If you’ve seen TV shows like Mr Robot or Silicon Valley, you may have certain impressions of the archetypal coder: the socially reclusive, unkempt, and idiosyncratic computer genius who casually spits out several lines of indecipherable code and wills the computer into submission. Maybe you think it is magic. They seem like literal computer wizards. Well, at the Computer Science Society (CSS), we…
By Fabian Ong (23S06A), Chairperson, Tan Xiao Zhuang (23S06O), Vice-Chairperson, Joanne Koe Zi Xin (23S06K), Publicity and Media Director, Loo Tien Chin (23S03N), Welfare IC and Music Director, Lu Shiyi Rachel (23S03L), Events Manager
By Zheng Tongcheng (23S06P) and Tay Tze Jie Keevan (23S03L)
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:14
This verse pretty much sums up the experience of a Primer in the Boys’ Brigade. A loving, nurturing environment, and a close-knit community supporting you throughout the way, are all at the core of what the Primers Programme has to offer.
The term ‘student journalist’ can sound quite pretentious. If all we do is (apparently) recapitulate school events or provide information on CCAs, subjects and programmes, what distinguishes us from any random r/AskRaffles? Furthermore, how can we expect a student to fully take on the demands of being a true journalist, given their limited time, energy and experience?
In other words, can we at Raffles Press truly call ourselves ‘journalists’?
The first question is easier to answer. Established in 2006, Raffles Press has since dabbled in a variety of genres and subjects. We have featured our campus’ unsung heroes, trained as librarians, covered the Kiwi Cup, and reviewed bubble tea.
By Terelyn Leong (22S03B) and Maegan-Ruth Tan, Exco Member (22S03K)
Any S03 student will tell you that a primer is a strand of nucleic acid that serves as a starting point for DNA synthesis. But what is a BB Primer? The Primers Programme is a structured programme for 16-18 year old youths administered by the Boys’ Brigade Singapore (BB). It offers a diverse range of experiences, from adventure expeditions to leadership development and community service. More importantly, in the Raffles Institution Boys’ Brigade (RIBB), Primers are like the older brothers and sisters (Yes! Girls can join BB too :) of the Y1-4 Boys in RIBB.
When you picture a uniform group, you might imagine doing marching and drills. While RIBB upholds a high level of discipline, we also conduct a multitude of other activities as well, like camps, sports, and music!
