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  • To Brexit or not to Brexit: The unfolding political crisis in Britain

    The term “instability” doesn’t feel adequate enough to describe the current state of British politics ever since the result of the referendum on whether or not Britain should leave the European Union was announced, leading to a seemingly never-ending debacle of head-scratching and nerve wracking negotiations to see what type of relationship Britain will have…

  • How shocking can my free speech be?

    Over the past months, Malta’s been discussing free speech. It all started when government officials made negative comments. Is free speech the issue though? Is it about censorship? Or is the government trying to cloud the matter? I For those of you who don’t follow Maltese news, here’s a quick recap. (You can scroll down…

  • This is a wake up call.

    This is a wake up call. First of all, we realise that we usually write about global issues, but one must keep in mind that we are a Maltese page, made up of Maltese people, and hence must address the dire situation Malta is in.

  • The Little Prince – Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

    The Little Prince – Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

    Good evening, everyone!  Whilst summer is getting hotter here in Malta, I’ve been spending more time under an A.C., which also means that I have loads more time to relax and read. For this week’s review, please welcome… ‘The Little Prince’ by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry! This book is actually my boyfriend’s favorite, and I bought this…

  • Should Cannabis be Legalized?

    Should Cannabis be Legalized?

    In countries all around the world, cannabis is being decriminalized, or even made legal. But is this a good idea?

  • Quotes from the Trump-Putin Summit

    Top three quotes from Donald Trump during the Trump-Putin summit: 1. “Putin just said it’s not Russia. I do not see any reason why it should be … I have great confidence in my intelligence people but President Putin was extremely strong and confident in his denial today.”

  • Sexual harassment in Malta – Hidden and shocking

    The international media has been awash with sexual harassment stories over the past year. The #MeToo campaign is the most famous effect of all this. I’m surprised there hasn’t been much news from Malta. Does this mean there is no harassment on the island? Could that be the case? I The #MeToo campaign started in…

  • ‘Finding Roots’ & ‘Rose Petal Breath’ – Morgan Davies

    ‘Finding Roots’ & ‘Rose Petal Breath’ – Morgan Davies

    Good afternoon guys! For this week I thought I would review some books that I have received (PDF) from authors for an honest review. These books are named “Finding Roots” and “Rose Petal Breath” by Morgan Davies. They are both poetry books and whilst after reading both poetry books by Rupi Kaur I was a bit…

  • Politics and Entertainment: A Beneficial Relationship?

    It has often been said that politics does not mix with a lot of things as it will inevitably lead to a disaster. Be it religion, football or sports in general. One of the most common variables however which has been combined with politics as of late, has been the entertainment industry, be it movies,…

  • ASCS Reaction | The European Parliament Bans Unpaid Internships

    Last week, the European Parliament decided to pay all interns and ban unpaid internships. Thus, ASCS would like to express its gratitude towards the European Youth Forum, amongst other stakeholders, for their campaigning efforts during these last couple of years. This is a major step forward in ensuring that young people are not treated as…