Scream in the middle of the street 'Reggae, Jazz and coffee' and I shall get out of the depths of my mind filled with books, random thoughts about humanity (and pretty much anything) to say hi. I study Literary Arts and Cultural Analysis. My goal is to work as a writer, working in projects to bring awareness on topics such as inclusion and the powerful energy of the arts, but also developing my own work, such as poetry.
Hi there! My name is Lea, and I'm a photographer at YOUvA Today. I study Communication Science. Ever since I got my camera, I have developed a love for taking pictures of sports, nature, and people or things that inspire me. Besides my passion for photography, I enjoy socializing with friends, going to festivals, and walking my Australian shepherds. I also have an affinity for extreme sports such as horse-back riding and surfing. If you want to exchange ideas or photos, please feel free to reach out to me!
Hi everyone! My name is Patrick and I’m a reporter for the Today section of YOUvA Today. I’m an English student at Utrecht University, but this year I’m doing two minors in Journalism and Political Science at the UvA. You’ll probably see me on campus at some point, interviewing strangers and passersby, which is something that I, being a Leo, truly enjoy. Furthermore, you’ll likely see me writing/talking about sustainability and environmentalism at some point, so buckle up, grab a cuppa coffee, and enjoy the ride!
It was a cold December night in 2021, the coronavirus had once again made its strike. All stores were closed and all students were broke. This is the story, you’ll tell your grandkids one day, only a lot more exaggerated. Because to be fair, it being a world crisis, it’s quite a boring one to tell, isn’t it? But every Christmas story needs a happy ending, we’re here to help you with that. You’re welcome. Here are five stores that are still open to buy your holiday presents!
Next year, the FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar. As known by some and ignored by others, the choice of location has caused quite some uproar. What do UvA-students think about the location of the upcoming World Cup? We decided to ask our readers.
Hello everyone! I’m Sibylle, 21 years old and from Germany. Currently, I’m in my third year of Political Science Bachelor. For YOUvA Today, I write articles concerning the political section (not very surprising due to my study). I am very interested in journalism, especially when it is political and able to make life a little better for everyone. Last year, I specialized in Political Theory, which discusses political philosophy and why things are the way they are (my absolute favorite course). For my last high school years, I lived in Sweden, so if you ever want to take a Fika and tell me about your perspective on life, hit me up. I hope everyone enjoys this newspaper as much as we do!
Hello, I’m Smrithika (or Smithy), and I’m the social media manager for YOUvA Today! I study English literature and enjoy reading, writing and occasionally crying about how well some people write. If you find a girl reading a novel (probably written by Margaret Atwood) or carrying too many filled tote bags for her own good, chances are you have spotted me. I’m excited to bring the spellbinding work of the lovely journalists at YOUvA to your phones / laptops / devices (in a non-creepy way, of course), because what’s better than hearing about students from the students themselves!
You’ve arrived in Amsterdam, congratulations! This is the best city in the world, with the best football team in the world. Just ask 1995. Ajax, Jaxie, 020, Joden, or Godenzonen: if you live in Amsterdam, you support Ajax. As for your hazing as a freshly new Ajacied, here’s a list of things to do.
My name is Babette and I'm the editor in chief as well as the editor of politics and arts. Apart from being clumsy and a bit old-fashioned (I'm often referred to as a grandma), I'm very interested in politics, journalism and literature. It should come as no surprise that I study English literature and Political Science, but trust me, I'm capable of talking about other things as well. If you are into passionate debates, tea or books, let's make sure to have a chat (or very intense conversation, if that is something you fancy). Look out for the girl in a dress, dropping a mug while passionately talking, that is probably me.