Most gorgeous university libraries
These days, plenty of libraries are not just valuable for their contents, but also for their unique designs. As students, we tend to use...
The argument about Section 377A
You may have heard the buzz about Section 377A of the Singapore penal code. India had a similar one – a holdover from the...
[Review] Killing for the Prosecution (Kensatsugawa no Zainin)
Based on the novel Kensatsugawa no Zainin by Shusuke Shizukui, Killing for the Prosecution (its translated name) brings together for the first time two...
Toxic Masculinity: misinterpreted, misguided
The idea of ‘toxic masculinity’ is often confused with masculinity itself – being male. This belief is certainly misguided and is sometimes considered as...
[Review] Searching
With all the hype surrounding Crazy Rich Asians, everyone quietly forgot about another Hollywood film with a lead Asian cast. "Searching" stars Korean American...
A Pair of Concern: the Moob Issue
While it’s hard not to stare at a perfectly sculpted male form, it’s harder not to gawk at a pair of jiggling man boobs,...
Local Bookstore Cafes for Cravings and Curiosity
As I sat at a chain cafe drinking my usual decaf mocha, working away on essays and research, it dawned on me – the...
Asian American-led programmes on Netflix to watch
It's so rare to find someone without a Netflix account these days – even if you don't really subscribe to an account, chances are...
Seven reasons to adopt these adorable furbabies
Adopt, not shop.
With so many stray and shelter dogs out there, it only makes sense to adopt (if you're in the market for a...
[Review] Mirai
The latest animated film by Japanese auteur Mamoru Hosada – whose impressive roster of works include Summer Wars and The Girl Who Leapt Through...