Circular Economies

Circular Economies

By Maria Paz Galarraga The current dominating economic system in the world is based on a linear economic model. This is an unsustainable system focused on the nonstop exploitation of…
Globalization of Law

Globalization of Law

By: Maria Paz Galarraga The code of Hammurabi gave birth to today's concept of law. Throughout time law has developed, transformed, and expanded. Romans took their knowledge and defined law…
group of people standing on green grass field

A World cup of the special kind

By Julia Tiemens Christmas is over, but what happens to all the Christmas trees? We all know the classic image: one day our beloved tree is the center of the…
grayscale photography of person at the end of tunnel

Bandwagoning: Appearances Can Be Deceptive

In the discipline of International Relations, the term “bandwagoning” is used to describe the act of a weak State that joins a stronger party to gain protection and advantages (Schroeder,…
China: An emerging Colonizer

China: An emerging Colonizer

By: Maria Paz Galarraga Mid 19th century is a particularly appealing starting point to analyze China's involvement in the world. After World War I, leading countries were worried to be…
heads of men lying in opposite directions

New Zealand’s new law on Smoking

By Julia Luise Tiemens  “Smoking is the leading cause of statistics.” As already Fletcher Knebel, an American author engaged in political fiction, noticed, smoking has been putting humanity at risk…
Nationalism: Europe vs. Middle East

Nationalism: Europe vs. Middle East

by Julia Luise Tiemens As a German, I come from a country with very strong nationalistic values. Germany is a country with a long-standing history of nationalism, that brought the…
<strong>Egyptian Revolution</strong>

Egyptian Revolution

The European Powers, including the United Kingdom, France, and Russia, asserted rights in the territory. With their less-informed and self-interested techniques, they hampered local and regional politics, interests, and concerns…
GERMANY AND THE OUTBREAK OF THE 1914 WAR 

GERMANY AND THE OUTBREAK OF THE 1914 WAR 

The year of 1914 was considered to be the most tragic and watershed moment of 20th century political history. The creation of poison gases, flamethrowers, aerial bombings, submarines and machine…
All about Cycling in the Netherlands

All about Cycling in the Netherlands

The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe is known for having over 1000 windmills, canals, tulips, and bike-friendly cities. The term 'Dutch Style' is one that automatically makes a person…
Effectiveness of NATO

Effectiveness of NATO

Due to the Ukraine crisis we are currently  coping with, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO - is now under the global spotlight, and it is expected to take…
Unicorn Startups

Unicorn Startups

Coined by venture capitalist Aileen Lee, “Unicorn” represents a statistical anomaly of successful businesses. The reason for the use of this word lies in its rare definition: a unicorn is…
Fear of happiness

Fear of happiness

Have you ever heard of the fear of happiness? When I've come across this phenomenon for the first time, I was STUNNED. I couldn't even suppose it was possible. I…
The Collapse of the American Jury System

The Collapse of the American Jury System

The USA is one of the most prosperous countries with the oldest constitution and judicial system in the history of the world. It excels at innovation and mass production —…
November 2021 in sport

November 2021 in sport

Tennis Turin, German tennis player, Alexander Zverev ended the ATP tour season after one hour and a quarter when he defeated Daniil Medvedev for the ATP finals title with a…
The only way to go is up

The only way to go is up

“And even if somebody else has it much worse, that doesn’t really change the fact that you have what you have. Good and bad.” – Steven Chbosky, author of The…
There Is Still Something Worth Fighting For

There Is Still Something Worth Fighting For

(Twitter: @Anne_Hidalgo) December 10th, 2021. Paris - International Human Rights Day In the city where exactly 73 years ago the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the Universal Declaration…
Feminism in Jordan: The Activism of Layla Naffa

Feminism in Jordan: The Activism of Layla Naffa

Growing up in an educated, progressive and open-minded household in Amman, the Capital of Jordan, Ms. Naffa describes her upbringing as “enlightened”. With equality supporting parents, she was given the…
Look After Your Mental Health At Christmas

Look After Your Mental Health At Christmas

«It’s the most wonderful time of the year» — as we usually say about Christmas time with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. But there’s a flip…
SURVEILLANCE CAPITALISM

SURVEILLANCE CAPITALISM

11/12/2021 SURVEILLANCE CAPITALISM Internet is the most effective weapon the capitalism has ever built. We live in the 21st century contemporary age where the majority of people are using smartphone…
Study Less but Smarter

