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So, here goes nothing. What are we?
This student magazine is not just a place to publish writings, but also place for unbinding creativity, personal journeys, vulnerability, identity, and more things connected with our world. In this piece, author and co-editors try to catch this freely roaming “living-entity” by their words, and introduce its messinesses and uniqueness it to readers.
The “Black-hole” in the 2008 Financial Crisis
The 2008 financial crisis wasn’t just a market crash—it was the result of unchecked greed, risky lending, and a housing bubble that spiraled out of control. Millions lost their homes, banks crumbled, and governments were forced to intervene. History has a way of repeating itself, and understanding the “black hole” of 2008 is key to…
Away in Snowy Solitude
Seated on a slow train, the author reflects on its contrast of our fast-paced lives overloaded with online-stimulation. In Away in the Snowy Solitude, the reader is transported from an unpleasant past to uncertain future challenges. Neo’s narrative bridges the mind to the icy straight railroad, seeking serenity as he gets lulled by the snowflakes…
The Wind Allowed us to Speak: Fragments from the Field Note at the Genkai Sea Coast
This essay by Genki Hase captures the layered juxtaposition of gazes, time-space, and ecological disturbances experienced during fieldwork at the Genkai Sea coastal areas. He explores how diverse ways of seeing—through the observation of windmills, forests, aquatic life, and human interactions—illuminate the interconnectedness of selves and landscapes.
The Purple Rose of Cairo
What happens when a movie character physically steps out of the screen? Woody Allen shows us that it could be a magical and romantic adventure — an adventurer steps out of the world of film, carrying with him the courage and romance written into his character, and ventures into the vibrant and colorful world of…
Japanese Brain Drain: A Lost Generation in a Lost Decade on the Race of Electronics
In the early 1990s, the burst of Japan’s economic bubble led not only to financial turmoil but also to a significant brain drain. The so-called “Lost Decade” brought a sharp decline to Japan’s once-thriving electronics and semiconductor industries, with companies downsizing, resources dwindling, and innovation capacities weakening. Kha guides us through this period, revealing how…
Transcending Boundaries of Identity and Subjectivity in Science Fiction Films
Science fiction cinema has evolved and enriched our wealth of imagination. With concepts such as cyborg figures and non-human characters challenging human dominance, Susan has drawn us into another dimension of nonhuman-centric structures, paving the way for a more diverse perception of subjectivity.
Tasting Resilience Through Hakka Food Documentary: A Taste-analysis of Pang’s Hakka Noodles
Intrigued to learn about her favorite order at the hawker center, which also ties back to her Hakka ethnicity, Chok took on the project to study the food history of the Hakka Noodle🍜She analyzes food documentaries detailing the Hakka food business of Chef Pang, who started selling Hakka noodles as a vendor after closing his…
Local Customs, Connections, and Changing Times Seen Through Food
These days, as society constantly moves forward for change, older generation tend to keep the traditions and stay behind the curtain of modernization. It is said that they are living in the past, but in fact, they are holding on what is already lost in our current world
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