Monthly Archives: February 2015
Greece: A fresh start or the end of the road?
by Rasmus Haure-Petersen The new SYRIZA (coalition of the radical left) led government elected late January decided to tackle the issue of public debt head on through demands of renegotiating Greece’s bailout terms, but after this was rejected by EU … Continue reading
Pegida: Who are they and what do they want?
Editorial by Nina Lehner In the past few months, Pegida was heard and talked about frequently. But who are they? Pegida is and abbreviation for: “Patriotische Europäer gegen die Islamisierung des Abendlandes”. This organization was founded on the 20. October … Continue reading
The Steep Decline of Oil Prices
by Carlotta von Gierke Within recent months oil prices have dropped dramatically, which has had a significant impact on the world’s economy. There are a manifold of causes for this steep decline in oil prices. Most importantly, a change in … Continue reading
Jordanian Pilot Burned Alive by ISIS: Jordan Vows Revenge
by Ayan Tewari A video released online Tuesday allegedly shows a Jordanian pilot captured by the Islamic State extremist group in Syria last month being burned to death by his captors following a weeklong hostage drama. The video included averred … Continue reading
A critique on anti-vaccination
Editorial by Philip Wurzner Newark, Texas, August 2013. The eagle mountain church community’s pastor, Terri Pearsons, openly criticised vaccines after hearing about “research” done by Andrew Wakefield (nine years after the “research” was conducted) and encouraged his church members to not … Continue reading
Films that Changed the World
by Kaia Skillman We all know that films can alter a person’s perspective. They can inspire, give hope, anger, and motivate people. Through the exploration of film, it is resoundingly clear that movies have the influence and power to change … Continue reading
Student Council Monthly Report
by Amy Windemuth What does the Student Council actually do? What kinds of events are coming up? How can I contribute to Student Council decisions? These are all questions that have gone unanswered for far too long, which is why … Continue reading
Food for Thought
by Niko Single Lietz Name: Cocolo Ramen Kreuzberg Location: Paul-Lincke Ufer 39 – 40, Kreuzberg It has been a while since the last issue of food for thought, however it’s back with another amazing culinary experience just outside your doorstep. As you … Continue reading
Romeo and Juliet 2015
by Se-Young Kim On the 3rd and the 4th of February, the current BBIS 8th graders performed Shakespeare’s famous play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Heizhaus. Several students were cast to play the two protagonists, Romeo and Juliet and actors … Continue reading
Net Neutrality
Since Edward Snowden’s headlining leak in 2013 concerning the NSA and its George Orwell 1984 “Big Brother” behavior over American citizens, the public demand for net neutrality and transparency has become a major issue in America. On February 26th this … Continue reading
The Paw Print 