Statement from the author: This article is part of a series on the pro-Palestine protests that recently happened on campus. The aim of this series…
Lioba RoggendorfAugust 13, 2024
One bachelor's and (nearly) two master’s later, it’s finally time to graduate and say goodbye to UvA. Weirdly, I’m not as relieved about this as…
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For most people, the term bullying may activate associations with words such as ‘school’ or ‘childish’. It would be expected that bullying should become less…
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Last June, the FBI issued a public alert revealing a surge in ‘reports from victims, including minors and non-consenting adults, whose photos or videos were…
Shriya BangMay 25, 2024
An aspect of control that came to mind when brainstorming for this issue was regarding interesting but strange superstitions or rituals we may have and…
Spiegeloog EditorsMay 23, 2024
In 2016, the disturbing story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard rapidly gained public attention. The (now) 32-year-old woman was convicted of killing her mother, Dee Dee…
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Drink, for you know not whence you came nor why: drink, for you know not why you go, nor where – Omar KhayyamDrink, for you…
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Last month, we paid a visit to Roeland Voskens, who was happy to chat with us about his hobbies, teaching, and what inspires him. Roeland…
Evita Egert and Hulya AcunMay 13, 2024
Safety, as many other needs, comes under-appreciated until we lack it. While absolutely fundamental for our well-being and tranquillity, when we are privileged enough to…
Linda PaterovaMay 10, 2024
Men crying, admitting failures, and sharing insecurities becomes more and more normalised. The idea of the strong, tough man is long over and has been…
Vadim MartschenkoMay 8, 2024
While time is constant in the sense that it continues to progress forward in a linear manner, perception of time is not. Sometimes time flies,…
Viktor FiskumMay 6, 2024
Few psychological experiments have garnered as much attention and impact as the Marshmallow Test. A child seated in front of a tantalising marshmallow is presented…
Shriya BangMay 3, 2024
“Half of us will be gone by next semester”, my friend sneered, his gaze wandering along the rows of first years awaiting their very first…
Lioba RoggendorfMay 1, 2024
Dear readers, From the ancient stoics to modern-day psychologists, the quest for control has been a perennial pursuit of humanity – one that resonates deeply…
Evita Egert and Anushka SabhanamApril 30, 2024