When Misogyny Becomes Mainstream
Barely anyone has been spared by the phenomenon of alpha masculinity spreading online. Not a new trend, but a steadily growing one. What is often referred to as the “manosphere” encompasses online content and communities dealing with men’s problems, promoting degrading and abusive behaviour towards women. Misogyny turns mainstream.
Cardiac Rhythm: How Cells Track Time
Have you ever wondered how your body keeps track of time, how it knows when you should sleep and when you should be awake? Why are some people hungry when they wake up, while others only get hungry a few hours later? And why do the winter months, with their lack of sunlight, have such…
Christmas Against All Odds
What are the odds of surviving not only falling from the sky but also living in the rainforest? Was it luck? Coincidence? Or, after all, a Christmas miracle? Juliane’s story illustrates how, in impasses, unexpected good can arise. And somehow, Christmas is attracting these moments more than any other time of the year.
Round the Table, Round the World
Sharing a meal can turn strangers into friends. With Lund’s diverse community, these moments take on even more meaning. I sat down with people at LUSEM from different backgrounds to learn how they find collection and a sense of home through the moments they share around the table.
What´s going on with the Tiktok Ban?
As many know, the US government has been concerned about China’s government collecting users’ data and influencing operations. Therefore, TikTok has been under surveillance and investigation in the US for several years, leaving different videos such as Shou Zi Chew having to explain that he is Singaporean (a few too many times) as evidence. The…
I Watched (Almost) Every Film Relevant for the Oscars 2024 to Give You My Predictions
As part cinephile, part man of the people, I have taken it upon myself to watch every film relevant for the Oscars 2024. Based on this, I have then predicted the nominees and winners within each of the eight most relevant categories and conveniently summarised it for you in an article. The categories are: Best…
In The Flesh: A Musical Odyssey Through Pink Floyd’s The Wall
This weekend I witnessed something fantastic, and I feel that it is my obligation to write about it. On Saturday, I boarded a train bound for Copenhagen to witness the musical theater adaptation of Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Wall,” aptly named “Another Brick in The Wall part 5.” As an avid Pink Floyd fan,…
Could 2024 be the Year Mid-Budget Films Make a Return?
One does not have to be a cinefile, like me, to notice that the roster of films releasing is a bit homogenous. After every superhero has had their own film, every franchise has had a remake and literally every person that has ever walked on this earth has had a biopic, there is not much…
Sweden’s Most Underrated Band Does it Again
On Saturday 28th of October 2023, history was written at Blekingska Nation when Terra came and tore the place to pieces. I was there for the ride and, in regular fashion, I’m here to share my opinions on it. Firstly, some background. In previous articles I’ve proclaimed my love for indie rock and discussed that…
The Lesser Known Masterpieces From Famous Directors
There are plenty of talented and acclaimed directors out there whose most popular films have been seen by loads of people, but sometimes the lesser known gems of their repertoire is actually where their true magnum opus can be found. Thus, as a self-proclaimed film connoisseur with slight megalomania and over 670 ratings on IMDB,…
