To Speak or Not to Speak? – The Friendship Conundrum
By Angus Yip (18A01A) In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, main character Elizabeth Bennet finds herself between a rock and a hard place when her best friend, Charlotte Lucas, agrees to marry her dull, senseless uncle. On one hand, she fears that Charlotte’s desire to have a family will jeopardise her future happiness; on the … Continue reading
Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Franchises Tell No Tales
By Choi Hoe Chang (18S07A) Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge (Directed by Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg; with Jerry Bruckheimer as Producer) is the 5th installation in the 14-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean (PotC) franchise. Many reviews before this one have already dissected the movie and discussed its many flaws. The storyline was convoluted, … Continue reading
RI to Lose Fried Foods, Cut Down on Sugar
By Abigail Ang (18S06B) You may have heard the rumours, or overheard the vendors talking about it in the canteen. The announcement on Stamford last Friday served as the final proof: the Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP) will be rolled out once Term 3 reopens, marking the end of fried food, potato chips and … Continue reading
Mud. Sweat. Gears.
By Sheryl Gwee (18A01D) Mud. Sweat. Gears. After sixty kilometers and nine hours on their bicycles, Gear Up participants certainly had a taste of all three. An annual cycling event hosted by Raffles Outdoor Adventure and Activities Club (ODAC), Gear Up gave participants a chance to bond with their friends, get a good workout and … Continue reading
Wonder Woman Review: The Wonders of Love, Justice and Empowerment
By Ashley Tan (18A13A) and Choi Hoe Chang (18S07A) [Warning: This review contains major spoilers to the film.] “If you see something wrong happening in the world, you can either do nothing, or you can do something.” – Steve Trevor This pithy saying aptly captures the essence of Wonder Woman, where the protagonist, Diana of … Continue reading →
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