Coming Out as Transgender: The Story of Logan
In light of Transgender Day of Remembrance, Logan (19) shared with us her intimate story on the process and struggles of coming out as transgender. A dark past Gwen Araujo was a 17-year-old transgender American Latina who, on October 3rd, 2002, was brutally murdered by…
Tips on transitioning to a vegan lifestyle
A few days ago I came across an article saying that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want to raise their baby vegan. Allegedly, the Queen herself is not amused at all and she doesn’t want her grandson and his wife to raise their child vegan….
RIMON is redefining the meaning of music in the era of mainstream pop culture
And we’re here for it all It’s been a while since the world came into contact with such an authentic artist like RIMON. Sound, personality, and looks, all flow perfectly together in establishing what has now become a world-class artist. Born in Eritrea and raised…
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…
Everything you need to know about the Trump impeachment inquiry
Are you, just like me, completely lost on the latest developments concerning the Trump impeachment inquiry? Don’t worry! Understanding U.S. politics, especially as a foreigner, is quite the challenge. So here’s a breakdown of what’s going on. Hunter Biden In 2002, a Ukranian guy named…
Art is everywhere around you
The following entry is by Varvara Porechenkova for her food blog Cream-Bryul.love. This is part of a series of food-related posts, because who doesn’t looove food? Catch up on amazing recipes, useful restaurant recommendations, and healthy lifestyle tips. For many of us, waking up in…
Chrissy Teigen called Trump a ‘pussy ass bitch’ and this is why we love her
Last Sunday, Chrissy Teigen and Donald Trump were feuding on Twitter. This resulted in a series of Tweets that entered the realm of the Internet, which remind us why you don’t call a woman a “filthy-mouthed wife” (take note Donald). Twitter Tantrum In line with…
Stop pursuing happiness
In a quest to find that moment of joy, sense of fulfillment, and feeling of belonging, we tend to go the extra mile to feed our souls with everything except for what actually satisfies our deeper needs. We don’t realize we’re looking in the wrong…
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…
Basia Fourie is on her way to become the next biggest special effects makeup artist
In this series called Becoming I interview six young people that have one thing in common. They all have a dream. From becoming a successful entrepreneur to changing the world. Six stories, six dreams. In this second edition, I interview Basia Fourie. Basia is an inspiring special effect…
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…
