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 burden of the snow’ – a creative piece

Burdened by the cold air of a winter’s breath, Dead petals folding in on themselves, Every living thing, once living…

Dr Emanuele Capobianco: Director of Health and Care at the International Federation of Red Cross on the work Carried Out by the Organisation

Check out our video interview and conference with Dr Emanuele Capobianco; the director of health and care at the International…

Genevie Fernandes: Public Health Researcher on When and How a Country should go into Lockdown

Check out our conference and interview with Genevie Fernandes; a public health researcher at Edinburgh University who discusses when and…

Rita French: UK Ambassador for Human Rights

Check out our video conference and interview with Rita French; the UK ambassador for Human rights. Conference: https://vimeo.com/491995243/10e7369be6 Interview: https://vimeo.com/491995703/d3016154e3

Selective Censorship – Twitter Has Gone Too Far

Little more than a week into 2021, on January 8, the California-based social networking service Twitter announced that it had…

‘Don’t tell them you can see’ – a creative piece

The blackness I am so used to seeing begins to blur. Small spots of grey appear. I hold my breath,…

Anorexia: the Mental Aspect

After reading the incredibly inspiring article concerning anorexia, and being a recovered anorexia patient myself, I was eager to expand…

The Mandalorian Season Two: A Review

***This review contains spoilers*** After what might have felt like one of the longest years in recent memory, our favourite…

‘Tainted Truth’ – A Creative Piece

They told me it was the city of angels. But somehow everywhere I go, The devil is there. How can…

Rosie Garthwaite on Becoming a War Journalist at 22 without Hostile Environment Training

While their efforts often go unnoticed, war journalists are arguably unsung heroes of democratic societies for the risk they undertake…

Will Joe Biden’s presidency reduce tensions between Iran and the US, bringing positive change to the people of Iran?

The rise and fall of the Iran-US relations may go back to the early 1900s starting with the tensions over…

The Real Survivors of the Pandemic

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.