Cheryn Tan
Contradiction is a theme inherent in human life that has always fascinated me. Take, for example, the fact that I am a passionate lover of words, yet I often find it difficult to express the simplest thoughts with succinct phrases. Yes, I am a self-confessed rambler, and more than that, a dreamer.
On to more mundane side of things, I have recently graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from University of Queensland. I am also a holder of a Diploma in Communication from Taylor's College Malaysia.
Besides paper qualifications, I have completed internships at several media organisations in Australia and Malaysia, including The Queensland Times, the Indesign magazine group, theSun and New Straits Times. Through these placements I learnt to my dismay that having a way with words was only the tip of the journalism iceberg - but it has also equipped me with invaluable insights into the art of mass media writing.
Being a journalist means that I am constantly exposed to exciting new challenges, new people, and most of all, new knowledge. Combined with the fact that I am naturally a nosy parker who views people-watching as a technique, basically I have stories gushing out of every pore...
Latest Articles
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Will Children Outgrow Sleepwalking?
Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, can present many hazards to a child's safety; however studies show that most people will outgrow these late-night episodes.
Aug 24, 2010
- Cheryn Tan
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Sequential Hermaphrodites
Can a person be born as one gender and gradually transform into the other as he or she grows older?
Nov 25, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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When Are Audio Levels Harmful To the Ear?
Prolonged exposure to sounds at overly high frequencies (Hertz) or pressure (decibels) can potentially result in permanent noise-induced hearing loss.
Nov 23, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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History and Cultural Symbolism of Rings
A ring is commonly worn as a token of love and marriage; however it is also a significant cultural and historical symbol for power, luck and slavery.
Nov 23, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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Three Stars of Destiny – PC Game Review
Dangerously addictive and yet often deceptively simple, Three Stars of Destiny is worth a try especially for fans of casual role-playing games (RPGs).
Nov 19, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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Rafflesia, the World's Largest Flower
The world's largest and foulest smelling flower, the Rafflesia is a unique plant - not only for its nickname of "corpse flower" but also its strange breeding habits.
Nov 19, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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Health Food Impostors
Snacking can be a guilt-free pastime if the right food choices are made; however, advertising can mislead people into thinking some foods are healthier than others.
Nov 18, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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Tips for Highlighting Hair at Home
Highlighted hair can give one a youthful, vibrant look; and can be achieved without a wallet-lightening trip to the hairdresser's.
Nov 17, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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Book Review – Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
A heart-warming and compulsively readable novel, Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants transports readers to the weird and colourful life of American circus in the 1930s.
Nov 15, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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Video Games Saved the Music Industry
Despite the advent of illegal downloading and file-sharing software, the piracy-plagued music industry is receiving a boost from an unlikely saviour - video games!
Aug 24, 2009
- Cheryn Tan
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