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Humour, Op-Eds, Opinion

Junior College: The Unexpected Training Ground for the Zombie Apocalypse
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Fiona Ting Zi Ying (24S06A)

Forget statistics and Shakespeare for a moment—what if the real value of JC was to prepare us for the zombie apocalypse? With the rising popularity of K-dramas featuring gripping zombie apocalypse storylines—think “All of Us Are Dead” and “Kingdom”—or classics like “The Walking Dead”, it’s clear that the undead have been dominating our screens for a long time. 

It’s a quirky thought, but when the undead start roaming our streets, you’ll be surprised how handy your classes can be. Let’s break down how each subject could become a life-saving skill in this hypothetical, zombie-infested future.

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Book Reviews, Humour, Op-Eds, Opinion

A Guide to Male Leads in Romance
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Chen Ying (25A01C) and Ng Dawin (25A01D)

According to popular lore, your quintessential modern-day romance story goes something like this: Girl meets guy, girl and guy fall in love, girl loses guy, girl gets back together with guy. 

There may be some variations to this plotline—such as girl meets guy on a boat (Titanic), girl meets guy in a school (every teen romance) and girl meets guy who is a vampire (Twilight). 

The core story has been this way since the 1800s (or even earlier), when a revolutionary female writer wrote a book about the courtship between an intelligent lady and an aloof yet heart-meltingly affectionate nobleman. 

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Commentary, Humour, Op-Eds, Opinion, School Life

Orientation Couples: Is There a Formula for Love?
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Foo Le Xuan Shanice (25S03A)

Love is in the air. Under the blazing hot sun, the seeds of love begin to sprout. Amidst deafening cheers and pounding music, 2 pairs of eyes lock, their hearts finding a common beat. The surrounding fades away as you take in every moment in slow-mo [cue KDrama music]. 

We all know when we see one, the inauguration of yet another orientation couple—2 people who have gotten together during orientation. Perhaps it’s the late-night OG dinners under the oh-so-romantically dim lights at the J8 rooftop, or the electrifying brush of fingers as their hearts pulsate along to the catchy beat of the mass dance, or even being near someone of the opposite gender for the first time? 

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April Fool's, Humour, School Life

No More Fooling Around For Raffles Press
Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Mr Patrick Wong (Teacher IC, Raffles Press)

I wish I could say that this is an April Fool’s gag, but sadly it’s not.

The fact that you’re not seeing a Press student’s name in the byline tells the whole story: Raffles Press is no longer allowed to publish our annual tongue-in-cheek piece due to intense negative feedback about past 1 April pranks we’ve pulled.

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Commentary, Go Where?, Humour, Opinion, Raffles Reviews

A Roller Coaster of Emotions: The Best USS Roller Coasters for the Faint-Hearted
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Camillia Anum Mohamad Ashraff (24S03B)

Most roller coaster reviews would tell you if a coaster isn’t for the faint of heart.

This roller coaster review will do exactly the opposite—it’s made specifically for our more anxious counterparts.

I’ve never been a fan of roller coasters. I purposefully avoid amusement parks because I think they won’t be worth the price without the thrill-seeking rides. In fact, the last time I went to Universal Studios Singapore (USS) was at least 7 years ago.

And yet, I somehow found myself in USS 7 years later, facing the steep drops and high speeds that nightmares are made of.

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