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Neuralink: balancing promise with peril
By Walter Timothy In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the idea of merging human consciousness with machines has long been a subject of fascination. While the […]
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McDaniel’s International Dinners
By Sarah B The spring semester of 2017 has seen a revival in McDaniel’s social events. Prominent among these events that are set to get the […]
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How to survive writer’s block
By Anna Gál Uninspired, bored, cannot find anything exciting or interesting for weeks that would be worth writing about? You feel like you are stuck with […]
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White is the new blue of metro line 3
By Paula Enevoldsen In Budapest there is not much to complain about in terms of public transportation, it is usually quite good in comparison with […]
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Shadow on stone – the art of Lili Ország (1926–1978)
By Paula Enevoldsen “Reflection on the wall of a victim trying to find a way out of her own reality” Once again, the National Gallery […]
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Opinion: Freedom of Speech and Liberal Terror
By: A.Reza Liberal terror can be defined and identified as the leverages which force societies to affirm the pre-existing liberal normative frameworks and visions of the […]
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Sailor’s favorite, or just another Belgian pub in the city?
By Mihai Damascan Söntés Belgian Pub | Google reviews: 4.7/5 out of 42 reviews Belgian Pub | 4-5 beers (per person) with snacks for two: HUF […]
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Dancing on the ruins of the Ottoman Empire
By Bence Gaál Bence Gaál goes gonzo and dances on the ruins of the Ottoman Empire. In the Summer of 2015, I had the […]
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Trexit: The Brexit-style U.S. election
By A. Reza Donald Trump’s stunning triumph in the 2016 U.S. presidential election was the most shocking political event of the year. The man who was […]
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The U.S. presidential debates analysis & media
By A. Reza The first and second U.S. presidential debates between then Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton in late September and early […]
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Experience America’s cultural and natural heritage in Virginia
By Maxim LeFleur Local Amish communities and The Great Dismal Swamp make for a great weekend excursion from McDaniel’s Westminster Campus. Living and studying in […]
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Bad Spanish romance in Paris – PSG vs. FCB
By Mihai Damascan My girlfriend asked what we were going to do for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday. I did not hesitate and simply asked whether she […]
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Tony Blair sparks fury over anti-Brexit speech
By Bridget Daley Former UK PM Tony Blair made an anti-Brexit speech urging Remain voters to join him in opposing Brexit, and suggesting a cross-party movement […]
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Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, was assassinated at the Kuala Lumpur airport on Monday.
Obituary: Kim Jong-nam By Maxim LeFleur Once thought to be the successor of Kim Jong-il in leading the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kim Jong-nam spent […]
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Getting bookish at Lotz Terem – Book Café; a café in a Neo-Renaissance ballroom
By Reza Almaee Lotz Terem, well known as Alexandra Book café, is one of the most stunning cafes in Europe. Located on Budapest’s luxurious street: Andrassyút, […]
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How to make traditional tummy-filling gulyás
By Anna Gál Hungarian dishes are rich, delicious, and always ready to fill your stomach. Despite the many ingredients that it uses, Hungarian gulyás (goulash) is […]
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Professor Josh Ambrose: “Be ready to have fun and to write, a lot!”
by Bryn Blanchard Josh Ambrose is a professor and the head of the Writing Center at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. But, for the duration of […]
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The Sparkling Christmas Markets of Budapest
by Anna Gál Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year in Budapest. The weather is cold and the trees are decorated with beautiful lights all […]
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Dr Marius Taba visits The Roma/Travellers: State and European Policy and Civil Society class
Dr Marius Taba, Romanian Roma activist and educationalist joined the class (The Roma/Travellers: State and European Policy and Civil Society taught by Professor Andrew Ryder) on […]
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Student Union semester sojourn to Serbian capital
By Karl Hahn Every semester the Student Union plans a weekend trip to a nearby city. This fall the Union organizers asked for student input on […]
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A post-Trump campus: a conversation with Roger Casey
Interview by Stefan Specian The election of Donald Trump as president has had a definite impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political […]
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Upcoming Events at McDaniel College Budapest
WINTER PARTY December 7th, 15:30-21:00 We kindly invite all of you to join us in celebrating all of the winter holidays, including Santa Claus day, Christmas, and […]
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Writing Center Info
By Bryn Blanchard Do you struggle writing papers? Do you find yourself stuck in the brainstorming phase of your writing?Would it help you to have someone […]
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How Much Do Presidential Debates Matter?
By Bence Gaál In the wake of the 2016 US Presidential Election, the widely discussed issue of debates affecting the popularity of the candidates once again […]
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The Art of Making the Famous Pálinka at Home
by Anna Gál Pálinka is the Hungarian national drink, and is much loved by them or indeed anyone who have ever tasted it. Just hang around […]
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A night at Morrison’s Opera
By Karl-Gregor Hahn Lying to your mother is never a good idea – especially if it’s about your drinking habits. But what actually constitutes a lie […]
Read moreDesperate Times, Desperate Measures
By Stefan Specian In the five years the Syrian Civil War has been raging, the world has seen a country be torn apart by brutal, chaotic […]
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An interview with historical romance author Kathleen Bittner Roth
Six books in two years. An unusual dual-publishing agreement in the most lucrative literary genre… By Maxim LeFleur Over lunch, local Budapest expatriate author Kathleen Bittner […]
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Oppose the Oppressor: An Inside Look into Unethical Business
By Anna Gál Is ethical behaviour the reason that companies thrive in today’s environment, or is the exact opposite that pushes them towards success? Some companies […]
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Champions League: Dark horses, white crows
By Bogdan Radchenko The second matchday of the group stages of the Champions League does not involve as many big names as the […]
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My Budapest Photo Project: A glimpse of a different side of the city
By Sarah Tibor László has been forced to wander the streets of Budapest since the millennium and his perspective of the city, along with those […]
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Chinese Hot Pot in Budapest
By Chelsey Chen Hot Pot is a very old way of preparing and serving dishes cooked up in a big pot at the table where […]
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