We have a sole purpose: to find the ultimate Hidden Gem amongst all the hidden gems. Why did we subject ourselves to this potentially risky operation that would make our tongue lose faith in our dietary choices? Why, to further our research in bigback science, and perhaps to show these food a little love and attention it needs once in a while. 

Written by: Goyal Naina (24-A2), Odelia Tan (24-A4), Tan Ting Xuan (24-E6), Lauren Tan (24-O1), Giselle Yap (25-E3), Isaiah Ng (25-I4), Victoria Lim (25-O1), Pradhan Urvii (25-O6), Gui Shao Kai (25-U3) Designed by: Jessica Jolie (24-I3) Extroverted… Introverted… Judgers… Perceivers… To read this article… To not read this article… What does it all matter? Can it really help you find ‘the one’? Aunt Agatha is here to help! We’ll walk through the personality types outlined by th

Written by: Anushka Ankush (25-E2), Liyana Pattiyil (25-I3), Victoria Lim (25-O1), Lynette Cheong (25-U1) Designed by: Anushka Ankush (25-E2) After you leave school, what do you do? Luxuriate in your free time? Miss the school atmosphere? Spend the time bedrotting? Those are all valid reactions to spending a holiday after leaving the torturous mugging we all experience in JC. Today, we are here to interview our alumni and find out exactly how they spent their time after leavi

Written by: Chaudhari Sapna Sanjay (23-A2), Goyal Naina (24-A2), Jessica Jolie (24-I3), Joshua Ong (23-U4), Lauren Tan (24-O1), Lim Sher...

Written by: Goyal Naina (24-A2), Tan Ser Hwee Odelia (24-A4), Tan Ting Xuan (24-E6), Jessica Jolie (24-I3), Lauren Tan Say Jay (24-O1)...

Written by: Goyal Naina (24-A2), Tan Ser Hwee Odelia (24-A4), Tan Ting Xuan (24-E6), Jessica Jolie (24-I3), Lauren Tan Say Jay (24-O1) Designed by: Jessica Jolie (24-I3) Q1: Even though it’s been some time since I entered JC, I still miss my secondary school friends. Are there any ways to cope with this? As we enter a fresh chapter of our lives in a relatively new environment, it is completely natural to miss the familiarity as well as the company of the people you have spent

Q1: How do we develop the confidence to show people work that we have spent very long making? Hello there, thank you for sharing your concern! We agree that it can be daunting to showcase our work to others. Just like yourself, we all have our interests and craft which we have also spent a lot of time on. Take for example calligraphy. Some of us have spent so much time refining our calligraphy, but we still never had a lot of confidence in our works, much less showing it to o

Designed by: Hannah Phua (23-O4) Q1: I feel like I'm missing out on doing VIA activities. I've seen some interesting ones around, but I'm afraid to commit and in many cases, my schedule and curfew simply do not allow me to participate in a VIA over a longer term. Yet, I feel that doing a VIA is essential both for portfolio reasons (which I know in itself is problematic) and because I want to do something in the real world that actually impacts people. Is this FOMO? How can I

Designed by: Tan Zhi Shan (23-I1) Q1: School sucks. Every day feels like pain. My eye is damn itchy and I’m trying to yolo but it’s not working out. Send thoughts and prayers. Hi! We are so sorry you feel this way and we empathise with you. However, fret not, there are many people who feel the same way and understand your circumstances. While it may be hard to cope with all the stresses and this difficult period in life, we are here to hear you out and offer some friendly ad

Written by: Joshua Ong (23-U4) Designed by: Teong Chee Kai (23-O4) My friend of the opposite gender is grieving over a breakup, how am I supposed to help?  Grief is the natural response to loss, particularly the loss of someone or a living thing with whom a bond or affection was formed. It encompasses various dimensions, including emotional, physical, cognitive, behavioural, social, cultural, spiritual, and philosophical aspects. A widely recognized model for understanding gr

Designed by: Lee Chin Yi (23-E4) Q1: School is so stressful and I lack motivation to do my work or go to school everyday. I feel like no matter how much effort I put into my studies or other activities, I can never do something well and I’m not recognised for my effort, I’m also not achieving the results I want. Hey there! Aunt Agatha hears you. JC life can be very stressful indeed, given the greater emphasis on independent learning, and it is totally valid for you to feel st

Designed by: Liew Yi Xuan (21-E1) Question 1: Recently, I find it difficult to juggle between socialising with people that are not from...

Written by: Liew Yi Xuan (21-E1), Jervis Ch’ng Yun Ping (21-U5), Jolina Prisha Nair (21-E5) Designed by: Jervis Ch'ng Yun Ping (21-U5)...

Written by: Eliora Tan Yu Xuan (21-E5), Harel Tan Zunn Yong (21-I2), Tan Le Kai (21-I4) Designed by: Jervis Ch’ng Yun Ping (21-U5)...

Designed by: Lay Kai En, Ashley (21-O1) Q1: I hope I don't flunk my exams. I try not to have expectations but I subconsciously do and I...

