Prefect, House EXCO, and CCAL elections are ongoing. How should we cast our votes? Image credit: Pixabay Casting a vote is easier said than done; submitting the All-Ears form may just take a simple press of a button, but the thought process behind it is much more complex. “Is this candidate suitable?”, “Is he a… Read More Why Just Hope of a Better Age, When YOU Can Vote for One?
(cover photo: Lutfil Hadi) If there’s one thing you should know about me, it would be that I get homesick very easily. So, you can see why I initially perceived the MOE-OBS Challenge 5D4N expedition as an inhumane form of torture. I’d heard terrible things about it from my seniors – things like carrying bags… Read More OBS Camp 1: Finding Fulfilment in Adversity
We stand at a crossroads between the country’s development and the conservation of the natural environment. Climate change has unleashed its fury upon the world, and Singapore is no exception. 30% of the island-city state is elevated only 5 metres above mean sea level, subjecting it to the adverse effects of sea level rise. Both… Read More The Long Island Plan: The Unspoken Trade-offs in National Development
By Alexander Kuo and Luvya Gambhir There are many different dishes sold in our Raffles Canteen, ranging from Prata and Nasi Lemak, to Mashed Potato and Black Pepper Chicken Rice. We are sure that some of these dishes are so delicious that even the first bite makes your taste buds jump for joy. This is… Read More A Beginner’s Guide: Canteen Dishes That You Absolutely Have To Try!
By Gregory Ng and Ong Tsz Xiang To our Y1 Juniors, Navigating the school to find a decent toilet can be daunting, as RI’s toilets have certainly seen better days. Washrooms with faulty locks, grimy floors, and broken flushes are a common sight. This guide aims to ease your journey by highlighting the top five… Read More A Beginner’s Guide: Finding RI’s Best Toilets
By Luvya Gambhir and Alexander Kuo Dear Year 1 Juniors, It’s been a few weeks since you first came to RI. You have been going for CCA auditions and trials, learning new subjects and trying to cope with the increased load. Confused about how to adapt? Here are some tips! Find a sense of belonging … Read More A Beginner’s Guide: Adapting to the Rafflesian Lifestyle
By Luvya Gambhir and Alexander Kuo Dear Year 1 Juniors, In the last two articles, we discussed some of the Academic and Recreational Spots in RI. Haven’t checked them out yet? Click here! Wondering what food and beverage facilities RI has to offer other than the Y1-4 canteen? Well, clarifying these doubts as you read… Read More A Beginner’s Guide: Where to Satisfy Your Cravings on Campus
By Luvya Gambhir and Alexander Kuo Dear Year 1 Juniors, In our last article, we discussed some of RI’s Hidden Gems Around Campus to Help You Lock In. Haven’t checked it out yet? Click here! After a while in school, you’re probably wondering what recreational facilities RI has to offer. Fret not, as we shall… Read More A Beginner’s Guide: RI’s Rest and Recharge Zones
By Luvya Gambhir and Alexander Kuo Dear Year 1 Juniors, Wondering what facilities RI has? When you read this article and the subsequent ones, do look out for these three following characters to clarify any doubts you may have as you get used to being Rafflesian. Hullett Memorial Library (HML) At some point, you might… Read More A Beginner’s Guide: Hidden Gems around Campus to Help You Lock-In
by Darius Lee Day 1: I find myself here off the coast of Deliverance Island, Australia. It had taken a great deal to make my way here, having heard from others about the beauty of this place. Apparently, it’s paradise – palm trees, greenish-blue water, a quiet little slice of paradise in a world that… Read More Paradise
