The NMS Gazette

Die Schülerzeitung der Nelson Mandela Schule, Berlin - The School Newspaper of the Nelson Mandela School, Berlin

New York's New Head

As pressure builds in classrooms Zohran Kwame Mamdani, who started his candidacy in October 2024, had won the vote for the Mayor of New York with over 50 percent on November 4th, 2025.across the country, the question arises: is there an alternative to this recurring cycle, or is this system still the best option?

CAS Project Report from 2025: Malala Fund Bakesale

Spreading the Stress: Germany's Exam System under Review

As pressure builds in classrooms across the country, the question arises: is there an alternative to this recurring cycle, or is this system still the best option?

From Coin to Code: The Evolution of Money

Going from check books in your pocket to digital wallets on your phone: the evolution of money.

Issue from 20.11.2025

When Vance Took a Chance:

The JD Vance Erika Kirk Fallout

In late October of 2025 a "Turning Point USA" event at the University of Mississippi garnered American national attention due to a moment between the newly widowed Erika Kirk and Vice President JD Vance.

The Louvre Heist:

A Robbery with Taste

On Sunday, the 19th of October 2025, a robbery of the Louvre took place at 9:30 sharp in the Galerie d’Apollon.

Issue from 09.10.2025

Berlin on the Run: Cross-Country Pushes NMS Students to the Limit

An evening with St. John's College at the South African Embassy

The South Africa Exchange Program with St. John's College in Mthatha is back in full swing! This past week we have welcomed eight South African students and their teacher to Berlin, marking their visit with an evening event at the South African Embassy just this past Wednesday, on the 8th of October 2025.

Dark Avenues:

Ivan Bunin and the Tragedy of Russian Love

Ivan Bunin was the first Russian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Having lived through the Russian Revolution and opposing it due to the fact that he was a member of the bourgeoisie, he spent his time in France and Russia, living his traditional and old-fashioned lifestyle. In his last years, he produced a collection of short stories.

The Butcher and The Tyrant: How Interventionism and Favoritism Breed Bloodshed in African Politics

One of the most enduring facts of modern history is that soon after the end of World War II, many, if not all, European countries gave up their colonies by granting them independence. While it is true that direct control was given up, the effects of colonialism through favouritism and foreign interventionism still led to conflict in the now-independent and newly-formed countries.

Special Issue from 18.09.2025

Vote? But who?

Read about our candidates for student representatives and their agendas.

Issue from 05.06.2025

From M.A.D to Hybrid Strategy:

The Evolution of Nuclear Deterrence

The three nuclear ages and how nuclear deterrence has developed, evolved and ultimately outgrown us throughout these eras.

Snakes with Legs, Frogs in Wells

and Dragons without Eyes

Beautiful, full of moral lesson and sometimes unorthodox: Those are Chinese idioms, also called Chengyu.

Climate Change’s Two-Faced Hero:

How Companies Shift Blame for Climate Change to Avoid Responsibility

Issue from 15.05.2025

Die Begegnung mit einer Zeitzeugin des

2. Weltkrieges

Filling the Shoes of a Fisherman

With the election of Pope Leo XIV, how will he honor the legacy of Pope Francis and lead the Catholic Church?

Ein Appell gegen die frühe Spezialisierung im Sport

A Call against Early Specialisation in Sport

Über meine Erfahrungen mit dem Sport in den USA und was Deutschland sich abgucken kann

About my experiences in the US American sports system and what Germany can learn

The Big Bang: How the Injuries and Deaths Caused by Fireworks are Overlooked Every Year

Issue from 10.04.2025

Berlin Senate Wants to Deport Four EU and US Pro-Palestine Activists

The Berlin Senate is planning to deport three EU students and one US student over participation in marches protesting the genocide Israel is currently commiting in Gaza. Is this legally permissable?