Perspectives
Read our writers’ (un)popular opinions as well as reviews about performances, music or interesting products! If you need a second opinion on something, Perspectives may provide another view.
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The Cost of Fast Fashion
Sasha Ling explores the impact of the fast fashion industry and finds out how we can be more conscious consumers of fashion.
Do Singaporeans Really Appreciate Art?
EUGENE CHUA explores the local arts scene to find out if there is really room for the appreciation of arts amid the bustling metropolis that is Singapore.
From JC to Poly: How dropping out of JC changed my life for the better
CELEST TEO reminisces on her experience dropping out of junior college (JC) in favour of a polytechnic education.
Me, My Mother Tongue, And I
After ten hardened years of having to learn our mother tongues in a country that proudly proclaims itself as effectively multilingual, why are we still so bad at them? GWENNETH TEO reflects on her own experiences with learning Chinese.
Blast from the Past: Uncovering Youths’ Obsession with Vintage Culture
We’ve all been taught to appreciate our heritage from a young age, but what has sparked teens’ recent interest in all things vintage? CHLOE WONG investigates whether youths truly see vintage culture in a sentimental light.
Daniel Tian Boon Keng: Life After Incarceration
EUGENE CHUA speaks to ex-maximum security prison inmate Daniel Tian Boon Keng as he shares his life journey, from his various incarcerations to what inspired him to turn over a new leaf.
The HYPE 2022 Christmas Gift Guide
Get ready for the holiday season with our ultimate Christmas gift guide, featuring the best gifts for every budget and interest, lovingly gathered by ASHLEY WONG and EUGENE CHUA.