Study Less but Smarter

5/12/2021                                                         Study Less but Smarter                                    Telling students to study more does not necessarily help, and in most of the cases it might actually worsen the performance of a student.…
The importance of self-care routine

The importance of self-care routine

School, job, house chores, family issues, an important assignment which should be done urgently... At times, we get so caught-up in our daily tasks and responsibilities, that we may absolutely…
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

According to the Talentsmart company, 90% of successful CEOs have a high level of Emotional Quotient. Also, employees with developed emotional intelligence earn an average of 29,000$ more per year…
Why it is okay to be angry

Why it is okay to be angry

In societal norms, it is common to consider anger as a negative emotion which is either judged or suppressed. And while actions driven from the place of rage may indeed…
Subcultures

Subcultures

By definition, a subculture is an identifiable subgroup within a society , especially one characterized by beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger group. When I say…
A Fast-Growing South-East Asia: RCEP

A Fast-Growing South-East Asia: RCEP

Have you ever talked or discussed about the European Union? Have you ever read or seen something about the US-Canada-Mexico Agreement on Free Trade? Well, these are two examples of…
Everyday Life of a Palestinian

Everyday Life of a Palestinian

---- Hebron: Where Picking Akkoub is a crime.   On a breezy morning in March, Issa, an 11 years old boy, woke up craving Akkoub, also known as Gundelia. He went…
A philosophy of confined Youth

A philosophy of confined Youth

2 days ago, France re-opened the cinemas, bars and restaurants, after more than 8 months of closure. That meant freedom, for the youth : being able to go out, to socialize again. But now that the summer makes us see another end of the tunnel, I asked myself: what will we do with all our memories? What will we do with this year of online learning, anxiety, monotonous social life and psychological struggles? Do we chose to forget, or to build upon? 
What is Happening in Sheikh Jarrah?

What is Happening in Sheikh Jarrah?

“We’ve been living in this house for 65 years. Each stone or sib of sand reminds us of our parents and ancestors. Our kids are scared. They keep asking us…
Reputation: Rupert Younger Interview

Reputation: Rupert Younger Interview

On the 14th of April, Giuliano Chiara and Reghuvaran Niranjan Nair, Pachu for friends, had the opportunity to interview Younger Rupert, founder and director of the Centre for Corporate Reputation…
25th of April: a Day to Celebrate

25th of April: a Day to Celebrate

Everybody who lives in Italy knows that, every year, on the 25th of April, Italians give their opinion and comments on the meaning of this day. They often argue and…
Green Markets, Trust and Regulation

Green Markets, Trust and Regulation

Environmental concerns among consumers are growing everyday, boosting the demand for a faster green transformation of the economy. However, imperfect information and misleading claims can generate confusion and distrust, jeopardizing the success of the green transition. The aim of this article is to show what can be done about it, both at an individual and institutional level, in order to spread clear information and build trust in the green markets.
Women in STEM

Women in STEM

Marie Curie is one of the most famous scientists and physicists in history. She won the Nobel Prize in 1903 (alongside her husband Pierre Curie and Antoine Henri). At the…
Is mass culture still culture?

Is mass culture still culture?

For a long time, the term "culture" referred only to the erudition, the "savoir-vivre" and the intellectual know-how of an elite. However, the term "mass culture" denotes the popular imagination…
Blockchain: The fundamentals

Blockchain: The fundamentals

According to Oxford, blockchain is defined as a digital ledger in which transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency are recorded chronologically and publicly. Perhaps the concept of blockchain would go way beyond this notion, and that its characteristic as a foundation for cryptocurrency is just one of the many features that have been explored by blockchain analysts. This article aims to let the readers have a basic knowledge on blockchain, how it works, how it affects peer to peer lending, and how it is disrupting the traditional financial transaction sectors.
Pfizer: The Lethal Ethical Code

Pfizer: The Lethal Ethical Code

Pfizer is a multinational pharmaceutical corporation that has products in almost all pharmacies around the world like Advil, Nexium, Lyrica and many more. Pfizer's ethical controversies reached a peak in…
Big Companies, Innovation and Sustainability 

Big Companies, Innovation and Sustainability 

Big Companies, Innovation and Sustainability  In our era, people are finally realising the impact their actions have on climate, the environment, and our planet in general. The World Health Organisation…
Mental illness-a global epidemic?

Mental illness-a global epidemic?

