11 Apr 2020 -
5 min read
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For a sport with a premise as simple as putting a ball into a net, football has played an important role in shaping society. What occurs on the field often leaves an impression on areas far away from the stadium – science, maths, and even politics have found themselves impacted by the beautiful game. Even though only twenty-two people take the field at a time, there is an infinite number of ways in which in the game can be played – over the years, this has resulted in the creation of various styles – or “schools of thought” – of football. A manager’s “philosophy” is a common blanket term often used when talking about their preferred playing style, or the qualities of players they favour. In other words, how they believe the game should be played, or what they feel gives them the greatest chance of winning.
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12 Feb 2019 -
5 min read
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art
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My Extended Essay (a 4000-word research paper that I wrote while doing the IB Diploma) was centered around the use of stream of consciousness in The Sound and the Fury. It’s a literary technique that aims to describe a character’s thoughts, emotions, and reactions in one continuous flow, in essence, giving readers insight into a character’s mind – how and why they think and feel.
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31 Aug 2018 -
5 min read
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On the 16th of May 1967, in the small town of Roubaix, the father figure of the modern chanson bid adieu to the grand stage. A lyrical genius whose influence spread far and wide, touching not only the hearts of millions of Belgians and French, but also inspiring legendary singers such as David Bowie, Jacques Brel produced era-defining music with his thoughtful and theatrical songs, reaching out to a generation of listeners with his beautifully crafted lyrics.
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31 Dec 2017 -
7 min read
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football
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Inspired by Ajax and imbibed with a certain Catalan flavour, the La Masia academy has been a reliable output for FC Barcelona, and over the course of time, has almost become synonymous with it — consistently churning out world-class players such as the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Pique, Puyol, Messi, and many others. The list goes on and on, and Cules always praised their self sufficiency and uncompromising philosophies, citing them as reasons that set them apart from other clubs, which have indeed painted Barca in a brilliant light.
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