And Dutch voters reject the Wilders movement The UCR Votes project started in the sociology class “New Social and Political Movements”, taught by professor Vazquez. For this course, all students have to set up an outreach project. The idea was to raise political awareness amongst UCR students – not that we lack political opinions at…
How I experienced the Women’s March in Amsterdam
Last Saturday, the 11th of March, I participated in the Women’s March in Amsterdam. The crowd gathered on the Dam and after some encouraging speeches we slowly made our way to the Museumplein. As one of the 15,000 people who came to Amsterdam to protest, I got to experience how separate voices can come together…
Fake News And Alternative Facts
The concept of ‘fake news’ has been in the public eye in the US since the news broke that during the 2016 elections, various websites have been sharing fabricated articles critical of Hillary Clinton and supportive of Donald Trump. However, the term was soon picked up by Trump’s team and supporters to refer to any…
The Flash #3: Michelle Obama, Smog, and Yale
The first three weeks of the Spring semester have vanished like the snow in Middelburg. Stats exams, election GA’s and regular UCR life might get in the way of keeping up to date with current affairs. Luckily, section editor Annick is there to provide you with some of the most important news stories of the…
The Flash Week 1: Attacks, supersonic planes, and walls.
After our self-induced coma, also known as Winter break, it is time to get back into the swing of things. Getting back into the school rhythm may have been taxing, and you may not have had the time to read up about what’s been happening outside of the UCR bubble. Fortunately, Tabula Rasa has got…
D-Day 2016: Election Night at UCR
The one topic that has been dominating the news cycle for the past year will finally come to a conclusion – and soon. I’m talking about the American presidential election, and the battle between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. In order to make sure that you are completely up to date on the happenings…
Calais: All in all it’s just another brick in the wall
While the news coverage of the refugee crisis might have slowed down; the refugees are still trying to settle somewhere, with many more still fleeing the terrors that face them in their homelands. Trying to find a better, safer, and more secure life in Europe, the struggles along the way have only increased from the…
The Flash #6: Drugs suppliers, Hurricanes, and forced withdrawals
In these testing times of midterms, deadlines and presentations, you may not always have the time to read up about what’s happening outside of the UCR bubble. Fortunately, Tabula Rasa has got your back with the most interesting news headlines of the past week. Dutch Journalist shot in Sirte Dutch photojournalist Jeroen Oerlemans was shot…
The Flash #5: Burning phones, Presidential debates and Fines
As the storm of midterms swiftly approaches, Tabula Rasa is back again with your weekly news scoop! Deutsche Bank deals with $14 billion dollar fine The US Department of Justice has fined the Deutsche Bank with $14 billion. This was done for mis-selling mortgage bonds. Even though the Deutsche Bank has made it clear that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…