youth

Navigating imposter syndrome in friendships

How imposter syndrome affects friendships and ways to overcome it

Menstrual pain management and the lack of targeted therapy in Bangladesh

The management of menstrual pain in Bangladesh is hindered by a lack of targeted therapy and knowledge. The prevalent use of a one-size-fits-all approach fails to address the diverse and individual experiences of those who menstruate.

Are first-year friendships truly doomed to fail?

Why first-year university friend groups often break apart

Navigating the rapidly-changing job market

Why our youth is struggling in the current job market. A part of Star Youth's special Youth Anxieties series.

Learning to navigate personal finances early in life

Learning money skills early in life.

The meaning and importance of ikigai for young adults

Finding ikigai in the chaos of growing up.

What are we losing sight of when we confide in AI?

Can AI replace real human connection?

Godzilla’s final bow: Saying goodbye to Nissan’s R35 GT-R

The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.

September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

The meaning and importance of ikigai for young adults

Finding ikigai in the chaos of growing up.

September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

What are we losing sight of when we confide in AI?

Can AI replace real human connection?

August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025

Godzilla’s final bow: Saying goodbye to Nissan’s R35 GT-R

The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.

August 10, 2025
August 10, 2025

Pirate flag from One Piece anime is Indonesia’s newest protest symbol

Students and activists in Indonesia have put up the One Piece pirate sign as a symbol of protest against several government policies.

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

In our algorithm-centric lives, we must extend our empathy

Sometimes we simply must observe and keep up, even if it's uncomfortable.

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

My parents are aging and it scares me

A reflection on growing up and witnessing parents age.

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

The pitfalls of wanting to stay productive during semester breaks

During semester breaks, there isn't any coursework to worry about, but for many, that empty space quickly becomes a breeding ground for anxiety.

July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025

Bangladesh’s youth should be empowered through skills and apprenticeship

With over 60 percent of its population under the age of 35, the country holds immense promise in the form of a demographic dividend.

July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025

Beating brainrot in Dhaka

Brainrot essentially describes the withering of mental faculties from overexposure to low-value digital content.

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

My em dashes are showing – Am I AI?

My em dashes are showing – Am I AI?