By Ng Dawin (25A01D)
The best thing about the gym is also its worst thing: Its addictiveness. When you get that pump started, the whole world can go to hell for those few extra reps.
This is the most difficult feeling to convey to non-gym goers. A lot of people don’t understand why we would make the conscious decision to push our bodies to the limit, especially amidst our hectic schedules. In truth, neither did I.
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By Cheah Zong Heng (24S06P)
Bored of all the talk over the “Climate Emergency”? Secretly hoping for the destruction of Earth’s climate? Or perhaps you are an aspiring shrewd businessman who wants to continue profiteering from fossil fuels?
This article, unlike the many others that harp on the urgency of climate change, is just for you.
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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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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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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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