Right now the world is going through a pandemic that has and still is negatively affecting many people’s lives, but it is not the only global epidemic that is widely…
Confessions of a Former Radicalist

Confessions of a Former Radicalist

When I started my internship at a local NGO in Jordan, the unexpected happened. One of my colleagues, a young empathetic man working in the humanitarian field, unveiled to me…
Gold in Our Veins

Gold in Our Veins

“i love myself.” the quietest. simplest. most powerful. revolution. ever.” This is a poem by Nayyirah Waheed, from her collection “salt.”. Her poems are gentle, deeply introspective and powerful. She…
Pandemic Reflections

Pandemic Reflections

I’m 20 years old. Mine is the age of friends, of university, of trying out odd jobs here and there, of moving out, of travelling, of going to parties, of…
Beauty is the Beast

Beauty is the Beast

Cosmetics. Is it a girl’s or boy’s best friend? Is it a great form of releasing innate artistry? Does it boost your self-esteem? Does it help you break gender and…
Cancel culture

Cancel culture

Cancel culture refers to the practice of withdrawing support for public figures and companies after they have done or said something offensive,it is a rather new phenomenon that is often…
The good in the bad: Toxic-positivity

The good in the bad: Toxic-positivity

Toxic positivity  is the belief that focuses only on positive emotions and on the positive aspects of life and as a consequence, ignores sadness, anger or other negative feelings; It…
The Arrest of Paul Rusesabagina

The Arrest of Paul Rusesabagina

As Westerners living in peace and comfort, most of us have never had to experience bloody conflicts and instability in our lives. As a result, we lack the capacity to…
Russian Tremors at the Pantheon

Russian Tremors at the Pantheon

The mass of protesters started gathering at the Pantheon around 11 AM yesterday. The skies threatened them with an angry downpour, which never came to pass. Age-wise, they were an…
Trump’s Demise

Trump’s Demise

“And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore. Our exciting adventures and boldest endeavours have not…
Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day

USA, January 20, 2021 That of the 46th president of the United States is an inauguration without a crowd, in a cold and empty Washington, reminiscent of the assault on…
A Disturbance in the Force

A Disturbance in the Force

This is a cartoon done by Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Adam Zyglis. He's great, and this picture pretty much sets the vibe for this post. Hello everyone. This stuff is…
Women Empowerment

Women Empowerment

Women Empowerment How Women Can Get Top Jobs Are women treated differently than men in the workplace? Although the answer to this question for some is “no”, some shocking facts…
THE MOVIE HOUSE-CHRISTMAS EDITION

THE MOVIE HOUSE-CHRISTMAS EDITION

Guess who’s back with some terrific Christmas suggestions.  This time it’s not films, but tv series!  Our favorite Christmas episodes from some of the most famous tv series of all…
Mirror of society as a spring for change

Mirror of society as a spring for change

Within our society there is a patriarchal, masculinist, sexist, racist and homophobic superstructure. This is demonstrated by the daily facts and events. The story of the Turin teacher, who fell…
What does it mean to be Queer?

What does it mean to be Queer?

“Queer”. If you translate it on Google, you will get a bunch of different meanings: odd, spooky, freaky, creepy, strange, unusual, eccentric, unorthodox, unconventional, OUT OF THE ORDINARY and other…
Demisexuals: the pride and the prejudices

Demisexuals: the pride and the prejudices

Someone may assume that nothing could make bigots happier than someone who preselve themselves until the right  person and the right moment come, but that is not the case, and…
The Movie House…IS BACK!

The Movie House…IS BACK!

Catch me if you can (US, 2002):  Starring: Leonardo Di Caprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye.  Written by: Jeff Nathanson.  Directed by: Steven Spielberg.  Genre: Biographical crime.  …
Life in the future

Life in the future

The world we are living in right now is influenced by new technology everyday. Just take a look at your home; we have around us  devices that make our life…
How to react to a coming out

How to react to a coming out

Coming out of the closet, mostly known as coming out, is the conscious decision of a member of the LGBTQIA+ community to “reveal” their gender identity or sexual orientation to…
Covid-Vaccines, let’s clear up some doubts!

Covid-Vaccines, let’s clear up some doubts!

