INSIDER 27.11.2020 | VOL. 23 | ISSUE 10
STUDENT MAGAZINE OF XAMK
Featuring Review Guest Writer Kouvola Black Friday Traveling Exercise Recipe Movie
STAFF
EDITORIAL
LIDIIA BENKOVSKAIA
JOONATAN BERG
AVE-LIIS KOOBAK
EVA MOROVSHCHIK
IKRAM BECHARI
MARIAN KEINAN
VLADA POLISHCHUK
MERVEILLE BIVU NDONGA
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EDITORIAL There is no such thing as not having enough time. There’s only what you make as priority. You make the time for what you want, you make the time for the people you want to be around. Sometimes you need to make sacrifices for things you want to have in your life, you must make that thing your priority. If it’s not a priority you won’t work for it. Learn to say no to things you don’t care about, otherwise you´re going to do it in half light. I don’t know about you, but I have made a list about things I want to achieve and made them my priority. I find time for things that I’m really interested in. If I don’t feel any interest on it, I don’t do it.
hobbies in Kouvola. In this topic Maria serves as our guide to find you a new hobby. Do you know the benefits of walking outdoors? Don’t worry Vlada will talk more about it. I have written an article about the origin of Black Friday and I have reflected on its impact. And we have some good news for peoples who are into game design! Stay safe and follow Covid-19 restrictions. See our Hygiene Instruction for theoretical instruction.
Here’s some questions for you to reflect on: • Do you know how to manage your time? • Are you too lazy to take action? • Do you leave everything to the last minute? • I used to be poor with time management and at the end of the day I couldn’t tell where that bloody time went. I learned how to make sacrifices. I will return to this topic later; I will open up the means by which I developed myself to be effective. For now, I’ll give you an idea of the main topics of this week. You’ll find a tasty Russian beet salad with Herring (Shuba) recipe by Lidiia. You’ll also find an article by Ikram on the Duolingo review. If you don’t have Duolingo on your phone, please go to Appstore and download it. The best app of the century. In the film review category, you’ll find an article by Ave-Liis talking about a comedy horror film. The film is about a teenager who accidentally switches bodies with a middle-aged serial killer. So creepy. You’ll also find an article by Marian about funny
Written by Merveille Bivu Ndonga 3
Duolingo
REVIEW Let me tell you more about the application features. On Duolingo, most questions have a comment thread where learners can discuss a particular topic in detail. The application also has community sections that allow you to connect with other "Fragments"- series of people who are learning the same language. paintings
Duolingo application offers a skill tree of lessons that use listening exercises, flashcards, and multiple-choice questions to teach you new vocabulary, sentences, and grammar. When you complete a lesson, you will pass to the next and a higher level. You should keep on doing the exercises until you finish the whole tree. In the end, Duolingo gives you a trophy.
Today, I’m writing about one of the best language learning applications in the world. I discovered this application a couple of years ago when I wanted to learn the German language. It was a life saving for me back then because I struggled with the Genitive and the Dative cases in the German language.
It’s a good thing in a language learning application because not all of the applications provide you with this service for free. Duolingo offers many other languages than Finnish and German, always for free.
After years of usage for learning German and Turkish, I was confident to use it for learning Finnish. Fortunately, a few months ago, Duolingo added the FINNISH language to its language offered. Duolingo has an application and a website. The website is a more extended version that offers you detailed explained lessons. And what I really adore about this app is that you can use it for free and you can have access to it all the time and learn the language on the bus, going to school, in your free time. In other words, you can use it whenever and wherever you are. 4
Written and photos by Ikram Bechari
GUEST WRITER
A FUZZY WORLD!
They say you maintain order Protecting people and property Complice with inequality and dishonesty But with her, you remained a supporter We’ve never ever imagined these corruptions In partnership with unjustness and wildness Citizens became mere meats with your executions Scavengers you have become in coldheartedness You say we have rights but where are they? Unlawfulness, unfairness and injustices are stars Establishing laws for betray Brutalities are the new scars What have we done to thee? What a world filled with fuzzy Elizabeth Akinlabi Former Creative Writer in Insider 2018/2019
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KOUVOLA
Hobbies to start in Kouvola Many students do not know that Kouvola has many sports opportunities and different activities. It's a great city to start a hobby that interests you. Many of the options are affordable, some have great student discounts and some even are free. Did you for example knew that you could start horse riding in Kouvola? Or even Yin Yoga? These and many other opportunities are around you. Here are listed some.
their team and try out for four weeks and decide after that if you want to continue.
