Written and Designed by: Bernita Rayen (23-I1) Nepo babies. Have you heard of them? In 2022 these Nepo babies were all the craze. It was all the online world could buzz about. “Nepo Babies”- short for nepotism baby- is a term coined by the internet specifically to refer to children of actors, musicians, producers and other industry insiders. This term is often used in Hollywood and the American music industry to denote children involved in the same or similar career to their

Written and Designed by: Loo Hao Zhe (23-U2) It does not take a genius to know that Apple is a rich company: When individuals hear “Apple”, their first thoughts immediately go to the multi-billion dollar company that produces all the tech products we know and love. However, the company has also received criticism for marking-up the prices of their products., . Despite this, many individuals still flock to Apple Stores, and some even willingly queue outside stores overnight j

Written by: Shervonn Tan (23-E6) Designed by: Ng Le Kang (23-I2) Did you know that ADHD is three times more likely to be diagnosed in males than in females? After finding out about such seemingly incredulous data, my interest was definitely piqued. How could this happen? Isn’t ADHD the same condition for both genders? Could gender bias play a role in underdiagnosis of females? Many questions whirled through my mind, and to appease my curiosity, I decided to delve deeper into

Written by: Bernard Poobalarayen Bernita Rayen (23-I1), Dhanya Kumar Ramadoss (23-U1), Lai Xinyi, Lynn (23-E1), Maesha Tabassum (23-E3), Oon Jie Rong (23-I1), Tay Yip Teng, Terrence (23-A2), Zheng Ruiwen (23-A1) Designed by: Lim Sher Min (23-E1) Welcome back to another edition of our summary of the happenings around the world! From geopolitical developments to the recently viral news with TikTok, we have various interesting news summaries in store for you! Read on to find out

Written by: Tan Yi Ling (Chen Yiling) (23-A2) Designed by: Tan Zhi Shan (23-I1) As the American writer Rusty Fischer once wrote, “Black cat on a fence; Halloween two days hence.” This short, rhyming phrase is one of the many quotes playing on the superstition that black cats are closely associated with and a symbol of Halloween and spookiness. In Western cultures, it is said that if you come across a black cat on the day of Halloween, you will have bad luck for the rest of th

Written by: Marissa Tan (23-O1) Designed by: Bernita Rayen (23-I1) Why the war has such a devastating environmental effect With a vast land mass of 17,098,246 km² (that’s almost 23, 500 Singapores), it comes as no surprise that Russia is a biodiversity hotspot housing rich habitats which provide shelter to a remarkable collection of flora and fauna, some of which are unique only to Russia. The country boasts a wide array of exceptional ecosystems, some of which include the Ar

To a somewhat large extent, yes. As of late, any TikTok or Instagram user would have likely chanced upon at least one campaign post from any Junior College (JC) in Singapore. This wave of TikToks and social media posts herald the start of the student council elections in JCs. Campaigning is a far cry from the primary and secondary school methods of electing student councillors, who are typically picked by teachers. In JCs however, students are given a greater voice in choosin

Written by: Naja Thorup Kristoffersen (22-A6), Vernice Tan (22-U1) Designed by: Loo Hao Zhe (23-U2) In 1964, Alfred Adler introduced a new theory in the field of psychology. He put forth the idea that birth order shapes a child’s development and personality. Many of us can probably relate to instances where our siblings' behaviour or even our own personality traits and actions are simply written off as typical “older sibling” behaviour. There are plenty of assumptions that c

Written by: Ong Gek Xuen Elina (23-E3) Designed by: Lee Chin Yi (23-E4) You are probably reading this article on your phone. Pretty...

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Written by: Rebecca Yap (22-O1) Designed by: Tan Zhi Shan (23-I1) The ‘Put Up’ Imagine you’re approached by a man who just has asked for...

Written by: Alexia Teo (22-U1), Cheng Zhi Shan (22-U1) Design by: Ng Le Kang (23-I2) Do you accept your body because of how it functions...

Written by: Chloe (22-I6), Eris (22-I6) Designed by: Bernita Rayen (23-I1) The 1990s was a decade of cultural revolution and...

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Written by: Brandon Ng (22-E4) Designed by: Lee Chin Yi (23-E4 Have you ever stopped to think about the sounds in a film? While It's easy to get caught up in the plot, characters, and visual effects, sound still plays a critical role in the overall cinematic experience. From the musical score to the sound effects, every sound in a film is carefully crafted to enhance the mood, atmosphere, and emotional impact of each scene. So, let’s explore the different ways sound is used b

Written by: Ashley Chean (22-O1) Designed by: Sophie Ho (23-E3) i have synaesthesia — i was born with this condition and since young, i...

Written by: Jovielle Bruto (22-A2), Yam Lok Sum (22-A1) Designed by: Lim Sher Min (23-E1) What is escapism? Have you ever found yourself scrolling mindlessly through social media? Perhaps you pick up a book, aiming to bury yourself in a magical world, where fae and wizards are more common than your average salaryman. Or maybe, you decide to watch a show and immerse yourself in the perspective of daring policemen navigating dire situations. Such actions can be seen as a form