October Issue, 1999     No. LI

For years, university students have been accused of being shortsighted and politically apathetic. A series of student movements launched recently shows that university students are willing to speak up about their concerns. Go to article

RELATED ARTICLE: Silence is golden
RELATED ARTICLE: Prof. Wu Chia-wei: "Don't play to gallery"

CULTURE: 
Da chai : a long-practised ritual

Da chai is a long-practised ritual in Taosim. Some people believe that through da chai, they can commune with the deceased. Go to article

SOCIAL ISSUES:
Shooting arrows on cupid's behalf

When a "better-half" is not in sight, some people turn to matching companies for help. Go to article

EDUCATION: 
Unpopular A-level subjects

A-level subjects like French and English literature are unpopular, but the Examination Authority plans to keep them. Go to article

CULTURE:
Allah's follower in Hong Kong

Islam is the religion of a significant minority of Hong Kongers. Go to article

SOCIAL ISSUES:
The survival of NGOs

NGOs bear the brunt in this economic downturn. Go to article

LEISURE: 
Classical music can be popular too

There is a common, but mistaken. belief that classical music is enjoyed by only a few educated people. Actually, people from all walks of life enjoy it. Go to article

LEISURE: 
Photo stickers - yet more Japanese culture

Like other new Japanese products, photo stickers have become popular in Hong Kong. However, this could be more than a trend. Go to article

SCIENCE: 
A toy testing story

Toys with toxins endanger children's lives. The Hong Kong Government Laboratory determines whether toys are safe. Go to article

PEOPLE: 
The engine behind South China Soccer

Soccer is believed to be the most popular sport in Hong Kong. Being a soccer manager might seem like an interesting job, but it is not as easy and enjoyable one might think. Go to article

PEOPLE: 
A doctor who helps teenagers

Dr. Choi Yuen Wan gave up his career as a doctor to help teenagers. He finds his job now even more rewarding than being a doctor. Go to article

Cover Story: Students movements show that students are willing to speak up. Go to article
 

Photo feature: Show time - Anyone who has the will to display their talents will find a way. Some find their outlets on the streets. Go to article

People: Being a soccer team manager is a tough job. Go to article

FROM THE EDITOR:
Today's students

It's unfair to compare the students of today with those of the 60's; the times have changed....
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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