Lehtoharjun tila for horse riding In general horse riding can be an expensive hobby but it is worth it, even if you try only for once. It is something everyone should try at least once. In Kouvola, the Lentoharju horse riding school is relatively affordable. It costs 40 euros for an hour. If you want to save some money, book a lesson with your friends and pay much less. Horse riding is a great stress reliever. Kouvola tennishalli in Kouvolan tennishalli you can play tennis and badminton for very low prices. It is in Kuusankoski and you can get there easily using public transport. The price is as low as 11 euros for an hour. A great idea for a weekend to go there with your school friends. Kouvolan Indians Kouvolan Indians is an association where you can start playing American football. They have groups for women and men. Indians women's group has beginners' group, and the experienced players will lead the new ones. You do not need to have previous experience with American football. The courses are 40 euros for six lessons and an Indians t-shirt. On Valentine day, you can get a 2 for 1 deal, so you can bring your friend or your partner. The group for men will allow you to join 6
Written by Marian Keinan
BLACK FRIDAY
Black Friday is here again, consumerism ahoy! Price comparison service Hintavertailupalvelu conducted a survey about consuming on Black Friday. According to a survey conducted in 2019, all Finns (95.3%) know what a Black Friday is, and a large proportion of consumers plan to shop (62.6%). How many of them knows the origin of Black Friday (BF)? Do you know the history of BF? Honestly, I knew nothing about its history until I delved into the subject for this article. I'm a little ashamed because I'm usually aware of many things. If you've read so far then you probably want to read to the end, so you know where this bf comes from. Hold on to something because now we’re digging deep. There are thousands of stories about the origins of the Black Friday. One explanation for the name Black Friday is the method used in accounting to record capital gains in black, and losses in red. But it can't be the only reason, right? There is a dark story behind BF’s history. Here, I think is a plausible story that has been repeated from various reliable sources. As you might know Black Friday is not invented by the Chinese, the Americans are behind the phenomenon. The name Black Friday was used to describe chaos by the police forces in late 1950 that ensued on the day after Thanksgiving. The city of Philadelphia was the first to use the term Black Friday. There was once a year a football match between the Army and the Marine troops, which drew wild crowds and tourists to the city. At that time, road transport was not as advanced as it is today. Due to poor road design,
there was congestion which sometimes caused riots. This was a great opportunity for criminal gangs to steal shops, because the police forces were overworked guiding people, as well as keeping some sort of order. This gave rise to the idea to keep shops open that day, so that tourists can go shopping at discounted prices. As the name Black Friday had a really bad reputation, shop owners tried to improve it by giving people some discounts if they shop. On this single day, the shops made as much profit as they would make in the whole year. Later on, this landed all over America and eventually to the rest of the world. That’s about it for that story. From now on, you know a little about BF origin. Black Friday has changed terribly, and it is leading us to destruction. Do you think the way we consume is insane? I do. Overproduction and overconsumption don’t only have a negative impact on the environment, as natural resources are overly abused, but as well on the people who make our clothes. The fashion industry has needed to slow down and rethink itself for a long time. As the way it is now, is not sustainable for our planet. “If you need to buy something on this day focus on quality rather than quantity. And remember to ask yourself, do I really need this?” (NuarSwim). Written by Merveille Bivu Ndonga
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TRAVELING
Trip to Lappeenranta
I would recommend to take warm clothes on and get ready for an outdoor day. The best plan is to visit the fortress staright after arriving to the train station (walk to it trough the city center and old town hall), then go to the pier and turn right. You can enjoy walking on the embankment along the whole city, which would be up on the hill. Your finally destination will be a lake. There should be funny ducks, so you can take some food to feed them. After a long walk nothing is better than turning back to the city center and having a dinner in a local cafe. Best time to turn back is after 5-6 hours from arrival, of course if you don’t have there any friends or important affairs.
Lappeenranta is a small town in a southestern Finland, which is located near Saimaa lake. It's not the biggest and the most interesting place to visit in Finland but good alternative for a one-day trip, if you are exhausted of Kuovola or just wanted to feel on the road.
One-day trip is always a good decision for those, who are tired of routine and urgently needed new emotions.
Train tikets with the student discount were only 14 euros and time in train was less then an hour. It was a sunny day, so I felt in love with the view from the window. Small houses, forest with big spruces and firs, which were slightly dusted with snow. Amazing. First thing, that has surprised me, was architecture and structure of the city. It looks more like a small European village with tiny city center, nice embankment and old houses. Looks like people there are just enjoying their life and are completely satisfied with everything. What I liked most, was the atmosphere in the evening, because of Christmas decorations in the centre and in private sector. If you are interested in travelling to Lappeenranta, 8
Written and photos by Eva Morovshchik
EXERCISE
Outdoor walking!
More than a month has passed since I moved to Finland. It amazed me how some of my habits changed in a short time, one of them is walking in the fresh air. I began to do it more often.
3)Improves sleep
1) Improves health
Have a nice walk!
Most people don not even consider the importance of fresh air for sleep quality. Those who spend more time outside the home sleep is much stronger, and In St. Petersburg, I also liked to walk, but I could when they wake up, they feel much happier and not always combine this with my studies, and as more active. Walking in the cool fresh air before well I had to spend time getting to the park, but in bed is also important. Finland, it is completely different. Every day, I can enjoy the beauty of nature and take a walk in the 4)Improves brain function park or forest, even while going to university. I am very pleased with this new habit because I began If you want to become smarter and increase your to feel much better, my sleep pattern also began productivity, then you need to spend more time to improve. outdoors. Taking short walks in parks or forests improves memory and increases concentration by Why are walks in the fresh air useful? about 20%.
