One week in Almedalen
It is often referred to as the biggest platform for politics and business in Sweden, and here you’ll find everyone from representatives from Sweden major political parties, to large companies aiming to exploit themselves to a broader audience. Thus, the Almedalen week is often perceived one of the year’s most exciting events. Ever wondered what it’s like to spend…
Volleyball with EY
Despite the pouring rain and the fact that the court was more muddy than grassy, a happy crowd gathered at Michael Hansen Kollegium. Some of them dressed in sports clothes, and some of them in grey-yellow t-shirts. It was time to play volleyball with EY. The event was organised by the social committee, who had…
Studentafton with Puma Swede
On Wednesday May 3rd porn star Puma Swede, or Johanna Jussinniemi, which is her actual name, visited Studentafton for a discussion with the title “Fuck Jante”. In 1912 on this date Studentafton held a debate regarding women’s right to vote and the last time I visited Studentafton was the night of Fredrik Reinfeldt, our former…
A Day at IKEA
Time is 07:20 as I walk towards Lund Central station. Life as a commuter I suppose. At the station I meet Louise, IKEA’s contact person in the Corporate Relations Committee. Today is IKEA day and we’re a group of 15 taking the train up to Älmhult to visit the headquarter of IKEA to get a…
Editorial #134
G’Day! What a day and what an amazing Valborg weekend I have had! But as I stood in Lundagård and listened to Studentsångarna I realized that it is actually May already! How did that happen? Now, I only have one month left in Lund. Spring is according to me the best season and lucky for…
The 60 Year Old Union
This year the European Union celebrates its 60th year in existing as an international organization to promote collaboration and free-movement for its members’ citizens. It is following through one of the longest peace times in Europe in modern time and have been through both bad and good times. During the last few years the union…
The Problem of Housing in Sweden
It’s no news to anyone that finding a place to live with short notice in Sweden is difficult, especially if you are looking for a place to buy or rent in Sweden’s major cities such as Stockholm, Malmö, Gothenburg. Lund isn’t a big city but it is no exception to the lack of housing. Why…
Running Fearlessly
When you google “1967” and “important happenings”, the internet gives you many events: Nicole Kidman and Mark Ruffalo was born, Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix was recorded, Sweden introduced their first detections dogs and The Jungle Book had its world premiere on cinemas around the world. In other words, from a historical point of view…
The Forgotten Dictatorship
Which country has a capi tal where the main roads are empty and lined with golden statues, presidential elections are won contentiously by the same person with a 98 percent majority and political enemies are secretly abducted? The answer is Turkmenistan, the forgotten dictatorship of Central Asia. After belonging to the Soviet Union for 69 years Turkmenistan was…
