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Why Start Over? Understanding the Semi-Gap Year

Pursuing higher education is a privilege that not everyone has. The preparation also starts long before university, when we are still in school. From taking tutoring classes every day, joining paid practice tests, to buying prep books, all require extra effort to get ready for university entrance e…

If We Can Just Type It, Why Bother Handwriting? Here’s Why

With the increasing prevalence of digital devices and technology in the digital era, handwriting gradually plays a less important role, especially with the widespread use of keyboards on computers, tablets, and smartphones. This phenomenon, reflecting the significant impact of technological advance…

Beyond Campus Discipline: What These Cases Reveal About LGBTQ+ Students and Institutional Justice

Recent disciplinary controversies on Indonesian campuses have sparked widespread debate among students. One case involved students who reportedly received severe sanctions after engaging in consensual same-sex intimacy on campus. Around the same time, discussions surrounding cases of sexual harassm…

Once a Student, Now a Mentor: Alexei Wahyudiputra’s Journey in EDSA UNAIR

The same classroom that once witnessed a student learning in silence now hears him teaching with confidence. That is now the story of Alexei Wahyudiputra, a graduate of the English  Language and Literature Department of the Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Airlangga, who became a lecturer in the …

Letterboxd and the Fear of Having Bad Taste

Which cinephile has never heard of Letterboxd before? This film-reviewing app, created by Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow in 2011, has started to gain more attention among movie enthusiasts. Users can log the films they have just watched, add movies to their watchlists, rate them, and write af…

BPH EDSA 2026 Upgrading for Growth and Togetherness

For two days and one night on 23–24 May 2026, BPH EDSA held its annual upgrading event at Villa Asia Jaya, Pacet. Attended by BPH members, the program was organized as part of EDSA’s annual internal program to strengthen relationships among members while improving teamwork, communication, and organ…

BookTok and the Transformation of Reading Culture Among Young People

Social media has become an important part of daily life for many young people. Platforms such as TikTok no longer function only as places for entertainment; they also influence trends, interests, and habits. One trend that has gained significant attention is BookTok, a community on TikTok where…

Why Content Writing Matters

Content writing is an effective form of communication in our digital world. It plays an important part for us as English language and literature students. It turns big ideas into simple stories that people connect with. Good content builds trust, gets people interested, and helps our voice to stand…

The Power of Cancel Culture in Different Societies

The term cancel culture has become very common in the age of social media. It refers to the act of withdrawing support from public figures or institutions perceived  as doing something wrong. This can include boycotting, unfollowing on social media, or asking companies to stop working with them. Wh…

Unveiling the Heart of Valentine's Day

On February 14, the whole world celebrates love and calls it Valentine’s Day. It blends ancient rituals and romantic traditions into a captivating mix of history and heartfelt gestures. But did you know? Its story spans from Roman festivals and martyred saints to modern chocolate hearts. 
Valentine’…

Inspiring FIB UNAIR Alumnus: Vema Novitasari and the Creation of “Welly Si Terwelu Nggatelly“

It is common knowledge that studying literature is closely related to studying influential literary works. Exposure to these works equips students studying literature with skills to both write the literary works themselves or become a story-teller of the works. In addition, to hone their skills in …