NYBROGÅRD DORMITORY NEWSLETTER

February 2019

Rock bars in Copenhagen p.3

Costumes p.5

Events in 2019 p.9

Welcome to the new year

NybroTidende is back with the first issue of 2019 although, - these are obviously described inside the newspaper. In as you know, we are already one month into the year. addition, there will be a look at February in relation to a special romantic day and dressing up for (which In the second month of the year, we will therefor focus on will be March 3rd). Nevertheless, we hope that you will en- big things that will happen in 2019; Among other things, a joy this first issue of the year and look forward to enjoying new ski slope will open on Amager! If you are interested in 2019 with you all! :-) politics, then there are two events you must follow this year

Resident Council news that it has been set up on the western side using the blue chip which has been handed instead, next to the brown chimney, which over by Lars Kaj and which is also used for can be seen on the image as the red cross , the kitchens. However, we still lack an EP 7) Other messages pointed to by the red arrow (see next page). configuration from the network-group be- Automated external defibrillator: will be The defibrillator will have a video guide in fore this can take effect. There are still 150 set up during the month of December at the both English and Danish. pieces that have not been picked up. heating central next to the bicycle pump, Doors: The doors to the dormitory entranc- was what was informed during the meeting, es will be locked between 22:00 and 06:00 Upcoming: Council meeting: th but on December 11, 2018, Lars Kaj stated and during this time can only be opened Tuesday, February 5 at 19:00

NYBRO TIDENDE FEBRUARY 2019 The Personal Page The Board Administration Clubs Frederik, N29 (chairman) Treasurer Canoe club Gardening club Søren, T43 (vice-chairman) Kasper Hansen, R66 This could be you. Lea, L6 N/A (alternate) [email protected] Art club Brewers club The Residents’ Council Secretary Maja, J16 Jakob, B51 Chairman: : Keegan, O2 Josephine B56 [email protected] ”Brættet” Board games Exercise room AB-odd: Needed Jonas, R52 Kim, E21.

AB-even: Lisa, B60 Accountants Bicycle workshop Cinema club Kristoffer, L10 Steffen, L06 CD-odd: Casper, C27 NybroTidende Agnes Jensen, O4 Nybro Cake festival FC Nybro CD-even: Marie, D60 Clara Schou, K55 This could be you. This could be you. Patrick Aagaard, M63 EF-odd: Victor, E33 Frederik Holgersen, H2 Music practice room FC Nybro Chicks [email protected] Andreas L31 This could be you. EF-even: Needed Secretariat/subleasing Dog club GH-odd: Needed Office hours: Monday 19:00-20:00 This could be you. and Thursday 20:00-21:00, GH-even: Peter Jon, G28 GH-basement. Phone: 21 48 54 55 JK-odd: Needed Service Complaints committee Key bearers Table tennis/hockey JK-even: Johannes, K46 Office hours: Tuesday Kasper CD-basement (alt.) Lukas, J32 19:30-20:00, GH basement. Phone.: 26 81 15 01 LM-odd: Nikolaj, M51 E-mail: [email protected] Peter Jon Bicycle workshop Phone: 21 48 54 55 Phone: 61 91 97 92 LM-basement LM-even: Needed The price for Network office key service is: Folding chairs NO-odd: Niklas, O51 Office hours: Monday 20:00-21:00 9:00-21:00: DKK 50 in the GH-basement. 21:00-9:00: DKK 100 NO-even: Needed E-mail: [email protected] Trailer Phone: 21 48 54 55 Lars Kaj (insp.) PR-odd: Needed TV/Antenna Draught beer system PR-even: Kasper, R66 [email protected] Kasper, R66