  The holy grail of medical research in 2020 is finally here. Pharmaceutical companies have apparently developed an effective vaccine against Covid; this is a great result showing the wonders…
LAB4ALL Champions The Great Cause of HYGIENE

LAB4ALL Champions The Great Cause of HYGIENE

A new proposal for student's education Our GG Alumni association is moving forward with a partnership which was started in July, namely the Lab4All initiative, launched by two associations: Orizzonte…
Nature: Mother or Stepmother

Nature: Mother or Stepmother

Nature in the arts from Romanticism to Futurism. How do humans relate to nature? Moreover, how did this relationship change through time, through historical eras and revolutions? Is humanity a…
The Transgender Day of Remembrance

The Transgender Day of Remembrance

The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) takes place every year on 20 November all around the world. It was first established to honor trans people murdered in transphobia-motivated crimes, and…
(Democratic) Party in the U.S.A.

(Democratic) Party in the U.S.A.

The recent presidential race in the United States has certainly been, apart from the Covid19 pandemic, one of the most relevant events of this challenging 2020 and we’d be lying…
My Gayversations

My Gayversations

READER DISCRETION ADVISED. CONTAINS OFFENSIVE USAGE. It’s been a while since I wrote anything for TGO. I’d like to say that my duties as Co-Editor in Chief has been keeping…
QUEER is here and we will survive

QUEER is here and we will survive

Queer was born out of rage. My rage. When I was growing up, I remember being always extremely angry. I felt uncomfortable doing anything other teenagers were doing. I felt…
Requiem for Suffragettes

Requiem for Suffragettes

feminism : (/ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/) the belief that women should be allowed the same rights, power, and opportunities as men and be treated in the same way, or the set of activities intended to achieve this state.
A ripped page of a living past.

A ripped page of a living past.

Never thought there could still be a vivid existing context where you can 'feel' the presence of the spirits of the world wars as if they were still inhabiting our…
Protests in Indonesia

Protests in Indonesia

What about Indonesia?  The Republic of Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world, located in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. With the population over 273…
vintage fashion

Vintage fashion- a sustainable trend?

More often than not, when opening their wardrobes people will complain about their lack of clothes and just go out to buy more. Fast fashion stores are probably where they…
Mafalda: a universal icon

Mafalda: a universal icon

On September 30th, 2020, Argentina and the whole world lost one of the best cartoonists of the last century: Quino, mainly known as the creator of ‘’Mafalda’’, which, over the…
Destroying History in Iraq and Syria

Destroying History in Iraq and Syria

In the last years, especially in the territories of Syria and Iraq under its control, ISIS perpetrated a systematic disruption of the cultural heritage, with the intention of erasing any…
The issue of Islamophobia

The issue of Islamophobia

The increasing  Islamophobia in the Western World is a dangerous phenomenon, common nowadays. The rise of Populist parties, nationalism and drastic cultural distinctions, these are among many symptoms of the…
The Movie House: Cult Edition

The Movie House: Cult Edition

The Breakfast Club (USA, 1985): Starring: Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy Produced by: John Hughes Directed by: John Hughes, Ned Tanen Genre:…
Phase 2: are we really over with COVID-19?

Phase 2: are we really over with COVID-19?

In Italy, the 4th of May 2020 has represented the beginning of the second phase for Covid-19. Regions have started to re-open shops, restaurants, graveyards, etc… 4.5 million workers have…
COULD HERD IMMUNITY STOP CORONAVIRUS?

COULD HERD IMMUNITY STOP CORONAVIRUS?

WHAT IS HERD IMMUNITY? What we have learned so far about infectious diseases such as COVID-19 is that they move and spread chaotically, jumping from host to host within people,…
The Welfare State of Prostitution

The Welfare State of Prostitution

The current pandemic has significantly affected all sectors of the labour market; however, some categories of workers have been affected more than others, being exposed to a combination of factors.…
The Movie House

The Movie House

Love and other drugs (USA, 2010): Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway.  Co-written by: Edward Zwick, Charles Randolph, Marshall Herskovitz.  Directed by: Edward Zwick.  Genre: romantic, comedy-drama.  Running time: 112 minutes. …
The bright side of COVID-19

The bright side of COVID-19

As the whole world is taking a step back on life, and being locked down, Earth is taking advantage of the situation to have its triumphal moment. Many rumors have…
THE MOVIE HOUSE

THE MOVIE HOUSE

Beautiful Boy (U.K., 2019) Starring: Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan Written By: Luke Davies, Felix van Groeningen Directed By: Felix van Groeningen Genre: Drama  Running time: 120…
COVID-19 conspiracy theories

COVID-19 conspiracy theories

DISCLAIMER: this article is not a way of spreading fake news and should be treated just as a collection of theories. The information that is going to be listed is…

Where does Coronavirus come from?

