Bird's Eye View

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  • Election Integrity

    Over the past few years, much has been said, argued, litigated and broadcasted about the security of democratic choice, ranging from the effects of big data companies on people’s free will to vote and on the integrity of ballots. But what do we actually know about these issues? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, election security…

  • ASCS Budget Review 2021

    Coming up to this year’s budget, many people were very intrigued to see what issues were to be tackled and hopefully improved upon and many had quite high hopes. The main topic of this budget was obviously going to be Covid-19, as the pandemic has left a noticeable mark on Malta. It was made clear…

  • Create a COVID-free tomorrow

    Create a COVID-free tomorrow

    As I write the world is going through the second wave of coronavirus infections. At times it feels as if our lives have changed forever, with no end in sight. I beg to differ, and this article explains how I see the pandemic ending.

  • Students’ budget proposals at Freshers’ Week

    At this year’s Freshers week, ASCS asked the University students what they wanted to see in tomorrow’s budget. This is what the students’ main concerns and proposals were. The greatest concern of students was the limitations present in the educational opportunities available in Malta. Many lamented the lack of funding when it comes to the…

  • We Are All Problematic, So Why Should We Expect Fictional Characters to Be Perfect?

    Hey everyone! I’m back with a discussion post today. Recent life events, and discussions I see on Twitter about problematic people, authors, and fictional characters have made me think about how at certain points our outbursts concerning certain characters may be more harmful to our understanding of human nature than we think. Here are the…

  • Sustainable Development in 2020

    2020 has seen its fair share of hardships due to COVID-19’s negative effects. The pandemic has had a direct effect on the life, health and economy of people and countries around the world. It comes as no surprise that COVID-19 has inhibited the development of many prosperity-related SDGs. Nevertheless, the pandemic has had positive effects…

  • The Inheritance Games – Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    The Inheritance Games – Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Today I’ll be talking about a book that I reviewed as part of a grand book tour, organized by the lovely Dave, or @TheWriteReads, as he is known on Twitter. This book was hyped up as a great read, a YA filled with puzzles, mystery, and an interesting take on a love triangle. This was…

  • The Prince

    The Prince

    Oft are the times when I read a piece of news, feel a sense of outrage, and then put those thoughts aside without properly distilling them. Everything happens in the moment. On occasion, however, I sit down and have an attempt at venturing outside of the moment, and draw parallels — in this case, with…

  • May Day – Josie Jaffrey: A Vampire mystery with a punch!

    May Day – Josie Jaffrey: A Vampire mystery with a punch!

    Hello again my fellow bibliophiles, I am taking part in an amazing blog tour, organized by the one and only @TheWriteReads on Twitter (you rock, Dave!!), and I am so glad that I took part in this one because this book was something else. Josie Jaffrey took the vampire trend and spun it into something…

  • ASCS’ views on UM Senate’s decision

    KSU released a statement on the 17th of September 2020, with regards to the University senates’ decision discussing how University lectures will be held moving forward with regards to Covid-19. It should be pointed out that these measures do not adhere to practical/lab sessions as those will be dealt with differently. But as FEMA students…