Written By: Kayden (26-E6), Vivienne (26-E6), Yi Fang (26-I1), Wendy (26-I4) Designed By: Belden (26-E1) In this world, we are like snowflakes. We are never the same, but we still have common traits that help us get together with one another. Personalities help us define who we are. In this article, we have identified some more prominent characteristics of Eunoians, and categorized them into different personality types, namely the mugger, athlete, leader, detached, and tiktok

Written by: Lynette (25-U1) Designed by: Angelica (26-U1) My dear reader, Don’t tell me you’ve never been a fan of anything in your life! Whether a fan of the latest shows —Euphoria certainly seems to be giving a good go at capturing people’s attention at the moment— or the shiniest k-pop group, or even a fan of a celebrity, you’ve probably found a group of people to share and revel in your newfound interest. WOAH! You’ve just joined what has been coined a ‘fandom’. When th

Written by: Kaitlyn (25-U1) Edited by: Athens (25-I1) Designed by: Kaitlyn (25-U1) Komorebi is the Japanese word for the shimmering of light and shadows that is created by leaves swaying in the wind. It only exists once, at that moment. Wim Wenders, Perfect Days (2023) Say you turn sixty in Tokyo. You wake at exactly the same time every morning. Drive the same marine-blue van to the Tokyo Toilets, take up your mop – and right on cue, your shift begins. Grab lunch from the con

Written by: Hong En (25-I6) Designed by: Nicole (26-E2) Debates that center around Zohran Mamdani being a total success or failure haven’t always been the best at evaluating his tenure as a mayor. Statistics such as his approval ratings have been nothing short of remarkable. He has gathered an approval rating of 43 to 48% within the first 100 days of his tenure as a mayor, with about 60% believing that he was delivering on his promises. With these public support statistics, o

Written by: Jerrett (25-A6) Designed by: Vivienne (26-E6) The rapid advancement of technology has been heralded by some as a significant breakthrough for it has facilitated an unprecedented level of connection. There are genuine gains. Yet, as connectivity grows, there have been concerns that in building faster bridges between people, we may have forgotten what makes crossing them worthwhile. This is because technological progress has led to the erosion of empathy and social

Written by: Amelia (25-E3) Designed by: Kayden (26-E6) When my cupboard collapsed for the fifth time, I knew it was confirmed. I was a woman crazed and driven solely by my shopping addiction. The feeling of running my hands over vintage leather and ripping open the next package after hearing the sweet chime of my doorbell ringing, filled me with hunger. A hunger that left me scouring the internet for hours on end, and one that left me begging my parents for advance allowance

Written by: Shao Kai (25-U3) Designed by: De Kuan (26-I1) Roger Federer is arguably the best tennis player of all time, winning an astounding 95% of his matches across every major tennis competition at his prime in 2006. His secret? Sleep. In a world where elite athletes are optimising training loads, drills, and nutrition, Federer dominated because he took rest and recovery unusually seriously. During his peak competitive years, he famously slept 11 to 12 hours a night. This

Written (extra lovingly) by: Victoria (25-O1) Designed by: De Kuan (26-I1) If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably wondered – why is EJC Press called The Origin? How did our beloved mascot, Poe, come about? After spending a year in Press, I found myself having the same pressing questions. What began as simple curiosity became a journey to uncover Press’ identity. Our Origins: A CCA Within a CCA Unlike most CCAs, Press did not begin as one. It was originally a part o

The Moral Debate Written by: Urvii Pradhan (25-O6) Designed by: Nicole Lim (26-E2) [Part Two of Is it ethical to force individuals to be vaccinated for the greater good? ] Role of Vaccination Vaccines are a cornerstone of modern medicine and one of the most effective tools in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Through the administration of antigens, vaccines prime the immune system to recognise and fight pathogens, allowing for a rapid and timely response upon sub

Written by: Elliot (25-U1); Edited by: Steven (25-A4) Designed by: Samantha (26-U1) It was 2025, and I was already tired. Endlessly, my Internet feed was inundated with conspiracy after conspiracy. Amid the memes and shitposts in my feed, viral videos about the “Great Replacement” were nudged forward by my algorithm. Importing the Third World, the videos said, was turning the West into the Third World. “Debates” on abortion, religion and “the fall of the West” hit millions of

