Eve Lock, Author at RICE

You’d spot her ruminating in bed or wandering the city with a camera.

21 Articles

Jobs & Economy

Coming Of Age

Rejection, Sacrifice, Failure: Young Hustlers Spill Their 5 Lessons

Rejection, Sacrifice, Failure: Young Hustlers Spill Their 5 Lessons

It’s an uphill battle for youths who want to strike out on their own these days in a world saturated with startups.

by Eve Lock

May 9, 2022

Coming Of Age

Meet the Designer Making Meaning Out of Singapore’s Bumpy Creative Industry

Meet the Designer Making Meaning Out of Singapore’s Bumpy Creative Industry

The local creative industry is known for many things—the lack of female leadership and ungodly work hours among others.

by Eve Lock

March 8, 2022

Jobs & Economy

Coming Of Age

Everyone’s Progressing, but I Lack Ambition. Is That So Wrong?

Everyone’s Progressing, but I Lack Ambition. Is That So Wrong?

If wallets are thick and houses are big, perhaps that would sit better with people. But those ambitions aren't on everyone's bucket list.

by Eve Lock

February 16, 2022

Dignity in a Haircut: What It Means to Love Those at the End of Their Lives

Dignity in a Haircut: What It Means to Love Those at the End of Their Lives

How do we give dignity to the dying? Just like the rest of us, what they want is to look good and feel good. A haircut speaks volumes — more than just material gifts and "I love yous" alone.

by Eve Lock

February 14, 2022

Meet Dr Eni, an Oncologist Who Sees the Realities of Children’s Cancer

Meet Dr Eni, an Oncologist Who Sees the Realities of Children’s Cancer

Beyond the physical consequences of the disease itself, cancer can leave deep emotional scars on all parties involved — doctors included.

by Eve Lock

February 4, 2022

When Science Hits the Park: Robot Dogs, Auto Garbage Collectors and Fragrance Creators

When Science Hits the Park: Robot Dogs, Auto Garbage Collectors and Fragrance Creators

Situated along the vibrant Greater one-north community, the Singapore Science Park is pretty much a hub shrouded in mystery. Turns out, there's more than just robot dogs here.

by Eve Lock

January 20, 2022

Lifestyle

For Children to Think Outside the Box, Their Schools Need to Do the Same

For Children to Think Outside the Box, Their Schools Need to Do the Same

Schools are communities, not just buildings with four walls. How can one create a space that help spark students' creativity?

by Eve Lock

December 22, 2021

Jobs & Economy

She Struggled to Speak English in School. Today, She Runs a Company That Empowers Communities

She Struggled to Speak English in School. Today, She Runs a Company That Empowers Communities

It take guts to quit a cushy job to make real impact for those who've been left out by society, but that's exactly what Michelle did.

by Eve Lock

December 13, 2021

From Hope to Despair: One Woman’s Journey to Conceiving

From Hope to Despair: One Woman’s Journey to Conceiving

There's an eternal hope that fertility treatments will ultimately lead to a baby, but along with it comes fear and anxiety.

by Eve Lock

September 1, 2021

Intimates

‘For Most Mums, Self-love is a Forgotten Art’: Meet the Mothers who Masturbate

‘For Most Mums, Self-love is a Forgotten Art’: Meet the Mothers who Masturbate

With all that busyness that defines motherhood, are mums orgasming enough?

by Eve Lock

August 31, 2021

Government & Policy

The Future Of Leadership Is Vulnerability, And This Guy Has It

The Future Of Leadership Is Vulnerability, And This Guy Has It

Photography by Wallace Woon. Mr David Chua, CEO of National Youth Council (NYC), thinks he’s far from perfect. “I don’t always know if I’m making the best decisions. But I suppose that’s life, isn’t it? Like most people, I’m figuring things out as I grow.” It’s likely that you’ve

by Eve Lock

May 25, 2021

Government & Policy

Looking Ahead: The Case For Why Youth Are Our Nation’s Hope

Looking Ahead: The Case For Why Youth Are Our Nation’s Hope

Photography by Wallace Woon. I’ve always had the pre-conceived notion that young activists are a unique species of individuals. “These people are just different—more exceptional, more intellectual, more innovative,” I’d think to myself. As if those reasons are enough to make up for my inac

by Eve Lock

May 21, 2021