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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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I think, therefore I teach KI: Teachers’ Day 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Teo Hui Sian (25S06C) and Keng Yi, Nicole (25S03S)

Featuring Mr Eldrick Cheong
Special thanks to Qiu Bixin (25A01A)

What would you imagine a modern-day Singaporean philosopher to look like? Perhaps just the word “philosophy” draws forth vivid images of a grizzled old man, graying with the weight of knowledge. Or perhaps a recluse buried in books who spends all their time pondering.

Our first impression of Mr Eldrick Cheong is that he looks, well, way too normal. His “chill guy” appearance subverts both the archetypes of the weathered old philosopher and the introverted art student. 

In fact, at some parts of the interview, it’s easy to see him as a peer rather than a teacher, one that would fit right into our cohort.

But this appearance is deceptive. Mr Cheong is a new teacher at our school, who had  previously taught GP and has now moved on to KI, and as we get to know him more, his deep devotion to philosophy is evident in everything he does. 

Philosophy is not just a subject to Mr Cheong—it’s a lifestyle.

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To (Understanding) Physics and Beyond!: Teachers’ Day 2024
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Qiu Bixin (25A01A)

Featuring Mr Soh Wei Kuan
Special thanks to Teo Hui Sian (25S06C) and Keng Yi, Nicole (25S03S)

As the three of us walked into the interview, I had no idea what to expect. Out of the three of us, I was the only one who hadn’t taken Physics since Year 2, a good three years ago—if he started talking about some Physics concept in the middle of the interview, my mind would go completely blank. 

Once the interview started though, I heaved a sigh of relief. Other than the fact that no actual Physics was involved in the interview, Mr Soh broke down his teaching method in a very digestible way—a way that even someone who has no knowledge of Physics concepts can understand. This can be credited to Mr Soh’s extensive experience in teaching Physics, as although this is his first year teaching in RI, Mr Soh had previously taught Physics in Nanyang JC (NYJC) for more than two decades. 

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Special Edition: Teachers’ Day 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Raffles Press ’25

Foreword by Teo Hui Sian (25S06C), Chairperson, Raffles Press ’25

I’ve never had a teacher try to convince me to be one. In fact, it seems almost ubiquitous for teachers to jokingly warn a classroom of students against it – “don’t become a teacher”. It’s a faux piece of cautionary advice that seeks to amuse, but perhaps it’s worth reflecting on.

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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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