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This article is written in conjunction with the IE Law Society. By Aronnya Saha We are all painfully aware of IE's 80% mandatory attendance policy; it is indisputable that it serves as a cornerstone of academic discipline. The policy requires students to attend at least 80% of...

IEU Law Society - November 12, 2024

A College Halloween: Movies Have the Entire Vibe Wrong

The Footballer as the Soldier

Football, by far the world’s most popular sport, is the mirror of our society. Its Americanisation is visible as much as it is audible, as expressed by the autumnal voice of visitor Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, CEO of Atlético de Madrid, on 7 October at the IE Tower Auditorium. This week, it was rumoured that the first fixture of the sort will be the very Atlético against Barcelona in Miami three days before Christmas. How will this circus end? We shall wait. Perhaps we will live to see.

Rethinking Attendance: The Balance Between Presence and Policy

Communication Students Participate in Public Speaking Contest

Greeting hugs, jumps to shake off nervousness, “Good luck”s, deep breaths, and, above all, nerves were noticeable during the minutes before the start of the final contest for the "Public Speaking” course. 150 Communication and Digital Media students gathered for the first time ever.

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How to Earn Money by Holding Crypto with Flare Network

Arda Mumcu - November 10, 2024

How to Earn Money by Holding Crypto with Flare Network Disclaimer: Ideas discussed in this article are not intended as financial advice. Investing in crypto markets involves inherent risks, including the loss of capital. Stumbling upon the Flare Network and exploring...

A College Halloween: Movies Have the Entire Vibe Wrong

Luciana Restrepo - November 8, 2024

As a wanna-be Halloween enthusiast, my first-ever college Halloween weekend was an event that I, like many others, greatly anticipated. Growing up with U.S. college stories, I always imagined Halloween as a chaotic and drama-filled time of the year...

Sally Rooney Shows Us the Raw Complexity of Human Connection

Amber Birrell - November 7, 2024

My first encounter with Sally Rooney's writing was a test of patience—getting past the first 100 pages of 'Normal People' wasn’t easy. But once I did, I found myself hooked. Rooney’s characters and their ordinary, messy lives left a...

Escalation of War in Ukraine: North Korea’s Troop Deployment to Russia

Stanislav Vynnytskyi - November 7, 2024

The deployment of North Korean military forces in the Ukraine war marks a dramatic shift in the geopolitical landscape. The world has to act now!

The Silent Struggle: Racism and The Harsh Reality of Being a Tajik Immigrant in Russia (Part 1)

From xenophobic discrimination in housing, employment, and daily life, particularly in the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall terror attack to the analysis of personal anecdotes, the piece highlights the severe challenges Tajik nationals endure in a society that marginalizes non-Slavic minorities.

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Water Scarcity: A Weaponized Resource or a Tool for Peace?

Water scarcity threatens billions of individuals across the globe annually. Water-scarce countries, such as Israel, are consequently developing desalination technologies to escape scarcity.

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Is studying Communication and Digital Media (BDCM) really worth it?

Architectural Studies, Design, Data Analytics… these degrees can’t be compared to BCDM. They cover different areas, using different methods and models to explain and obtain specific information. However, are these studies meant for everyone?

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To Be a Child of the Middle East: The Broken Beauty of Our Existence

By Nika Sabzevari It is March 10th, 2024, my 20th birthday. Surrounded by my parents and friends, I, an Iranian-German woman living in Spain, have...

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A journey through the Himalayas: IE Transformational Leadership Journey 2024

During Spring break, second-year International Relations students, Angel Alonso and Borja Santos embark on a two-week journey through the Himalayas to reach Everest base camp.

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Latin Americans Reveal Culture Shocks of Life in Spain

By Alejandra Gomescasseres ‘‘Oh, so you snort coke and sell it, right?’’ This question was posed by the first Spanish student one university freshman met...

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Do We Have Free Will? A Look Into Both Schools of Thought.

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The question of whether humans possess free will has been a captivating topic of debate since the time of the Ancient Greeks. This discussion has long been driven by...

Trump 2.0: America Great Again – What About the Rest?

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The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election has turned the world head over heels, as people everywhere eagerly await the outcome. For now, U.S. hegemony remains intact, as Trump possesses the power to manoeuvre across regions and influence their power dynamics. With this being one of the most polarised elections in American history, we await what Trump could bring to the table.

Trump: A Crackdown on All Fronts

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