Category Archives: Legacy articles

March 19 2021* (Original publishing date) Karate-ka’s, as practitioners of karate are called, usually practice the Japanese martial arts in a group. Because of the strict Corona measures in some places, karate clubs in the UK like The Newcastle University karate club decided to move all their training sessions online. Since the start of theContinue reading “Kicking and punching your way through the lockdown “

‘’I really had no idea about myself as an actor, but I accidentally took a drama course’’ – Alex Murphy, actor/teacher Acting is a career choice that requires passion, patience, and persistence. But the lifestyle can become a lonely one ‘’It was one of those little moments where, you know, you give out this sortContinue reading “The Acting Athlete”

The Moria refugee protest in front of Groningen city hall last Sunday has sparked different ideas amongst the residents on how to handle the refugee crisis as a whole, and how to provide support to the refugees affected by the fires.  These different ideas show how polarized people in Groningen are towards helping refugees. TheContinue reading “Groningen helping Moria refugees in times of need”

A local amendment, backed by a majority in the city council, has decided that laughing gas will soon be abolished in Groningen, making it likely that the laughing gas trend will fade away. The use of nitrous oxide, in more familiar words laughing gas, has become popular amongst Groningen nightlife. A substance that was usedContinue reading “The beginning of the end of laughing gas consumption”

Students are not allowed to study anymore in certain cafés or restaurants at The Forum library in Groningen. If someone opens their laptop, they are asked to leave. Three weeks ago, restaurant NOK, on the top floor of Groningen’s new cultural center, decided to reject students who want to combine coffee or tea with theirContinue reading “Not enough study spots, students rejected from cafés and restaurants”