Tagged: Op-Eds

A Sociological Empath

After-Effects of NS (for an FASS student)

I view my life in 6-month increments. 1st half, 2nd half. I find it a useful medium-term outlook, to make plans and work on them. Maybe it’s the conditioning of a dozen years of school. Perhaps it speaks to the larger constraints of working society. Nonetheless, I find it functional...

A Sociological Empath

NLB Controversy – Justified Anger, Unjustified Censure

Books are a writer’s greatest labour. That’s why writers ought to be most outraged by NLB’s decision to destroy 3 children books. Unlike blogs and articles, books are a painstaking result of brainstorming, drafting, editing, negotiating and publishing. The process is justified by the product; an original creation that will...

A Sociological Empath

Primary School – Different Teachers Needed

Primary School counts as one of my most cherished times in my first 21 years of life. I was well-liked by teachers and peers alike, either because of my courteous ways or my mathematical prowess. While PSLE must have stressed many out, I am thankful for a nurturing environment that...

A Sociological Empath

“Cheena” Countdown?

Just 10 hours into the the new year, Mr Ivan Heng started stirring keen debate among some Singaporeans. Recent recipient of the Cultural Medallion award – to celebrate Singaporeans who achieved artistic excellence – Mr Heng’s punch on the Mediacorp TV50 countdown show was surely packed with authority.