ST-odd: Ditlev, T37 KælderCaféen Søren T43(Alt.) Environmental Group Opening hours: Fridays 21:00-03:00 ST-even: Marianne, T46 Troels, O07 One Saturday each month 21:00-05:00 [email protected] (announced separately). Chairman: Bertil, F61 Apartments: Deputy chairman: Kasper, P16 C, D and G: Keegan O2 Member: Clara, K55 Secretary: Agnes O04 H and L: Stefen L6 Residents’ Council Rep.: This could be you. Alternate: Emma, R64 M, O and S: Frederik, O3 Treasurer: Kasper, P16 Local facilities NOTE! Inspector Laundromat Items for the agenda must be Lars Kaj Opening hours: 8:00-19:00 sent to the secretary at least [email protected] Phone: 45 87 04 73 Convenience store and Pizzeria ten days before the meeting Office hours Phone: 51 14 12 19 nybro.dk > English > For Resi- Monday: 16:00-18:00 Weekdays: 15:00-21:00 dents > Resident Council > Tuesday-Friday: 07:30-09:00 Sat-Sun: 13:00-21:00 ”Add item to the agenda”. First weekday of month: 17:00-18:00 May-August: open until 22:00 every day. Page 2

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Are you looking for an alternative location Voodoo Lounge has a darker and more re- for valentines day? Then it might be time to laxed atmosphere and is a lot more inti- visit one of Copenhagen’s rock bars. mate. Voodoo Lounge has a jukebox so that High Voltage is Copenhagen’s largest rock- you can select what music to listen to for a bar with live bands almost every weekend fiver per song, as well as a pinball machine. from 21:00. The Prices vary with the popu- larity of the band and is about 70-200 kr. After 12, entry is free.

Address: Valkendorfsgade 22, København

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday (work

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1: Valentine’s Day

This will be the introduction to a three- social norm, that one must be in a part mini series, which will be part of the romantic relationship in order to February, March and April issues. be happy. The first part of this series is about Valen- There are therefore many who now tine's Day, the most famous day of the distance themselves from the day three. Most people know this day for its and there are also many online association with love, which also makes it a who encourage people to spend very disliked day. the day on themselves. To spend the day getting people to think a There is also a lot of talk of the day only little more about love. To learn to having become so popular because of the accept things about yourself that flower, chocolate (see page 10 for temper- you may not like. Or you can just ing chocolate) and jewellery stores using spend the day pampering yourself; the idea of the day to boost their sales. #treatyoself or #treatmyself or Hated or not, it has been a popular day for whatever it is. many years. And that is still the case for those who have someone to celebrate it However, KælderCaféen has cho- with or for those who choose to boycott it. sen to make Valentines day a bit naughty, and perhaps a some- Something that has attracted attention late- what untraditional evening on (from: themindcircle.com/creepy-vintage-valentines-day-cards) ly is the discussion on whether the day 16/2 (see page 4). helps cultivate the idea, which is bound in a - Agnes, O-4

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Nybrogård dormitory in 2019 What is going to happen in the new It is located next to the brown chimney New extractor hoods in the kitchen year? We bring you a few of the im- at the heating central (Next to Lars Ka It has been decided that the joint kitch- portant things that will take place in ens will receive new extractor hoods Doors are locked the dormitory this year! some time this year. So if you think that Remember that it is this year that the the current extractor hoods are too old New Automated Emergency Defibrilla- doors to the hallways are locked from and do not work, then this may be good tor 22.00 until 06.00. It is therefor im- news The new defibrillator has actually al- portant that every resident picks up the ready been installed, but we deemed it their chip from Lars Kaj. too important to ignore.

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The winner of the competition In the previous issue we included a rally, the correct answer. We drew lots in KælderCaféen. competition in sheep counting. We re- to find the winner, and Christina T51 We want to congratulate Christina and ceived answers from four residents who was the lucky winner. She has won the give out thank you for the answers :-) had all found 10 sheep, which is, natu- price of two drinks, of her own choice,

NB: Take a look at the kitchen door!

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NYBRO TIDENDE FEBRUARY 2019 Fastelavn = ?

In we have Fastelavn, in Swe- den they have Fettisdag, in England they have (or pancake Tuesday), while other areas of the world have Mardi Gras. Fastelavn is quite different from Mardi Gras, but Fastelavn as well as Mardi Gras is a celebration that originates from Christian holidays where masks and costumes were used to dress up.