From the Wuhan market to Bill Gates, we will see what all those theories lack of: proofs. Let's find out which are the most trustworthy ones. The answer is still…
THE MOVIE HOUSE

THE MOVIE HOUSE

Whiplash (UK, 2014): Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons. Written by: Damien Chazelle.  Directed by: Damien Chazelle.  Genre: drama, music. Running time: 107 minutes.  Curiosities: Before becoming a popular film, Whiplash…
Covid-19: the new restrictive measures

Covid-19: the new restrictive measures

On the 26th of April 2020, the Italian government issued a new decree which explained the newly established norms to follow by the citizens during the second phase of the Covid-19…
Europe’s early response to Covid-19

Europe’s early response to Covid-19

What happened after the outbreak of COVID-19? Past March the 25th, nine European leaders from Italy, France, Spain, Slovenia, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg sent a request to the…
THE MOVIE HOUSE

THE MOVIE HOUSE

Weekly recommendations for the fans of the                   BIG SCREEN The pursuit of happyness (USA, 2006):  Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie…
The Promised Land and a Villain

The Promised Land and a Villain

(Karahasan, Sefa. 2020 Ledra Protest. Unite Cyprus Now, DHA News Agency, 7 March 2020, https://www.facebook.com/unitecyprusnow/photos/a.1541251715886040/3053942934616903/?type=3&theater) Today we are flying off to a little island in the heart of the Mediterranean…
A new way to see reality

A new way to see reality

A conversation with Andrew Bastawrou It was possible to breath interest and energy among GG students while the guest was telling his story about himself and his life. He started…
What is a dream?

What is a dream?

What is a dream? We have all experienced it but yet nobody knows why do we really dream each night.For thousands of years humans have seen dreams as mystical or…
JOKER finally at peace with himself

JOKER finally at peace with himself

 This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from the film, 'Joker.' (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) Smile, because it confuses people. Smile, because…
#bookstagram

#bookstagram

In a world of screens and social media, books seem something old, coming from a remote century. iPads, tablets and Kindles have quickly replaced paper books, making them too heavy…
Modern liberalism: a question of leadership

Modern liberalism: a question of leadership

The Significance of the Critique of the Aristocratic Elite in the 18th Century for the Formation of Modern Liberalism and its Current Global Repercussions A conversation with Dirk Schuck The…
Future is waiting for us !

Future is waiting for us !

A conversation with Cristina Cricca GG students have had the pleasure to listen to an interesting discussion about the importance of choices in life. Mrs. Cristina Cricca can be considered…
Suburra

Suburra

Suburra was a vast and populous district of Rome, which lied in the dip between the southern end of the Viminal and the western end of the Esqueline hills. The term…

WHERE SHOULD I LIVE?

We all want a nice place to live in. We all want a secure place. We all want to raise our children in a place where they can be happy…
From the far and beyond: Nigeria

From the far and beyond: Nigeria

In the heart of the following lines will lie one of the most memorable and enriching experiences that I have got to be a part of this summer. It all…
Taiwan: the non-existing island

Taiwan: the non-existing island

Historical Introduction Taiwan political status has been a controversial matter since the end of the 19thCentury, when the island passed under Japanese dominion after the First Sino-Japanese War; only at the…
A ripped page of a living past.

A ripped page of a living past.

Never thought there could still be a vivid existing context where you can “feel “ the presence of the spirits of the world wars as if they were still inhabiting…
The mystery of the “Voynich Manuscript”

The mystery of the “Voynich Manuscript”

The Voynich Manuscript is the most mysterious manuscript in the world. Its cryptic content has been studied for centuries but neither scientists, historians, palaeontologists and calligraphers have ever accomplished any…

Can we live forever?

Today, the average life expectancy is about 72 worldwide, but two hundred years ago, no country in the world could expect its population to live past 40. Technological and medical…

Tourism: a model to re-invent?

Episode 1: Tourism: a model to re-invent? Episode 2: Can eco-tourism be the solution to over-tourism? We belong to a time of extreme movement facilitation, openness to the world and cultures.…
The real-deal of Brexit

The real-deal of Brexit

With the final Brexit leaving date just around the corner (31st of October) still remains unclear about what the outcome will be in regards to the new rules and regulations…
The ocean inside us

The ocean inside us

A conversation with Mrs. Joytishna Jit A world have been open up about the legal perspective of water and “invisible boundaries” of the sea. GG students have discovered a new…
What is a black hole and where do they lead?