Written By: Rebecca (26-A3), Yen-Hsiang (26-E1), De Kuan (26-I1), Shalin (26-O1), Celine (26-U1), Rachel (26-U1) Designed By: Angelica (26-U1) SUMMER When someone mentions “summertime”, what do you think of? Pool parties, sandy beaches, or scorching heat? Refreshing mocktails, sweat-soaked shirts, or heart-shaped sunglasses? Summer involves all of that, and so much more. Here in Singapore, the weather is so humid all the time that some of us tend to forget the beauty summert

Written by: Chue Eung (25-O1) Designed by: Vivienne (26-E6) Towering silver spirals that reach for the heavens as far as the eye can see, each spiral accommodating thousands of people whilst evergreen trees and vegetation dot the pavements and skylines imbuing the scene in front of you with a solarpunk-esque aesthetic. A utopian metropolis rooted in nature that spans not just a city, not just a nation and not just a region. But a global metropolis, built on the idea of a sha

Written by: Isaiah (25-I4) Designed by: Kayden (26-E6) The serendipitous encounter An architect oversees building designs, a cultural custodian makes heritage stand the test of time, and never the twain shall meet - or should they? Eminent architects are upfront about superseding roles outside of their profession, making unorthodox detours across disciplines and idiosyncratic social groups to integrate new functional attributes into their work. They have naturally responded

Written by: Liyana (25-I3) Designed: Angelica (26-U1) The rapid and massive production of true crime media has always been at the centre of controversy, mainly due to the intent behind such media and the impact it has on society. Do they educate audiences on possible crimes and give meaningful advice on how individuals can protect themselves? Or do they play to some malicious desire and obsession with dark and harmful content as forms of entertainment? Have they inadvertently

Written by: Jia Jia (26-A3), Barry (26-E1), Belden (26-E1), Nicole (26-E2), Angelica (26-U1), Samantha (26-U1) Edited by: Steven (25-A4) Designed by: Jia Jia (26-A3) Editor’s Note: This article includes excerpts from interviews conducted by The Origin with students from Eunoia Junior College. These excerpts have been edited only for reasons of length and clarity. Every year, dozens of students volunteer to put themselves under immense public scrutiny. Why? One of the more com

Written by: Rachel (26-U1), Jamie (26-U1) Edited by: Steven (25-A4) Designed by: Rachel (26-U1) The biennial Humanities and Aesthetic Week — otherwise known as HAW — is a big deal to many students in EJ. Whether it be due to the dazzling array of performances every other day, leaving every Eunoian’s heart full of awe and wonder, or the entertaining games that send all our competitive spirits flaring as we compete to win house points. HAW marks an important event in the curati

Written by: Shalin (26-O1), Raymond (26-E2), Vivienne (26-E6) Designed by: Belden (26-E1) “Stand up if you believe in…” This simple prompt marked the commencement of the second Deep Dive Day of the year. For the J1 cohort, this event served as a timely reminder to reflect upon the aspirations and values that would guide their future pursuits, not just with one’s mind, but also with their hearts. The programme began with a tea session featuring several changemakers dedicated

Written by: De Kuan (26-E1), Kayden (26-E6), Min Shen (26-U1), Lucius (26-A6) Designed by: Samantha (26-U1) The EUnoia Tree was abuzz with anticipation as our runners gathered to receive their bibs. Painstakingly designed by our EuRun coordinators, donning a bib signified that you were among the best of the best. And the best they had to be — house pride was on the line, after all. A roaring rainbow wave swept through Bishan Park. 200 runners were released in waves, yet only

Written by: Rebecca (26-A3), Yi Fang (26-I1), Dheeksha (26-U4), Wendy (26-I4), Rachel (26-U1), Jamie (26-U1) Designed by: Jamie (26-U1) As Singapore’s largest annual inter-school sports event, the National School Games (NSG) serve as one of the highest peaks — or lowest lows — of a student athlete’s career. Even for the non-athletes, the student population find themselves eagerly awaiting their school’s teams to reach the finals in order to take part in cheer-support. Travel

Written by: Anushka (25-E2) Designed by: Jia Jia (26-A3) What is side questing culture? Side questing by definition is “the act of pursuing secondary, often spontaneous activities, hobbies, or mini-adventures that are separate from your main goals, career, or daily routine”. Originating from video games, it has recently become a slang term for taking detours, sometimes out of spontaneity, to add enjoyment, novelty and personal fulfillment to one's lives. With the main goal, t