There is a group that has been highly vocal about the constitution issue in Iceland since the summer. This group has its roots in the Constitution Society, led by Katrín Oddsdóttir. The constitution issue is a longstanding and deeply controversial one that can be traced back to the aftermath of the 2008 economic collapse.
Read MoreLet’s lower our Christmas stress and skip the unpleasant parts of the holidays. Here we have some ideas for DIY Christmas activities that fall into three categories: Christmas crafts, shoe presents or stocking stuffers, and quality time.
Read MoreKevin Niezen discusses what we mean when we talk about the “Christmas Spirit”. He talks about his personal experience with Christmas and how it has shaped his understanding of the Christmas Spirit.
Christmas, in all its glory, is just around the corner. Many Christmas traditions are alive and well today, but new generations start new traditions as well. It’s fun to contemplate where the celebration originated and where our traditions stem from.
Read MoreThe Student Paper met Hrafnhildur Sverrisdóttir over Zoom to chat about her experience working with the Red Cross. Hrafnhildur has extensive on-the-ground experience, having done humanitarian work around the globe in collaboration with the Icelandic Red Cross, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the United Nations, and other organizations. Today, Hrafnhildur works for the Icelandic Red Cross on projects related to international development and humanitarian aid.
Read MoreA lot has changed over the past 100 years, and though the world is far from perfect right now, here are some positive changes from the century, as well as some landmark dates and interesting discoveries!
Read MoreWhile the holiday season is typically spent gathered together with friends and loved ones, that sort of thing may be difficult this year. Especially for international students who are staying in Iceland, the holiday blues can hit particularly hard. Still, that shouldn’t stop you from getting into the festive spirit, and believe me when I say that Iceland does “festive” like nowhere else on earth. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.
Read MoreAt long last, Christmas is here. You can expect lofty spirits, colorful decorations, wondrous ornaments, snowy landscapes, resplendent Christmas trees, sumptuous banquets, bubbly-sweet drinks, and just about anything that takes our collective mind off the coronavirus pandemic. But how does one write a very Christmassy Christmas card?
Dylan Herrera & Eva Margit Wang Atladóttir discuss what Icelanders failed to learn from COVID-19.
Read MoreThis summer, many people were probably surprised by the sight of a seventy-something man cruising around town on an electric scooter, wearing a yellow vest and carrying some sort of strange vacuum cleaner on his back. The Gum Slayer, as some people call him, recently spoke with the Student Paper. We couldn’t wait to meet this interesting man, who set out to clean as many wads of gum as possible off the streets and sidewalks of downtown Reykjavík over the course of 10 weeks.
Read MoreDaniela Pomaer is a 20-year-old from Canada who studies Human Environment at her university back home. She kindly agreed to join me for an interview and tell me about her stay here as an exchange student and how she has been feeling over the course of the first month.
Read MoreThe Student Paper recently spoke with Svandís Svavarsdóttir about the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Her position as Minister of Health has likely never been as visible and important as it is now, nor had a greater effect on students’ daily lives.
Read MoreWith stricter rules banning us from gathering, we are gifted extra time to focus on learning new skills or improve the ones we already have. Below you will find six suggestions on how to pass the time successfully.
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