By: Riccardo Felloni and Robert Lee Smid The reactions from Stephen, Charlie, John, Michael and Jane come from real people who prefer to remain anonymous. Their names… Read more “The safety of sex workers in a never-ending pandemic”
Author: Robert Lee Smid
Kicking and punching your way through the lockdown
Karate-ka’s, as practitioners of karate are called, usually practice the Japanese martial arts in a group. Because of the strict Corona measures in some places, karate clubs… Read more “Kicking and punching your way through the lockdown”
Protesters spray the streets of Groningen red
Protesters of the Dutch labor union FNV Young & United have decided to hit the streets of Groningen in order to protest against the current student loan… Read more “Protesters spray the streets of Groningen red”
The peculiar parking situation at Groningen Airport Eelde
Since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak, many flights have been put on hold. This had a tremendous effect on Groningen Airport Eelde, an airport that was… Read more “The peculiar parking situation at Groningen Airport Eelde”
Sport’s activities in the ‘Noorderplantsoen’ in the winter of 2021
The Noorderplantsoen, a park in Groningen that has seen an increase in the number of people who do their exercises outdoors. These people have been picking up… Read more “Sport’s activities in the ‘Noorderplantsoen’ in the winter of 2021”
The Acting Athlete
‘’I really had no idea about myself as an actor, but I accidentally took a drama course’’ – Alex Murphy, actor/teacher Acting is a career choice that… Read more “The Acting Athlete”
Groningen helping Moria refugees in times of need
The Moria refugee protest in front of Groningen city hall last Sunday has sparked different ideas amongst the residents on how to handle the refugee crisis as… Read more “Groningen helping Moria refugees in times of need”
The beginning of the end of laughing gas consumption
A local amendment, backed by a majority in the city council, has decided that laughing gas will soon be abolished in Groningen, making it likely that the… Read more “The beginning of the end of laughing gas consumption”
Not enough study spots, students rejected from cafés and restaurants
Students are not allowed to study anymore in certain cafés or restaurants at The Forum library in Groningen. If someone opens their laptop, they are asked to… Read more “Not enough study spots, students rejected from cafés and restaurants”
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