Gay Blood is Good Blood
Recently I read a story about the Orlando nightclub shooting. At this tragic event, a domestic terrorist killed 49 people at a gay nightclub. But what I didn’t know until I read that story, is that there was a huge and generous interest of people…
Matadores: Gender non conformists or patriarchy perpetrators?
Is bullfighting a violent display of masculinity protected by patriarchal traditions? Bullfighting, like many traditions finding their place in the 21st century, is a cultural practice struggling to preserve its position within modern societies. We live in a time where sustainability, animal rights, and environmental…
What does consent mean to Erasmus University?
Today, an article appeared in the Erasmus Magazine addressing the official advice given to the EUR’s Executive Board by the committee of Sexual Intimidation, Aggression, and Violence (SIAG). According to the committee, sexual harassment victim Cece Dao did not make it clear she didn’t want…
Why traditional media won’t cover the Sudan massacre that is happening right now
Recently I got into a discussion with someone on Instagram who questioned why the media don’t report about the Sudan massacre. I responded saying that decisions regarding news reporting are sometimes more nuanced than you think, something that I learned at my current job at…
Is Nutella Destroying the Environment?
A little spread on your croissant, a delicious smear on a crepe, or just a spoonful straight from the jar. Every year, 11 million jars of this mouthwatering chocolaty delight are sold to consumers all around the world. For reference, that’s a jar every 2.5…
Mother nature doesn’t need you to post about the climate on Instagram
The protest generation has reborn, but this time with a modern twist. In 2019, nothing looks better on your Instagram than you supporting popular causes like the environment. But trust me, the world doesn’t want your Instagram support when in reality you keep drinking your…
“Privilege is when you think something is not a problem because it’s not a problem to you personally”
White privilege is a real thing, despite the fact many people deny its existence. And if you’re not a person of color, you have it too. In one of their most underrated songs, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis managed to capture the core issues of white…
Why Madonna’s politicized performance was the most woke thing that happened to Eurovision
Last Saturday the Eurovision Song Contest was blessed by the iconic performance of Madonna, accompanied by Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo. Many self-proclaimed musical experts turned to Twitter to bash the ‘horrible’ and ‘disgusting’ artistic display during their dear and beloved Song Contest. However, this performance was…
