Lifestyle
From wildly popular trends taking the world by storm to unorthodox hobbies and cultures that pique your interest, the Lifestyle section has it all!
JESSIA Wants You To Know It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
GWENNETH TEO chats with Canadian singer-songwriter JESSIA, known for her empowering hits “I’m not Pretty” and “Nobody Likes You”, about her experiences opening for OneRepublic on their Asia tour and writing her latest single “Serotonin”.
The Busker with Big Dreams: Meet Singapore’s Youngest Musical Sensation
At the tender age of nine, musical prodigy Lyla Ng has made her mark on Singapore’s busking scene. CHLOE WONG chats with the young talent to find out how she made a name for herself.
Generation Coffee: Revitalising Hawker Culture, One Sip at a Time
EUGENE CHUA dives into the future of hawker culture through the eyes of young entrepreneur Zender Wong, co-owner of Generation Coffee.
Taking Flight: Why Polytechnic Students are Studying Overseas
Attending university is a big life milestone for any young person, and picking the right school and environment is a crucial and personal decision. GWENNETH TEO explores why polytechnic students are packing their bags and jetting out of Singapore for university instead of studying locally.
From Fans, With Love: Why K-pop Fans Make and Collect Fan Support
‘Fan support’ is a longstanding part of K-pop culture, and many K-pop fans make a whole day out of redeeming fan-made merchandise given out at concerts and fan events. As a newbie to K-pop, GWENNETH TEO heads down to two concerts to find out what the buzz is all about.
A Festive Farewell to Tradition: Same Seasons, New Attitudes
CHLOE WONG uncovers the generational shift in holiday sentiments and traditions as Singapore’s youths forge their own festive path.
Ryan Sim, Entrepreneur, Father of Mamastore
EUGENE CHUA speaks to Ryan Sim, the 22 year old Juggling Multiple Ventures as Co-Owner of Mamastore, Clothing Brand Creator, and Freelance Photographer
A Space Where Food Meets Art
With the recent influx of cafes in Singapore, how do cafe owners Kelvin Kao and Daphne Ling make theirs stand out? CHLOE WONG visits Main Street Commissary and speaks to its owners to find out.
The Low-Down on Low-Waste Takeaway
Want to reduce your wastage when doing takeaway, but not sure where to start? GWENNETH TEO finds out what beginners should know about using reusable takeaway containers.