We all say we crave community, but how often do we actually show up for it? Follow our writer Shu Yen as they unpack how our quiet retreat from the chaos of life is slowly dulling our empathy and ability to truly bond with those around us.

Ever get the feeling that a ghost story is too eerily familiar? What draws in to the things that we fear most? Follow our writer Anya as she unravels the haunting allure of horror through the chilling scenes of Ringu, Pontianak and more. The television screen flickered, turning into a pixelated mess of black and white. Ryuji stared for a while, and it became a bunch of grey flickering waves. A black-haired lady inside the television swayed with her white gown while Ryuji beca

From the performative male to basic girl -- what compels us to distance from "conformity" and design eccentricity? Follow our writer Erin, as she investigates our desires for individualism and why we run away from the labels of being "basic". In a world swirling with labels, tropes, and types, we are just dying to compartmentalise and label everything and anything. Mainstream music? Basic. Like matcha? Basic. Enjoy romance books? Take a guess what I’m going to say next… Wikip

From gold trophies to self-liberation: Join our writer, Helene, as she explores escaping Singapore’s ruthless rat race to reclaim joy, passion, and purpose.

Writer Andriel reflects on his personal experiences of hobby burnout and explores how we should deal with it. Staring at the blank canvas...

Trendy aesthetics, viral health hacks, and that perfect gym bod… but how much of it is actually real Join Jordan as he unpacks how social...

“Brainrot” is the state of addictive consumption of low-quality, mindless content. Join Erin as this article explores what it is, its...

From big bags to small bags and everything in between, did you know a bag reflects more than it seems? Just like your horoscope, your...

Tinder broke down? Got you – We’re putting our game face on for this one. Dear singles, I hear  you. Finding love in SMU is like hoping...

The red flash of the traffic lights, the hum of the great planes overhead; follow writer Guan Jie uncovers the everyday wonders we rarely...

Here in SMU, the pressure mounts to go on an exchange and yet, some curiously still choose to remain, why? Join Sinthiya as she explores...

What's the difference between being lonely and being alone? Do humans, like chameleons, change colours for acceptance, risking genuine...

Can Reddit transcend echo chambers and foster meaningful dialogue by embracing Aristotelian rhetoric for virtuous online discourse?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the word ‘apathy’ means to behave in a way that shows no interest or energy, and an unwillingness...

Wildlife conservation is the need of the hour. Every individual has the ability to make a difference; all that is needed is some...

Changing for the better doesn't always have to be a challenge. I think we have all heard of the saying - “Life starts once you step out...

Writer Andriel does a comprehensive review of all the stores on campus selling SMU’s favourite comfort food. An emanating warmth. That...

The "black market" of the academic grind. How much do you care about your grades? The extent to which you would willingly fork out cold,...

“The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” - Epictetus I first stumbled upon chess when I was a restless...

What role does art play within our Singaporean lives? Srishty Bhavsar, Pinterest When was the last time art held value to you? Was it...