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Gotta Flip ‘Em All: When Singapore’s Scalping Culture and Pokémon Cards Collide

Gotta Flip ‘Em All: When Singapore’s Scalping Culture and Pokémon Cards Collide

Childhood nostalgia, adult money.

by Clement Ooi April 12, 2025

Pointe Shoes and Paychecks: The Price of Ballet Dreams in Singapore

Pointe Shoes and Paychecks: The Price of Ballet Dreams in Singapore

Despite the constant number of young girls attending ballet classes, why do we hear so little about homegrown Singaporean ballet stars?

by Darina Elchaninova January 15, 2025

The Singaporean Fanfiction Writers on Incognito Mode

The Singaporean Fanfiction Writers on Incognito Mode

Are they truly living the Y/N fantasy?

by Andrea Chandra Putri January 8, 2025

Aliwal Chess Club, and Why Connection Matters More Than Winning

Aliwal Chess Club, and Why Connection Matters More Than Winning

We're all kings and queens here.

by Swarnabho Sarkar December 20, 2024

The Art of Coping: What Gen Z Students Get Up To to Get By

The Art of Coping: What Gen Z Students Get Up To to Get By

Why does growing up feel so different, so much heavier now?

by Isaiah Chua September 11, 2024

By Any Other Name: Much Ado About Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Rebrand

By Any Other Name: Much Ado About Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Rebrand

What's in a name?

by Inch Chua July 31, 2024

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Amongst Us

Look at My Dance, Not My Disability

Look at My Dance, Not My Disability

Dance, as a craft, has long celebrated and demanded perfection in movement and body type. But what if you’re just not built the same way?

by RICE

February 18, 2025

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Politicians and Podcasts: The Unlikely Power Players in GE2025

Politicians and Podcasts: The Unlikely Power Players in GE2025

GE2025 won’t just be about policies—it will be a contest over who can master the digital tools of our time.

by Kimberly Lim

January 24, 2025

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Lights, Camera, Exploitation: The Dark Side of Singapore’s Acting Industry

Lights, Camera, Exploitation: The Dark Side of Singapore’s Acting Industry

How long can the local entertainment industry go with acting like things are just fine?

by Kimberly Lim

August 30, 2024

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How a Boracay Trip Became a Singapore Idol’s Worst Nightmare

How a Boracay Trip Became a Singapore Idol’s Worst Nightmare

How a dip in the waters of Boracay triggered sparked a fight against water pollution.

by RICE

August 19, 2024

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Who Can Singaporeans Trust in the Wild Wild West of Wellness?

Innovation comes first, but when will regulation catch up?

by Andre Frois

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