MEDIA PRACTICUM: JOURNALISM

Work Produced by Students of M350 class at the School of Management and Communication, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

M350 Media Practicum (Journalism) module is undertaken by third-year Diploma in Mass Communication (Journalism track) students at Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

This module seeks to produce professionally competent reporters with the skills to deliver compelling news and the desired professional behaviours and conduct the industry thrives on.

It is designed as a specialisation module to better prepare students for the media industry. It aims to give them an opportunity to work in a realistic newsroom environment and on assigned deliverables relevant to journalism.

‘Ah Gong, We’re Helping You Move House’: Culture, Environment, and Bukit Brown's Legacy

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Nov 12, 20247 min read

‘Ah Gong, We’re Helping You Move House’: Culture, Environment, and Bukit Brown's Legacy

Meet the people fighting to keep this slice of Singapore alive. Written by Chervel, Rui Heng and Nafiesah. Remnants of offerings from a...

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Breeding Hope: An aquarist’s mission to restore the shark population

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Nov 12, 20245 min read

Breeding Hope: An aquarist’s mission to restore the shark population

From Hong Kong’s mountainous suburbs to S.E.A. Aquarium, Chua Ming Lim’s journey has taken her from a childhood fascination with marine...

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Meet Biogirl MJ, Singapore’s Online “Tutor” for All Things Sustainable

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Nov 12, 20248 min read

Meet Biogirl MJ, Singapore’s Online “Tutor” for All Things Sustainable

Educating people on saving the planet, one polka-dotted video at a time! By Aloysius Aw Rong Zhe, Hema Ramesh & Ilyas Muzaffar With over...

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Turning Dreams to Seams: The Impact of Fashion Swapping

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Nov 12, 20246 min read

Turning Dreams to Seams: The Impact of Fashion Swapping

Sustainable fashion made fun. By Team 3A: Reshanaa, Jing Yi, Charlotte 05 November 2024 Mr Raye Padit, founder of The Fashion Pulpit,...

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Design Student To Cardboard Innovator: Celine Ng Inspires Us To Make A Difference

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Nov 12, 20247 min read

Design Student To Cardboard Innovator: Celine Ng Inspires Us To Make A Difference

Fraction Design Studio founder Celine Ng shares how being sustainable can be fun rather than a target. Written by: Azzam Bin Abdul...

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The Jurong Cat Whisperer who changed lives, one paw at a time

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Nov 12, 20247 min read

The Jurong Cat Whisperer who changed lives, one paw at a time

Taking extra steps to ensure a healthy environment for the residents and feline friends, all from her passion and dedication . Written...

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Bugs for Bites: The daring journey of trying insects for the first time

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Nov 11, 20246 min read

Bugs for Bites: The daring journey of trying insects for the first time

Two local students recount their journey into embracing a new snack as Singapore opens its doors to its new food niche: Insects. From the...

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Airwaves and Advocacy: Meet the Radio DJ Turning Up the Volume on Sustainability

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Nov 11, 20248 min read

Airwaves and Advocacy: Meet the Radio DJ Turning Up the Volume on Sustainability

Juliana Yeow’s journey is different from the usual media personality path. Through her passion for craft and environmental care, she...

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From “Kopi” to Food Waste: How a Malaysian barista found his way to capturing Singapore’s food sustainability scene

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Nov 11, 20247 min read

From “Kopi” to Food Waste: How a Malaysian barista found his way to capturing Singapore’s food sustainability scene

Here is Kopi at the most recent Sustainability Festival 2024 at Hillion Mall (Image: An) K nown to his followers as “ Kopi ”, which...

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Capturing Community Cats Can Prevent a Cat-astrophe

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Nov 11, 20246 min read

Capturing Community Cats Can Prevent a Cat-astrophe

From feeding cats to trapping cats. Dedicated cat lovers in Marsiling take on the challenge of cat birth control. BY: LIM HWEI SHUEAN,...

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Meet Hillary O’Sullivan: How An Introverted Pianist Fights For A Better World

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Nov 11, 20247 min read

Meet Hillary O’Sullivan: How An Introverted Pianist Fights For A Better World

Award-winning pianist Hillary, 13, goes from being an introvert to a climate change advocate playing and speaking in front of thousands....

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Siblings for Change – A Brother Sister Duo Feeding Hope and Reducing Waste.

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Nov 11, 20246 min read

Siblings for Change – A Brother Sister Duo Feeding Hope and Reducing Waste.

At the forefront of Singapore’s fight against hunger and food waste, Nichol Ng and Nicholas Ng, a pair of siblings behind Foodbank SG...

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The Aftershow: Queer Teen, 19, Uses Dance Onstage To Enrich The Community Outside

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Nov 8, 20238 min read

The Aftershow: Queer Teen, 19, Uses Dance Onstage To Enrich The Community Outside

Despite the struggles, Sharman uses his unapologetic spark to inspire others to shine. By: Jasmine & Simran Sharman Raj S/O Kumar, 19,...

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Fighting Back: Kumar's Journey from Cancer Survivor to Boxing Gym Owner

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Nov 8, 20237 min read

Fighting Back: Kumar's Journey from Cancer Survivor to Boxing Gym Owner

By Umairah Nasir & Aditya Vivek Verma In the realm of life’s toughest fights, Kumaraesaperumal, now 30, faced a battle that was not...

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Firsthand: Ex-convicts empowering youths to undo their regrets through subsidised tattoo removals

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Nov 8, 20239 min read

Firsthand: Ex-convicts empowering youths to undo their regrets through subsidised tattoo removals

Ex-convicts granted a second chance to contribute to society through their shared passions By: Choo Jing Yin, Nurul Adriena Bte Adnan...

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Duck Dynasty: Isaac Chiew's Vision To Uplift The Local Underground Music Scene With Big Duck Music

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Nov 8, 20238 min read

Duck Dynasty: Isaac Chiew's Vision To Uplift The Local Underground Music Scene With Big Duck Music

We talk to Isaac Chiew from Big Duck Music, a Baybeats reject turned underground local music promoter and artist where we find out why he...

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POV: You are everything you wished to be, so why does society find it hard to be happy for you?

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Nov 8, 20237 min read

POV: You are everything you wished to be, so why does society find it hard to be happy for you?

Girl, they are just jealous. By Zaina Hussain and Shi Zhi Peng, Renfred Antasha Zahra Ulhaq, a 22 year old Singaporean transgender woman...

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A Minority in Chinese Traditional Lion Dance

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Nov 8, 20237 min read

A Minority in Chinese Traditional Lion Dance

Hear her roar in the world of lion dance. By Dini Qistina Binte Ali, Han Xinyi, Nicolas Goh The sounds of gong, cymbals and Chinese drums...

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Firsthand: S'porean fashion designer, 28, on motivations for selling 6XL clothes in her business

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Nov 8, 20236 min read

Firsthand: S'porean fashion designer, 28, on motivations for selling 6XL clothes in her business

Size is just a number. By: Chloe Tham, Stephanie Chang, Yrika Chan You are browsing through a rack of clothes in one of Singapore’s...

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Reach for the stars: A 24-year-old keeps his dream of being an astronomer alive through his art

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Nov 8, 20236 min read

Reach for the stars: A 24-year-old keeps his dream of being an astronomer alive through his art

Some of us had dreams of being an astronaut. Jarrod Chua has kept his dream job alive by using his hobby of drawing to spread his love of...

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