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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...
Ekaterina Zemskova
Apr 24, 2022


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...
Lee-Ann Lichtenberger
Apr 20, 2022


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...
Paula Nörr
Apr 17, 2022


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....
Léane Del Duca
Apr 10, 2022


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...
Sharada Kerkar
Mar 27, 2022


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...
Head Editor
Mar 21, 2022


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...
Ekaterina Zemskova
Mar 16, 2022


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...
Brendan Hogan & Peter Pelzer
Mar 13, 2022


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...
Charelle Abdallah
Mar 13, 2022


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...
Alodia Heijmans
Mar 13, 2022


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...
Head Editor
Mar 12, 2022


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...
Jane Hilgert
Mar 6, 2022


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...
Alodia Heijmans
Mar 3, 2022


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...
Marence Jurgens
Feb 27, 2022


“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.
Rhiannon Read
Feb 27, 2022


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...
Katherina Petersen
Feb 25, 2022


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...
Lee-Ann Lichtenberger
Feb 21, 2022


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...
Anthi Likitsakos
Feb 20, 2022


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...
Leilani Radaideh
Feb 14, 2022


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...
Simon Wirtz
Feb 13, 2022
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