Posted inCreative Hall Short Stories
A Hundred Dollar Bill
Source When you die, you are reincarnated as the item you value the most. It was an utterly ridiculous concept, one which Peter Anderson had scoffed at when he saw…
Posted inCreative Hall Lifestyle Love and Relationships
Real Talk: Letting Go of Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships, we all have been looking for ways to get rid of them, but just like leeches, it’s harder to get them off unless they are full…
Posted inCreative Hall Student Opinions
Look, a scaredy cat!
“C’mon Wei Choong, join us for the Nights of Fright outing next Friday, we’ll have a blast!”
“NO. I would like my sleep for the next two weeks to be nightmare-free. Besides, the ticket isn’t cheap either.”
“Too late, we’ve got you a ticket as your birthday present earlier this month. Stop being such a scaredy-cat, will ya? Plus, you said it yourself, the ticket costs a fortune. Don’t give us a no-show alright?”
Posted inCreative Hall Educational Health
Real Talk: The Fear of Speaking Up About Mental Health
It's time to get Real Talk on things !! ?? In our second segment, Julia Rosalyn and Lynn will talk about the stigma behind mental health.
Posted inBooks Creative Hall
Heaven, Hell and Reeds: Japanese Myths
When it comes to myths and legends, you cannot count out Japanese myths. They have the most unique and interesting (but sexist) perspective. In this rather lengthy article, we’d like to explore the Japanese concepts of heaven, hell and earth.
Posted inCreative Hall Love and Relationships
Asking Aphrodite: On Love
Where do I even begin? First of all, I’d like to thank those of you who submitted questions - unfortunately, I won’t be able to address them all. I am a goddess, after all, and there’s only so much time on my hands to please the public with. If you’ve lived under a rock your whole life and haven’t heard of me, you’ve been blessed with the absolute luxury of falling in love-at-first-read with yours truly: Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty and all things pretty. Now, shall we start?
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3 Asian Folktales You Should Know
For possibly many of us, folktales have been a part of our lives. They could be the stories told at bedtime by our elders or the tales that were told around the campfires at night. Most importantly, folktales are the remnants of our past and of our culture. They represent one’s heritage and history thus making it an important piece in the representation of unique cultures. Here are 3 folktales from our Asian culture, hailing from China, Indonesia and Japan.
Posted inCreative Hall Movies & TV
“A Monster Calls” (2016): An Honest Film About Grief
“A look into the dark fantasy film, A Monster Calls, and how director J.A Bayona, and author, Patrick Ness, use mythology and imagery to deliver a powerful message about grief and healing.”
Posted inAstrology Creative Hall
Astrology With Echo: Virgo Season
As we leave behind the fiery, boldness of Leo Season (check out our article on Leo Season over here!), we welcome the wholesome goodness and vitality of Virgo season. It’s time to get organised and make good decisions for our mind, body and soul.
Posted inCreative Hall Educational Health
Real Talk: Sexual Health Awareness
Welcome to Echo’s very first chapter of Real Talk. In this series, we’re going to uncover, and tap into topics that are (you guessed it!), hard to talk about. With research, diverse perspectives and an open mind, we hope to equip you with a better understanding of certain 'taboo' topics and provide you with proper representation through this series. Today's topic is very relevant this month just as it is every month. Sexual Health Awareness!