Sólveig Daðadóttir is on the board of Q, the Queer Student Association, and is the group’s educational officer. She is 21 years old and in her second year studying applied mathematics at the University of Iceland. Sólveig is also a peer counsellor for Samtökin ‘78. The other day, the two of us met up at Háskólatorg to discuss the Queer Student Association.
Read MoreIt may be dark outside, but strings of lights illuminate the windows of nearby houses and point the way toward campus. The study hall is filled with the scent of mandarins and the sound of a can of malt being cracked open. Christmas is certainly right around the corner and on students’ minds, which can only mean one thing: finals are underway.
Read MorePontus Järvstad is a doctoral student in history at the University of Iceland. His writing is focused on fascism, and he recently completed an article about antifascism in Iceland from the years after the First World War to the present.
Read MoreIt is better to give than to receive… but not if you are a poor student who doesn’t have any money. In that case, Christmas presents can cause a lot of headaches. Here are a few ideas of inexpensive Christmas presents that can bring joy without emptying (an already empty) wallet.
Hungry? Check out these recipes!
Read MoreGot a hot date? Tired of watching Netflix on your tiny computer screen? Or looking for a way to warm yourself up in the cold Icelandic winter, without spending a lot of money? The Student Paper is here to help you.
Read MoreWe're all familiar with the age-old dilemma of surviving month to month on just your student loans, while paying sky-high rent. Not to mention needing money for Octoberfest and Christmas presents for the entire family.
Read MoreThe Student Paper poked their nose in to the university bookstore the other day and spoke to the store’s manager, Óttar Proppé. Óttar showed us some carefully selected books that he recommends especially for students.
Read MoreBefore we head into the dramatic world of revolution, we should look back on the path already traveled. Since taking office this past March, the new Student Council has had plenty to do.
Read MoreFor most of us, our smartphones are undoubtedly the friends we hang out with the most. They follow us wherever we go and are meant to simplify our lives. Down below we’ve highlighted a few apps that do just that. Stop scrolling and start using technology for something useful!
Read MoreFor food lovers, preparing budget-friendly meals can be a challenge. But inexpensive food can still be delicious, not to mention a necessity for students who don't have much money to spare.
Read MoreLast school year, there was a great deal of discussion surrounding the University of Iceland's role in performing so-called dental age assessments. But what exactly are the assessments in question, and what do they have to do with the University of Iceland?
Read MoreThe vast majority of student housing units are allotted to existing residents, leaving very few units for new students, says Rebekka Sigurðardóttir, spokesperson for Student Services (FS).
Read More“People say that Iceland is some perfect feminist utopia, but anyone who says that has not experienced our reality. Now they have an opportunity to hear what our reality is like.”
Read MoreThe horoscope of the Student paper for October and November.
Read MoreYou could say I went coo coo for cocoa puffs when trying to go plastic-free this September as part of the campaign Plastlaus September (Plastic-free September), which encourages people to avoid disposable plastics all month.
Read MoreAs long waiting lists and incessant demands from students for construction of new dormitories demonstrate, accommodations in student housing are much sought after. A reporter for the Student Paper decided to find out firsthand what one might expect from life in student housing
Read Moreovember is creeping up on us, one of the most difficult months of the year. The holiday break is too far off, finals too near, and summer vacation just a fading memory. But the good news is that the Iceland Airwaves music festival is just around the corner.
Read MoreWhen you think about a rental agreement, you probably imagine page after page of text that you barely consider before signing on the dotted line; after all, you need a roof over your head and are ready to pay for it.
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