misc
Bricks and Mortar
A soldier reflects on loss and duty during the Gallipoli campaign, his final thoughts recorded in a journal passed on to the next generation.
Opinion
Reflection on Republic Day
A young person reflects on the meaning of Republic Day in modern Türkiye, inspired by the nation's founding vision to dream big and shape the future.
Dear Atatürk, Letter to Atatürk
A letter of gratitude to Atatürk, celebrating the legacy of freedom and the declaration of the Turkish Republic.
Now It Is Your Turn
A young person reflects on the meaning of Republic Day after discovering an old notebook with a message from the past, realizing their own role in the nation's future.
The Brightest Crescent
A young girl reflects on her prescribed future and an arranged marriage while finding hope in the news of a coming republic.
technology
OpenAI's Atlas Browser Faces Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities
OpenAI's new Atlas browser highlights the persistent security challenge of prompt injection, a vulnerability affecting many AI-driven tools that is difficult to fully prevent.
art
Flame of Freedom
An acrostic poem celebrating freedom, history, and the Republic, spelling out 'Republic Day'.
misc
C-M-H-R
An etymological exploration of the word 'cumhuriyet' (republic), tracing its Arabic and Latin roots related to the concepts of people and public.
opinion
October 29: A Story of the Republic
A historical account of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic on October 29, 1923, detailing the political crisis that led to it and the immediate aftermath.
opinion
The Republic: A Legacy of Light
A student reflects on the meaning of the Turkish Republic, founded by Atatürk, as a promise of freedom, education, and hope for the future.
opinion
The Three Types of People
An analysis of different types of people, focusing on the rare history-changing leader, with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as a prime example of nation-building and reason.
technology
The Practical Benefits of Free and Open Source Software
An overview of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), detailing its key advantages in cost, security, education, and business adoption.
art
The Best Poses Belong to the Lonely
A review of Zeki Demirkubuz's solo photography exhibition exploring themes of silence, solitude, and stillness in his work.
science
D.I.Y. (“DNA” It Yourself)
An overview of CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary genome-editing tool. The article covers its origins, mechanism, applications in DNA repair, and the ethical questions it raises.