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If you were expecting a dark, twisted flick à la the decade old video game American McGee’s Alice, then you’re in for a major disappointment.
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The movie is too safe and highly predictable. You have a quaint 1950s American style civilization with a marvelous soundtrack.
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This makes a fantastic day out at the movies for those kids, and for all you fans of the feel-good superhero genre.
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Trick or treat! This is a surprisingly decent outing that proffers more answers than questions.
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The sheer number of romance films hitting theatres over the past year has since rendered the genre prosaic, and Love Happens does the claim no favours.
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If you don’t like hippies or don’t particularly like seeing naked people partaking in interpretive dance, you will absolutely hate Taking Woodstock.
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is not your little brother’s animated movie. It is dark & its stark portrayal of death & destruction makes it too heavy for young audiences.
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This is an illuminating and tightly-woven tale of one man’s quest towards self-discovery.
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If you are a fan of epic war battles, you would be disappointed that the film has little battle scenes.
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If you are looking for a romantic love flick, Personal Effects is a definite no-go. But if it is a mild and emotionally nuanced film you are searching for, then you probably should give the movie a try.
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This film receives our vote for the Rotten Tomatoes Award. We thought it should premiere at the Science Center instead.
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The flick carries nothing groundbreaking throughout, but there is plenty of heart and charm in the characters.
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This is a brave ode to dance & the enthusiasts who love the art. This dance musical will evoke rage, sadness & happiness.
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The qualities of the emotions in this woven satire are almost surreal.
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Behind the counter at Krishnan’s Dairy, humourous moments unveil itself to tell the story of Gobi and Zina.
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The play slowly draws audience into the captivating magic of Western theatrics with a touch of Indian tradition.
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We experience a 6-hour rockfest featuring Ronin, alongside up and coming bands like 3dash1 and West Grand Boulevard.
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Hot off the heels of Zouk's Very Brit Party, it seems as if the British Invasion has taken us all by storm.
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Discover that fiery sensuality coursing through those Latino veins as we review Juanes' Mi Sangre & Sergio Mendes' Timeless.
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We check out school power pop band The Click Five when they swung by Zouk for an exclusive showcase.
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Jason Mraz delivered an unassuming and sincere performance at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Throughout the two-hour acoustic concert, Mraz never failed to engage the audience, whether in laughter or in song.
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Meet the friendly young DJs from Dongli. One had a Voodoo doll for Valentine's, another learns TCM.
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We review the good and not-so-good western food at NTU.
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This is a cosy Oasis in the middle of the concrete desert & a great place to chill out with friends and have noisy conversation over Bier.
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We check out Waraku - authentic Japanese restaurant chain, to satisfy our cravings for dons, hot pots and soba.
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We had a quickie meal at Superdog, the newest fast food restaurant in town serving American & European-style hotdogs & burgers.
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The peanut butter with condensed milk toast tasted as tantalising as it looks in the pictures.
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The café is a fresh respite from hackneyed, overdone steak restaurants that Singapore is too privy to.
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Finding it mind-numbing to decipher the dress code on your party invites this holiday season? Fret no more with our handy guide!
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Enough of hearing what to do, here’s a list of fashion don’ts! Avoid these undesirable practices like the plague!
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Keep these handy tips in mind and you’ll be painting the town red as the savvy shopper that you’ve become!
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Spend zilch and get lots of new outfits by shopping your own closet. Follow NUS undergraduate Carol Ong as she breathe some life into pieces that have been stuck in your closet for far too long.
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Don’t know what to wear? Out of ideas? Here are some handy tips to get you back in your groove.
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Be a maverick, be alternative, be experimental. We tell you what to wear in 2007.
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Trying hard to stand out this Christmas? We show you how to mix & match your tops & bottoms in this season’s hottest colours.
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Vivacious twins May & Choy let us in on why the spirit of giving is sexy
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We discovered an exciting range of swimwear to suit the different body types of 'the campus chic' in OcheMaeve.
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Is your body pear-shaped, rectangular, hour-glass or an inverted triangle? We tell you which clothes fit your body type.
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We snooped around school & caught sight of style-mavens in the making. We love their vintage look!
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First days of the term are barbarically exciting! Everyone will will be plotting to outshine each other & make that impression.
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Step out in style as we show you how to pull off the latest looks on campus this semester with different styles for different days!
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5 levels of Harajuku-styled outlets bring a breath of fresh air in the crisis of malls springing up in carbon copies.
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Check out our pick of kickass online stores retailing bags, accessories, shoes, clothes and general girliness.
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Bra straps for the Party Bras are not only detachable to mix and match with other Triumph bras, it also adds that extra touch of stylish glamour.
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Guys, it is time you change your wardrobe. Time to tell your mummy to stop buying riff-raffs off wagon sales for you. If she objects, protest 'I'd rather go naked than to wear rags, mummy.
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How does one simultaneously juggle life being a student & bartender effectively? We gather some tips from a couple of students who have gone through it all.
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We set out on this arduous journey to seek out a bar that is classy and cheap (we mean the drinks).
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We put together a simple guide to throw an effective house party with minimal hassle.
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Conceptualised by the husband-and-wife duo of Hai and Ping, this is a 3-in-1 establishment comprising of club, bar and café.
