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

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: 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: 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: 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

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

For some time now, mental health experts have been sounding the alarm about the strange new habit of turning to AI for consolation. The promise is seductive: therapy at any hour, infinite patience and an always-available listening ear. Yet beneath the allure lurks a profound limitation. AI, however advanced and sophisticated it may be, lacks the depth of compassion and moral discernment that trained professionals can provide.

Is that all there is to it? That’s what we believed, over here at Press, until we began to observe an interesting phenomenon. It seemed that the canteen vendors would take into account other factors when serving us food.

Ultimately, nostalgia-based reboots dominate Hollywood because they are profitable and play into the audience’s deep-rooted emotional connections. But while they may offer short-term success, their overuse raises concerns about the future of storytelling. If Hollywood continues to prioritize safe, familiar content over innovation, will the industry stagnate? Or will audiences eventually demand something new, forcing studios to shift their approach?

Written by: Kyra (24-O3) Designed by: Julianna (24-E6) I am an avid collector. This urge to collect has always been a large part of who I...