Welcome to Issue 6 of Inscribe, featuring various genres of writing from 13 PolyU undergraduates.
Issue 6
Radiography: More than Just Pushing Buttons
X-rays, diagnostics, and… hair loss? A radiography student spills the real tea about this underrated profession.
Mors et Vita Duello Conflixere Mirando – Death and Life Contended in a Spectacular Battle
What role does chance have in the game of life? This fictional memoir will leave a lasting impression.
Superheroes: Force for Good or Relic of the Past?
Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man… is the prevalence of superheroes in media problematic? This essay explores the social and psychological impacts of this pop culture trend.
Tear Drop
This screenplay, with its thoughtfully-crafted characters, will leave you guessing until the end.
Metanoia
A mysterious letter and a red leather suitcase begin Lenna’s fantastic journey in this enticing fantasy short story.
Love U2
This entertaining screenplay will interest all who can relate to the power music plays in our lives.
The Symphony of Life
“The tale of a man is one intricate symphony.”
This beautifully-written poem will be thoroughly enjoyed by all.
War is Never a Choice
This reflection on Bob Dylan’s 1960s classic Blowin’ in the Wind thoughtfully explores the brutality of war.
New Methods for Regrowing Nerves could Reverse Blindness
This popular science feature article explores a recent medical breakthrough with the use of stem cells.
Toilet Paper Panic: Who’s to Blame?
Empty shelves and a fierce fight at the supermarket: This article takes a deep dive into the psychological and logistical reasons for this unusual phenomenon.
Fed up with Pompous Culinary Posers
Cooking for the stomach, or the camera? Muses Yip calls out the #stayathomechefs who are poisoning our social media feeds.
A Chai Shop and Contrasts
A chance encounter over a cup of chai leaves a lasting impression in this touching reflection.
First Taste of Salt
A child’s etched memory of the fleeting nature of life itself is captured in this reflection.