Humour

How to Dress to Impress

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Michelle Lee (26S07A)

It’s that time of the year again! Get ready for the debut of couples’ matching Crocs Jibbitz, Italian charm bracelets, and a mirror selfie at Haji Lane set to a Daniel Caesar song… 

Are you sick of the February 14th phenomenon, but you also kinda want to join them? Say no more. This is your scientifically proven, foolproof guide on how you can dress to impress. Or don’t. (And take your mirror selfie at Haji Lane alone). 

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Confessions of a Late-a-holic

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Tara Teo (26A01D)

Listen up. This is for the has beens. The failures. The ones whose classmates clap when they come to school on time. This is no ordinary race plan, but then again, you’re no ordinary Rafflesian. Raffles Press has come prepared to equip even the most hopeless of students with 4 simple steps to make it to morning assembly in time. 

I guarantee you, if you put your all into this sprint from the Marymount gate to the parade square, you’ll outrun time itself. Slap yourself awake, take a deep breath, flex all 10 fingers and all 10 toes— you’re going to need them. Run, Sons of Singapore, run.

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Where To Touch Grass

Reading Time: < 1 minute

By Tok Kai Xue (26A01B)

As the September holidays arrive, many of us are cooped up at home to lock in. But resting your mind is equally important, and what better way to recharge than by reconnecting with nature?

If you’re new to touching grass, watch this video for a list of parks and trails to check out!

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No Rest for the Press

Reading Time: 10 minutes

By Lerraine Neo (26A01A) and Koh Shin Robbie (26A01A)

Picture this: It’s the June holidays, and despite being on vacation, you’re staying up to finish some work. You glance up at the window, expecting to be greeted by the blinking lights of streetlamps and billboards, only to see… sunlight? 

Oh. It’s probably time to go to sleep. 

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LockedIn On LinkedIn

Reading Time: 9 minutes

By Nicole Lee (26S05A)

The build-up of LinkedIn scandals so far this year has been nothing short of cinematic yet diabolical—from controversial takes on legal cases to false encounters with important figures, we’ve seen it all. The whole saga has directed the spotlight to the LinkedIn culture in Singapore: not how LinkedIn is thriving with its growing prevalence, but rather the unhealthy nature of the platform. 

A classic. Credits: https://mothership.sg/search/?s=LinkedIn+ 

In such a competitive society, it’s natural to resort to any available measure to produce a “worthy” portfolio – that is, through LinkedIn. As such, the platform has become an essential component of job application processes, internship opportunities and even university admission exercises.

Needless to say, people are getting hooked onto LinkedIn. 

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