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We review the Balcony Bar at Heeren, a 24-hour venue for night owls seeking to wind-down after a late night movie.
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What's a festival without the carnivalesque combinations of tarot readings, quirky starfish and circus mascots parading the sandy grounds eliciting giggles and good-natured jibes from the girls and guys. Li Weiyi gives you the lowdown.
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Despite less than perfect logistics and nightmarish queues, MoS wants you to be part of the revolution.
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The party was a showcase of talent, short skirts and fun.
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We get up-close & personal with our local Waterboys - who are worlds apart from our kooky Japanese counterparts, mind you!
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We join Naf of the SMU's Women Soccer Team on the pitch where she waxes lyrical on her obsessive ardour for soccer.
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I am not into soccer. Watching a game holds no more allure to me than eating a plate of overcooked cauliflower.
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Let’s take this short respite that this December to think about the highs and lows of ‘09, and the whos and whats that had us buzzing.
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We speak to Aqila and her motley crew of young Polytechnic and ITE students on street dancing.
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Screme, a student-run bistro in SMU aspires to fill the hungry stomachs of students with crazy schedules without burning a hole in the poor student’s pocket.
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There are so many personalities that articulate the character of the school. We find out who these people are.
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I know deep down inside I do feel more than a tinge of joy when my mind drifts to the thoughts of my family, friends and army buddies.
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Think Kampong Glam. The idea of hanging out at an area reminiscent of your Social Studies class sounds almost absurd. We check out the allure of Arab Street this vacation.
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Demystifying breast lumps and the operating theatre
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We speak to Virnice Tan, NTU undergraduate, fellow female driver, NTU Motoring Club Events Manager & victim of road sexism.
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Rachael Lim revs up the excitement factor north of Singapore.
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Rachael Lim shares holiday life in the east of Singapore that would up the fun-o-meter eight thousand notches northwards.
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We got Cheryl Tay, a motoring enthusiast from NTU to give us the low-down on the campus motoring scene.
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If you are in agony as you deal with freeloaders who want that A+ at your expense, keep on reading because we sieve out tools handy for use in school.
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Hands up if you ever had a bad experience at orientation camps; well I did, which explains the slight distaste and therefore aversion.
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Have you been diagnosed with the sublime Stay-Hall Blues? Joyce Tan examines the reasons behind your home sickness.
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It’s the Singaporean (and hence, tamer) version of Baywatch … do you feel the adrenalin rising?
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It's freakin' Week 13 & FINALS are just around the corner. Are you gritting your teeth yet? We tell you how to beat the deadly S (for Stress).
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If you think you're going to flop or if you don't want the job anyway, allow us to make your interview less mundane.
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Lee Huishi of NTU speaks out against the glitz & glamour that was once a part of her world.
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We speak to Xinwei Iko from Republic Polytechnic & her hip hop crew on the world of wacking and popping.
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A round table of 3 students sharing experiences which they wish someone had shared when they were freshmen.
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We present to you: How-to-Rescue- Your- Holidays-From-the- Doldrums. If it ain't effective & crazy, you get your money back.
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Hop along as we present the 5 places or things you wouldn't want to visit or do this vacation.
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Ron Tan believes living in a hall is not about convenience and distance...despite sex being banned, many students still commit their irrepressible deeds, albeit ‘hush-hush’ behind locked doors.
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Welcome to the land of French fries, square waffles, chocolate and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
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From the breathtaking views of the coast and magnificent castles that adorn the landscape to the emerald forests of Dartmoor, Devon won't disappoint.
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A holiday guide to the capital of the Land of Smiles, based on the madcap adventures of 7 shopping-crazy undergrad girls let loose in Bangkok.
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We speak to Korean Narae Chun from Hankuk University to get the lowdown on how this gutsy globetrotter integrate into every new university she sets her foot on.
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I must confess, like everyone else who goes abroad, I felt lost, insecure, a little needy and a tad paranoid.
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There is something special about the night in Chiang Mai with its bazaars, bars, pubs, massage saloons, boxing stadiums and many more.
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We find out how Ridzuan (NTU) survived the trials & tribulations of his 3-week road trip from Sydney to Cairns.
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A good trip during the vacation cannot be ruined by unnecessary boo-boos. We give you tips on proper travel planning.
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We set up camp at Contiki Resort on the island of Bali to indulge on its beautiful beaches & hip nightlife
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Find out how you can tour Bangkok with just $400 by staying tuned to our 3–parter Bangkok travel series
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Littered throughout an open-air maze of cobbled streets reminiscent of our very own Annex at the Heeren, the boutiques of Harajuku are home to the wardrobes of the weird and wonderful youth of Tokyo.
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You can find trendy and affordable fashion on Chapel Street in South Yarra. If you fancy an exquisite experience, shop in Southbank.
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The MSN generation are coming to school with iPods & cellphones. We profile the technology needs of today's undergrads to gear you up!
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Check out Picasa, the latest photo mangement tool from Google.
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Careless students who spill everything from food to drinks on their laptop will be happy that ThinkPad keyboards are sealed from the top.
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Despite a series of creative makeovers. many of us are still fed up with the generic looking mp3 players and appreciate opportunities to have our own design featured on the gadget.
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