Laura Franks discusses the history and pitfalls of the New Adult genre.
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Teaching Lessons
Collin Vogt looks back on happier days spent teaching ESL in Prague, realising along the way the complications and joys of what becoming a teacher means.
A Glimpse into My Travels and Journey of Self-Discovery
Taylor Doyle reminisces about her journey in Japan, Egypt and Morocco and the impact her experiences has had on her today, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic causing her inability to travel.
A Not-So-Subtle Social Media Phenomena
Claryss Kuan dives into the Facebook group, Subtle Asian Traits, exploring how it has become wildly popular and why we need more shared spaces just like it.
Navigating the Trials and Tribulations of Being a Harry Potter Fan
Poppy Willis shares her thoughts on Harry Potter and whether she's able to separate the much-loved books from her feelings about the author.
Is Optimal Anxiety Real and Can It Help Me?
Alistair Trapnell explores the idea of optimal anxiety and how it can be turned into something positive.
Matcha Do About Anti-Asian Hate
Marina Sano scrutinises the rise in cultural appropriation and Asian trends, along with the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes.
On Internalized Racism and Speaking “Good” English
By Jing Xuan Teo The thing about growing up in Singapore is that despite being majority POC, we love white people. Maybe it’s the fact that there’s just not that many of them (rarity = want, its basic economics), or maybe it’s the fact that our leaders have entirely forgiven the British for colonial rule, … Continue reading On Internalized Racism and Speaking “Good” English
I’m Going on a Book Hunt: A Guide to Finding Rare and Out-of-Print Books
A guide to finding rare and out-of-print books by GSP alum, Tony Ryan.
The Soft Toy Scam: A Facebook Fraud?
By Charlotte Armstrong Sifting through Facebook’s ads is no longer like mining for gold, but rather finding yourself at a buffet being served things you never said you liked or wanted, and now your plate is suddenly overflowing. Like most bad ideas, it started late at night. Scrolling absently through my Facebook feed, I … Continue reading The Soft Toy Scam: A Facebook Fraud?