Editorials

From a very healthy lifestyle to a craftsmen breathing life into some unloved objects, here are some of our favourite stories from the past few weeks.

Sex & Gender

In The Arms of a Foreign Angel – The Bedok 538 Market Love Scams

For some men of these love scams, admitting they’re victims isn’t easy. They’ve lost everything; their face is the only thing they have left.

by Hazel Tang October 25, 2021

Mental Health

Can The Singapore Teachers’ Union Be The Mental Health Advocate Teachers Need?

Our teachers are running on empty. What can the STU do?

by Sean Lim October 24, 2021

Lifestyle

Saying Goodbye to Singapore on a Sungei Kadut Bike Ride

Our writer reflects on his time in Singapore on a Sungei Kadut cycle.

by Ivan K. Wu October 22, 2021

Pronouns & Neopronouns Decoded — Beyond Labels and Performativity

Maxine (she/her) delves into the brave new world of pronouns to understand why they hold such significance.

by Maxine Navarro October 21, 2021

Internships: Good For “Industry Experience,” Or Cheap Labour For Companies?

Do interns really learn industry experience on the job—or are they just a cheap labour source for companies?

by Ng Ziqin October 20, 2021

Jobs & Economy

Lacking Digital Access, Singapore’s Disconnected Risk Being Left Behind

With digital access as necessary as water and electricity, 10% of Singapore’s population risks being left out of its rush for Smart Nationhood.

by Sophie Chew October 14, 2021

In The Arms of a Foreign Angel – The Bedok 538 Market Love Scams

For some men of these love scams, admitting they’re victims isn’t easy. They’ve lost everything; their face is the only thing they have left.

by Hazel Tang

October 25, 2021

Mental Health

Running On Empty

Can The Singapore Teachers’ Union Be The Mental Health Advocate Teachers Need?

Our teachers are running on empty. What can the STU do?

by Sean Lim

October 24, 2021

Lifestyle

Saying Goodbye to Singapore on a Sungei Kadut Bike Ride

Our writer reflects on his time in Singapore on a Sungei Kadut cycle.

by Ivan K. Wu

October 22, 2021

Pronouns & Neopronouns Decoded — Beyond Labels and Performativity

Maxine (she/her) delves into the brave new world of pronouns to understand why they hold such significance.

by Maxine Navarro

October 21, 2021

Internships: Good For “Industry Experience,” Or Cheap Labour For Companies?

Do interns really learn industry experience on the job—or are they just a cheap labour source for companies?

by Ng Ziqin

October 20, 2021

Jobs & Economy

Singapore, Unfiltered

Journey To Freedom: A Migrant Worker’s Story of Going Home in a Lockdown

After a work injury left him incapable of working, Rehan races against time to find his way home.

by Evanne Yu

October 20, 2021

Singapore, Unfiltered

Carousell Has a Thriving Black Magic Market — Is This Ok?

We took a closer look at Carousell’s religious items categories and found a thriving black magic economy. Should we be concerned?

by Edoardo Liotta

October 18, 2021

Coming Of Age

Inside Peninsula Shopping Centre’s TikTok Reincarnation

Too often the strata malls are depicted as cudgelled beings; gasping for air. This one is a tale of joy and endurance.

by Zachary Hourihane

October 16, 2021

Intimates

It’s High Time We Shed the Shame and Taboos of Menstruation

The perception of periods differs across cultural landscapes, sometimes shrouded in secrecy. Are women being punished for a natural process?

by Maxine Navarro

October 14, 2021

Jobs & Economy

Singapore, Unfiltered

Lacking Digital Access, Singapore’s Disconnected Risk Being Left Behind

With digital access as necessary as water and electricity, 10% of Singapore’s population risks being left out of its rush for Smart Nationhood.

by Sophie Chew

October 14, 2021

Is Singapore a Dementia Nation? The Fight To Save Our Surliest Buildings Says Yes.

Our writer explores the movement to conserve our modernist buildings, which are under threat of demolition.

by Zachary Hourihane

October 11, 2021

Climate & Environment

The Price of Going Green: Are Sustainable Products Affordable in Singapore?

How can we, as a society, ensure that everyone can access daily necessities in ways that care for the environment?

by Natalia Sanchez-Kumar

October 10, 2021

Mental Health

Understanding Mental Health Access: Is An Unequal World The Biggest Stumbling Block?

It’s high time we looked at accessibility of mental health treatment

by Rayner Tan

October 8, 2021