How men trapped themselves behind dry eyes

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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 …

How I Ended Up in Belgium: Chris Jiang’s fight against loneliness

A picture of chris, the interviewee of this article, in front of a brick wall

Chris Jiang (photo: Lise Van Overbeke)

 

I came to Belgium for the work-life balance, but quickly realized Belgians are not as open as other Europeans I’ve met. And that’s making things more difficult for me. I moved from Taiwan to Belgium because of a job opportunity: …

Ben Philips and Cambridge United: how football connects people

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Ben Philips is a 33-year-old Cambridge citizen. He has lived in the city his whole life, and his heart bleeds Cambridge through and through. As an active member in the CUST (Cambridge United Supporters Trust), he tries to unite Cambridge’s …