Maxine Navarro, Author at RICE

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou

7 Articles

Running On Empty

Has Singapore Forgotten Its Social Workers?

Has Singapore Forgotten Its Social Workers?

A new study reports that the mental health of social workers has been badly hit during COVID-19. How do we help them cope?

by Maxine Navarro

February 20, 2022

The Wavering Future of Vintage Retail in Singapore

The Wavering Future of Vintage Retail in Singapore

As fashion trends come and go, the hype surrounding this one might be fading fast.

by Maxine Navarro

December 28, 2021

Lifestyle

Amongst Us

Artist Wei Lieh Lee on Purpose and Transforming HDB Blocks With Rainbow Lights

Artist Wei Lieh Lee on Purpose and Transforming HDB Blocks With Rainbow Lights

Our writer speaks to Wei Lieh Lee, the creative mind behind Very Small Exhibition, on his labor of love for the nation.

by Maxine Navarro

December 23, 2021

Immigration

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Kathy, The Lawyer Who Moved To Cape Town To Pole Dance

Meet Kathy, The Lawyer Who Moved To Cape Town To Pole Dance

Kathy Lee talks about her journey as a lawyer and what led to her opening her very own pole dancing studio in South Africa.

by Maxine Navarro

November 16, 2021

Pronouns & Neopronouns Decoded — Beyond Labels and Performativity

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

Intimates

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

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

Demystifying Subliminals: Does Gen Z’s Newest Form of Spirituality Hold Water?

Demystifying Subliminals: Does Gen Z’s Newest Form of Spirituality Hold Water?

New Age spirituality has taken TikTok by storm. But what's with all the hype about Subliminals?

by Maxine Navarro

September 13, 2021