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4 unusual, nonconformist FASHION LAWS

Here are the latest fashion-related laws that have been passed through government from 2018 to the present. Banning the manufacturing and selling furs Described by Refinery29 as “one big step towards fighting animal cruelty”, the western American state of California announced late in 2018 that they are outlawing the sale, manufacture and donation of any…

How TIK-TOK is REVOLUTIONING the WORLD

The music business has always had to constantly work around newforms of media and technology to sustain itself. This has been veryevident in the past few decades, as the rise of piracy, iTunes andstreaming in rapid succession have completely upended the industry,not only changing the kind of music that artists  make , but howconsumers engage…

CHROMATICA | Lady Gaga

by Roxana Maximeasa 1, 2, 3…SCREAM!!!!!! “CHROMATICA” ALBUM IS HERE  and it’s been a while since we’ve been this excited about something! Lady Gaga dropped her album on May 29th 2020 and so let us dive into summer with amazing, energetic music.  Songs featuring Ariana Grande and Elton John, songs talking about self-love and self-empowerment,…

why HIP-HOP continuously DOMINATES the MUSIC INDUSTRY worldwide

“DON’T EVER TRY TO JUDGE ME DUDE, YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT I’VE BEEN THROUGH” – Eminem “BE WHO YOU ARE AND LET EVERYONE LOVE THAT PERSON” – Wiz Khalifa Today’s youth has become more and more familiarised with this music genre, facilitating hip-hop’s domination of the music industry for the past decades. [[[Rap is defined…

PARASITE – the irony of mixed feelings

Metascore : 96 IMDb rating: 8,6/10 Synopsis : A poor family, the Kims, con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. But their easy life gets complicated when their deception is threatened with exposure. It was really hard for me to have a clear opinion on Parasite. And I have…

a WAKE-UP CALL for our generation – Joaquin Phoenix at the Oscars

In a society where everything is dictated by money, where people hardly stick to their values and feel pressured to hide their true selves, putting on those masks that match the images imposed by others, it feels refreshing to have someone speak their truth so genuinely. As I watched the Oscars winners’ speeches this year,…

Theater kids

“I can’t. I have rehearsal.” That has been my line lately, when asked when this article was coming out. Honestly, the word “lately” means “always”. This is what “Theater Kids” do. We are very sorry; we can’t meet with you in the park on Sunday, because we have rehearsal.🙂 I remember seeing this photo on…

Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood

Quentin Tarantino, one of the most controversial subjects movie related. You either hate him or love him, there’s no in-between and the same is for his movies. Having recently seen Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood I can say that this one makes no exception. With an 85% rotten tomatoes score and an 8.0 IMDb…

Ballet for kids

Ballet is usually associated with beauty and grace, but as any form of art, it also has its hidden parts. To understand this art in-depth, we should analyze the advantages and disadvantages it has on the performers, especially the young ones. At a very early age, mothers sign up their daughters or even sons for…

Ballet

It has always been a little girl’s dream to be part of the mythical world of ballet. Starting withthe gossamer tutus and the graceful point shoes, the art of dancing represents a blossoming ardor in a young lady’s soul, giving her a feeling of levitation and self-discovery in this tumultuous world. My passion for ballet…

Film Photography. More than a trend.

Nowadays being authentic and different has become a goal and to do that you either come up with something new or you either “bring the old back”. This is an era where taking a photo is more common than anything else, so this combined with the need for authenticity brought film photography back. I’ve heard…

IULIA LUPASCU | Trend forecasting or personal style?

In an era of personal style and bold statements, it is a wonder how trends last. At first, fashion week was supposed to prepare buyers and consumers alike for what will be in next season. People would watch runway shows and then gradually move on, updating their day-to-day attire in order to incorporate the new…

Billie Eilish.

I don’t even know where to start with her. It was spring when I first started listening to her. Rebirth. Renaissance. She is a new born artist, but the story doesn’t end here. She is the youngest artist to hit #1 on so many charts in the whole world. Teenagers all around the world are…

MARA SERBANESCU | The chi to good sleep

I’m guessing we all can get a just of what feng shui is. Surely, you’ve heard of it before. It’s more complex than you’d think, but it really doesn’t take a lot of work to improve your life by practicing “the art of placement”. Feng shui is often viewed simply as this modern, unconventional way…

The Angel’s share (2012) : or How to steal whisky 101

by Katia Hiver This is a political film. This is a social film. This is a Cannes film (Jury Prize). But all these facts shouldn’t put you off, because, most importantly : this is a film with a narrative that manages to subtly combine everything into a heartwarming and comic story.  When I first heard…

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Tuscany In A Nutshell

by Georgia Mirică Tuscany is a region located in the centre of the Italian peninsula, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on its west coast. It is highly acclaimed for the picturesque beauty of its rural landscapes as well as for the grandeur of its collection of Renaissance artwork. Indeed, this is a realm unlike any other.…

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Artistic Manifestations during a Pandemic

by Karina Alexandra Artistic manifestations play an important role in our society because they allow people to share their ideas, emotions and take on the outside world. They are capable of sending messages full of meaning through music, painting or theatre and let the audience connect with that message. Therefore, these manifestations are often seen…

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Spanish Around the World

by Violeta Mihai Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world (after Mandarin Chinese) with 500 million native speakers worldwide, and also the second when it comes to second languages. It is one of the most romantic ones, and knowing just a bit of it opens up to you countless opportunities for travel,…

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Amazing Lebanon—a brief story of the last century (Part I)

by Sebastiano Voicu In light of the recent events that occurred in Beirut, I decided to write an articleabout this amazing and unique country- Lebanon.The long history of the nation starts around the year 2500 BC, in the times ofPhoenicians, but we will focus more on modern times. Today, a small middle-eastern country with a…

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Gastro-Diplomacy: The Art of persuasion

by ETHAN HARDER [our newest journalist] Food is crucial in everything we do, from getting the nutrients we need, to trying to impress the person you like with a fancy dinner. Food plays a central role in our perceptions. It is no surprise, then, that countries use this to their advantage. This practice is known…

Yale Young Global Scholars: DISCOVERING YOURSELF

By Laura Ionescu (YYGS Alumna 2020) I had mingled with the possibility of studying politics, law, philosophy, economics and literature at university. I had done everything in my power to create an internationally-recognized platform for actively-involved youth: hARTS magazine. I wanted to take part in something that would encompass both of these worlds and allow…

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The Future of 21st Century Art

WRITTEN BY DAVID PODUT Technology redefines art in a strange, new and simultaneously captivating way. Artisticmovements such as the Dada movement (born during World War II and predicted to revivedue to events in 2020) and Postmodern (A new movement that emerged in the early 21stcentury that grew in popularity after the 60s). Assemblance by Umbrellium…

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