Commentary, Op-Eds, Opinion

Horror Through the Ages 
Reading Time: 8 minutes

By Ng Dawin (25A01D) and Jane Ng (25S03D)

For most of us, our very first horror experience would have manifested in the form of one of the Mr Midnight books, a Youtube play-through of Five Nights at Freddy’s, or if you were really unlucky, a copy of the “Ring” you found in your brother’s wardrobe.

Many of us will remember, albeit not with much fondness, the terror-induced paralysis that came with it—when we’d be too scared to get up for water in the middle of the night, or when we didn’t dare to sleep without the lights on.

However, as we grow older, things change. What was once a scarring film may now be a harmless watch, something you laugh at with your friends on a weekend night. And comparing yourself now to yourself getting all worked up about a Mr Midnight book, it seems that horror might have lost much of its lustre.

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Commentary, Concert Reviews, Raffles Reviews

Spilling Our Guts: How Olivia Rodrigo Perfectly Captures Girlhood and the Teenage Experience
Reading Time: 5 minutes

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
Reading Time: 4 minutes

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?
Reading Time: 4 minutes

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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