Fræ, which translates to seeds, hopes to reach people through performances and raise awareness of the environment. Ragnhildur Katla Jónsdóttir and Sædís Harpa Stefánsdóttir are the creators of the art. This journalist wanted to get to know them better and learn about the ideology behind Fræ.
Read MoreKatla interviews Ýrúrarí about sustainability and art.
Read MoreKevin tells us about a hidden Reykjavík gem.
Read More“Á Þrykk” (“In Print” in English) is a class unlike most creative writing courses. It is a collaboration between creative writing students and editing students, which results in a published book of short stories. This year, the book is called Þægindarammagerðin, which translates to The Comfort Zone Factory.
Read MoreImagine it’s one of those nights when you want to watch something completely new and unheard of. You scroll through titles on Netflix but everything seems too mainstream. Suddenly, you see his face. He looks like a chubbier Ed Sheeran who hasn’t slept for several days. The title – Toon – suggests that it’s a feel-good series.
Read More2020 was a banner year for video games, and for good reason. The year saw everyone at home in their pajamas, bored out of their skulls. Luckily, a lot of developers worked tirelessly to bring us games that helped crack our boredom. While the year has big shoes to fill, 2021 looks like it will be another year full of brilliant games. Here are five such games, which are out right now.
Read MoreWe went to the streamed film festival; Reykjavík Feminist Film Festival and picked out favorites to tell you about.
Read MoreWith our sights set on the future in this issue of the paper, it’s the perfect time to look to the world of publishing, with its ever-changing landscape. A Student Paper journalist sat down with Guðrún Vilmundardóttir, founder and publishing director of Benedikt Publishing, to discuss a new era of literature and what the future may bring.
Read MoreThe comedy group VHS has gained popularity in the last few years. The group consists of Vilhelm Neto, Stefán Ingvar Vigfússon, Hákon Örn Helgason and Vigdís Hafliðadóttir. We talked to them about the unpredictability of Stand-up, how it can be philosophical but also a horrible idea.
Read MoreThe Student Paper sat down with director and actress Dominique Gyða Sigrúnardóttir to talk about her upcoming project, Trúnó.
Read MoreSalóme Katrín is a 25-year-old musician from Ísafjörður. Now, she is taking her first steps as a musician and songwriter. She recently released her debut album, Water.
Read MoreDecember is an excellent time to cuddle up under a blanket with a good book and some hot chocolate. Iceland is known for being a nation of book lovers, and here Unnur goes over the books that topped the 2019 bestseller lists as well as her favorite authors, since this year's Christmas book flood is upon us.
Read MoreIt was December 31, New Year’s Eve, when the unnamed little girl who sold matches for a living walked barefoot through frosty snow, winding her way through the city’s narrow streets and alleyways. Her body shivered in the cold breeze.
Read MoreThis year marks the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth. He was born in Bonn, Germany in December 1770. My initial intention was to write an article about the so-called genius of Bonn, but then I decided to just let his work do the talking. That’s why I put together a playlist of recommended pieces.
Read MoreShortly after publishing our preview of the upcoming theatre season, stricter measures were introduced to prevent the spread of the corona-virus. We spoke with three theatre directors in Reykjavík.
Read MoreThe Icelandic Student Innovation Fund awarded a number of grants to university students this summer, with a special emphasis on creating more jobs for students. Students worked on a variety of interesting projects and research studies. Here we will share with you two exciting projects. One sheds light on the position of women in the film industry and the other on clothing consumption and recycling.
Read MoreHere Atli Freyr Þorvaldsson tells us which films interested him in late October. If any of these films interest you, then you, dear reader, should don your coat and go to the cinema! Please respect social distancing and personal preventative measures in relation to Covid-19!
Oh, the seasonal change! There is nothing better than cuddling up on a cozy sofa at the end of the day, looking through the window at the slowly dropping rain, gold-ish leaves falling on mother earth, you with a cup of hot cocoa considering if you should add a marshmallow or two. And then, the dilemma: finding the right movie. Well, the uncertainty ends now!
Read MoreRaised by Wolves follows the aftermath of a war caused by the polarizing strife between two factions: atheists and believers. Failing to find common ground, they resort to violence, nearly leading to mutual annihilation. Sent to uncharted territory where imminent danger is always around the corner, a pair of androids are programmed to foster a new civilization
Read MoreThere’s no need to comment on COVID-19’s impact on the world. We experience it in our own skin each day. Social norms have changed radically in an unprecedented manner over a short period of time. News of increasing unemployment and shouts of government inaction toward individual industries have been rampant. The cultural sector is one industry that has been hit hard. Cultural institutions are now eagerly trying to make their services accessible digitally or remotely, at least as long as guests cannot be welcomed in person. Renowned musicians have spoken out and criticised authorities for their lack of response to the crisis.
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