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Let’s Get Toking – how TikTok as a distinct social media platform impacts youths’ political stances

The Convergence

Apr 30, 202216 min read

Let’s Get Toking – how TikTok as a distinct social media platform impacts youths’ political stances

By Zenith, Editor *Disclaimer: Some TikTok videos are referenced in this article, and we have added acknowledgements at the end to...

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The Djokovic Affair: Anti-Vaccine Sentiments in the COVID-19 Era

The Convergence

Apr 27, 20229 min read

The Djokovic Affair: Anti-Vaccine Sentiments in the COVID-19 Era

By Alamelu, Editor The 2022 Australian Open started on January 17th, 2022. On January 16th, the man who has won the most Australian Open...

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The Uncertain Life After Sports for Singaporean athletes

The Convergence

Apr 14, 202210 min read

The Uncertain Life After Sports for Singaporean athletes

By Rishika Ghanamoorthy, NUSPA Social Policy Division Life after sport is a scary thing for many competitive athletes. Many athletes plan...

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The Next Epidemic: Digital Sex Crime and Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence in Singapore

The Convergence

Mar 10, 202214 min read

The Next Epidemic: Digital Sex Crime and Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence in Singapore

By Kai Ting, Editor In 2018, intimate videos of local entrepreneur and content creator Ms Christabel Chua and her ex-boyfriend Mr Joal...

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Love in the Age of Choices: On No-Fault Divorce in Singapore

The Convergence

Feb 19, 20228 min read

Love in the Age of Choices: On No-Fault Divorce in Singapore

By Eldrick, Editor From 2 May 2021, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) started gathering public feedback about a...

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An Overlooked Aspect of a Heterogeneous Nation: Singapore's Language Policy

The Convergence

Nov 9, 202110 min read

An Overlooked Aspect of a Heterogeneous Nation: Singapore's Language Policy

By Alamelu, Editor Introduction On August 29, 2021, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong dedicated an entire section of his National...

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China's 'Lying Flat' movement: Is it time to rethink Singapore's work culture

The Convergence

Oct 26, 202113 min read

China's 'Lying Flat' movement: Is it time to rethink Singapore's work culture

By Kai Ting, Editor In March 2021, China unveiled its fourteenth Five-Year Plan that outlined the country’s strategic blueprint for the...

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The Convergence

Sep 17, 20217 min read

Shrinking, Ageing & Losing Vitality

By Leney Ang, Senior Editor With the inception of any newly formed nation, big families were considered a threat to prosperity. [1] In...

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“Siao Ah!” On Mental Health, COVID, and Anti-Social Behaviour

The Convergence

Aug 17, 20217 min read

“Siao Ah!” On Mental Health, COVID, and Anti-Social Behaviour

By Wayde Chan, Editor Background The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought out different sides of people - the good, the bad, and the outright...

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Woes and Wares: The Future of Wearable Technology

The Convergence

Aug 11, 20216 min read

Woes and Wares: The Future of Wearable Technology

By Miyuki Leong, Editor In March 2020, Singapore was one of the first countries to develop the TraceTogether app, a method of...

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Rethinking sexual consent in universities

The Convergence

Jun 17, 20218 min read

Rethinking sexual consent in universities

By Ng Qian Qian, Editor Since Monica Baey first stepped forward online, conversations about sexual offences and gender equality have been...

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Wearing a costume from another ethnic group is meaningful. I hope other undergrads will do so too

The Convergence

Jun 6, 20214 min read

Wearing a costume from another ethnic group is meaningful. I hope other undergrads will do so too

By Zhou Xizhuang Michael, President of NUS Students’ Political Association When I took off my Baju Melayu in 2013, I did not imagine I...

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International Women's Day 2021: Reflections on Gender Equality in Singapore

The Convergence

Mar 10, 20214 min read

International Women's Day 2021: Reflections on Gender Equality in Singapore

By Leney Ang, Editor From politics to sports, local female talents have thrived and made their marks in sectors that have been...

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Social Media: A Catalyst for Discourse or a Double-Edged Sword?