The biggest difference between the two is that Mardi Gras has a bit of a tradi- tion where you have to have lots of Or else I am going to the wrong this year, while Mardi Gras will be feathers and costumes in all the colours Fastelavn parties! March 5th. of the rainbow. Another day where you In New Orleans, there has been can dress up is, of course, a lot of mentioning of a tradition Halloween, which is al- where women go topless during ways held on the 31st of Mardi Gras. It is certainly not October. There is a Mexi- something you see in the Danish can holiday that has many Fastelavn, unless someone have similarities to Halloween, had an unfortunate nip slip though it has a slightly while pushing themselves down more strict dress code. into an overly naughty nurse The day is known in Span- costume. Or if they became too ish as Día de Muertos and drunk and began to strip, which in English as The Day of does not exactly scream; typical It is different which days it lands on eve- the Dead. Fastelavn party. ry year, but Fastelavn will be March 3rd There is a famous scene in a 2015 James Bond movie; "Spectre", where the movie starts off with showing a Day of the Dead parade. In Denmark, Fastelavn only lasts one day, but Mardi Gras can last up to sev- eral weeks! Especially in New Orleans.

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NYBRO TIDENDE FEBRUARY 2019 Residents’ meeting minutes

1) Present: Casper C27, Marie D60, Frederik was found that there was a loss of 10,916 8) Other N29, Keegan O2, Victor E33, Peter G28, Lars kr. This is due, among other things, to the 9) New members and alternates Kaj high rent loss that has arisen in connection with KAB having switched to the new oper- It was voted on who will sit on the board in 2) Moderator and language for the ating system, which has created a lot of future; Keegan O2 was voted for a one-year meeting: Keegan O2 Danish problems for KAB, however, this rent loss term as a board member. 4 voted in favour 3) Approval of agenda: Approved should be covered by KAB, which will be 1 abstained. 4) Count of voting members: 6 taken up at the next board meeting. Peter G28 was voted in as an alternate. 4 voted in favour, 1 abstained. 5) Review of the financial statements for 6) Other messages: the year 2017/2018: 7) Inward correspondence: Frederik N29 was voted for a 2-year term as a board member. 5 voted in favour. When reviewing the financial statements, it

Residents’ Council meeting minutes

Agenda for residents’ council meeting using the blue chip which has been handed The item is pushed to the next meeting as over by Lars Kaj and which is also used for no one will take on this task, unless Kasper 1. Present: the kitchens. However, we still lack an EP Hansen P-16 wants to arrange it. That's Casper C27, Marie D60, Frederik configuration from the network-group be- what was said during the meeting. We have N29, Keegan O2, Victor E33, Peter fore this can take effect. There are still 150 later contacted Kasper, who says he would G28, Lars Kaj, ST-odd cancelled pieces that have not been picked up. like to arrange the Christmas party. 2. Moderator and language for the 8. Inward correspondence 10. New members and alternates meeting: Keegan O2, Danish A) Christmas lunch (Continued) v. Keegan 11. Other 3. Count of voting members: 5 O2 Clubs: The clubs must apply for their dispos- 4. Approval of minutes from last resi- FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTE able with the residents' council. It was also dent’ council meeting: Approved We need to select where and when the dor- discussed how active the clubs are and mitory Christmas lunch will be held. Last 5. Approval of agenda: Approved whether all the clubs are still active at all year, it was held in KælderCaféen in January 6. Economy: Kasper was not present and that this will be investigated. And (and also in the years before). whether the clubs' disposable should be 7. Other messages: The following are invited: Residents' council based on the clubs' level of activity, i.e. how Automated external defibrillator: will be members with voting rights, the dormitory many people use / are a member of the set up during the month of December at the Board, the Secretariat, the Net-group, the club and how much it is used. heating central next to the bicycle pump, Complaints committee, the Treasurer, the K-net: The K-net has a poor coverage at the was what was informed during the meeting, Bar's active members, presidents of ALL dormitory, but it is believed that it will not but on December 11, 2018, Lars Kaj stated clubs and people who have done extra work help to strengthen the signal or set up more that it has been set up on the western side for the dormitory over the past year. routers in the dormitory hallways, as the instead, next to the brown chimney, which A) We need someone to arrange it. Are individual Wi-Fi routers in the rooms weak- can be seen on the image as the red cross , there any who are interested? en the signal and thus it will not make a big pointed to by the red arrow (see next page). difference, it is therefore believed that cov- The defibrillator will have a video guide in B) We also need to choose where and when erage on the kitchens must be given priori- both English and Danish. it should be held. ty. A major upgrade of the equipment is Doors: The doors to the dormitory entranc- If someone volunteers to arrange the planned as K-net can run at a higher speed, es will be locked between 22:00 and 06:00 Christmas lunch, then this item is ignored as but we do not have the equipment for it. and during this time can only be opened they may decide where and when. Due to all the problems we have had, and

