Andre Frois, Author at RICE

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53 Articles

Districts

When Wala Wala Closes, Holland Village Loses Its Beat

When Wala Wala Closes, Holland Village Loses Its Beat

Pour one out for Holland V.

by Andre Frois

June 18, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

Attempted Suicide Is No Longer a Crime. But Do Our Responses Still Feel Like Punishment?

Attempted Suicide Is No Longer a Crime. But Do Our Responses Still Feel Like Punishment?

Was sending an armoured vehicle necessary for a 12-year-old in crisis?

by Andre Frois

June 13, 2025

Grindsets

Singapore’s Independent Bands Earn Their Stripes at Phil Studio—But Who the Hell Is Phil?

Singapore’s Independent Bands Earn Their Stripes at Phil Studio—But Who the Hell Is Phil?

How did a Korean-Spanish man from France with two master’s degrees, a PhD, and multiple black belts end up as a pillar of Singapore's alternative music scene?

by Andre Frois

May 30, 2025

Amongst Us

When Parents Struggle With the Weight of Their Children’s Drug Abuse

When Parents Struggle With the Weight of Their Children’s Drug Abuse

"I regretted not being attentive enough, not being the pillar of support he needed."

by Andre Frois

May 23, 2025

Grindsets

Unsung Hands: An Operating Theatre Nurse’s Fight for Precision, Patience, and Life

Unsung Hands: An Operating Theatre Nurse’s Fight for Precision, Patience, and Life

"Once the surgery is over, they move on. And so do we."

by Andre Frois

May 10, 2025

Binge

Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

What is the media’s role in turning the Ramadan Bazaar into a playground for viral trends at the expense of its deeper cultural roots?

by Andre Frois

March 29, 2025

Grindsets

The Hidden Cost of Job Stability: Why Singapore’s Public Servants Stay Put

The Hidden Cost of Job Stability: Why Singapore’s Public Servants Stay Put

When the iron rice bowl starts to crack, does a civil servant have what it takes to survive beyond the system?

by Andre Frois

March 22, 2025

Grindsets

More Than Meets the Scan: How Radiographers Wrestle With Uncovering Life’s Fragility

More Than Meets the Scan: How Radiographers Wrestle With Uncovering Life’s Fragility

How do radiographers cope with the weight of discovering life-altering conditions inside their patients?

by Andre Frois

March 13, 2025

Alt Ctrl Health

More Than Medicine: The Emotional Lifeline Every Pregnant Mother Needs

More Than Medicine: The Emotional Lifeline Every Pregnant Mother Needs

When parenthood calls, how do older aspiring mums navigate their struggles?

by Andre Frois

March 12, 2025

Grindsets

From PSLE Flop to Global Tech CEO: How Felix Lee is Rewriting the Rules of Opportunity

From PSLE Flop to Global Tech CEO: How Felix Lee is Rewriting the Rules of Opportunity

"We don’t need more exams. We need more spaces for creative failure."

by Andre Frois

February 25, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

Shower Thoughts: Eau de Commuter Is Making Us Tap Out

Shower Thoughts: Eau de Commuter Is Making Us Tap Out

Smells like Singapore spirit.

by Andre Frois

February 2, 2025

Grindsets

The Hidden Cost of Quick Cash: How Scammers Prey on Job Seekers in Tough Times

The Hidden Cost of Quick Cash: How Scammers Prey on Job Seekers in Tough Times

Instead of earning, they lost big time.

by Andre Frois

January 21, 2025

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