Levi Tafari is an urban griot and inspirational poet who is English and Jamaican. He loves performing and using his…
What La Chat Students Are Wearing
Want to find out what High Schoolers really wear to school in Geneva?
Levi Tafari: An English and Jamaican Urban Griot and poet
David Nabarro: Strategic director of COVID-19 for the WHO
In the following interview, the strategic director of COVID-19 for the World Health Organization shares his opinions on the pandemic…
Alexis McGivern and Nick Cullen: Stop climate chaos!
Alexis McGivern and Nick Cullen talk about climate emergencies/crisies, COP26, and many other interesting facts regarding climate change and essentially,…
Rachel Asante: IUCN
Rachel Asante works for the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and answers some questions on her work on…
Dawn Astle: Footballers and dementia, the dangers and the sacrifices
Dawn Astle’s father, Jeff Astle, a professional English footballer, passed away due to dementia. After playing the sport that he…
B8 of Hope: David Rimer and Karim
David Rimer and Karim are two founders of the association of B8 of Hope. Their vision is to have a…
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove: An epidemiologist working alongside fighting COVID-19
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove is an American epidemiologist who specializes in high threat pathogens, and emerging infectious diseases. Working in…
Anna Harrison: Extinction Rebellion
Anna Harrison works for the Extinction Rebellion, the organization that is a little more radical re-climate change. Their aim is to…
Gary Younge: A British journalist and broadcaster sharing his experiences
Gary Younge is a British journalist, broadcaster, academic and author who became an editor-at-large for the well known newspaper the…
Dr Carina Tyrrell: Feminist, woman’s advocate, public health physician and much more!
Carina Tyrrell is a British-Swiss alumni who is a public health physician along with being a feminist who attended Cambridge.…
Patrick Low: An Ex Chief Economist of the WTO
Patrick Low is an Ex-Chief Economist of the World Trade Organization. Join The Update in not only a presentation by…
We Real Fools – a creative piece
We real fools. WeBreak rules. We Ignore. WePraise God. We Loathe labs. WeDodge jabs. We Endure. We Die pure. –…
COP26, “A fragile win”?
An event believed to be the world’s best last chance in mitigating climate change was held during the month of…
Foodie Masters: Taste Ukiyo
We are back with another review, and this time, we went to a Japanese restaurant called Ukiyo. It is located…
What happened at COP26?
The 26th summit for the ‘Conference of the Parties’ (COP), held in Glasgow, concluded last Friday, November 12th. It was…
The Dream Children’s Home
Who we are: We are a group of five year 13 students who are raising money for the Dream Children’s…
Foodie Masters: Taste EnVie Vegan
Hello! We are pleased to announce that the ‘Foodie Masters’ series will be revived as of today by a group of year 12 foodies: Samuel, Seb and Zak.
‘My father’ – a creative piece inspired by Terrance Hayes
Freud states a daughter’s first love is for her father. Yet I remain unknown to my father, And he remains…
A Cultural Genocide: Residential Schools in Canada
TW: This article contains mentions of systematic child abuse. Above: Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia, where the remains…
Summer Book Review !
Summer holidays are a great opportunity to do some catching up on reading. Here are my reviews and ratings of…
The Black Square: the real truth behind this peculiar masterpiece
You have probably seen this painting somewhere before. But there is a good chance that after looking at it you…
Pit Bulls: An Inherently Aggressive or Just Misunderstood Breed?
The pit bull, known for being the dog of choice in dogfighting with its muscular build and powerful jaw, has…
Is Nationalism A Solution To The Problems Humanity Is Facing?
Governments around the world are beginning to adopt and support the idea of nationalistic isolation. It is becoming increasingly important…
The Runway 2021!
Hello everyone, We are the Runway committee and we have been tirelessly working on an incredible project which is now…
Foodie Masters: Taste Mekong’s Asian Cuisine – Ft. our BONUS recipe!
“For our final review, we decided to try ‘Mekong’, an Asian restaurant based in Nyon. Since 1991, they have served…
Trying to survive in a world designed for men
In 2010, 18-year-old Michelle Pfleger died due to the medication she was on. In 1997, a British female police officer…
HERE ARE ECOLINT’S CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION WINNERS
Hello, Ecolint! After careful consideration of each wonderful piece of writing submitted to the competition, we have concluded our winners.…
Learn the basics of Autism
What is autism? Autism is a well known word and disorder, yet not many people know what it is exactly.…
Review: Lydia Davis’ ‘Can’t and Won’t’
“Can’t and Won’t is the most revolutionary collection of short stories by an American in twenty-five years”. Such is the…
Meat-free recipes that you will love!
After Green Week at school this past week, many of you are likely feeling as motivated as we are to…
‘Ophelia’ – a creative piece
The water had turned that day It turned her as she entered it Drowned the thirsty flowers she held so…
Riots in Belfast
Brexit: the already controversial issue that seems to only deteriorate as time passes. It is a deal that many economists…
Foodie Masters: Taste Falaque’s Indo-Bengali Cuisine
Friday night came around and we decided to order takeaway from one of our favorite restaurants. ‘Falaque’, based in Nyon,…
The Rise of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes in the US
Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, the number of reports of anti-Asian hate crimes have increased drastically all around…
‘The last time I loved you’ – a creative piece
there is a river made of no streams it holds no water no blinding gleam within me its dancing as…
Ecolint Creative Writing Competition!
Hello Ecolint! We are launching the very first Ecolint Creative Writing Competition. Nations, La Chat, and LGB students from years…
It’s Time to Cancel Cancel Culture
In recent years, a new form of social ostracization and blacklisting has become prevalent in society – affecting everyone from…
Dismantling the “Not all men” Argument
Since the Harvey Weinsten allegations came to light along with the Me Too movement, more women have been talking about…
Are You a Self-Deceiver?
Self-deception is a concept that has been studied for years by philosophers and psychologists. It is a process in which…
Foodie Masters: Taste Tartines & Co’s Hamburgers!
Hi there, welcome back to our food blog! This week, we decided to try a diverse restaurant which offers baked…
‘Hours After Midnight’ – a creative piece
It was hours after midnight and the night had been ghastly from the start. I stumbled on my way to…
La Chat Students… behind the mask
-Photos taken by Evelyn Han
Memories: can you trust them?
A false memory is a recollection of an event which may seem real in your mind, but has been fabricated…
‘For the one who dreamt of stranger worlds’ – a creative piece
I told the stars about you, Crouched down in my bed, as I clasped my hands together, I whispered it…
Capital Punishment: Barbaric or Necessary?
Capital punishment is a method used since the earliest societies with the hopes of crime deterrence. Historical records show it…
‘Girls are more mature than boys’: The Harm of Gendered Stereotypes
‘Girls are more mature than boys’ is a phrase that is commonly used to explain the differences between these two…
Foodie Masters: Taste Motel Le Leman’s Pizza!
Hey there, welcome to our Food blog! We are the Foodie Masters: Madeleine Bresky, Antonia Molnar, and Amelie Dubois –…
The Continued Imbalance of the Portrayal of Women in Politics
Although society is constantly evolving and becoming more feminist, the portrayal of women in politics continues to be imbalanced. The…
Patriotism
For years, patriotism has been placed on a pedestal, a divine duty that all citizens must strive for daily. To…
The Story of VICKtory
By the VICKtory team Working with the VICKtory school for the Deaf in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Who are we: We…
The Update 