Written by: Kaidon Robinson (25-I1) Designed by: Belden Sng (26-E1) “Set your heart ablaze.” — Kyojuro Rengoku, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train Once dismissed as children’s entertainment, animation has undergone a profound transformation to become one of the most influential forces in global cinema. In particular, Japanese anime has shifted from a niche cultural export into a dominant storytelling medium shaping not only animated film, but also live-ac

Written by: Steven (25-A4) Edited by: Avelyn (25-A2) Designed by: Kaitlyn (25-U1) We are all guilty of doomscrolling. If you are not, then congratulations, for you are a rare breed in the modern world indeed. But the vast majority of us have succumbed at one point or another — or rather are still succumbing — to the allure of losing ourselves in endless streams of social media posts. Compulsive scrolling is a pervasive phenomenon in the modern world. It affects a massive glob

The afternoon was unkind, and Ada was only slightly happy that this was the outcome. She had prepared as much as she could, worn the right outfits and learnt the right moves, but there was always a chance of things going wrong. Now the only thing to do was answer the Question at home.

In October 2025, the UK Department of Education announced that as part of efforts to lower the proportion of young people in the country who are NEET (“Not in Education, Employment, or Training”), a new post-16 educational pathway would be opened. From 2027, after completing their GCSEs, students will have the opportunity to take the very first V-Levels (Vocational Levels).

Lucian had always heard the voice. It wasn’t loud, nor commanding, nor anything that he felt compelled to question. Most days it was ordinary: turn left instead of right, avoid that conversation, skip that train. He lived by its gentle pushes the way other people lived by impulse. But on a random Tuesday morning, the voice changed.

With a touch, life turned to dust. A rabbit grew limp in his embrace; a fledgling fell from its nest. So quietly, tenderly, he observed the silence. And safely, his hands were tucked into his cloak.

This surprisingly transformative journey began in a rather strange way. I was at the gym post-promos, and I’d forgotten to bring my phone down. As such, I was left with nothing but the steady thump of footsteps on a treadmill, the distinct scent of rubber mats, and…myself. Between sets, I sat on that gym bench, phone-less and forced to be profoundly bored. I didn’t expect so little to teach me so much.

Yet there is something in classical music’s quiet endurance that deserves attention. Music that survives hundreds of years surely does not do so by accident. It has to speak to the deepest depths of human experience. Modern pop hits may come and go, shaped by fleeting trends and computer algorithms, but classical music endures because it is profound, complex, and universally human.

It is unethical to force individuals to be vaccinated because the harms do not outweigh the benefits, and it does not consistently produce positive utility. Instead of superficially weighing the harms and benefits with a flawed calculus, we must work on adopting a more nuanced ethical framework - one that takes into account autonomy, consent and rights.

Before we embarked on this VIA activity, we assumed it would be no different from the ones we had completed in the past. We expected it to be just another task where we fulfilled the requirements, logged our volunteer hours, and moved on. At the time, we saw it as simply another entry to add to our portfolios. But how wrong we were.

Term 1 was a period of new beginnings — both for the J2s and the new J1s. Here is a look back on some of its highlights:

Starbucks was founded in 1971 in Seattle's Pike Place Market by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker. It initially focused strictly on selling high-quality roasted coffee beans and equipment, not brewed drinks. The pivotal change occurred after Howard Schultz joined the company in 1982. A trip to Milan in 1983 exposed him to the captivating Italian coffee bar culture, where cafés served as a vibrant social hub.

Want out of the rut of choosing the same few dishes in the college canteen and cafe? There’s no need to venture beyond campus grounds in search of eateries slightly off the beaten track; your hectic schedule doesn’t need any more of such frivolous wastes of time! Alternative food options await at the fingertips of all EJ’s students and staff, namely the vending machines stashed with a repository of ready-made meals, breakfast items and snack foods!

Yet, once every year in late January, there comes a day when the Eunoian throws out all notions of ease to embark on a majestic quest for glory — for self, for class, for House and for school. This great quest is called “Spartan”.

While a small group may be able to comfortably afford these goods and genuinely appreciate them, the vast majority cannot. For most, the prices are wildly disproportionate to their income, and more often than not, not remotely justified by what they receive.

Tick-tock. The old grandfather’s clock in the study had been stuck for years. Paused in time, like a long-forgotten heartbeat frozen in stasis. But tonight, it ticked again. A single click. Then another.

The sky turns dark. Our footsteps hasten, her grip strengthens. Fading sunlight streams in through the rose-tinted windows, illuminating the abandoned terminal with an eerie magenta hue. It’s a pretty look for the end of the world.

The sky hung low and bruised, swollen with the last light of day as Myra slammed the car door shut with a bang. The old Toyota trembled under the force of the blow as she trudged down the street, coffee cup in one hand and her work bag in the other. Swatting at a fly buzzing in her ear, the lid of the coffee cup came loose and a good portion of the coffee splashed onto her white blouse.

Continuing our 2025 CCA Showcase, Part 2 turns the spotlight to Eunoia Junior College’s Performing Arts CCAs. In this installment, creativity takes centre stage as our students find a space to express themselves and experience the joy of showcasing their talents with like-minded peers.

Part 3 of the 2025 CCA Showcase brings Eunoia Junior College’s Sports CCAs into focus. Grounded in teamwork, perseverance, and commitment, these CCAs offer students a space to grow through challenge, strengthen camaraderie, and experience the rewards of striving together.