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NYBRO TIDENDE FEBRUARY 2019 are still having, with the K-net, it is consid- sons why the network group's money pool cel at least one day before the meeting ered to change the provider, but as the dor- is so high. mitory's equipment is currently unable to 12. Next meeting: Tuesday, February 5th receive a higher signal, it will be necessary at 7pm in the GH-basement to upgrade the equipment first. The plan- ning of this upgrade is also one of the rea- Any cancellations must be submitted at www.nybro.dk > Residents’ Council > Can-

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NYBRO TIDENDE FEBRUARY 2019 Notice of Residents’ Council Meeting Agenda for residents’ council meeting phine B56 meeting, to get disposable for the following For VOTING AND DISCUSSION year. 1. Present: I have become aware that the first aid kits H) Should we have an ATM at the dormito- 2. Moderator and language for the in the dormitories' kitchens are long since ry? v. Kasper Hansen P-16 meeting outdated and I therefore want to hear FOR VOTING AND DISCUSSION whether there is any consensus on obtain- 3. Count of voting members With many residents at the dormitory and ing some new ones on a regular basis. Possi- 4. Approval of minutes from last resi- far to the closest ATM, we could get out bly by creating a subscription. Falck offers dent’ council meeting own? Don’t know if there is a price to get free replenishment of the first aid kits, it one or where an optimal location should be, 5. Approval of agenda may be that we can get a good offer with - But it's up for discussion them / get quantity discount or something 6. Economy similar. Or that we could reduce the I) The clubs at Nybrogård dormitory 7. Other messages amount of first aid kits so that it is enough TO INFORM There is a lack of presidents for the follow- 8. Review of last board meeting or to have one hallway, and that the box is ing Clubs, if people wish for them to remain agenda before the next. placed outside on the wall between the two kitchens, next to the fire extinguisher. active / become active again; Board Game 9. Inward correspondence Club, FC Nybro, Canoe and Kayak Club, Art A) NybroTidende electronically for the D) Dishwashers for the dormitories' kitch- Club. apartments by Keegan O-2 ens to save water and detergent / soap. J) Resident council representatives For VOTING AND DISCUSSION For DISCUSSION TO INFORM NybroTidende print hundreds of pages eve- This is just for discussion, to hear what oth- There are no representatives for the follow- ry month, which are put together as our ers think and whether it should be investi- ing hallways and apartments; local newspaper. Due to the high costs and gated further in relation to price etc. AB-Odd environmental consequences of ink and E) Change of sublease contract; v. Kris- paper use, as well as wear and tear on the EF-Even toffer Runge -L 10 printer, we discussed at the last resident FOR VOTING AND DISCUSSION GH-Odd council meeting to stop printing Nybro- It is proposed to change the sublease con- Tidende. There was support from the resi- JK-Odd tract, so that there will also be a point re- dents council to keep the printed versions garding the payment of water and heat us- LM-Odd of NybroTidende for the kitchens. That be- age etc. and clearer rules for any compensa- LM-Even ing said, I suggest that we stop printing Ny- tion needed. - Change the notice period to 6 broTidende for all apartments at Nybrogård NO-Even months. - subletting of apartments does not which would mean financial and environ- necessarily have to be to a couple. PR-Odd mental savings (since NybroTidende is still available from Nybro.dk). F) Gift to the Presidents. v. Kristoffer Runge M,O and S apartments. L-10 B) Digital voting or similar during the resi- As well as alternates for all hallways and For VOTING AND DISCUSSION dents' and residents' council meetings by apartments. It is suggested that a gift card or similar be Josephine B56 given each year to the presidents at the 10. New members and alternates For VOTING AND DISCUSSION dormitory. 11. Other So that it is possible to see which kitchens are voting what / which residents' council G) Modification of the "New" rule of dis- 12. Next meeting representatives so that voting during the posable for clubs (adopted in May 2018) by Any cancellations must be submitted at meetings are improved and go faster and Kristoffer Runge L-10 www.nybro.dk > Residents’ Council > Can- are easier. Suggestions for how to do this or FOR VOTING AND DISCUSSION cel at least one day before the meeting what App would be appropriate for the pur- Club chairmen do not have to show up at a pose. certain date to get the disposable. But meet up once a year, at any residents' council C) First-aid kits at the kitchens by Jose- Page 8

