Angelina Jaya Siew

Staff Writer (Volume 49 & 50) — Angelina is currently in her second year at UTM, majoring in Criminology, Law & Society with minors in French and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. She has previously served as a Staff Writer for Volume 49 of The Medium. With a keen interest in fostering knowledge and a dedication to staying informed on current issues, Angelina endeavours to make a meaningful impact through her engagement with The Medium. Beyond her academic and work pursuits, Angelina finds solace in the pages of books, coffee shops, and good conversation.

Fast fashion and its even faster destruction of the environment The environment is paying the true price tag for fast fashion.

Opinion

Fast fashion and its even faster destruction of the environment
The environment is paying the true price tag for fast fashion.

Angelina Jaya Siew November 14, 2022November 27, 2022

According to a report by Business Wire, the fast-fashion industry is projected to continue to grow rapidly from US$91 billion…

Governments failing to commit to environmental goals as global climate crisis brews Two United Nations proceedings highlight insufficient global climate action initiatives while also introducing new targets and solutions to meet net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

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Governments failing to commit to environmental goals as global climate crisis brews
Two United Nations proceedings highlight insufficient global climate action initiatives while also introducing new targets and solutions to meet net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

Angelina Jaya Siew November 14, 2022November 27, 2022

The most recent report on climate change—released October 27, 2022 by the United Nations (UN)—states that the world’s powers have…

We need to get rid of conscription Conscription denies citizens of their basic human rights.

Opinion

We need to get rid of conscription
Conscription denies citizens of their basic human rights.

Angelina Jaya Siew October 24, 2022November 27, 2022

Conscription refers to the mandatory enlistment in a country’s military. The earliest report of conscription is in the 27th century…

Harvard professor raises awareness on homelessness Dr. Howard K. Koh discusses the reasons, issues, and solutions for homelessness in his lecture hosted by St. Michael’s Foundation.

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Harvard professor raises awareness on homelessness
Dr. Howard K. Koh discusses the reasons, issues, and solutions for homelessness in his lecture hosted by St. Michael’s Foundation.

Angelina Jaya Siew October 24, 2022May 23, 2023

On October 13, the St. Michael’s Foundation hosted an event with speaker Dr. Howard K. Koh, a professor of Practice…

“Doomscrolling” is slowly eroding our mental health The phenomenon of doomscrolling reinforces pessimism and increases levels of stress.

News

“Doomscrolling” is slowly eroding our mental health
The phenomenon of doomscrolling reinforces pessimism and increases levels of stress.

Angelina Jaya Siew October 17, 2022November 27, 2022

As the Covid-19 pandemic emerged, individuals turned to the Internet to find positive news. However, they were exposed to a…

The rise and risks of crypto gambling on Twitch Is streaming crypto gambling on Twitch designed to lure unsuspecting victims into losing their hard-earned money?

Opinion

The rise and risks of crypto gambling on Twitch
Is streaming crypto gambling on Twitch designed to lure unsuspecting victims into losing their hard-earned money?

Angelina Jaya Siew October 3, 2022November 27, 2022

As the seventh most popular category of streams on Twitch, crypto gambling has taken the cyberworld by storm, which is…