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.

From hosting grungy house parties to global NFT conferences: Joshua Yap’s rise to the event moon

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Nov 10, 20229 min read

From hosting grungy house parties to global NFT conferences: Joshua Yap’s rise to the event moon

Synopsis: Whether it's in a house, club, or cruise, Joshua always had a burning passion for throwing and hosting parties since his...

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“Like chicken, mutton, and beef, you can find everything in this shop.”

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

“Like chicken, mutton, and beef, you can find everything in this shop.”

Tucked away in a cosy corner at Far East Plaza, one can not only find a bookstore with a few rare gems but also a friend in Mr Noorul...

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Here to Rock Your World: Rise of the young rockstars

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

Here to Rock Your World: Rise of the young rockstars

A scene that was once dominated by veterans and long-time musicians of the past, now has more fresh faces than ever before. Nabil (24),...

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Where in Singapore are the Annoying Brothers?

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

Where in Singapore are the Annoying Brothers?

After years of doing street and event performances, the 2-year ban on busking in 2020 resulted in The Annoying Brothers having to embark...

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Not a Karang Guni but a keeper: Junkie’s Corner on Turf Club bids farewell to vintage history

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Nov 10, 20226 min read

Not a Karang Guni but a keeper: Junkie’s Corner on Turf Club bids farewell to vintage history

Alan Wong is a man with a passion for collecting antique and vintage items. He has used this passion to build a business at 2 Turf Club...

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Seeing the diversity in pole dancing through the varying lenses of Singapore’s pole practitioners

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Nov 10, 20228 min read

Seeing the diversity in pole dancing through the varying lenses of Singapore’s pole practitioners

Today, pole dancing is practised by people of all ages, sizes and gender, though it does come with its own set of challenges. Tanny Tait,...

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A legacy that lives on Ruby YE Photo,One of Singapore's few remaining vintage film processing store

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

A legacy that lives on Ruby YE Photo,One of Singapore's few remaining vintage film processing store

CNA speaks to the owners of Ruby YE Photos and learns about their history, which began with a modest store along Orchard Road, while the...

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Behind the cleaver: Who exactly is Da Butcherman chopping away in the local wrestling scene?

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Nov 10, 202211 min read

Behind the cleaver: Who exactly is Da Butcherman chopping away in the local wrestling scene?

By Damian Chong A match between famous wrestlers The Undertaker and Kane sparked his passion into wrestling. Danial Alias shares how he...

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Passion to profession: cosplayers with vision and vocation

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

Passion to profession: cosplayers with vision and vocation

By Team 8, M350 D4 (Nuramira, Pearly, Shakir, Gu Dian) Cosplaying - a single hobby or a convergence of multiple hobbies? When one thinks...

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Nov 8, 20226 min read

Cancer Knows No Age

Twenties, the prime age for youths to finally discover more about the world, to chase and fulfill their dreams of attaining what they...

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Nov 8, 20225 min read

All The Money In The World!

With all the money in the world, there are definitely notes with a lot of history. There is a group of people who find joy in that and...

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Of Misconceptions & Mental Health...Are Mai Mai players misunderstood?

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Nov 8, 20226 min read

Of Misconceptions & Mental Health...Are Mai Mai players misunderstood?

Diving into the bizarre lifestyle of a Maimai player - what is the true cost of having an expensive hobby? Tucked away at the corner of...

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Shining light in darkness: The ongoing battle of a man against Witchcraft

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Nov 8, 202212 min read

Shining light in darkness: The ongoing battle of a man against Witchcraft

By Kamarul Ismail, Sim Joon Hsien, Jonas Lim Imagine this. What if you are feeling some kind of extreme pain in your body? You seek...

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On The Record: Looking Back At A Decade Of The Vinyl Resurgence

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Nov 8, 20227 min read

On The Record: Looking Back At A Decade Of The Vinyl Resurgence

By Wong J-min, Muhammad A'qasha Bin Sabruddin, Phua Jian Le Roxy Record's interior. Being the oldest record store in Singapore, how have...

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“Tattoos Are A Permanent Commitment Of Passion” - Why minors should think twice.

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Nov 8, 20227 min read

“Tattoos Are A Permanent Commitment Of Passion” - Why minors should think twice.

There is an absence of tattoo regulation in Singapore, and minors are not shy from getting it done. Mohamad Briane Ilhan, 20, got his...

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Starting from scratch: how a 21-year-old’s jewellery startup went physical within a year

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Nov 16, 20214 min read

Starting from scratch: how a 21-year-old’s jewellery startup went physical within a year

Turning her dreams into reality allowed Vidhi to gain an invaluable experience along the way 21-year-old Vidhi Modi posing with her...

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The Good, the Trendy, and the Toxic: Singaporeans share their experience with Cancel Culture

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Nov 16, 20218 min read

The Good, the Trendy, and the Toxic: Singaporeans share their experience with Cancel Culture

Sticks and stones break bones, but words break hearts. By Ruxuan, Alexander and Ryan Caption: Singaporeans Nur Afiqah Bte Eunos (left),...

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Nov 16, 20218 min read

Breaking Out of My Old Skin

By: Clarissa Tan & Chuan En Tan Through the thick veil of flakes and crust coating their skin, Rae Fung and Timothy Ng narrate their...

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Nov 16, 20216 min read

My Day Begins When Yours End

By Ishuarwin & Yashaswini When was the last time you applied makeup on someone else? And for bonus points: Were they living or deceased?...

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Nov 16, 20216 min read

Different in the eyes of others

Experiences and challenges faced by some individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.

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