From Cowboys to Kardashians: The Power of Jeans
One thing that middle-class families, pop stars and carpenters have in common is their love for jeans. Yes, you read it right- jeans! Whether you are a suburban dad running errands or an artist performing on stage, jeans are worn. It is one of the most versatile items and materials of clothing due to its…
Valborg: From Witches to Parties
The prime time of the student year in Lund is finally around the corner. A deeply treasured weekend of the semester where students seem to forget, or actively ignore, their school assignments and usual routines. Instead of spending the days studying at EC and the other campuses, people will be seen in Stadsparken or in…
Perfect dinner for big social gatherings
Having many people over for dinner is always enjoyable and fun, but it can be quite challenging when living in a student apartment. Often, the accommodation is small, the budget is slim and there’s a shortage of plates and glasses, which can challenge the possibilities. But these potential problems should not restrain us, and therefore…
Spex in Lund: The Tradition and Importance of Student Theater
If you are a student here in Lund, chances are pretty high that you have come across the word ‘’Spex’’ once in a while. Spex is a longstanding tradition that has become an integral part of the student theater scene in Lund. It originated in Sweden and Denmark in the 19th century and has then…
Patagonia: A company to admire
In 1973 Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia, a company with focus on clothing and equipment for the outdoor-life, unaware of the future impact this would have on the entire market and world. The company has built its empire with focus on benefiting humankind and the good of the planet. In 2022 Chouinard announced a final, mic…
The importance of hobbies
As a student, everyday life often is hectic and stressful. Finding time to relax between assignments, projects, tests and classes often feels impossible. Deadlines need to be met, topics need to be covered, and academic performances need to be improved: to find sparetime in the schedule for a new hobby is therefore not prioritized by…
DIY Knitted Christmas Gifts
As you may have heard, this year’s christmas gift, besides the second hand bought ones, is announced to be the DIY knitted clothing piece. Stick around to the end to find a pattern on how to make your own scarflette! It can be considered to be a quite tricky present to give since you can…
Two new additions in Lund
As we all know Lund isn’t known for its big streets, many boutiques and wide range of restaurants. Rather the opposite. Even if bigger cities are more eventful I think most of us can agree that smaller cities have a charm. To always go to the same places, running into acquaintances on the street, being…
Money-Myth or Reality?
What affects the value of money? What makes people so insistently believe in money and its power, something that really does not have any material value at all, but is merely a number on an account. This is both relevant and interesting in today’s society because it is so significant for society as well as…
The World’s Trendiest Neighborhood: Closer Than You Think
In the last few years, Copenhagen has become a famous destination for tourists and made its mark on the world stage as a hub for fashion- and design companies. During the 60s and 70s, many Swedish city centers were demolished and reconstructed in favor of a more brutalist style, customized to modern living. This reformation…
