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    STUDENT ELECTIONS 2022

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    Fighting climate change with CO2
    Valentina Giolli
    • May 29

    Fighting climate change with CO2

    “America is killing itself, as the Republican Party looks the other way.”. The heading of “Le Monde” on Wednesday 25th explains well the...
    Turns out: I am a racist, too – In Remembrance of George Floyd
    Jane Hilgert
    • May 25

    Turns out: I am a racist, too – In Remembrance of George Floyd

    The killing of George Floyd, 46, of St. Louis Park — who repeatedly told a Minneapolis police officer he couldn’t breathe as the officer...
    Shuffle
    Jonathan Wijayaratne
    • May 22

    Shuffle

    This week has brought us a handful of new governments around the world, each receiving very different reactions. The Australian left is...
    “Maybe next year, try to do something about it”
    Brendan Hogan & Peter Pelzer
    • May 20

    “Maybe next year, try to do something about it”

    Esther Versluis, the Chair of the Election Board opened up the election results ceremony by asking for a round of applause and...
    FPN Faculty Council elections 2022
    Brendan Hogan & Peter Pelzer
    • May 15

    FPN Faculty Council elections 2022

    The Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience has one of the smaller Faculty Councils at Maastricht University with just five student...
    How do you imagine 2050?
    Katherina Petersen
    • May 15

    How do you imagine 2050?

    Today, I want to try and turn some of all the gloomy futures that surround us these days in terms of war and climate change into...
    SBE Faculty Council Elections 2022
    Valentina Giolli
    • May 14

    SBE Faculty Council Elections 2022

    The upcoming elections between the 16th to 19th of May will decide next year’s SBE Faculty Council members. The Faculty Council is the...
    FHML Faculty Council Elections 2022
    Brendan Hogan
    • May 14

    FHML Faculty Council Elections 2022

    It’s that time of year again, from the 16th until the 19th of May you will be able to cast your votes in the online student elections....
    University Council elections 2022
    Anthi Likitsakos
    • May 13

    University Council elections 2022

    From the 16th to the 19th of May, Maastricht University holds online elections for the University’s Council. These elections are open to...
    Law Faculty Council elections 2022
    Leilani Radaideh
    • May 13

    Law Faculty Council elections 2022

    The elections this year for the Faculty Council are taking place from 16 to 19 May. The Law Faculty attracts students from all over the...
    FASoS Faculty Council Elections 2022
    Lee-Ann Lichtenberger
    • May 13

    FASoS Faculty Council Elections 2022

    Another year, another round of FASoS student elections. But what exactly are these elections about? Well, I’m here to give you an...
    FSE Faculty Council Elections 2022
    Mercure Libbrecht Gourdet
    • May 13

    FSE Faculty Council Elections 2022

    Faculty Council Students The Faculty of Science and Engineering, which consists of the Maastricht Science Program, the Department of Data...
    Dear Diary, I want to be elected to the University Council…
    Guest Writer
    • May 11

    Dear Diary, I want to be elected to the University Council…

    Why did I decide to participate in the elections at the University of Maastricht? I was born in a country of Eastern Europe, lived there...
    Who writes history? A detour beyond the official narrative of history
    Paula Nörr
    • May 8

    Who writes history? A detour beyond the official narrative of history

    Whether at school or in university, most of us learned about the Paris Peace Conference as a crucial event in European history. Are you...
    The Contumacious Opioid Epidemic: The Five Pillars
    Leilani Radaideh
    • May 8

    The Contumacious Opioid Epidemic: The Five Pillars

    Chinese water tortue is a process by which cold water slowly drips onto the scalp or forehead of a victim who is strapped face up on an...
    The GIG economic times for the EU: on our way to a more socially proactive Union
    Ana Navarro Bullo
    • May 8

    The GIG economic times for the EU: on our way to a more socially proactive Union

    Thirty years have gone by since the city where we find ourselves, Maastricht, witnessed the birth of the European Union (EU), bringing...
    Facebook: The only crucial book of the digital age
    Anahita Lotfollahzadeh
    • May 7

    Facebook: The only crucial book of the digital age

    Facebook and co. might be the big tech equivalent to the infamous toxic ex-partner most of us have at least encountered in the movies....
    Space as an extension of earth?!
    Simon Wirtz
    • May 7

    Space as an extension of earth?!

