Commentary, School Life

Between Language and Logic: Linguistics Olympiad
Reading Time: 3 minutes

by Isaac Chan (25A01B)

When I tell people I compete in Linguistics Olympiads, I usually get a polite, confused smile.

“Linguistics Olympiad? What’s that?”

Nobody has heard of Linguistics Olympiads, not even most English Language and Linguistics (ELL) students I’ve met. Compare this with the Science Olympiads, which are reasonably major events on the academic calendar, whereas the Singapore Linguistics Olympiad (SLO) is hardly known.

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School Life, Sports

Upholding a Legacy: Kiwi Cup 2025
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Isaac Tay (25S06L)

To most of the spectators on the field, the game before them was simply a traditional match between two old rivals. 

To the Raffles Ruggers, it was their shot to make a name for themselves. It was a chance for them to prove that they could uphold the standard of rugby their seniors had set over the years, in spite of being the COVID batch.

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Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset, Commentary, School Life

Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset: Getting that One Guy to Shut Up
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Arshia Mahajan (25S06R) and Kumareswaran Lakshan (25S03Q, Peer Helper)

Your resident Aunties and Uncles are back with our Ask Aunt Agony and Uncle Upset column, this time as a collaboration between Raffles Press and Peer Helpers’ Programme (PHP)! Ever wanted to rant about that someone you just can’t stand? Overwhelmed with too many feelings? Submit your confessions to https://tinyurl.com/RIAAUU and we’ll give them our best shot. This column will be published at the end of every month.

I have a classmate that I find quite annoying, as he likes to boast about his academic achievements and extracurriculars. The whole class frequently asks him to stop, but he isn’t taking (or refuses to take) the hint. How do we politely convince him to change his behaviour?

Exasperated Emma
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Commentary, Compilations, Concert Reviews, Raffles Reviews, Special Editions

Seat Dreams Are Made of These: The Star Theatre Edition
Reading Time: 9 minutes

By Amanda Lim (25S03B), Foo Le Xuan Shanice (25S03A) and Tay Yu Ning (25S07A)

Welcome to Seat Dreams Are Made of These, your ultimate guide to navigating the seating options at The Star Theatre. Whether you’re gearing up for a concert, a theatrical performance, or a special event, understanding the nuances of the venue’s seating arrangement can make or break your experience.

In this guide, we’ll rank the seats across all categories based on a carefully designed rubric that considers proximity, visibility, and price. While sound quality is not factored into the rankings—thanks to the venue’s state-of-the-art delay speakers ensuring consistent audio throughout the hall—we’ll dive into other critical aspects to help you make an informed decision.

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