Cobbles, Climbs, and Chaos: An Insider Look into Elite Cycling

Photo: Davy Mulkers

 

The DD Pro Cycling Team entered a new phase in its development after participating in the 2025 Omloop het Nieuwsblad Women’s Edition. The race marked the young team’s first participation at the WorldTour level, the highest level of professional cycling …

Heavy Metal: The Fine Line Between Music and Noise

Credit: Sebastian Ervi https://www.pexels.com/nl-nl/foto/mensen-in-concert-1763075/

 

Heavy metal should not be identified as music but just as loud noise. Or is it other genres that are just noise, and is metal the one that is real music? What makes music music and not just loud noise? …

Small Creek Big Beaver

A documentary about coexistance

 

One of the great threats the world faces today is climate change. While the situation may seem dire, we must remember that there is still hope. Many initiatives go through daily developments to build toward a brighter future. Rewilding is …

Protesters Demand End to War in Ukraine, Three Years On  

Protesters holding signs demanding the end of the war, archival footage - Foto: Pixabay

 

Thousands of people rallied together a day before the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, demanding peace and Europe’s support.   The event was organized by the non-profit organization Promote Ukraine, which advocates for Ukrainian refugees. Its …

Tear down the walls, why it’s time for men to cry

Crying man

Crying man - Image by Freepik

 

“If my man doesn’t cry on our wedding day, I don’t want him.” Many women across social media used the phrase, which gained millions of views over the summer. The TikTok trend, which began in 2022, shows that society is becoming …

How men trapped themselves behind dry eyes

Gavin Hamilton, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

 

In my family, crying is like eating an apple. We might not do it every day, but we know it’s something healthy that we can’t avoid sometimes. And when I say “we”, I include my dad and my brothers. Unlike …

From street performances to the most prestigious concert halls

Kristīne Balanas playing the violin - PHOTO: Klinta Kazāka

 

I remember when my violin teacher asked me: “Kristīne, do you want to play the violin full time?” I was living without my parents in the capital of Latvia with older girls as roommates, having the time of my life. …

How I ended up in Belgium: Travis’ story of chasing dreams

Travis Czechorski, an American white man, standing in front of his favourite plaza in Leuven, Belgium

Travis Czechorski in the front of the City Hall Plaza of Leuven, Belgium

 

My life is like a splash of reality of the USA and the “American Dream” on my dreams and hopes. I wanted to feel safe and secure, not fear my life, because the government could care less. My country doesn’t …