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May 9, 2021

The Style(s) Debate

Harry Styles did not only make the front page of Vogue late last year when he appeared in a dress — the 26-year-old also made waves across the Internet. Critics were quick to denounce this feminine fashion choice, and fans were just as quick to defend his masculinity despite the article of clothing. In the midst of this hot debate, however, one question was left unanswered: where did our present notions of masculinity and femininity in clothes come from, and just how transgressive should this breaking of boundaries be? […]

What to Expect when Interning: Covid-19 Edition

Ahh yes… internships. The primary reason why “summer holidays” are an oxymoron for university students. The hunt for an internship can be a mentally and emotionally taxing one, and throwing in a pandemic into the mix certainly doesn’t help. Now I’m no expert at internships — I’ve only had two — but I’ve had my fair share of conversations with friends from diverse majors that I have a good idea of what the internship experience entails. As such, I would like to impart some tips to anyone seeking an internship, from one desperate university student to another. […]

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Mar 13, 2021

English Language in Singapore’s Context

English is a language we all speak daily in Singapore. It enables us to communicate with people from different races and backgrounds, and is also the working language for government and business use. However, have you ever wondered: how did English come to our shores and become so widely used in Singapore? To understand the importance of the English language, we have to go back in time, into Singapore’s history books. […]

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Feb 17, 2021

Why Are You So Quiet? : The Myth of the Introvert

Cain put forward the powerful idea that introversion is natural and need not be fixed. This idea rooted itself in my mind because, through my own interactions, I know that there are people who believe that introversion can be changed or ‘fixed’ simply by going out and talking to people. Unfortunately, it’s nothing so simple—as affirmed by science. Research has shown that there is a genetic basis for introversion/extroversion. And as is often the case, natural biology has a way of justifying phenomena, doesn’t it? […]

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Feb 7, 2021

Digital Presentation Skills

Have you ever reviewed a recording of yourself speaking, be it a simple video message to your family or for a serious job submission? Oftentimes, we find our flaws amplified on the screen, and may even end up detesting the sound of our voices! With most of us using Zoom more regularly than our keys, we hope to help readers tackle the anxieties of presenting digitally, and communicate better in English. […]

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Jan 30, 2021

A Post-Covid World

Covid-19 has inflicted tumultuous changes globally. It has called for extreme changes to the way we go about our daily lives. However, the changes we have experienced may cause one to ponder, what will life be like post Covid? […]

Zoom-ing In on the “SFH” – School from Home Experience

One of the defining conversation-starters of 2020, this reflects the work from home (WFH) culture that has become the new normal practised among workplaces and corporations. But what about “school from home”? […]

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