Designed by: Lay Kai En, Ashley (21-O1) Q1: JC is very fast paced and sometimes I don’t feel like I belong in this school. EJ is a good...

Written by: Eliora Tan Yu Xuan (21-E5),  Jachin Khoo (21-U5),  Jacynthe Liew (21-O3) Designed by: Liew Yi Xuan (21-E1) Introduction: What...

Written by: Carissa Aletha Liem (21-I1), Harel, Jolina Nair (21-E5) Designed by: Lay Kai En, Ashley (21-O1) Introduction: What is...

Written by: Liew Yi Xuan (21-E1), Carissa Aletha Liem (21-I1) , Tan Le Kai (21-I4) Designed by: Lay Kai En, Ashley (21-O1) We have all...

Written by: Jacynthe Liew (21-O3), Jachin Khoo (21-U5), Jervis Chng (21-U5), Jolina Nair (21-E5) Designed by: Jervis Chng (21-U5)...

Designed by: Liew Yi Xuan (21-E1) Q1) How do I keep myself motivated for the upcoming MYEs? Hey there! We all know that the MYEs seem...

Written by: Liew Yi Xuan (21-E1), Harel Tan (21-I2), Eliora Tan (21-E5), Carissa Aletha Liem (21-I1), Jachin Khoo (21-U5), Leanne Soh...

Designed by: Lay Kai En, Ashley (21-O1) Q1: I’m starting to drift from my close secondary school friends. Is this normal and how can I...

Designed by: Leow Jia Wen, Jolene (20-E1) Introduction: What is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa, or more commonly known as anorexia, is an...

Designed by: Leow Jia Wen, Jolene (20-E1) How do I tell when I am feeling burnt out? Hello! First of all, I understand that at times,...

Q1: I have been behind on all of my lectures since Ori! Please send help! Hello! First of all, thank you for stepping up to help with the...

Written by: Heather Leong Ning Yan (20-E6), Kothandam Anusha (20-I1), Leow Jia Wen, Jolene (20-E1), Pheobe Ong Hong Ying (20-O1), and...

Designed by: Jolene Leow (20-E1) Where are some good places to study during my long breaks in school?  Hi! Long breaks are seemingly...

New year, new you - read on for advice on balancing commitments with relationships, and dealing with the stress of taking A Levels!

Hello there! It's finally December, which means that the Christmas festivities have begun! From the lights bedecking Orchard to the...

Our take on post-promos life. Hope it helps!

Designed by Kothandam Anusha (20-I1) How do I deal with bad grades? (For math, and promos in general!) Hello there! To start off, props...

Designed by: Jo Yeoul (19-A2) Do you have questions to ask Agony Aunt Agatha? Hit her up right here !   How do I keep myself motivated...

In this issue, Agony Aunt Agatha will answer some of your burning questions about relationships with your classmates and . . . eye candies!

Agony Aunt Agatha is back once again to answer your pressing questions about leadership and discovering yourself.

In this issue, Agony Aunt Agatha teaches you how to deal with a crush, a classmate you don't like and most importantly, keeping your spirits up after MYEs!

My good friend got into a relationship with a guy a month ago. Now, she rarely interacts with me and the other people in our circle of...

I’m having a major life crisis. I just had a major breakdown over CCA stuff and with A-Levels coming up, I feel like I’m drowning in...

Have no fear because Agony Aunt Agatha is back! Hit her up at https://goo.gl/forms/lcv7oPWFM5W1xajp1 for advice for your personal problems! AAA is now published every 1st day of the month, so save the date! :)

The school is full of toxic people and there are people who pretends to like you but behind your back they talk about you. How do we deal...

Is there any way we can join ej.origin? Joining the school newspaper has always been something that i wanted to do but when we were...

Have no fear, Aunt Ag- Angst Andii is here

How do I stop eyeing boys or girls and start focusing on my studies and academics? All my eye candies break my heart one way or another, intentionally or unintentionally and I want it to stop!

Do you know what to do when your friend dates a suspicious guy? Or when you do not know for sure whether someone likes you? Find out our opinions on what you should do here!

Sometimes I need to give a speech in front of the school, but i'm really not good at public speaking. I freak out whenever it comes to...

In this week`s article, Agony Aunt Agatha answers the question on whether you should get a relationship!

How do you actually make friends? In this week's article, we share with you some tips on how to socialise, as well as some ways we stay on task!

I like a guy but I can't tell if he likes me back. Are there any signs to look out for? First and foremost, it’s important to recognize...

Question: As part of the Class Committee, how do I get my class to be more involved? We've tried to plan bonding activities but they...

Hi Eunoians! Ever thought about where you can obtain advice for your personal problems? Have no fear because Aunt Agatha is here! Agony Aunt Agatha (AAA) is a new column on the Origin* that offers personal advice to those who ask questions via the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfxqz2TSZ8wTOsV0-f0scLPOBEcYOyJoBlUEwZ-EjKi3Nvfg/viewform (updated link!) The platform is curated by members of the Origin and our CCA teacher. Without further ado, let us begin! Q