Compilations

Commentary, Compilations, Concert Reviews, Raffles Reviews, Special Editions

Seat Dreams Are Made of These: The Star Theatre Edition
Reading Time: 9 minutes

By Amanda Lim (25S03B), Foo Le Xuan Shanice (25S03A) and Tay Yu Ning (25S07A)

Welcome to Seat Dreams Are Made of These, your ultimate guide to navigating the seating options at The Star Theatre. Whether you’re gearing up for a concert, a theatrical performance, or a special event, understanding the nuances of the venue’s seating arrangement can make or break your experience.

In this guide, we’ll rank the seats across all categories based on a carefully designed rubric that considers proximity, visibility, and price. While sound quality is not factored into the rankings—thanks to the venue’s state-of-the-art delay speakers ensuring consistent audio throughout the hall—we’ll dive into other critical aspects to help you make an informed decision.

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Compilations, Humans of RI, Multimedia, School Life, Student Features, Videos

We Aren’t Really Strangers: To the ‘26 Batch
Reading Time: < 1 minute

By Peh Zhi Ning (25A01B)

Coming into a new school can be scary. Scratch that. We’ve all tasted the anxiety and nervousness of the First Day, and felt the trepidation that laces your shoes. For the new batch of Year Fives coming into Raffles Institution on 7 February, it’s normal to feel the jitters. 

New friends, new subjects, new clothes (except for the RI Y1-4 guys) – entering RI can feel positively foreign. It may take a while to familiarise yourself with the maze of lecture theatres, to figure out what canteen stall is your favourite, or to find shortcuts back home.  Luckily, you’ll have time to acclimatise yourself within the school – with Orientation. 

But this video isn’t about Orientation, you cheeky Wayfinders. Rather, it’s about the people who will greet you as you don your Ori shirts for the first time. On 7 February 2025, as you step through the school gates, and walk through the corridors to Orientation, you’ll meet the House Captains and Council Presidents for the second time. 

After all, once you’ve watched this video, they aren’t really strangers. 

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Commentary, Compilations, Special Editions

Behind the Spotlight: Prexcursion ‘24 
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Betty Ding (25A01B), Cayla Goh (25A01B) and Meryl Lim (25S05A)

Have you ever noticed what goes on behind the spotlight? 

On November 13th, Press had the opportunity to visit the Star Performing Arts Centre for an exclusive backstage tour. We were given a tour of the different venues the Star Theatre offers, the huge stage, and the many many seating options. 

What we did not notice at first, however, were the control rooms. 

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Features, Food Reviews, Go Where?, Opinion, Raffles Reviews, Special Editions

7 Meals Under 7: What to Eat for Cheap at Star Vista
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Choo Zi Xuan (25S03E), Isaac Tay (25S06L), Sophie Chong (25A01A)

In an era of skyrocketing prices and GST hikes, becoming a victim of inflation feels inevitable. Eating within the constraints of a limited allowance, therefore, becomes increasingly difficult. To avoid sacrificing your social life and insatiable appetite for outrageous prices, we sought to find 7 affordable meals and dining spots for under $7. Star Vista is located at Buona Vista – a few MRT stops away from Marymount, making it a popular hang-out spot after school and a good alternative from the usual Junction 8. After scouring through endless menus and deals, we settled on the food options below:

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Compilations, Features, Humans of RI, Special Editions, Staff Features

Courage of the Climb (and Teaching, too): Teachers’ Day 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Amanda Lim (25A01B) and Cayla Goh (25A01B)

Featuring Ms Ma Jialin

When you think of someone standing at Everest Base Camp, dangling over a cliff above the Pacific Ocean, or crossing a moving glacier, you most likely picture an adventurer, maybe even a NatGeo photographer capturing the perfect shot. But your chemistry teacher? Probably not.

But that’s exactly who you should be picturing — Ms Ma Jialin.

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