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AY2018/2019

AY2017/2018

Creatures of habit: Why do some of us prefer familiar food combinations?

Buying food for my younger brother is simple clockwork. You just have to remember the flowchart of his usual orders. Are you purchasing...

Z'teng

Apr 6, 20254 min read

Falling in love with Anxiety

Are joy and anxiety two sides of the same coin? A retrospective breakdown of how Inside Out 2 is part of a new age of empathetic animation.

Riley Wong

Apr 4, 20257 min read

Why you should read The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo When talking about The Count of Monte Cristo one instinctively reaches for superlatives and analogies to...

Shaun

Apr 4, 20254 min read

The inevitability of passion: a theatre kid’s POV

A soon-to-be college graduate reflects on how they rekindled their childhood passion for theatre and acting in their 20s.

Sabarna Manoharan

Mar 31, 20256 min read

Review: The Strange Thing About the Johnsons – When Horror Needs No Ghosts

Is The Strange Thing About the Johnsons a horror movie?

Khánh Thy Nguyễn

Mar 31, 20254 min read

My Experience Learning 2 Languages at NUS

Thinking about learning Korean, Japanese, or another language at NUS? Here is what to expect and how you can make the most of it.

Goh See Min

Mar 28, 202510 min read

Crime and Punishment should be a comedy series

I think the classic Russian novel Crime and Punishment is hilarious, and you should too.

e1354768

Mar 25, 20256 min read

Almost everything I know about friendships and why it takes a village

Nearly everything I know about friendships and why it takes a village A love letter to my coven and a consolation for those who need it...

Samreen Gill

Mar 24, 20258 min read

Film still of the film "The Substance" (2024).

The Mirror Can Swallow You Whole

The prize for being the most beautiful girl is your own dissolution.

mia

Mar 18, 20256 min read

Lonely on Campus? Trust me, it will be OK

Worried about your social life? Loneliness in Uni is normal, don't blame yourself for it. Come here to seek comfort and to understand why.

chiengjosiah4

Mar 14, 20254 min read

Riot Grrrl: The Underground Feminist Punk Movement

When she talks, I hear the revolution: Riot Grrrl empowered women and fought against sexism through art and punk music.

e1355096

Mar 11, 20257 min read

'Makeup or Made-up?’: Cosmetic Products & the Expression of Identity

*“If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.”* This iconic quote by French fashion designer Coco Chanel powerfully encapsulates the...

Z'teng

Mar 11, 20255 min read

Introducing: CNM Types! (Part X)

We are warmly welcoming two new voices this semester! Hi everyone! (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) I am Z'Teng, a Year 1 English Lit major with a minor in...

Ishita Agarwal

Mar 9, 20251 min read

CHS Common Curriculum Course Reviews (Part 6) - HS2912, NM4230 and HS1404A

As the first batch of CHS students head into our final year of undergraduate education, most of us have probably cleared the CHS common...

Arnest Lim

Dec 10, 202411 min read

NUS Summer Entrepreneurship Programme: Friendships Across Borders that Will Not Be Forgotten

The NUS Enterprise Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship is an intensive two-week course designed to allow university students to...

e1156073

Dec 3, 20242 min read

The Numb Generation: Apathy in an Age of Connection

In an age of endless connection, why do we feel so profoundly disconnected?

mia

Dec 1, 20245 min read

Is hall life over-romanticised? An introvert’s perspective on staying on campus

Heard of "college is the best years of your life"? How true is that, especially for an introvert balancing his social and personal lives?

Riley Wong

Nov 27, 20247 min read

Things to Consider Before You Volunteer

With the new community engagement pillar in NUS, you might be looking out for volunteering opportunities or CCAs to clock in your hours....

Ee Xuan

Nov 23, 20244 min read

Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Part II: My Reflections and How to Maximize Your Exchange

Reflecting on my semester abroad in Australia, here’s what I learned—from the application process to embracing the exchange experience!

Kwok Cheng Leng

Nov 23, 20246 min read

Trading Social Work for My Sanity

I unpack my journey of self-gaslighting, the harsh realities of social work, and the pivotal decision to prioritize well-being over my dream

chiengjosiah4

Nov 22, 20245 min read

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