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March 25th 2020. Like broken records, all television channels and radio broadcasts are announcing the same thing: India is under lockdown. No one can leave the house.
During her tenure, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg not only transformed the law and challenged social conventions in every way possible,…
During a global pandemic, health experts must ensure the development of a safe and effective vaccine backed by sufficient data…
In recent weeks, the controversy concerning the 2020 United States presidential elections has risen to the top of more than…
Ciara Judge gained scientific recognition in 2013 at the mere age of 15 for winning the EU Young Scientist of…
In times of crisis, communicators must maintain the precarious balance of retaining the public’s trust while simultaneously proclaiming uncertainty of…
Shot down and captured by Vietnamese forces in 1965, US veteran Porter Halyburton spent the following 8 years imprisoned in…
We often hear about pollution coming from cars, planes or plastics, but what about sound pollution? Sound pollution is the…
Growing up has its undeniable challenges, in which body image becomes an increasing struggle. There seems to be a lot…
ACTIVITIES TO TRY AT HOME: Sewing Embroidery Photography Music production Photo editing Complete a project at home that has been…
Today we are faced with the Covid-19 virus that has disrupted and uprooted our way of life. With 4.28 million…
Introduction The madness of teenage years. We’ve all come to this age where the world around us seems to unfold…
I am a recovering anorexic. Eating disorders are not a commonly discussed topic, which previously had made it difficult for…
What comes to mind when the words ‘spare time’ are mentioned? No doubt your thoughts driftto the likes of Netflix,…
Join The Update in exploring the amazing career of Paula Radcliffe, a woman from Bedford who ended up achieving the…
With the current situation regarding COVID-19, we are advised to stay at home (with differing rules in Switzerland and France)…
“Eating meat is murder!”. Whether you agree with this or not, fellow students and teachers of La Châtaigneraie, I hope…
Some words of wisdom from assorted teachers, heads of years and an unidentified green thing. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay…
Earlier this year, the Update had the pleasure of interviewing Helen Czerski, a renowned British oceanographer and physicist. A woman…
There are several things that we as human beings see as being incredibly bad such as genocide, suffering, cruelty, discrimination…
In different situations, people feel different: in some, they are comfortable, in others they are uncomfortable, and in others, they…
Many people believe that different human psychological traits such as intelligence, way of expressing emotions, shyness, sociability, neuroticism, etc… are…
Nineteen Eighty-Four – written by George Orwell and published in 1949 is one of the most famous books of the…
You stand alone, surrounded by the remnants of a city whose name is lost to memory – the vestige of…
Check out @lachatupdate on Spotify for a weekly collection of songs selected just for you by the La Chât Update…
In IGCSE Biology lessons, students are taught about both the male and the female reproductive system. However, they are only…
Black Tap is a restaurant which specializes in burgers and milkshakes in Rive, Geneva. The Restaurant itself is very original…
The Update speaks with Margaret Humphreys on her work with child migrants relocated to Commonwealth nations as a result of the British Home Children Programme.
230 years ago today, Bastille prison was seized. One of the most important events in European history was underway
“Human kind is destroying the delicate marine ecosystem, we need to work together to make a difference.”
Get an insight into how the Fashion Show Committee and its models get ready for the annual event!
The solution to this particular problem is simple – end the tradition of the striptease during the fashion show as it is clear sexualization of minors
All the photos from the Fashion Show 2019!
Looking to get fit this summer? Well look no further!
Four more days till the Fashion Show! Stay Tuned…
A student’s review of the new, widely-acclaimed episode of Black Mirror.
A student’s advice on how to best enjoy La Chât’s Scott Archibold Gym
All the information you need to know about La Chat’s new STEM club!
An alternative viewpoint on the history, necessity and importance of religion
Tune in to this podcast for a few tips on how to deal with stress!
Among Geneva’s maze of coffee shops lies Boréal, a hidden gem
Young girls and women still don’t have sufficient access to menstrual care in 2019. That needs to change.
In today’s episode we have an interview with the well known traditional story teller, Niall de Búrca.
Discover the stories of two female scientists who revealed fundamental aspects of science!
De plus en plus de filles jouent au rugby – découvrez comment vous pouvez commencer!
Today’s media never fails to let us know the damaging and undesirable properties of plastic. But how much of it is really true?
Marion Deichmann spoke with the Update about memories of her childhood, concerns over the far right, and the importance of remembering history.
