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Bad Bunny’s Ode to Puerto Rico
“There’s a lot going on. I don’t know if you know this but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. Yeah. I think it’s called Puerto Rico.” Hinchcliffe, a comic, during a Donald Trump meeting. Some people view Puerto Ricans as second-class citizens, and even the government…
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Finding purpose in Southeast Asia’s backpacking culture
A one way ticket, no concrete plan, a dangerously low budget, and a complete trust in the good will of local people – such clichés and many others have been pivotal in constructing an idealised stereotype of backpacking, and the rituals that define the practice. Although these associations remain relevant, the art of backpacking itself…
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The Greatness of Africa
Although Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth, don’t be surprised that many young people outside the continent mistakenly think of it as a single country. With 54 countries and more than 1000 languages spoken across Africa, I am often surprised by how many facts are unknown to youth around the globe. As an African…
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A Linguistic Tapestry of the Balkans
The idea for this article came to my mind while writing my previous one, that in some way was also connected with linguistics. It seems like this previous article made me find again my interest in doing research about linguistics. So let’s talk about a fascinating, yet not necessarily well known topic: the Balkan Sprachbund,…
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Maybe nostalgia is the only home you get
I’ve never liked the smell of spring. Maybe it’s because it reminds me of all the springs before. A sudden realization of how much time has passed, once again. A bittersweet sadness that hits me every year. This feeling has always confused me, because what can be better than warm rays of the sun on…
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Why can’t I breathe?
6 tips to take control of your mental health today Sunday, locked in the bathroom of my workplace with a heavy weight on my chest. I want to cry, but there is no air in my lungs. My eyes are tearing but I am just gasping and my hands are shaking. Why can’t I breathe?…
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Do you have our app?
He was walking through the dull streets of his hometown. Early spring. The remnants of the snow were slowly disappearing, creating a muddy mess everywhere the eyes could reach. Earphones connected, a random song becoming a soundtrack of the day. Going for another interview seemed pointless. How many has he been to at this point?…
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VOICES March 2025
初春風無常迅速春終わった Hello reader, another spring is coming. I bet you are surprised to read this beyond a word document. We haven’t talked that much lately, have we? Life has been a whirlwind of ever-changing circumstances. Although it was always like this. Change is a constant. Change is never changing. Next time we will meet in…
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Coffee Break
It’s time for a coffee break with Lucia and Jakub! In this fun, coffee-themed episode, our young journalists chat about what makes specialty coffee special, how to pick the perfect beans, and the best ways to brew at home – whether you love AeroPress, Moka, or French press.
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