Commentary

Commentary, Op-Eds

Happiness: An Achievable Feat or a Beautiful Whim?
Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Asfar Alim (18S03J) and Chung Sohyun (18A13A)

Scrolling through our social media feeds, most of us, at some point, would have come across various “motivational” quotes on happiness. Framed against aesthetic wallpapers ranging from pastel watercolour splashes to butterflies poised on a delicate flower, these quotes often draw thousands of likes and shares, as they supposedly inspire us with their attractive messages. But often, these quotes are too pretty to be true; in reality, some can be highly misleading.

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Commentary

Distraction Intervention
Reading Time: 8 minutes

By Ianni Tan (18S03C), Clarine See (18S03G), Yeo Kee Hwan (18S03Q), Zhu Xiuhua (18S06A), and Elizabeth Leong (18S06G)

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No social media for 12 hours ??? (Image Credits)

In a valiant but questionably successful attempt to reduce WiFi-related distractions, five members of Raffles Press subjected themselves to a ban on phone use. The rules were straightforward: they were to abstain from the use of social media on all devices for 12 hours. Phone usage was only limited to SMS and calls.

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RI to Lose Fried Foods, Cut Down on Sugar
Reading Time: 3 minutes

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 high-in-sugar drinks in RI.

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Mud. Sweat. Gears.
Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Sheryl Gwee (18A01D)

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The participants gathered at East Coast Park were all set and ready to roar!

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 to explore our little island, all without having to fumble with maps and other logistical issues.

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Commentary, Food Reviews

HO or NO: LiHO Bubble Tea Taste Test
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Calista Chong (18A01A) and Ashley Tan (18A13A), with guest contributions by Isabel Toh (18A13A) and Sophie Low (18S07A)

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LiHO outlet at AMK Hub

When we received a Whatsapp group message from a friend announcing that all Gong Cha outlets would be bowing out of Singapore by 5 June, there were several panicked reactions bemoaning the loss of a fallen brother. Yet, it seems that this sentiment was not an individualistic one – in fact, it was shared by many Singaporeans, some of whom queued patiently for their favourite Gong Cha drink for the last time at its last standing outlet on 4 June.

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