The Netherlands is full of (steel) structures in wet environments, for which dealing with the negative effects of water, such as corrosion, is a constant struggle. In water with high salinity levels the speed at which corrosion occurs is especially high shortening the lifespan of structures. To increase the lifespan of structures in wet environments the corrosion process should be minimized. This can be done by means of cathodic protection. ...

The culinary world knows no bounds, wherever you go in the world there are local cuisines to be experienced and unique meals to be had. However, if you look too far into the deepest corners of the world you might find more than you have bargained for… And this is what the adventurers of SKItilla might just be responsible for. Whenever they settle down somewhere in the high peaks of Europe they put together a peculiar meal in order to piss off the nearby Italians: risotto with smoked sausage. ...

Despite the rewards that those attending the General Meetings (GM) receive: exclusive insider-information about how the association is being run and how the money is being spent, the chance to decide on important policies through participating in votes - we understand that you might not have the time or enthusiasm to attend these often overextending (and in all honesty mostly boring) meetings. The last GM on the 8th of March presented the proposed changes to the By-laws and the official Articles of the Association; this article will expand on what these are and why they needed changing, so keep reading! ...

SKItilla went on a trip again for the first time in a few years to the wonderful Alpe d’Huez. 15 students enjoyed a wonderful trip from which most came back in approximately the same state. Enjoy this “dayreport” with all the ins and outs of what happened. On Friday the 24th of February, our journey began from Enschede Central. After a few transfers, we arrived our bus stop in Utrecht, where we were a bit confused about which bus to take. ...

If you have been to a cantus of Scintilla somewhere in the past five years, the chances are big that you own a Codex Scintillae. This is a nice bundle with all the rules of the Cantus Scintillae, a bit of history and (most importantly) a selection of songs that can be sung during the cantus. However, if you own one of these codices, you’re probably in dire need of a new one, as the pages are letting go of the booklet. ...

For the last 8 years Project MARCH has pushed exoskeleton technology. The vision of Project MARCH is to improve the quality of life for people with paraplegia using exoskeleton technology. A team of 28 students takes on the challenge of self-balance this year. Project MARCH The simple act of walking is natural to most. Unfortunately not everybody is as lucky. In the Netherlands, 8.000 people suffer from paraplegia. Paraplegia means you have no feeling in your legs and part of your upper body, below height of injury. ...