Movie Reviews, Opinion, Raffles Reviews

Project Hail Mary: A Ship Full of Grace
Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Irene Eva Thomas (26A01B)

Warning: Contains spoilers.

Set in the context of decades of cynical and complex sci-fi films, Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s novel of the same title, had two choices: to align with or stand in opposition to this canon. The stakes were high for directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller—they were faced with expectations from fans of Weir’s novel and the self-proclaimed ‘sci-fi connoisseurs’, those who hail (pun not intended) the likes of Interstellar and Alien. 

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Commentary, Opinion

Why Study Motivation Content is Failing You
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Tan Yun Jun (27S03M)

“I Lack Motivation to Study”

We have all heard it, or perhaps said it ourselves. It is a universal sentiment amongst students, the frustrating feeling of dread that makes academic tasks feel like ascending Mount Everest. Some would then attempt to inject motivation into their souls wistfully through online study motivation content.

Fortunately, they come in various forms to cater to each pained soul. Studytok, which provides short-form videos of aesthetic notes, mini vlogs and a multitude of study tips. “Study with me” videos and vlogs that motivate students through providing a virtual companion and productive environment. Targeted at the drama enthusiasts, drama-based study motivation videos compile study scenes from various K-dramas and C-dramas.

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Commentary, Culture, Humour, School Life

Beyond the Rot: How Brainrot Divides (and Unites) Us All
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Gregory Ng (27S05A), Mary Tu (27S06O) and Ong Tsz Xiang (27S06M)

How did you react to this image? Either the frightful howl of children screaming “SIX SEVEN” manifested in your mind and sent shivers down your spine, or you joined in the hype. Either way, you probably would not have been able to escape the vicious claws (or rather, palms) of the 6 7 trend. And you’re not alone in this.

For the boomers out there, 6 7 is part of the wider phenomenon of “brainrot”: absurd internet trends whose reach extends far beyond our social media feeds and into everyday conversation. Yet, as we find ourselves unable to look at a banana or a strawberry the same ever again, we should challenge ourselves to consider: can this low-effort content offer more than just an assault on our attention spans?

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Op-Eds, Opinion

The Art of Moving On 
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Georgia Ong (26S03O) 

If you have even the slightest inkling of what K-Pop is, you’ve probably heard the name Mark Lee. And you’ve probably heard the news that after 10 years of idol life, he’s parting ways with both his agency, SM Entertainment, and his group, NCT. 

At the tender age of 26, he is walking away from what defined over half his life—he joined the company in 2012 and debuted in 2016 at the young age of 16. Throughout his career, he established himself as a key member of NCT, juggling activities between his subunits NCT 127 and NCT Dream. 

The overworked golden child, Mark was beloved by both his agency and fans. He was the leader of NCT Dream and face of NCT; many thought that he would be one of the members most likely to re-sign with SM during contract renewals. 

No one expected him to leave his company, let alone the group entirely.

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CCA Events, Features, School Life, Sports

NSG 2026 Features: Taekwondo
Reading Time: < 1 minute

By Tan Yan Qi (26S06M)

Ever wondered what a training session at Raffles Taekwondo looks like? Behind the perfectly rehearsed Taekwondo patterns, known as poomsaes, and satisfying high kicks lies months and months of hard work and discipline. Watch on to find out more about RITKD’s rigorous training routines — and the little joys that they find beyond the patterns.

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