The main benefits of walking in the fresh air are positive effects on health. Physical activity combined with a walk-in nature helps to strengthen the immune system, even during cold periods. Daily walks improve the work of the heart and blood vessels, and lower blood pressure. The metabolism is accelerated, which cannot be achieved just by visiting a regular gym. 2) Relieves stress Walking in the fresh air is very useful in case of severe stress, fatigue, and bad mood. This is very important for a modern person. A pleasant, clean scent promotes relaxation, improves mood, and the scent of trees reduces tiredness and stress. Walking slowly, the person begins to feel calm and happy. He is left alone with the beauty of nature and his thoughts, which allows him to get the maximum benefit for the nervous system. Written by Vlada Polishchuk 9
RECIPE
Russian Beet Salad with Herring «Shuba»
5. 6. 7. (source: povar.ru) 8. Cooking time 1 hour, calories: 120 calories Ingredients: • 3 medium potatoes boiled with skin on, peeled and grated • 2 medium carrot boiled with skin on • 2 large beet boiled with skin on, peeled and grated • 6 eggs hardboiled • 3 scallions chopped • 1.5 cup herring fillets diced (skin, bones removed) • 3 tbsp Oil • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp pepper
water. Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes after the water comes to a boil. Remove from heat, drain water and add cold water to the pot to cool off the eggs. Peel the eggs. Separate egg whites from egg yolk. Grate the egg whites into a bowl. Peel and then grate the vegetables, placing each kind into a different dish. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle about 1 tbsp of oil and lightly stir to combine. Now season carrots and add about 1 tsp of oil and stir to combine. If you have particularly juicy beets, place them over a sieve and press to remove the juice (discard the juice). OR press a paper towel against grated beets to remove all extra moisture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle with 1 tbsp of oil and stir to combine. Bon appetit!
How to cook: 1. Cook 3 potatoes and 2 carrots together, with skin on by covering it with water in a pot and cooking until soft, about 20 minutes. 2. Cook 2 beets by covering with water in a pot and cooking for about 1.5 hours, or until easily pierced with a toothpick. 3. Once the vegetables are cool, refrigerate them until completely cold. 4. Place 6 eggs into a small pot and cover with 10
Written by Lidiia Benkovskaia
STUDIO 123 Kymenlaaksonkatu 1 45700 Kuusankoski 044 375 3686 www.studio123.fi
27.11 - 3.12.2020 STUDIO 1 METSÄJÄTTI (7) | 12€ | 1h28min Thur 14:15 RISTO RÄPPÄÄJÄ JA VÄÄRÄ VINCENT (S) | 11€ | 1h26min Every evening 16:15 NAURUN VARJOLLA (7) | 11€ | 1h28min Fri, Sun, Tue, Thur 18:00 FREAKY (16) | 12€ | 1h42min Sat, Mon, Wed 18:00 STUDIO 2 PALM SPRINGS (12) | 11€ | 1h30min Every evening 16:00 AIKA JONKA SAIN (12) | 12€ | 1h45min Thur 14:00 TOVE (16) | 12€ | 1h26min Every evening 17:45 POHJOISEN SANKARIT (DUB) (7) | 11€ | 1h32min Fri, Sun, Tue, Thur 16:30 STUDIO 3 ELÄMÄÄ KUOLEMAN JÄLKEEN (7) | 11€ | 1h21min Sat, Mon, Wed 16:45 BILLIE (12) | 12€ | 1h38min Fri-Sat, Tue-Wed 16:20
MOVIE Freaky Director: Christopher Landon Leading cast: Vince Vaugh, Kathryn Newton, Katie Finneran, Celeste O’Connor, Misha Osherovich, Alan Ruck Freaky is a comedy horror film. The film is a bout a teenager who accidentally switches bodies with a middle-aged serial killer. So, the movie starts with the killing of four teenager by Blissfield Butcher. Then the killer steals an ancient dagger known as La Dola. The main character Millie gets stabbed with the dagger after a school football game when she is waiting for her ride. When Millie gets stabbed the killer gets the same wound. The next day they notice they have switched bodies. The Butcher as Millie continues killing people at the school while Millie as the Butcher tries to convince her friends to believe she is in the Butchers body. They then find out how to switch the bodies back. After they switch back the butcher fakes his death in the ambulance to attack Millie in her own house. How will the murder fest end? I would say if you liked the Scary Movies, you would like this movie. In many ways I find these movies similar, but this one still has something fresh. There were some funny moments in there, but still a lot of it I didn’t find that funny. I would give this movie a 6/10 just purely since this kind of movie has been kind of seen before and because I didn’t find many parts of it funny. I would love to hear other opinions on this movie, so I hope you will go and see it!
AALTO (7) | 12€ | 1h43min Sun-Mon, Thur 18:20
Students/armed services, pensioners 1€ discount on all full priced tickets of 10€ or more
Written by Ave-Liis Koobak 11