The Convergence

Mar 8, 20219 min read

Social Media: A Catalyst for Discourse or a Double-Edged Sword?

By Wayde Chan, Editor Introduction It is no doubt that the internet is an integral part of our lives. The COVID-19 outbreak throughout...

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A reflection of Singapore’s pandemic experience

The Convergence

Jan 20, 20216 min read

A reflection of Singapore’s pandemic experience

By S Preethiba, Senior Editor Stepping into a new year would often excite people into coming up with ‘new year resolutions’. These...

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Cleanliness of public toilets: A personal responsibility

The Convergence

Nov 1, 20204 min read

Cleanliness of public toilets: A personal responsibility

By Chua Swee Kune, Editor Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the issue of hygiene has become more pertinent than ever. Due to the heightened...

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Uncovering the life of an ambivert during HBL

The Convergence

Oct 18, 20205 min read

Uncovering the life of an ambivert during HBL

By S Preethiba, Senior Editor The onset of Covid-19 has brought many countries, including Singapore, to a standstill as governments...

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The Convergence

Oct 4, 20206 min read

Navigating race relations in Singapore

By Lang Si Jie, Editor In May this year, George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, was pinned down at the neck by a white police...

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Compare, Contrast and COVID-19: Singapore VS Sweden

The Convergence

Sep 16, 20208 min read

Compare, Contrast and COVID-19: Singapore VS Sweden

By Miyuki Leong, Editor As the number of global COVID-19 cases rapidly increases and with potential vaccines still in testing phases, we...

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Feeling the pandemic fatigue, more adults developing anxiety and depression

The Convergence

Jul 22, 20204 min read

Feeling the pandemic fatigue, more adults developing anxiety and depression

By Trina Priscilla Ng, Commentary Editor It’s morning. Across the island, we stumble awake and towards our laptops for the usual morning...

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“Digitalisation is a journey and not a destination post-COVID-19”: Minister S Iswaran

The Convergence

Jul 7, 20204 min read

“Digitalisation is a journey and not a destination post-COVID-19”: Minister S Iswaran

By Zhou Xizhuang Michael, Editor-in-Chief On 15 June 2020, about 280 graduating and recently graduated students from all five...

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Avoiding the trap cycle of “OK boomer” phenomenon in Singapore

The Convergence

Jul 4, 20205 min read

Avoiding the trap cycle of “OK boomer” phenomenon in Singapore

By Nicolette Chua, Associate Commentary Editor The phrases “Strawberry generation” or “Snowflake syndrome” have long been older...

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The Convergence

Jun 19, 20205 min read

Child abuse in Singapore

By Arash Shah Hosseini, Essays Editor With more people staying at home during the Circuit Breaker (CB) period, some children have to...

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The roller-coaster of supporting a family member battling COVID-19 in the frontline

The Convergence

Jun 11, 20205 min read

The roller-coaster of supporting a family member battling COVID-19 in the frontline

By S Preethiba, Associate Commentary Editor On one evening, as I was studying in my room, my mother had just gotten back from work and...

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Rekindling the Kampung Spirit amidst Covid-19

The Convergence

Jun 9, 20208 min read

Rekindling the Kampung Spirit amidst Covid-19

By Lim Yun Hui, Associate Commentary Editor The two-month long circuit breaker measures have erased the once familiar sights and sounds -...

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The Convergence

May 28, 20205 min read

Brace yourselves for a ‘New Normal’

By Arash Shah, Essays Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the status quo in the way people live, play and work. Originating from the...

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Hari Raya celebration goes online as physical visits go offline during the circuit breaker

The Convergence

May 23, 20205 min read

Hari Raya celebration goes online as physical visits go offline during the circuit breaker

By Rachel Yap, Commentary Editor It would be just past the break of dawn when Murni’s father would pay his visits to the mosque to do Eid...

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Why I say no to a lockdown… at least for now

The Convergence

Apr 3, 20203 min read

Why I say no to a lockdown… at least for now

By Rebecca Metteo, Managing Editor (Operations) In March 2020, WHO officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic as it has hit many countries...

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Memes as harmful banter or transmission of political ideologies?

