Perspectives
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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.
Keshi’s ‘GABRIEL’ leaves more to be desired
Asian-American singer Keshi has released his long-awaited first album. The rising star and beloved crooner has charmed a legion of fans worldwide, who call themselves the ‘Keshi Kult’, with singles such as ‘2 soon’, ‘drunk’ and ‘like i need u’.
Learning How to Fish From A Gen Z Expert
Could Gen Z fishing be a thing? HYPE’s rookie fisherman Charleen Leonita spends her day at Bedok Jetty to see what lessons she could learn, including how to catch anything at all.
In a Land Devoid of Hobbies, What Makes a Sk8r Girl?
Skate to me, baby! Meet Letitia Liew, a 20-year-old Singaporean inline skater who skates more than she walks. Charleen Leonita learns about the teenager’s skating journey and how it has helped her glide through the setbacks in her life.
Stolen Youth: Memoirs of a COVID-Struck Generation
When the pandemic was at its peak, schools converted to home-based learning (HBL). Although many students rejoiced at the news, some graduating students felt differently. Genevieve Sia speaks to Cheryl Teo, who missed out on every student’s most anticipated event: prom.
HBO’s Euphoria: Not Your Average Teen Drama
With provocative sex scenes and visually stimulating aesthetics that sparked cultural fervour in society, Euphoria made a return in January and has become a cult favourite among Gen Z and millennials. Noreen Shazreen finds out if the show lives up to its hype.
Inside Tay Yuan Song’s Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Boo! Meet the spooky kid who’s been photographing all of your nightmare fuel. Gabrielle Ang goes on a haunt with him to find out.