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On June 1st 2023, one of the largest student traditions of the University of Twente has come upon us once more, this time with its largest edition yet: the Elfbierentocht (Eleven Beer Tour). Every year hundreds of students accept the challenge of crawling through the well-known pubs of the campus, working their way through the crowds, acquiring an established number of consumptions, all this to obtain a medal worthy of celebrating their feat. ...

Committees have always been a significant workforce of a study association. Teams of students come together to contribute to their association. They could contribute in any form they are motivated for. Like, taking recent examples, organizing fun bonding activities such as drinks or ski trips, forming a platform to discuss study matters or crafting digital systems that are to be used by association members. Currently Scintilla has around 30 active committees which show their faces regularly around the association. ...

While the first (non-online) year of university almost always comes with many unique opportunities, each study usually has its own special perks. For EE, one of these perks is Scintilla, the Electrical Engineering student association. As a new student this year (or a returning second-year), you get the chance to become an active member of the association and join one of Scintilla’s many committees - but what does that even mean? ...

Studying at a (technical) university has both positive and negative sides. On the one hand we can be part of the development of cutting-edge technology. On the other hand, we barely get to touch this state-of-the-art technology as most of our work and research is theoretical. That is why many Electrical Engineerings crave a bit of tinkering. To facilitate this tinkering Scintilla’s SHOCK organised a tinkering contest. Some brave enthousiasts joined the contests and their projects share some common themes. ...

Do you remember the feeling, during a break of a lecture walking to the Scintilla Room. Chatting with fellow students and on your way to annoy the board. Entering the Educafé, maybe it’s near 4 o’clock and the Borrel is already setting up the drink for this afternoon. You walk in the Scintilla Room and buy a snack, grab a Scintilla pen, and someone puts on the latest favorite song on q. ...

Everyone truly deserves appreciation, whether it is a student or a teacher. Don’t you agree?! That is why Scintilla organizes a Teacher’s Award Ceremony every year. The winner of this award is selected by the students themselves. Some of us may ask the question how? Well, do you remember the sort of ‘Teacher evaluation’ form that you fill in at the end of each quartile? These votes then result in the final award winner. ...