“Where is home to you?” Upon my arrival at Singapore American School this year, the question posed was one I found most interesting – coming from a public school in California, I had never thought that such a question would be the ice-breaker in our first advisory, let alone one that an entire class would…
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Exploring Hidden Gems in Singapore: The Projector
Singapore is filled with various tourist attractions such as the Botanic Gardens, Sentosa, Singapore Zoo and many more destinations visited by millions of people, but what about the hidden attractions situated on this small island? The Eye Reporter, Mitali Singh, explores and recommends various hidden spots for your next Instagram photoshoot or a new location…
Poverty in Singapore: The Side We Never See
Singapore is undoubtedly one of the world’s most attractive tourist sites, as it’s rich cultural diversity and beautiful sights and city vibrance draw in large crowds. Luckily for me, this is where I grew up. The cleanliness, safety, and modernness are just some facets of the city that make it as special as it is….
Effective Social Media Activism
With social media’s emergence as a large component of our daily lives, people tend to use it as a platform to create change. Using data from Statista, 2.95 billion people are on social media, so it would be logical with so many people it could be a place where change could originate from. However, with…
The Mysterious Drain Walkers of Singapore
These ‘Drain Walkers’ aren’t bringing harm to communities but rather they are bringing suspicion to authorities on why they are walking in these drains? It started with strange sightings of men walking in the tucked drains located at the bottom of tree-lined slopes along the Kranji Expressway (KJE). This network of canals flow roughly 6.7km…
An online shopping option: Carousell
If the circuit breaker has provided you ample time to do one thing, it might be to completely assess every worldly possession in your home, perform that deep cleaning, re-design, organize, and yes—perhaps rid your life of “stuff.” Carousell is a popular app and website that was first launched in the heart of Singapore and…
National Parks in Singapore: Conservation or Profit?
As climate change moves toward the center of debates all over the world, Singapore has positioned itself as the pioneer of conservation. This led me to ask myself; is all of this just a marketing stunt? I interviewed students and experts on the topic to find out.
Street art in Singapore
Tired of sitting around inside? Already binged 10 years worth of Netflix? Well, if the circuit breaker makes you feel detached from the outside world, remember this: A lone stroll around the sights and sounds of Singapore—fully masked, of course—is still a source of tranquility and escape from the madness of the current lockdown. It’s…
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