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The Age of Anime: How Animation Conquered Cinema

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

Kaidon Robinson (25-I1)

May 224 min read

It's time to get off social media

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

Steven Loh (25-A4)

May 156 min read

Is a degree still enough?

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).

ejorigin

May 15 min read

The Oddly Satisfying Art of Doing Nothing

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.

Jakin Ong (25-I5)

Apr 113 min read

We should all listen to classical music

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.

Steven Loh (25-A4)

Apr 314 min read

Is it Ethical to Force Individuals to be Vaccinated for the Greater Good?

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.

Megan Hannah (25-I6)

Mar 279 min read

The Humble Rise of Starbucks

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.

Giselle Yap (25-E3)

Mar 64 min read

Luxury Fashion is a Scam

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.

Vivian Ang (25-I3)

Feb 137 min read

When the Feeling confides in the Unfeeling

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.

ejorigin

Sep 19, 20256 min read

Are Male Students Served More Food Than Female Students in EJ?

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.

ejorigin

Sep 12, 20256 min read

Why Nostalgia-based Reboots Dominate Hollywood

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?

Avelyn Wee (25-A2)

Sep 5, 20254 min read