NYBRO TIDENDE FEBRUARY 2019 Events in 2019

A new year means new events, new New cute residents in the Zoo An now for sports... traditions and a whole lot more. Even Are you one of those who just can't get Denmark and the Danish Handball Fed- though we’re already a month into the enough of cute furry animals? Then you eration have been awarded the right of year, it may be appropriate to list may be glad to know that the Zoo in Co- hosting the World Men's Handball some of what will happen in this new penhagen is getting two panda bears in Championship this year—so if you are a year. And it is not a short list! We will the garden this year! The pandas are true handball fan, you have of course write about some of them here. supposed to be ready to meet Copen- remembered to follow: The World Cup hageners in April and they come from has already taken place but this event General election Chengdou in China. It can also be men- had to be mentioned. But let's start with probably one of the tioned that it is both a female named most important events in Denmark: the If you are into skiing, you no longer Mao Sun and a male named He Xing. general election! And when is that have to go all the way to the Alps to get Moreover, the pandas are only on loan - then? No one knows for sure, however, your skis under your feet. This year, the because Pandas are not given by China! it must take place before June 17th, and artificial ski slope on Amager Bakke the election date is proclaimed by the Incidentally, it can be stated that the opens—in the winter holidays the lower Prime Minister. two new soft residents must be provid- part opens at 250 meters, while the en- But you can already look forward to ed no less than 120 kg of freshly har- tire 450 meter hill is expected to open politics and a celebration of democracy vested bamboo three times a week. in April. Whether after ski is an option is - and find out which party you want to not reported on. New infrastructure vote for. And, as you may remember, Do you sometimes take the train to visit Music is also on the agenda there are 179 seats to be won, of which family and friends, or to school and There are also famous musicians pass- two are elected in and two work? Then there is good news for you ing by this year. Elton John will perform in the . There must be a in 2019. In Copenhagen, the new metro in the Royal Arena on June 6th, and the general election at least every four network Cityringen will open, which arena will se a lot of action as the Back- years. links the inner city closer to Østerbro, street Boys is also performing in the

Nørrebro, Vesterbro and Frederiksberg. Royal Arena on June 8th. Both concerts Europa-Parliament election Thus Copenhagen Central Station will are sold out, so if you need a ticket, you But the general election is actually not have a metro station. In addition, the either have to sign up for a waiting list the only election taking place this year. new railway from Copenhagen to Ring- or buy from others. The election for seats in the European sted opens, which should shorten the Parliament also takes place this year. Later in the year, the singer Cher comes travel time to the western and southern And it is not exactly small - there are to Denmark, and this is the first time in parts of Denmark. 751 seats in the European Parliament, 14 years. This event will also take place but only 705 when Britain leaves the EU If you occasionally drive in Freder- in the Royal Arena - but not until Octo- in March this year. But of course it is ikssund and the surrounding area, then ber 15th. there is also good news for you. This only Denmark's 14 seats (13 existing + 1 Will you be able to keep up with all of year, the new bridge crossing Roskilde additional seat due to Brexit) that we it? :-) must vote on. However, the date of Fjord, called Crown Princess Mary's election is May 26th 2019. The Europe- Bridge, will be opened. Unfortunately, an Parliament election takes place eve- however, you have to pay to drive over - F r e d e r i k , H 2 ry five years. it as you with Storebælt Bridge.

