(PHOTO: Tai Hao Yue) Pick your drink! Getting a refreshing drink of bubble tea after school can be an instant mood-lifter. But have you ever wondered where your delicious drinks come from? Bubble tea is immensely popular across the globe. What started out as a street food, has become a worldwide sensation enjoyed by many. […]
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By Vishalini D/O Subramaniam & Delgado Chloe Denise Diaz While most food and beverage (F&B) outlets have mitigated the financial impact of the pandemic by turning to food delivery services, one group has been left feeling frustrated: elderly hawkers. Many hawkers are of the pioneer generation and their business may also be their only source of
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By Muhd Zahin Ilmi & Shah Hetvi Parag When was the last time you visited a hawker centre and could not find a table due to unreturned trays? More often than not, the sight of unreturned trays and uncleaned tables makes the hawker centre experience less desirable. In a recent survey regarding tray return at hawker centres
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While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in beneficiaries, many charity organisations in Singapore have been affected by circuit breaker measures, hampering volunteering efforts. (PHOTO: Syaqira Salim) Volunteerism in Singapore Before the pandemic, it was easy for anyone to volunteer a day or two in a year, distributing food to the needy or
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By Harshiyne & Joelle Social media is a very powerful tool when it comes to the dissemination of information. While there have been many good movements and initiatives that have been spread through social media, it can be a double-edged sword too. Where there is positivity depicted in the media, there will always be slander that co-exists.
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Did you know that 14% of the Singapore population has experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime? Despite this, more than 75% of them ignored their condition, and did not seek medical attention. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), mental health affects an individual’s state of mind as they realise their inability to deal
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By Muhd Danial Irfan & Chloe Delgado John Green once said: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” It’s critical to be aware of something that many people struggle with on a regular basis. In lieu of Mental Health Awareness month, we will be discussing the struggles that the youths of today
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Whether you are a third-year student who has just recently completed your polytechnic studies, or a current student who has your eye on further education, the different financing options can seem confusing. Education fees can be an expensive burden but consider it a long term investment in ourselves. Here is a quick introduction to all
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DEALING WITH THE PANDEMIC Covid-19 needs no introduction – it has overtaken 2020, shut down businesses and brought schools online. The pandemic has left an unprecedented effect on the world, and Singapore’s local arts and culture scene has not been spared from the damage. The highly-anticipated theatre production event War Horse by The Singapore Repertory Theatre was
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By Ivan Ho and Daanysh Habiel B Isnin Reshma Subramaniam, 18, is a student in Temasek Polytechnic’s (TP) Diploma in Communications & Media Management. She suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder, which is a type of anxiety that leads to extreme fear of being in social settings such as talking to people or meeting new people.
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