When History Ran Hot
In the summer of 2003, it killed silently behind closed apartment doors. Years earlier, guitars screamed through the streets of San Francisco; over a decade later, disco records were blown apart on a baseball field in Chicago.
Teenage girls drive societal change, again
There are few groups of people as tantalised as teenage girls. The way they move, act and talk, as well as their interests and looks, are continuously looked down upon. They are the polar opposite of the adult man; of the people in power.
The Invisible Forces That Make Us
Our culture and cultural identity is the operating system of society. Long ago, it was our physical survival system. Today it still is, but in a different way. People are not different by accident, but through adaptation. My article dives into some fascinating cultures around the world, and in a few words I hope to…
The Anatomy of a Scandal – From Inferno to Ash
It only requires one moment to turn an ordinary life into shambles. Your name whispered, heads turning, rumours spreading rapidly.
Lund’s best semla, 2026
It is the 17th of February, and the day of the semla is finally here. Originally supposed to be eaten on the last day before the fast begins, it is usually sold in Swedish bakeries from the beginning of January. Every year, bakeries compete to make the very best ones – but who succeeded this…
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.
Under Pressure
Well Ladies and Gentlemen here we are, the time is currently 22:24 on the fourteenth of December, the night after Vinterbalen. I had a marketing exam last Friday , on Tuesday I have one on Financial Accounting, and to top it all off, this article is due tomorrow.
In With the New, Out With the Old: What’s happening in 2026?
Last year was like every other year. No matter in which light you view 2025, during this time of year winter feels like it’s going to last forever. However, don’t lose hope too soon! There are actually a bunch of things happening in 2026 that are worth looking forward to and keeping tabs on.
Starting Over at 20-Something
By your early 20s, you are supposed to know who you are and where you are going. At least, that is what it feels like.
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…
