‘I Contain Multitudes’: Anagha Singh’s In Verse - The Journey Within
By Mr. D. King
The title of this review is a reference to the 19th Century American poet Walt Whitman; an embarrassing but important allusion in the hope that this small lyrical snippet reveals the depth of my literary knowledge and critical acumen; an acknowledgement that this humble reviewer feels necessary if the reader is to take his expert opinion seriously.
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Making sense of idealism
By Pia Tuominen
Have you ever imagined a world where daily objects disappeared when you looked away from them, or that there was a mystical realm where perfect versions of ideas floated throughout? This is the idealist’s life.
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The Christmas Season: How does the world celebrate?
By Bethany Lam
Did you know that Japan celebrates Christmas by eating KFC? Or that Christmas in Australia means barbecuing on the beach?
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The 12 Most Festive Days of the Year
By Pia Tuominen
From the 4th to the 18th century, Christians celebrated the Nativity from December 25th all through to the post-Christmas feast on January 6th, known as Christmastide, or the 12 days of Christmas.
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A fruitful fruit: apples in the East
By Pia Tuominen
Apples helped develop the theory of gravity, decreased doctor visits, poisoned Snow White, and tempted Adam and Eve to sin; when one thinks of the symbolism in flora, it is likely that this pome initially comes to mind.
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Exploring Coraline: Themes and Symbolism Through the Book and Movie
By Hailey Cheng
What if your perfect world was a trap? Neil Gaiman’s Coraline explores this dilemma brilliantly. It is this peculiar little children's novel that masterfully combines whimsy with an enjoyable sense of fright.
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Dante Alighieri: Descent into Inferno
By Nadia Ng
"The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis."
-Inferno, Canto III
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Sesame Street's Impact on Society
By Hailey Cheng
You only have to look at the colourful muppets for a matter of seconds to feel instantly nostalgic.
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Bad Influence: the cost of kidfluencing
By Anagha Singh
Piper’s mother and manager have been accused several times over the past years of creating an abusive environment for child influencers.
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how the garden of earthly delights can reflect our world
By Pia Tuominen
The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych oil-on-wood painting created by Hiëronymus Bosch from 1490-1500, depicting Earthly Paradise on the left, the Garden of Earthly Delights in the center, and Hell on the right.
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Origins of Cupid: A Mythological Delve.
By Princeton Chiu
This supposed mythological, legendary being is depicted as both a god and a mortal, and though depicted differently in many religions, his significance remains true across the world in the realms of love and romance.
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5 video games to help you destress
By Casee Ng
So, it’s been a long semester and a half? You're probably feeling at least a bit stressed by now. Either from homework, or assessments, or whatever horrifying monstrosities the DP students have to deal with.
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Endless Discovery in Japan
By Cyril Lam
As the plane flew through the clouds, something emerged in front of me: the vibrant city of Osaka.
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How Netflix Makes Money
By Kavan Chan
In recent history, streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ have completely transformed how audiences experience film.
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Immersing in a celebration of cultural diversity at the Hong Kong Palace Museum
By Alyssa Leong
Upon entering the exhibition, I was greeted by a room which had three of its walls made into screens.
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A Brief History of China
By Karson Chuang
China is over 4,000 years old!
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An A-Z Bouquet
By Ella Wong
A surface guide of A-Z flowers for your special Valentine <3
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The Origins of Chinese New Year
By Princeton Chiu
Say, have you ever wondered how Chinese New Year came about? The history of its arrival?
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Top 5 Things to Do During the Chinese New Year
By Aaron Zhao
What are some meaningful ways to celebrate? Here are the top 5 things we can do to make the most of this special day!
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