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Final Project •

FRUSTRATED to FUTURISTS: Diabetics transform self-management

First-grade final year print project for Journalism degree. This 4,000-word article, with illustrations, graphics and layout designed by me, looks at the impact of how patients with diabetes have helped transform the latest diabetes technology, strengthening their self-management for the complex chronic illness.

It features six interviewees from patients with diabetes, medical technologists and engineers. It is tailored to my chosen publication for the project - WIRED Magazine.
The Young Reporter •

Hong Kong Sevens: tournament breaks gender barrier as women play alongside men for the first time

It’s the much-anticipated time for sports again in Hong Kong. Tickets have been purchased months in advance, as rugby fans await the iconic Hong Kong Sevens. In the So Kon Po stadium last weekend, live bands cheer on the crowd, who are spotted in eccentric costumes – giraffe onesies, pirates, Snow White and her seven dwarfs – chanting to Bon Jovi’s Living on a Prayer with beer pints in their hands.

This year, for the first time in the World Rugby Sevens Series’ 23-year-history, the male and fem
The Young Reporter •

Hong Kong residents, new arrivals to receive consumption vouchers; won’t boost economy long term, say experts

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced in his budget speech this morning that eligible residents and students who came to live in Hong Kong through various admission schemes will get consumption vouchers worth HK$2,500 for the first time.

Hong Kong permanent residents and adult new arrivals will also receive two installments of vouchers worth HK$5,000 starting in April.

This comes after the government’s considerations of the “current economic situation, people’s livelihood and the gover
The Young Reporter •

Glamorisation of Western beauty neglects Asian women, impacts self-esteem

Nearly six years ago in Hong Kong, Wan Yee Man, then 17, put on a black dress with rose embroidery detail paired with trending fishnet tights that flaunted her curvy figure. Feeling confident and comfortable, she uploaded a picture on Instagram to promote body positivity, reminding her followers that despite not being “skinny”, she will wear what she wants and that they should too.

Instead of receiving the expected affirming comments, she was met with hate, with a particular classmate commentin
The Young Reporter •

Cross-border students back to school after mainland borders reopen

Students at Fung Kai No.1 Primary School in Sheung Shui joined a ceremony this morning to welcome the return of cross-border classmates.

It’s the first time in three years that students from Shenzhen are back in school. COVID-19 travel restrictions between Hong Kong and mainland China meant the children have been learning online.

Today’s event began with the raising of the national flag, followed by Chinese Culture Day festivities as part of the Lunar New Year celebrations.

Principal Chu Wai-
The Young Reporter •

Local art gains more attraction while censorship fears continue

A typical day for Ka Yu Ng, a 32-year-old independent artist in Hong Kong, starts by reflecting her anxious thoughts, embracing her sensitive emotions; feelings of vulnerability that she once hated and tried so hard to supress growing up. She spends most days on Peng Chau Island in her small studio, embraced by the melodic instrumentals playing in the background, engulfed by the scent of sandalwood incense, as she channels her feelings into art, words, and music.

Away from the hectic city, 5+2
The Young Reporter •

“0+3” brings hope to Hong Kong travelers

Freelancer Chan Pui-leung began to make his travel plans for Hong Kong after the government relaxed the mandatory quarantine requirement to “0+3” in late September, which means that inbound travellers no longer required to spend three days in isolation at a designated hotel and an additional four days at home for medical monitoring. Instead, they only need to undergo a three-day medical surveillance at home.

“It is more convenient because it is more flexible to schedule returns and outbound tra
The Young Reporter •

Venues struggle to survive despite revival of Hong Kong’s live music

Live music returned to Hong Kong’s culture and entertainment venues after the government announced on Thursday that it is lifting the ban on live performances that was in force since April 2020.

Performers must undergo Covid-19 PCR tests twice a week and conduct a Rapid Antigen Test before entering the venue, as announced by Under Secretary for Health Libby Lee Ha-yun in a press conference last week.

The announcement comes shortly after the government recognised the “ardent expectations of the
The Young Reporter •

Foreign Domestic Helpers Under Stress Despite Wage Increase

A regular afternoon for some might be spent catching up on errands or perhaps relaxing with the family. At Tamar Park, 14 domestic helpers are working up a sweat under the instruction of 32-year-old personal trainer, Walter Vaz.

He has been offering the fitness classes for free since Oct 2 as a way of giving back to the community. "To me, the helpers are the core of Hong Kong. It is unfair that they don't even make a lot of money, or they can't get access to many things. Fitness is about feelin
The New Feminist •

“I had to flee war in Iraq and felt like an imposter ever since”

Dhuha Al-Zaidi was only five when she and her family had to leave her beloved home and seek refuge in the same country that had invaded her homeland in the first place: the UK. In this emotional essay, she conveys the sense of displacement and inadequacy that she experienced as a child who was not only forced to witness the horrors of war, but also to choose between her conflicting identities in order to fit in.

I always considered myself fairly privileged growing up, despite living in a war-to
The New Feminist •

Keep celebrating LGBTQ+ history: the misunderstood lives of swipe-right culture

It’s not every day you walk into a theatre and are seated around a toilet seat, but here we are. Blowhole is the latest show that was performed in Soho Theatre in London, following the tale of “him”.

Like me, you’re probably curious as to who ‘”he” is. In a way, “he” represents many queer men who are just about getting by in a big city like London. But like many of us, he’s guilty of late-night creeping on dating apps.

Whether it’s Tinder, or in this instance, Grindr, the show did not fail to
FAULT Magazine •

Liv Harland in conversation with

Picture this; you’re walking in town and suddenly stop in your tracks as you watch a swarm of people approaching the sound of music. Curious, you follow and are surprised to find a young woman sitting busking on the street, her music too good to be missed.

This is the common day-in-the-life for 23-year-old singer Olivia Harland, who has recently become an online sensation for her impressive vocals and kind interactions with fans.

She shares how it feels to find fame through music and of course
The New Feminist •

How to improve your health and wellbeing in 2022

As we are hit with a new year, a lot of us are overwhelmed with trying to keep up with all of those resolutions, especially ones to do with improving your health and wellbeing. For some, it’s the eagerness to join a gym and for others, it’s the desire to climb the careers ladder.

Whilst these things may seem out of reach for some of us, this simple guide ensures that no matter how many goals you strive to achieve this year, big or small, these everyday tasks will support your mental well-being
The New Feminist •

Meet ‘Melanin Skate Gals n Pals’ – the Diverse Skating Community That Empowers Its Members

It is no surprise that skateboarding has become increasingly popular in the UK, with over 50,000 people participating in the sport this year alone. Sure, we automatically think of sweaty teenage boys with long hair and rebellious attitudes. But have you ever heard of a liberating, multicultural boss group?

Well, move over boys, let’s make way for the cool new skating group in town – Melanin Skate Gals n Pals.

Marie-Ermelinda Mayassi is the 25-year-old founder of ‘Melanin Skate Gals n Pals’ – a

Umami Magazine

As part of my final year journalism degree at City, University of London, I undertook a magazine module that allowed me and 4 other group members to produce a print magazine of choice. I was the editor of Umami, a cultural food magazine that aims to showcase underrepresented cultural cuisine across the world, with a niche focus on affordability and accessibility.

Below are some of the articles that I produced for online consumption.