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Features, Go Where?, Opinion, Raffles Reviews

Searching for Hidden Gems in Singapore: A Beginners’ Guide to Thrifting
Reading Time: 8 minutes

By Amanda Lim (25A01B), Kavya Thirunavukkarasan (25S03I), Keng Yi, Nicole (25S03S) and Qiu Bixin (25A01A)

Thrifting—an activity most of us have heard of before, with some of us even partaking in it regularly. On paper, thrifting means buying pre-loved clothing, furniture and other household items from a thrift store at a discounted price. 

But for many of us, thrifting isn’t just about getting the things we need. Since you never know what gems you might encounter in a thrift store, the experience of flipping through racks upon racks of clothing to find the perfect item for yourself is just as exciting. 

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Meet Me in the Middle: A Journey Between Cultures and Condominiums
Reading Time: < 1 minute

By Camillia Anum Mohamad Ashraff (24S03B), Jessica Zhu Yunjie (24A01E) and Syaura Nashwa (24S03R)

In a four-part series about a tour run by Ms Eunice from Indie Singapore Tours, titled “The Hidden Communities of Middle Road”, Raffles Press members bring you on a journey that spans time and space—from the well-known shophouse facades of Bugis Street that belie an unknown history; to the myriad of religious institutions that line Waterloo Street. 

In this piece, Raffles Press takes readers along for a virtual tour of Middle Road!

Features, Go Where?, Raffles Reviews

Where Faiths Align: A Walk Along Waterloo Street
Reading Time: 8 minutes

By Arissa Binte Kamaruzaman (24A01A), Cheah Zong Heng (24S06P) and Darren Wong (24S03C)

In a four-part series about a tour run by Ms Eunice from Indie Singapore Tours, titled “The Hidden Communities of Middle Road”, Raffles Press members bring you on a journey that spans time and space—from the well-known shophouse facades of Bugis Street that belie an unknown history; to the myriad of religious institutions that line Waterloo Street. 

In this piece, we explore the architecture and stories behind the places of worship and cross-cultural influences in Waterloo Street. 

When you hear of Waterloo, perhaps you immediately think of Napoleon, draped in red and blue, his head hung in defeat in a historic site only a short distance south of Brussels. Whereas, for the ABBA fans amongst us, lyrics of love and utter surrender surface to memory: “Waterloo! I was defeated, you won the war”. 

What if we told you don’t need to look so far beyond, when Waterloo Street lies in the very heart of our city?  

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A Roller Coaster of Emotions: The Best USS Roller Coasters for the Faint-Hearted
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Camillia Anum Mohamad Ashraff (24S03B)

Most roller coaster reviews would tell you if a coaster isn’t for the faint of heart.

This roller coaster review will do exactly the opposite—it’s made specifically for our more anxious counterparts.

I’ve never been a fan of roller coasters. I purposefully avoid amusement parks because I think they won’t be worth the price without the thrill-seeking rides. In fact, the last time I went to Universal Studios Singapore (USS) was at least 7 years ago.

And yet, I somehow found myself in USS 7 years later, facing the steep drops and high speeds that nightmares are made of.

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Nature Features, School Life

The Sensory Garden: RI’s Very Own Wonderland
Reading Time: 5 minutes

by Camillia Anum Mohamad Ashraff (24S03B) and Michelle Lee (24A01A)

It’s no secret: school is tiring. Whenever we have an opportunity to shut our brains off, we’re more than happy to.

Which is why we may not have noticed that an empty grass patch was wrapped in blue tarp overnight. After a few months, a garden bloomed in its place.

It’s now home to the Sensory Garden, a serene place tucked away near the Marymount exit. The almost magical atmosphere seems to come straight from a childrens’ book, and like all the best gardens, the Sensory Garden comes alive at night.

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