Rap music which is mostly considered as a scandalous art can be the subject of curiosity. Actually, by nature rap constitutes a tool for contestation and can carry out a political message. Origin and characteristics of rap Rap music can be defined as a cultural movement born in the seventies
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Fast Fashion Industry
The “glory” of fashion Sometimes a big sign that says “SALE” in capital letters blinds us from thinking about what lies beneath the process of making and promoting clothes from big well-known companies that we wear every day. Well planned marketing strategies The clothing industry is one where everyone around
How Much Is The Fish? The Price of Overfishing
Fish is one of the most popular foods worldwide. Yet, the high demand and unsustainable fishing methods come at a price that might prove fatal for coastal fisher communities and indigenous peoples, as well as for the maritime ecosystem. Within the Time Wave Let me take you on a journey
Stories of Palestine Told with the Oud
Hopes and dreams and desires are inherent to the human condition. When far away from loved ones, we experience a sense of longing and nostalgia. Different people find different ways of expressing these feelings; some find a language in art, some in music or poetry. The editors of Pike and
Fenix – Close to nature, close to the students
Environmental issues are real and so is the work done by the student organisation Fenix that works to promote more sustainability. From vegan dinners to cloth swapping events, Fenix puts a lot of effort into reaching people and spreading ideas. Fenix is a non-profit student organisation at Malmö university. The
From the Silk Road to Paradise Papers: Tax Havens and Economic Inequality
When talks of the wealth gap begin, images of class wars start forming in minds of some. However, other contributors to the wealth gap––globalisation and tax havens––seem to be left out of the debate. Wealth gap, by definition, refers to the unequal distribution of capital within a population––in other words
A defector’s tale
On September the 22nd, UF Malmö members and others intrigued had a rare chance to sit down and hear the story of Mi Jin, a North Korean defector. The hall in Orkanen filled up with curiosity – the lived reality of people inside North Korea remains the great unknown of
David Cairns, the United Kingdom Ambassador to Sweden, Tells Us How He Got There
On January 25th, Malmö högskola hosted His Excellency David Cairns, the United Kingdom Ambassador to Sweden. Mr. Cairns has had a long career with the British Foreign Office and shared some of his insights and experiences with the students. Pike and Hurricane also had a chance to sit down with