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Memento Mori, Memento Vita: An Evening to Remember

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by Camillia Anum Mohamad Ashraff (24S03B), Calyss Ng (24A01A)

Photographs courtesy of Raffles Photographic Society.

What would you do if you were locked in a room with a zombie?

That was one of the questions Raffles Film Society set out to answer on 28 July 2023, during their annual film showcase.

Following the theme “Memento Mori, Memento Vita”, the showcase focused on remembering the inevitability of death whilst remembering life. The films and documentaries explored this wide spectrum of themes – from exploring Singapore’s hidden gems to literal death. This evening was a culmination of the Y6s’ hard work, for them to finally present their passion projects to an audience.

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Raffles Runway RProj’23 – SLAY

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By Cao Yuhan (24S03M) and Chandrasekaran Shreya (24S06A)
Photographs courtesy of Raffles Photographic Society.

Are you going to SLAY?

This was the most frequently asked question in the weeks leading up to the first physical Raffles Runway RProj Showcase since 2020.

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Raffles Runway RPROJ’22 – AEON 

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By Leong Jun Wei (23A01D), Loh Zhao Hong (23S03A), Cece Cao Chenxi (23A01E) and Shreya Singh (23S03C)

Mesmerising mood lighting, glittering makeup, colourful fabric galore – if you walked past the canteen from 22nd to 29th July, you may have seen a cinematically-shot film showcasing fashion designs. From elegant gowns to cyberpunk streetwear, the quality and range of this collection rivalled the likes of international Fashion Weeks. This year, Runway’s Batch of 2022 presents their labour of love: Aeon. 

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CLCDS Concert 2022: Chasing Dreams

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By Tay Yu Ning (23S06E) and guest contributor Yu Grace Chenxi (23S06I)

Photos courtesy of Raffles Photographic Society.

What does “chasing dreams” mean to you? CLDCS’ (Chinese Language Drama and Cultural Society) 2022 production, titled 逐梦 (zhú mèng, Chasing Dreams), aimed to explore the many trials and tribulations that one may face when pursuing their goals and ambitions. 

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Pressing Ahead 2022: Through the Journalist’s Lens 

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By Jolene Yee Xin Yi (23S03A) and Noh Sangeun (23S06Q)  

Where does the journalist look for newsworthy stories? Where does the future of journalism lie? These are two areas of exploration that Raffles Press’ annual Inter-JC Conference, Pressing Ahead, seeks to uncover in greater depth.  

Against the backdrop of the world’s largest newspaper publications venturing into multimedia journalism, how we, as student journalists, can harness the power of photo, audio and video to supplement our craft, is definitely something worth contemplating and conversing about. 

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