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NYBRO TIDENDE FEBRUARY 2019 NybroTidende February food column:

Food column: Chocolate-edition!

It's February! Usually the start of a new year is when people are bound by New Year's resolutions, such as eating healthier, but we cannot forget about Valen- tine's Day, so why not indulge in homemade chocolates?

Chocolate Tempering: until all the chocolate is melted, let it cool If you want to make some chocolate with- to: out tempering: There are two things that are most im- portant when it comes to tempering choco- Dark chocolate: 31-32 °C Rocky Road: late: temperature (duh!) And ratio. There- Light chocolate: 27-28 °C Ingredients: fore, it is important to be able to measure White chocolate: 26-27 °C - 150 g dark chocolate (min 70%) the temperature of your chocolate by using - 150 g milk chocolate The chocolate is now ready to use in coating a thermometer. Whether it's a candy, choc- - 125 g of unsalted butter and other chocolate work. This is where you olate or roast thermometer is not im- - 2 tbsp. Syrup have to work fast, but if the temperature portant, as long as you have something to - 100 g mini marshmallows becomes too low (to work with), the choco- measure the temperature. - 150 g Marie biscuits late can be warmed up very gently over the - 60 g pistachios Why even temper chocolate before use? pot. It is best to melt the chocolate at low Does it make a difference? The biggest power and at short intervals (this can also Procedure: difference in melting the chocolate with be done in a microwave oven if you are Start by melting a little butter in a pot. techniques such as these, called tempering, careful enough, but water bath is a safer When it gradually begins to melt, add in the is that the chocolate becomes glossy and way). dark and light chocolate and the syrup. shiny and that it has a certain 'snap' when While it melts, the biscuits are crushed into you break it, which also makes it so that the smaller pieces. Also put baking paper in the chocolate does not melt as quickly from bottom of the baking tray you want to use, your fingers' warmth. alternatively you can also use a foil tray. When you are looking for chocolate, it is When the chocolate, butter and syrup are very good to look at the package, as some melted and has become a smooth and even brands write how to temper their product: mass, pour a little of the chocolate into a bowl - approx. 1/3, the rest stays in the pot There are lots of things to use the tempered and nuts, biscuits and 2/3 of the marshmal- chocolate for: strawberries and other fruits, lows are mixed in (mini marshmallows or stuffed chocolates, confectionery and ordinary cut into smaller pieces). When the homemade Snickers and other chocolate whole thing is mixed well with the choco- bars. late, it is all poured into a small bak- ing dish (mine is about 20 × Chocolate ganache (soft 30 cm) and evenly distrib- chocolate cream): uted. Finally, the rest of Ingredients: the marshmallows are - 200 g chocolate If nothing is noted on your packaging, there poured on top, and is - ½ L Whipping cream is a method here that works well: coated with the rest - Possibly. 3 tbsp. cog- of the chocolate. Procedure: nac Finely chop all your chocolate. Put ⅔ of it in The latter is done be- Procedure: a small bowl and melt it at low heat over a cause many of the first Chop the chocolate and melt it pot with hot water. Use a thermometer and marshmallows melt - so in this in the cream. Boil for two minutes. warm the chocolate to the following tem- way you are sure that not all of them disap- Place the mass somewhere cold for 3 hours. perature: pear completely. Beat the cream with a mixer until it is airy. Dark chocolate: 55 °C Possibly add cognac. Let it cool. Put the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 Light chocolate: 47-48 °C hours, but preferably overnight. Application: White chocolate: 41-43 °C For filled chocolates, marzipan or cakes (for When it has been left overnight, it is ready Remove the bowl from the pot and add the example, it is really good with / on top of to be cut into small bites. rest of the finely chopped chocolate. Stir brownies). - Agnes, O-4

