Author: Raffles Press

See Something, Say Something – Press Soapbox is Back!

Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Abigail Ang (18S06B)

Do you have something on your mind that you are bursting to share? A cause you are passionate about? A confidential tip? An observation about school life or a phenomenon you wish someone would investigate?

Well, you can stop holding your tongue, as Press Soapbox is back in its 3rd incarnation next week. Press Soapbox is a biannual initiative by Raffles Press which aims to tap the pulse of the school community and cover issues that Rafflesians care about. Continue reading “See Something, Say Something – Press Soapbox is Back!”

Single Pringle or Taken Bacon: Dating (Or Not) in Raffles Institution—Part Two

Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Abigail Ang (18S06B) and Jeslyn Tan (18S06R)
Cover image by Angelica Ong (18A01C)

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“Won’t last one lah,” is an oft-heard phrase when discussing relationships in JC. You may have heard this from parents, teachers, and even peers who cite National Service as a death knell for young relationships. Most JC students are undoubtedly at a crossroads in their lives, and couples may eventually split to attend different universities and pursue different paths in life.

But what do Rafflesians currently in relationships think of these stereotypes? We speak to 2 couples—‘Alex’ and ‘Quince’, ‘Jules’ and ‘Zac’ (not their real names)—to find out.

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Single Pringle or Taken Bacon: Dating (Or Not) in Raffles Institution – Part One

Reading Time: 7 minutesBy Abigail Ang (18S06B) and Jeslyn Tan (18S06R)

Click here to read Part Two of this feature.

The 14th of February has come and gone, with its heart-shaped chocolates and overpriced roses, but the prospect of new couples – especially within the Year 5 batch – remains a hot topic. From Orientation – some OGLs claim their OGLings began ‘making moves’ on the first day – to the long stretches of free time many Year 5 classes seem to be spending in the Amphitheatre, Year 5 is a period characterised by its many opportunities to socialise.

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CCA Previews ’18: Recreational Badminton

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Oh Ming Song (18S06H), Captain and Teh Jin Woon Valencia (18S06R), Vice-Captain

Are you tired of having to book badminton courts whenever you want to play a game of badminton with your friends? Are you feeling frustrated from the hectic lifestyle you have in school, and would just like to participate in an extra-curriculum activity to help you destress? Or are you simply just looking for a CCA where you can always enjoy your time at? Well, fret not! Recreational Badminton has got your back!

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