By Siew Jey Ren (13S03R)
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs posits that humans are motivated foremost by their basal instincts and physiological needs, before the subtleties of security, esteem and belonging come into play. In Singapore, students challenge Maslow’s conjectures in what must surely be a recipe for disaster, denying themselves one of the body’s most fundamental needs in the pursuit of greater goals.
By Lou Shan (13S06A) and Chen Haoxin (13S06Q)
Competition is no longer restricted to the fields and courts, where battles for gold and glory takes place. Its nets have spread; it can be found in everything everywhere. It is there, in games of Temple Run and Scramble, in the latest Chemistry test where tension runs high, in crucial moments of competition finals. It is here, there, everywhere. Rafflesians are noted for their ferocity during competitions and their drive to excel; it has become a part of their lives. But where does this spirit come from?
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by Chua Jun Yan (13A01A)
From putting together Take 5 to managing the Hodge Lodge, it is undeniable that the Student’s Council plays an integral role in the lifeblood of the college. For that, this newspaper takes its hat off to the Year 6 Councillors who leave office today and sends its best wishes to their Year 5 successors. To continue leading the way, however, the election process for the Council is in need of reform.
