Culture
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My Experience as a Jew at the Jewish Museum Berlin
On the recommendation of many of my peers who had previously visited the Jüdisches Museum Berlin, or Jewish Museum Berlin, I traveled 4.5 hours to Berlin to experience the museum myself. Based on the testimony of my peers who have already visited the museum, my expectations were set high, and I was both excited and…
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Reflections on Celebrating Christmas in Different Cultures
So once the Christmas festivities are over, many of you are returning home with memories of pleasant times spent with your families. Each of you likely has some traditions closely related to celebrating Christmas that are carried from year to year. But have you ever wondered how other people have celebrated Christmas century after century?…
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Languages have the word: The use of minority languages in democratic institutions
According to the European Parliament Research Center, there are 60 minority and regional languages (RMLs) and 50 million people who speak them. However, the European Union only recognises the 24 main languages spoken in the Member States as official. The same happens in Spain, where until recently, the only language allowed to be spoken in…
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Strutting Through the Snow: A Night of Camp and Courage
Friday night at 19:00 and I am getting ready backstage to walk in a DIY fashion show. Backstage in a figurative sense, given that there is no stage, but rather a bar and a donation bin: pay what you can. I switch my beat-up doc martins for a pair of shiny black high heels, brushing…
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Ron DeSantis’ Sassy Little Boots: the Importance of Appearance in American Politics
Ron DeSantis wears sassy little boots meant to make a small man look bigger. What does this say about America?
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Art, Light, and Urban Exploration: The Signal Festival
The Signal Festival is a significant cultural event taking place annually in Prague, which links contemporary visual art, urban space, and modern technologies. Several installations are set up around the city centered around light design, digital and visual art. Additionally, the festival aims to educate visitors and explore contemporary social issues, making it a platform…