May. 24, 2023

Is Force-feeding Torture?

When we think of torture, we might think of war criminals, communist states, and violent and gruesome practices. However, some types of torture persist in Democratic countries and may be…


Jan. 23, 2023

Another week where a lot went wrong…

Ah, the January project period. A time in Maastricht when the streets are a little emptier than usual with some students not yet returned and some choosing not to venture…


Feb. 20, 2022

Valentine’s Day and Other Atrocities

Valentine’s Day! A day of heart shaped chocolate boxes and public displays of affection. On Monday, Maastricht’s store fronts were covered in pink frilly decorations and the flower shops were…


Dec. 29, 2021
Assigning Value to Clothing

A couple of summers ago, my grandmother and I visited her childhood home in her village. Essentially our family’s makeshift storage unit, the inside of the house was littered with…