Unless you live on the Internet or in Bagijnhof 3, you probably have never heard about vaporwave. And yet, I am here to argue that it is an essential part of every millennial’s life. Its irony, criticisms, but also its complete apathy may define our generation like no other piece of art does. Vaporwave is…
The Flash #4: Boko Haram, Charlotte shootings and catastrophes
After another busy week, Tabula RASA is back with your weekly news scoop. From Boko Haram, Charlotte shootings and catastrophes, we got you covered. Pro choice Women’s right groups in Poland have been protesting a new law, which would make abortions illegal in most cases. Backed up by the church, the polish government wants to…
Repositioning UCR: Setbacks, mistakes, and a rescue plan with great consequences.
On the 24th of August we all got an email that caused immediate uproar on Facebook. The email outlined that budget cuts are upon us. Bigger classes, less courses, possibly more tuition fees and students; it all sounds rather overwhelming. A long, 9-page document accompanied the email. But what did it really say? This article…
Throwback Thursday: 9/11
By Anna Wagemann When I was asked to write this article, I was thoroughly baffled. Such a topic as 9/11 is not something I would naturally gravitate towards. Days later, I found that my mind was still scrambling on where to even begin. I concluded a variety of opinions and responses would provide a more…
Mr. Robot: Don’t ever make decisions when you’re on morphine.
Maaike likes to think she is the go-to person here at UCR when it comes to TV shows, but she might just be gravely mistaken. As someone who previously had way too much free time on his hands, I ended up using a decent part of it in watching TV shows. Everything from the light…
Upcoming: Cuisine Machine @ Vlissingen
One of my favorite ways to spend my free time is at a food festival, but sadly most of them take place outside Zeeland. Luckily for you Cuisine Machine’s got you sorted, because this weekend they’ll take over the industrial heart of Vlissingen! And although it’s only Tuesday, I’m sure you’re already looking forward to…
The Flash #3: Visas, Existential crisis, and Witch-hunts
At the end of your third week at UCR, which is famous for its dip in students’ concentration, we have got you covered on the hottest news headlines of the past week. Need a visa? Post Brexit, British citizens might have to pay to be able to enter the European Union. This idea is similar…
What to Watch in Fall 2016
Coming Fall, a lot of films are scheduled to come to cinemas. In the sea of soon-to-be-released films, one might easily lose track of which films and on what dates they are going to be released. Fear not! In this little article you will find a neat overview of some of the most interesting films…
HAVE YOU WATCHED: In The Flesh – ‘While They Get Medals, We Get Medicated’
By Maaike Oosterling Welcome back to the second episode of ‘Have You Watched…???’. Yes, that’s the title now. Just imagine me flapping my arms and yelling that at you. Perfect. Now you understand what I’m really trying to do here. Hopefully, the more #hardcore ones of you have watched the entirety of Steven Universe in…
Not My Cup Of Tea – Coffee At Robuust!
Week 3 has arrived and with it the first deadlines, exams, and stress. In the second edition of the patis-series, we will take you to the place where you can keep both your social and academic fishes happy, and your sweet tooth as well: Robuust! Robuust! is by far the most hipster café in…
What’s In Yo Fridge?! Part #1
You’ll never guess what this woman did to a peanut butter jar. Pictures & Story by Gerjanne Hoek Hello! Welcome to the very first episode of ‘What’s In Yo Fridge?!’, in which your favourite UCR Section Editor goes out and peeks into the most private part of a student’s home: their fridge. Because believe it or…
The Flash #2: Saints, son of a b*tch, and walls.
With the second week of the semester, which was undoubtedly filled with parties, lectures and impromptu homework sessions, flashing by, it’s easy to lose track of current affairs. Luckily Tabula RASA is here to provide you with the biggest, baddest and most interesting headlines of the past week. Every piece is accompanied by a link…
Film By The Sea 2016 – What To Watch
September has made its rather sunny entrance in Zeeland, which means it’s time for one of the biggest events of the year: Film By The Sea 2016. From today onwards, Friday September 9, the Zeeuwse film festival is happening. Located in the harbour town of Vlissingen (or Flushing, as Google Maps likes to call it),…
Steven Universe: We’ll Win The Fight and Then Go Out For Pizzas
Welcome to a brand-new column series of Arts & Culture! As section editor and as a hardcore television aficionado I will be writing a weekly piece on a TV show I think you should definitely watch – because I’ve seen way too many. Why am I writing on TV shows and not, for example, movies?…
“De Juf” Schools Us on Delicious Cakes
Even though it is only Week 2, with all the work that you have to do it feels like Week 12, and sometimes you just deserve a break. How lovely binge-watching all of the new season of Narcos seems, sometimes actually going outside is way more rewarding. In this new patis-series we’ll (re)introduce you to…
The Flash #1: Apple, Burkini Law and U.S. Elections
While struggling with your first week, you might have missed some news stories worth reading. Luckily Tabula RASA is here to provide you with the biggest, baddest and most interesting headlines of the past week. Every piece is accompanied by a link to a full article to provide some background. Impeached Brazilian president Rousseff is…