The Convergence

Apr 1, 20207 min read

Memes as harmful banter or transmission of political ideologies?

By Muhammad Quraishi, Guest Writer On the Transmissibility of Memes With the world in repose and people being confined to their homes in...

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The Convergence

Mar 27, 20204 min read

Staying home more? Watch local films!

By Rachel Yap, Editor Just a month ago, I watched the South Korean film Parasite make history at the Oscars as they took home four...

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Practicing social responsibility and humanity, Singapore’s best bet in overcoming COVID-19

The Convergence

Mar 16, 20203 min read

Practicing social responsibility and humanity, Singapore’s best bet in overcoming COVID-19

By: Jasmine Chin, Guest Writer A couple of months into the fight against COVID-19, it is a timely reminder for us to reflect on how...

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Why should Singaporeans be seriously concerned with Islamic radicalism and Islamophobia?

The Convergence

Feb 27, 20205 min read

Why should Singaporeans be seriously concerned with Islamic radicalism and Islamophobia?

By Mohamed Fayyaz (Book Prize Participant, 1st Runner-Up) In 2016, a man attacked three female students of Madrasah Al Ma’arif Al...

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Wrestling xenophobic sentiments and infodemic amidst COVID-19 is vital, TC interview finds

The Convergence

Feb 26, 20207 min read

Wrestling xenophobic sentiments and infodemic amidst COVID-19 is vital, TC interview finds

By Zhou Xizhuang Michael and Lim Yun Hui What do students think about the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore? The Convergence team...

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COVID-19 as a test for Singaporeans’ unity and resilience beyond Total Defence Day

The Convergence

Feb 16, 20205 min read

COVID-19 as a test for Singaporeans’ unity and resilience beyond Total Defence Day

By Winston Wee (Guest Writer) With more than 1500 people killed and 60,000 infected in China, COVID-19 as a major public health emergency...

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Youths can participate in constructive and meaningful discussion of issues in Singapore

The Convergence

Dec 9, 20193 min read

Youths can participate in constructive and meaningful discussion of issues in Singapore

By Rachel Yap, Commentary Editor Roald Dahl once said, “Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.” With reference to...

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Ageing gracefully in Singapore by focusing on mental health

The Convergence

Oct 28, 20194 min read

Ageing gracefully in Singapore by focusing on mental health

By Lim Yun Hui, Associate Commentary Editor Demographic Changes In the National Day Rally 2019, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced...

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Inequality and social stratification in Singapore

The Convergence

Mar 17, 20192 min read

Inequality and social stratification in Singapore

Commentary | Ayisha Sithika, Opinion Associate Editor The days of rapid economic growth have left Singapore because our economy has...

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Breathe, don't be a victim of millennial burnout

The Convergence

Mar 16, 20194 min read

Breathe, don't be a victim of millennial burnout

Commentary | Rebecca Metteo, Opinion Associate Editor As usual, in between my reading breaks, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed...

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The Convergence

Mar 11, 20192 min read

(In)equality in Singapore

Commentary | Thomas Chew, Event Associate Editor Inequality was making the headlines in 2018. The spark started with the highly...

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Society needs discerning and rational youths amid political changes

The Convergence

Feb 18, 20196 min read

Society needs discerning and rational youths amid political changes

Commentary | Zhou Xizhuang Michael, Editor-in-Chief It’s hard to be a youth these days. Take a look at your mobile phone right now and...

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Social enterprise hawker centres in Singapore: an ambivalent model of social (un)consciousness

The Convergence

Feb 12, 20192 min read

Social enterprise hawker centres in Singapore: an ambivalent model of social (un)consciousness

Commentary | Nicole Foo, Opinion Associate Editor Conceptualised as a novel framework for enhancing affordability of hawker meals and...

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The Ethnic Integration Policy Remains Relevant Today

The Convergence

Feb 11, 20193 min read

The Ethnic Integration Policy Remains Relevant Today

Commentary | Lian Jiade In an article written by Kishore Mahbubani titled "Social Cohesion must be Engineered" published in the opinion...

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