    Some thoughts about the next decades in space More than 50 years ago, NASA and humanity reached a milestone in space exploration when...
    Who is ensuring the Rights of Refugees? The Poland-Belarus Border Crisis
    Rhiannon Read
    • May 6

    Who is ensuring the Rights of Refugees? The Poland-Belarus Border Crisis

    Mustafa Mohammed Murshed Al-Raimi, a 37-year-old Yemeni migrant, was buried in Bohoniki, Poland, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. He was one of the...
    The Cultural Fallout of the Cold War
    Brendan Hogan and Valentina Giolli
    • May 6

    The Cultural Fallout of the Cold War

    27 October 1962. Far below the surface of the Atlantic, a stone's throw from Cuba in international waters, lies a submarine. Inside,...
    Snakes and Ladders: Sudan’s Long Way to Democracy
    Sarbani Bag and Jonathan Wijayaratne
    • May 6

    Snakes and Ladders: Sudan’s Long Way to Democracy

    Sudan’s movement towards democracy has been a long and arduous journey that has yet to find light at the end of the tunnel. The fight for...
    A license to hack: Russia in Ukraine
    Mercure Libbrecht Gourdet
    • May 6

    A license to hack: Russia in Ukraine

    In cybersecurity it is no longer asked if your system gets breached, it is asked when. No system is safe in the 21st century. Since...
    If I can, then I will
    Lucrezia Nicosia
    • May 1

    If I can, then I will

    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remains one of the hottest topics of 2022, for obvious reasons I would say. In this Sunday summary, I don’t...
    Marriage in China
    Ekaterina Zemskova
    • Apr 25

    Marriage in China

    Marriage pressure can be felt when relatives make comments such as ‘your clock is ticking’ and ‘it's time to start a family’, or about...
    War, Elections and a little bit of coronavirus
    Ekaterina Zemskova
    • Apr 24

    War, Elections and a little bit of coronavirus

    I would love to start this Sunday Summary with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry coming to The Hague for the Invictus Games and not being...
    What it means to be a climate activist during the Covid-19 pandemic
    Lee-Ann Lichtenberger
    • Apr 20

    What it means to be a climate activist during the Covid-19 pandemic

    Lockdown. People can only leave their homes for emergencies. Large events are prohibited. The immense momentum of the 2019 Fridays for...
    About Spring Fever, Festive Mood, War Atmosphere and Other Emotional Turmoil
    Paula Nörr
    • Apr 17

    About Spring Fever, Festive Mood, War Atmosphere and Other Emotional Turmoil

    Happy Easter, Ramadan Mubarak, and Chag Pesach sameach to everyone who is currently celebrating religious festivals. Most of us enjoy the...
    At the Turning Points of History
    Léane Del Duca
    • Apr 10

    At the Turning Points of History

    A new week ended in Maastricht today, a synonym for the end of resits for some students, and the beginning of new courses for others....
    Of Mundane, Ordinary Lives
    Sharada Kerkar
    • Mar 27

    Of Mundane, Ordinary Lives

    I asked six friends from around the world to describe their last week in one word. I chose the six people living in six different...
    Abducted Art & Cultural Theft: Cultural Crime and the Market for Illicit Antiquities
    Head Editor
    • Mar 21

    Abducted Art & Cultural Theft: Cultural Crime and the Market for Illicit Antiquities

    In this episode Roo and Simon launch their new series “Abducted Art & Cultural Theft” where they will be interviewing experts to discuss...
    The Crown: a series that immerses you in the royal life
    Ekaterina Zemskova
    • Mar 16

    The Crown: a series that immerses you in the royal life

    If you are a big fan of the British royal family or you just like to watch what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are doing, — the series...
    Voices of the ‘Uni-cipality’: What do student political parties think about the local elections?
    Brendan Hogan & Peter Pelzer
    • Mar 13

    Voices of the ‘Uni-cipality’: What do student political parties think about the local elections?

    From 14 to 16 March, municipalities all over the Netherlands call their residents to the polls to elect their municipal councils for the...
    Iran, the new energy supplier?
    Charelle Abdallah
    • Mar 13

    Iran, the new energy supplier?

