With the recent revival of the Harry Potter franchise in the form of the movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a lot of fans probably found themselves diving back into J.K. Rowling’s magical world. It’s a series many people grew up with, and a lot of UCR students undoubtedly joined in the joy…
What’s your damage, Heather?
What’s the 411? Already got homework? Tuition too high? Ugh, grody to the max. Okay, so maybe we weren’t all the homecoming king and queen, but that doesn’t mean that high school was a total blow? From dexters to ditzes, grab your scrunchies and get ready for this semester’s biggest hit: Heathers the Musical. Should…
The Christmas Plays: an ode to all the talented playwrights of UCR
It’s no secret that writing is a big part of a UCR student’s life. It is therefore also not weird that UCR knows many talented writers. The THEATRA board experienced just how talented they are just a few weeks ago, because every year, we host an event called the Christmas Plays. It’s pretty self-explanatory. They’re…
Serenitea: organic, vegan and homely
Serenitea is a charming coffee, breakfast and lunch house in Middelburg. Located behind Profiel the bike shop, it took over the former kebab salon Saray and brought a completely different dynamic into play. Serenitea presents itself as a comfortable organic/local foods café, which wants to make the world a better place. They have a little…
Meet The Team #1 – Linda Termaten
By Marije Sluiskes Have you ever wondered who deals with your exchange/IRP/additional semester requests? Who is responsible for all tuition fee payments? Who makes sure that broken lights are being changed? It’s the UCR staff! We don’t always realize it, but UCR consists of more than just students and faculty. Without its staff this place…
Reach For The Stars: A Visit To The Star Observatory
Middelburg is famous for many things; its slave trade, its bolussen and the Lange Jan, but the town was also host to the inventor of the telescope (there’s some debate on who it was, just take a Van Gent course). However, it is because of this invention that Middelburg has its own star observatory, located…
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Popronde 2016
If you came to UCR expecting Middelburg to have the wildest music scene and nightlife you might often be quite disappointed. But once in a while, this city proves you wrong and holds amazing festivals like N8vdN8, Stukafest, or Popronde. This Thursday the 10th of November Popronde is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Bars all…
Strike a pose! UCR’s Elliott is hosting a charity fashion show
They might be under stress or in a hurry to make it to their 08:45 class, but they never let UCR’s rushed environment influence their style! I’m talking about Nienke Wind, Nadia Comencia, Amée Zoutberg, Maryna Parfenchuk and Naomi de Vries, who have organized an event for us to see coming week that is both…
Chambers of Secrets: UCR Exposed!
By Daan Brok & Gerjanne Hoek Have you ever wondered what worlds hide beyond the boring classrooms we inhabit all week? Or, to be more precise: what lies under and above? So have we. In all our main campus buildings, there’s a bunch of spaces students normally never get to see. And being the young explorers…
Upcoming: N8VDN8 2016 @ Middelburg
By Eden van der Moere Every year on a cold Saturday in October, the city of Middelburg is covered in darkness. The lights on the street are dark, the restaurants burn candles on their tables and the city center is full with people. This Saturday, October 29th, the city will once again transform into a…
Paris – its prequel, its aftermath and different opinions
This picture was taken at the march on 15th of November at Market Square which was organised by UCR students By Corine Fontijn & Rebecca Fobbe Friday night, Paris. Young and old are attacked and taken hostage while attending a concert at the Bataclan theatre. A second attack – a drive by shooting- on a…
Temporary Campus Locations
Their Ups and Their Downs by Marit Versteeg “WHERE do you live?” is without a doubt one of the most frequently asked questions you will get as a fresh and innocent IntRoweek kiddie. For me, this usually resulted in a long story about Villex, 7th semester overflow and my moving date. Together with about thirty…
“Going Glocal” in Middelburg’s ASC
by Alina Achenbach and Hannah Nonnenberg ON a Monday evening some-where in the West of Middel-burg, after an hour behind closed doors a dozen women and girls step out of the room where they usually learn Dutch. Laughing and chatting, three friends from Eritrea slip back into their flip-flops; a woman from Albania carries her…
Should You Pop That Cherry?
Or maybe wait for the one… by Amir Pliev Do you know that feeling? That weird sensation in your gut? It turns up around 2 a.m. You know, around that time that you’re waiting to be let outside by the guy standing on the stairs in Elliott blocking the way and only letting 15 people…
From Christmas gifts to Christmas drinks
Look Inside the Bubble By Maddy Slot Christmas shopping in Middelburg. It sounds ridiculous perhaps, but placed in the many cobbled streets of Middelburg lie some hidden and some not-so-hidden gems waiting to be discovered by you. With Sinterklaas and Christmas around the corner, it is time to go on a mission to find that…
Money Cannot Buy You Happiness, But It Can Buy You Chocolate
By: Laura van der Laan and Madeleine Slot (Section Editors) A walk down the Lange Geere in Middelburg takes you past Amore, the place to be at 2 a.m. after an Elliot Party, the place where Crostini’s used to be, and finally a little shop called Chocolate Lovers. Chocolate Lovers is a non-profit…
Thumbs Up for Soop
By Laura van der Laan According to Martin Luther, “the hair is the richest ornament of the women”. While I do not agree with this statement entirely, I must say that a bad haircut is quite unpleasant. I rue the day that I have to find a new hairdresser. Not particularly because I am high…