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Rock In On 4/4: The Time of Our Lives

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Cherie Khoo (26S03B), Irene Eva Thomas (26A01B), Kunchur Bharat (26A01B), Tomi Peh (26S06P)

Images courtesy of Raffles Image Art Collective

On the 4th of April, RI students trailed home, all of them getting ready to wind down for the weekend. All except those forming the steadily growing queue outside the Theatre Studies Department (TSD) room for Rock In—Raffles Rock’s very own free-to-enter concert. 

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Behind the Creation of Rainforest Wild Asia: Singapore’s Newest Wildlife Experience

Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Chen Ying (25A01C), Teo Hui Sian (25S06C), and Tay Yu Ning (25S07A)

Tucked within the lush heart of Mandai Wildlife Reserve lies Rainforest Wild Asia, a captivating immersion into Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests. More than just a sequence of exhibits, it’s a living, breathing ecosystem — one where nature and design meet to create a sanctuary that feels both ancient and alive.  

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Smiskis, Sonnys and The Art of Overconsumption

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By Aniqa Norhazry (25S03D)

The joy and exuberance we get from unboxing blind boxes is truly unmatched. That, coupled with the irresistibly cute designs available, have fueled the blind box industry for decades. Yet, blind boxes are popular now more than ever and while it all seems like harmless fun, it often leads to a bigger problem—overconsumption. Amongst other issues, this could lead to a hole in your pocket, and even in the environment. But how harsh are these negative impacts? And despite knowing them, why can’t we stop ourselves from buying blind boxes?

Find out in our video, where we discuss blind boxes, overconsumption and the repercussions of our endless buying. 

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New Coop on the Block: NEST@Raffles rehomes RI chickens and more

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Betty Ding (25A01B), Isaac Tay (25S06L), Meryl Lim (25S05A)

In line with recent rewilding (or RIwilding) efforts on campus grounds, the school announced yesterday at Team Raffles Gala the launch of a brand-new initiative: NEST@Raffles. 

Raffles Press was given the egg-clusive opportunity to cover this new programme, and dish the inside scoop on this egg-citing new initiative. 

This initiative welcomes a chicken coop into the school, the first of its kind in Singaporean schools. The wild chickens which traverse the school compound, especially around the Marymount gate, will finally be given a home. 

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