Using Songs to Travel: Tropical House
Read the word “summer.” Now, if you’re thinking about booze, bikinis and dawdling under the sun at a beach club, sharing stories of yourself and other people wagging on a platform with a DJ
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On Victory, Part 2
This is the second installment in a four-part series on Joseph Conrad’s novel “Victory.” The first part, which details the plot and the hierarchy among the characters, is available online at bilnews.bilkent.edu.tr/opinions. Lena’s character
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Sam Smith: The Thrill of It All
In the years leading up to his sophomore record, Sam Smith has been busy leading a double life. On one hand, he has won four Grammys and an Oscar; on the other, he has
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A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen
BY ALİ ADEEB (ARCH/IV) For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. Advice from someone who’s already been there can help get us through
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The International Chronicles
BY NAUSHERWAN AZIZ (MAN/II) Name: Migena Gançi Department: Molecular Biology and Genetics/II Country of Origin: Albania What do you like best about Turkey? Turkey is such a warm and welcoming country, incredibly rich
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On Endocytosis and Loss
Our bodies are subtle and powerful. Of the countless things that can go wrong with them, very few actually do. But in such cases, where things go awry despite the inbuilt strong self-correcting measures,
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94 Years of Independence: The Anniversary of the Turkish Republic
Deeper than a dream, more than a victory. Unforgettable, invincible. Greatest of the great; the rebirth of a nation. The 29th of October, Republic Day, marks a milestone in the history of the Turkish
Read More »Music to Survive Midterms Week
November comes with a bag full of surprises – winter is slowly approaching and with it the cold air of midterms week falls upon all Bilkenters. As the leaves turn from emerald green to
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