Commentary

Commentary

Hodge Lodge Debate Series: Is Our Institution Anthem Sexist?
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Adri Faris (18A13A)

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Sir Stamford Raffles contemplates, “Should we amend the school song?”

We have seen numerous female presidents representing the student body on behalf of the student council, even in the current present. We have seen a multitude of female chairpersons taking charge of various CCAs (including Raffles Press!). Indeed, we have seen the achievements of many of our fellow female Rafflesians being celebrated, but does that necessarily mean the issue of sexism (against female counterparts) is wholly absent in Raffles in this day and age?

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Commentary, Op-Eds

The Myth of Ambition
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Lynn Hong (18A13A)

In the centre of our school crest, there sits a double-headed eagle. One head draws insight from the past and the other peers into the future. It is a symbol of empire, but to me it also depicts crossroads. I find this fitting, because junior college seems to be less of an educational institute in its own right than a preparation for national exams and Life After Education – a journey involving many difficult decisions.

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Commentary

Lord of the Flyers: Flyers, Foolscap, and the Future of Tuition Advertisements
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By: (From Raffles Press) Jeanne Tan (17A01B), Angus Yip (18A01A) and Abigail Ang (18S06B); (From HCI Publications Society) Wong Yang (16A14), Zachary Loh (16A12) and Owen Cho (16A11)

This article is a collaboration between Raffles Press and Hwa Chong Institution’s Publications Society.

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A small sample of various promotional materials given out by tuition centres.

There are some quintessential experiences in JC life, be it orientation, Open House, or last-minute Project Work (PW) escapades. However, there is another experience that almost all students share: the sight of strangers distributing promotional materials for tuition centres at the school gate in the mornings.

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Commentary, Movie Reviews

Spidey and the Future of Marvel
Reading Time: 10 minutes

By Lynn Hong (18A13A) and Choi Hoe Chang (18S07A)

Editor’s note: To enhance the clarity of the article, the writers have updated and refined their movie review and opinions on the future direction of Marvel on 21/7/17.

The third reboot of this popular franchise was met with a mix of anticipation and skepticism, but it has emerged as an enrapturing and competent love letter to fans of the beloved superhero. Spider-Man: Homecoming was a fast-paced, fun, and light-hearted take on the King of Marvel, presenting a dorkily endearing version of the superhero.

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