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NYBRO TIDENDE FEBRUARY 2019 The dormitory’s hallways: ST

We have been around all the hallways of Hopefully they've got their leaking pipes written on the dormitory and this time we were at ST. under control; There was a full bucket last I this poster was there. are from Sjælland, but there are still a few pieces We start below with ST-odd, and some of spread the first things you see on one of their around the message boards is a print with a quote map that are from Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change drawn.ST you wish to see in the world." seems to be The next thing I saw, gave me the impres- partying a lot, sion that ST is a building full of party peo- in large ple! As one of their whiteboards had a list groups and where people could sign up if they wanted small. They have also taken many pictures to join: "A fun Christmas dinner with the ST over the years, you can take a look at them dorm" on January 11th. For both ST-even while you are there. Costume parties, New and -odd, so it seems like there is really Year's celebra- good cohesion at ST in general. Especially tions, joint When we go upstairs to ST-even it's a bit as, when I passed by on January 5, there dinners and like coming back to the dormitory from were already 7 from even and 11 from odd Christmas- somewhere else. The white doors and ster- (including a Will I am) who had signed up; (and Easter?) ile surfaces below are so different from the 18 people in total. Lunches are other hallways of the dormitory with their some of the Tuesday, May 12, painted doors that are peeling off and few shenani- 2015, a fire was start- drain pipes burdened by decades of dust. gans they are ed at the ST building up to! and this can be clearly seen, as the doors are In the summer, white, there are no time is set paintings on the walls aside for a sun- and it looks pretty ny picnic down minimalist. However, by the lake, On top, it seems that they are just as hap- there are plenty of while at other times it will be time for py being social as ST-odd. There is a large decorations (lots of group acrobatics in the hallway. You feel bulletin board with a poster that says: Christmas decorations very welcome and it certainly does not "Where are you from? Write and draw your such as garlands, cut- seem to be boring! country on the map" in beautiful hand- out Christmas trees Agnes, O4 written letters. Most people who have and Christmas hearts), pictures and notes that people have hung up. One of my favour- ites is a note where the only thing that says is: "They don't call me Tyrannosaurus Sex for nothing" and then a few lines down: "Deny, deny, deny". It looks like they have played many games (my guess is that it has involved a bit of alcohol), as there is colourful tape on the floor.

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Lead the dressed up Totoro to the dressed up Snorlax! 1. February: Sunrise: 08.05, sunset: 16:43 - daylight has been extended by 1 hour and 39 minutes 1. February: Winter in Tivoli starts 5. February: International Nutella Day 5. February: Crown Princess Mary's Birthday 13. February: International Pancake Day 14. February: Valentine’s Day <3 16. February: Valentine’s Party in KælderCaféen 20. February: World Day of Social Justice 21. February: International Day for Native Language 31. February: Last day of the month - sunrise: 07.05, sunset: 17:42 - daylight has been extended by 3 hour #NanzeArts and 37 minutes.

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Again, it is time for most people to start a separately from other apps and thus does new semester or new subjects in February. not count as leaving the Forest app. Whether you have had a 3 week course, An extension for Google Chrome is also exams or just free time in January, then it available for use on your computer. Here can be difficult to keep the concentration you can, of course, white-list some web- right when it starts and as you have endless sites, such as your educational institution's time to study for the new subjects. webpage or Wikipedia while the Forest app Most of us know the feeling of having to is running. quickly take a look on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube for new posts or con- tent and that before you look around, a few hours or five have passed. It is probably not exclusive to our phones or computers, if you have something that lets you get online, then you have probably also used it for social media. Forest is an app The forest app helps you set aside time. Whatever you spend that time on is up to you, as long as you do not use it on your phone. You plant a tree or a bush and set the timer to whatever you hole! Facebook Messenger (which can also want. If you want to leave the app and open be used for SMS texting) can still easily run other apps, you'll have to kill your germi- when used as shown in the picture, as it is nating tree. However, there is a small loop- designed to run simultaneously, on top or

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