and the Polish Sun

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Life in Bubbles

November 2, 2018 admin

By Vanessa Bade Growing up abroad, I was sent to small private schools for most of my high school career. Every four years, it seemed as though I was leaving behind a country and its culture, ready to emerge into … Continue reading Life in Bubbles

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The Low-lands vs The Land Down-Under: How does Australia compare to the Netherlands?

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 admin

By Sanne van Veen Although Australia is basically on the other side of the world, the differences between Australia and the Netherlands are fairly minimal. I have listed some of the major difference between the two for future guidance if … Continue reading The Low-lands vs The Land Down-Under: How does Australia compare to the Netherlands?

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“What the Future Holds”

October 30, 2018 admin

By Farina Shaaban It’s that time of year again! In weeks 9 and 10 the AAC will be hosting the annual “Future Weeks” events. Whether you want to continue your studies, take a gap year or go straight to work, … Continue reading “What the Future Holds”

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Cold Cases: The Law of Winter and The 1974 Disappearances

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 admin

by Jedidja van Boven The Bellingshausen station, a Russian outpost on King George Island, Antarctica, doesn’t exactly make headlines often. However, when researcher Sergey Savitsky, stationed at the isolated facility, was charged with attempted murder of a colleague last week, … Continue reading Cold Cases: The Law of Winter and The 1974 Disappearances

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Our Small World

September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 admin

By Anonymous This photo tells the story of a small town, surrounded by fields and the ocean. In the centre of it all, a university filled with students from all walks of life. I think we quickly forget how small … Continue reading Our Small World

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In Discussion with the IT Team

September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 admin

By Alon Nudler and Job Mertens In this day and age, technology has managed to influence just about every aspect of our daily lives, from work to social conventions. Technology is not any less prevalent at our university. Here, we … Continue reading In Discussion with the IT Team

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When Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian Collide

September 24, 2018 admin

By Judith Brouwer I will admit that I am a sucker for bad reality TV. However, if I ever imagined an episode starring Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian, I would have thought that it would be a vastly different arrangement … Continue reading When Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian Collide

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A Week on the Red Carpet

September 23, 2018 admin

By Andrea Undecimo The thought of people walking down red carpets in elegant dresses, a rich selection of premiere movies from all around the world, and juries that must present awards for the best movies. All this is usually associated … Continue reading A Week on the Red Carpet

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Art on Social Media: Insta – Poetry

September 22, 2018 admin

By Vanessa Bade As a wee little amateur writer of thirteen years, I often came across what is called a mental block; a lack of creativity. I felt stuck; like I wasn’t able to produce anything new, original or interesting. … Continue reading Art on Social Media: Insta – Poetry

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How to Create the Perfect Running Playlist

September 20, 2018 admin

by Yolande Hobbs To a lot of us music is a really big part of our workout, and for runners it’s no different. Music lets us escape our current state of mind and can help us de-stress. Music in running … Continue reading How to Create the Perfect Running Playlist

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Houses vs Hallways

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 admin

By Mieke Pressley It seems to have become a recurring theme: every summer, Bagijnhof residents are seen packing their belongings. With a lot of swearing and struggling they attempt to maneuver their furniture down the narrow Bagijnhof staircases. As a … Continue reading Houses vs Hallways

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The Silent Crisis Across Indian Country: The Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women

September 17, 2018 admin

By Roos Saat Disclaimer: First Nations is the official term used to refer to Indigenous people from Canada, while Native American refers to Indigenous people from the United States. The first time I noticed the small poster on a bathroom … Continue reading The Silent Crisis Across Indian Country: The Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women

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Small talks on Art – II

September 15, 2018 admin

By Andrea Undecimo The room is filled with paintings, drawings and stamps; a palette with colors on the table is waiting to be used. The speaker is crackling a joyful jazz symphony. While sitting on his couch, one has the … Continue reading Small talks on Art – II

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The Story Behind the Visuals

September 13, 2018 admin

  By Liam McClain Before I got my motorcycle licence, I bowed my head and solemnly swore to my mother that I would never drive while drunk or extremely emotional. Cut to week seven of my first semester at UCR, … Continue reading The Story Behind the Visuals

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