    Writing a Sunday summary is always a challenge; keeping up with the news throughout the week and then sitting down and deciding which...
    Why you should care about Maastricht’s elections
    Alodia Heijmans
    • Mar 13

    Why you should care about Maastricht’s elections

    Please, take into account that this is an informative article seeking to give you an overview of the elections as well as showing you the...
    UNSA x JEF: Municipal elections panel discussion
    Head Editor
    • Mar 12

    UNSA x JEF: Municipal elections panel discussion

    Did you know about the municipal elections of Maastricht on the 16th of March? These elections take place every four years and unlike...
    Putin, Pandemic and other Plagues
    Jane Hilgert
    • Mar 6

    Putin, Pandemic and other Plagues

    Before addressing the nuclear-armed elephant wreaking havoc in Eastern Europe, let’s hear it for everyone’s favorite topic of the past...
    The Garden of Earthly Delights (Hieronymus Bosch)
    Alodia Heijmans
    • Mar 3

    The Garden of Earthly Delights (Hieronymus Bosch)

    Thinking about art in the fifteenth century, you would not be at fault if the first thing that came to mind would not be some farfetched...
    A Week of Deceit
    Marence Jurgens
    • Feb 26

    A Week of Deceit

    A Week of Deceit When storms Eunice and Franklin rushed over our small city on Monday, no one could imagine the dire contrast with last...
    “A Slap In The Face And A Kick In The Head”: The End Of The Road For The Khmer Rouge Tribunal
    Rhiannon Read
    • Feb 26

    “A Slap In The Face And A Kick In The Head”: The End Of The Road For The Khmer Rouge Tribunal

    Since my first visit to Tuol Sleng prison, I have always found it hard to capture the injustices that took place here.
    Study life has moved online and created an edu-business
    Katherina Petersen
    • Feb 25

    Study life has moved online and created an edu-business

    8 AM: in which room is your class? 1 PM: what do you need to read for tomorrow? 4PM: have you gotten confirmation about the exchange for...
    The Maastricht Treaty turns 30
    Lee-Ann Lichtenberger
    • Feb 21

    The Maastricht Treaty turns 30

    On 7th February 1992, the Maastricht Treaty established the foundation of the European Union. In a live broadcast organized by Studio...
    Valentine's Day and Other Atrocities
    Anthi Likitsakos
    • Feb 20

    Valentine's Day and Other Atrocities

    Valentine's Day! A day of heart shaped chocolate boxes and public displays of affection. On Monday, Maastricht’s store fronts were...
    Dating in Maastricht: 5 crucial steps to master relationships
    Leilani Radaideh
    • Feb 14

    Dating in Maastricht: 5 crucial steps to master relationships

    Ah, so you’ve caught feelings for that one person in your tutorial group months ago, and seeing them again at the resit really set your...
    Conflict, party, and the sun
    Simon Wirtz
    • Feb 13

    Conflict, party, and the sun

    As we are enjoying this beautiful, sunny weather and spring finally seems to be close now, let’s have a glance at a selection of the...
    A Bell Jar That No Longer Rings
    Ana Navarro Bullo
    • Feb 11

    A Bell Jar That No Longer Rings

    On February 11th, the world’s literary community commemorates fifty-nine years since one of the finest female poets decided to take her...
    Greenwashed or Willfully Ignorant? The EU and Shark Fin Trade
    Guest Writer
    • Feb 8

    Greenwashed or Willfully Ignorant? The EU and Shark Fin Trade

    Emre Küpcük is a student of European Studies at Maastricht University and the Chief Communications Officer of Bridge Europe. He focuses...
    Another Eventful Week
    Sarbani Bag
    • Feb 6

    Another Eventful Week

    Although February has just commenced this week, it is already off to a crazy beginning. Solely this week has brought in an influx of...
    The Power of the Dog (Jane Campion)
    Peter Pelzer
    • Jan 31

    The Power of the Dog (Jane Campion)

    Wind blows across barren wasteland. A hawk cries in the distance. Enter the cowboy in heavy boots and clangorous spurs. Now it can only...
    Troubled leadership
    Peter Pelzer
    • Jan 30

    Troubled leadership

    The future is bright. Exam week is over. Memories of video clips on double speed and warmly recommended readings fade. They fade much...
    Dune (2021) - An impressive adaptation of Herbert’s 1965 novel
    Lee-Ann Lichtenberger
    • Jan 25

    Dune (2021) - An impressive adaptation of Herbert’s 1965 novel

    Since the publication of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel Dune in 1965 and its sequels, the Dune franchise has become widely known...
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