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Meeting Up With the Merged CCAs (School Matters Special Edition 2025)
Reading Time: 10 minutes

By Betty Ding (25A01B) and Meryl Lim (25S05A)

In 2024, RI underwent a significant reshaping of its CCA landscape, with several CCAs merged and a few others discontinued. For the merged CCAs, you can say it was like a surprise arranged marriage of sorts—arranged, officiated, and enforced by the school with no clear path to a divorce or annulment. 

And like any couple, each pair of merged CCAs will have to find their own way to resolve their differences and get used to their new normal. We sat down with members from Chamber Ensemble, Raffles Image Art Collective (RIAC) and Raffles Crew to find out more about what this looks like, and the stories that unfolded behind the scenes.

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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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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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