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A Take on High Heels
TW: Discussion on feet. Mention of belly buttons. A few weeks ago, I was interning under a barrister for some awesome work experience. As an avid law enthusiast, I wanted to make sure that everything from my performance as a mini pupil to my attire was perfect during this internship…I won’t bore you with the lawyer details, but I do want to talk about high heels. I read the rules of court-room etiquette and appropriate wardrobe, and, seeing that my school shoes, Doc Martens,

Isabella Cagliarini
Jan 74 min read


How Chess Teaches You to Fight for the Initiative
This essay is dedicated to Daniel Naroditsky (November 9, 1995 – October 19, 2025). We grieve over the loss of him, and may he watch us from the skies. “Never play for the win, never play for the draw, just play chess!” Alexander Khalifman What do chess and life have in common? Some might say it’s the inevitable sacrifices or the permanent feeling of a ticking clock, but for me, it’s about initiative. Once, in a game with a powerful opponent, he demanded: “Do you even unders
Jayden Au
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Top Traits that Students Don’t Like In Teachers
One lunchtime, a few friends and I sat around a table, sharing our thoughts on what makes a class truly great or unbearable, and most of...
Anneliese
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Home is Wherever You Are: Third Culture Kids
I’m sure you’ve all seen the Instagram reels. Social ABG buys boba while listening to Keshi in college. International school kids getting...
Andrea Yip
Mar 18, 20253 min read


Miserable Books To Make You Cry
I don't cry at books, or films, or songs. Call me a heartless maniac if you will. If I did, I'd waste a lot of tissues. But anyways... why cry over springtime romances you'll never have when you could cry over books instead? Arguably more fun. These are the top ten books that made me so miserable, I cried on the inside for days. And no, they're not love stories. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Anahita Labh
Mar 26, 202417 min read


International Women's Day 2024
The Representation Of Women In Mass Media Women are amazing. There’s no question about that. Think about all the influential female...

Anahita Labh
Mar 7, 20248 min read


Top Shaved Ice Desserts in Hong Kong
With summertime at its peak, a sweet relief from the blistering streets becomes an increasing necessity, here is a list of the top five...
Rou Zhao
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Five Hidden Gem Indian Restaurants In Hong Kong
So you’re a fan of Indian food, or looking to try something new, aside from the typical butter chicken and naan? I’ve got you covered....

Anahita Labh
Nov 9, 20235 min read


Book Review: Normal People By Sally Rooney
“Marianne, I’m not a religious person but I do sometimes think God made you for me." Normal People by Sally Rooney takes a look at how...
Andrea Yip
Apr 20, 20234 min read


The Ethics Of AI
Disclaimer: I did not use ChatGPT or any other artificial intelligence engine to write this article. I should have. This took far too...

Anahita Labh
Apr 5, 202317 min read
The Hidden Price Of The Clothes We Wear
What do you see in your future? Perhaps a law degree from Harvard, maybe fashion school in New York, possibly Engineering at MIT? Imagine...
Maeve Morrison
Jun 5, 20222 min read


Performative Activism: You Might Be Part Of The Problem
On social media nowadays, we often see people sharing information about a certain cause or issue via their stories. Wildfires in...
Andrea Yip
May 10, 20223 min read


5 LGBTQ+ Activists to Follow on Instagram
We at the Lion’s Crest firmly believe that everyone deserves the right to choose who they want to be and who they want to love if they...
Sze Ching Fong
Apr 25, 20222 min read


What’s best for you? Surgical Masks vs Cloth Masks
Face masks are vital to our fight against COVID-19, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. However, what is the distinction ...
Sophie Mak
Mar 21, 20222 min read


Income Inequality in Hong Kong
For many years, Hong Kong was ranked as the “freest economy”. However, Hong Kong’s income inequality is the largest of any developed...

The Lion's Crest
Apr 21, 20212 min read


Will Humanity Survive Climate Change?
Earth's climate has changed throughout our history. The planet's average temperature has risen by almost 1.14 Celsius since the 19th...

Ayesha Dangyach
Dec 31, 20203 min read


Importance of Diversity In Entertainment and Media
When I was a child, I would struggle to find a character to dress up as for Halloween, because I saw it as an opportunity to become...
Janelle Lau
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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