Commentary, Concert Reviews, Raffles Reviews

Spilling Our Guts: How Olivia Rodrigo Perfectly Captures Girlhood and the Teenage Experience
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By Aniqa Norhazry (25S03D) and Chen Ying (25A01C)

For most, 1st October was an ordinary day, perhaps a day of revision for those with the upcoming A-levels. But for a crowd of roughly 10,000 decked out in sequins, pastel purple, and star accessories at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, this was no ordinary day—it was the opening night of Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts Tour in Singapore.

With a 23-song setlist and a full house, the night was certainly one to remember… and here are the highlights!

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Food Reviews, Opinion, Raffles Reviews, Rank It!

Rank it! Chinese Snacks: A Spicy Sensation
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By Bixin Qiu (25A01A) and Sophie Chong (25A01A)

If you’re a frequenter of RI Chill (on either side of the campus), you might find the snacks in this ranking familiar — that’s if you’re not already addicted to them. Originating from China, these snacks consist of various bite-sized ingredients, ranging from fish to konjac, marinated in a flavourful, and usually spicy, sauce. The result is a snack both bursting with flavour and unique in texture. 

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Op-Eds, Opinion, Student Issues

The Paradox of Achievement: What is Happiness Really?
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By Kavya Thirunavukkarasan (25S03I)

It’s 30th September. Promotional examinations are finally over. The long-awaited freedom has arrived, and your time is all yours. Instead of diving right into your long list of movies to watch, shows to catch up on, places to visit, and activities to do, you realise that you feel… bored? The thrill of relaxation just doesn’t appeal to you anymore, and you are left wondering why you no longer crave the things you’ve worked so hard for.

After months of grinding and focusing entirely on studying, many students face a strange sense of emptiness as soon as the stress and pressure disappear. The feeling is almost counterintuitive—you’ve been looking forward to this freedom for weeks, yet now that it’s finally here, it feels underwhelming. But why? Shouldn’t this be the time to enjoy the freedom you’ve earned, to relax without guilt?

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Commentary

SWF 2024: An Exploration into Nature 
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By Amanda Lim (25A01B) and Sophie Chong (25A01A)

Though it may not have been in our nature as JC students to take a break from mugging just weeks before promos, on September 3, we hit pause—both on the academic hustle and on our YPT timers. Instead of being buried in lecture notes and past year papers, we opted for a temporary escape to the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) 2024 launch party at Goodman Arts Centre.

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