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I feel like ppl who take h1 content subjects (other than math) aren't really seen that much in ri so it would be interesting to do a feature on them? pros and cons, why you chose to take it etc

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just for reference - when you see a pitch you like here brainstorm and fill in the form!

1. Names of writers
2. Type of article
3. Relevance
4. Research
5. General structure (outline)
6. Other related pieces of info

COLOURS
Features (e.g. Human Interest): Purple
Reviews/Rank It!: Yellow
Op-Eds/Investigative: Red
PMTPG/Previews: Blue
Videojournalism: Green
Idea taken: White

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Some RI students create content online! Like YouTube/Podcast etc we can do a feature, or a discussion on content creation

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Interview ppl with unique hobbies / in interest groups and get them to share what they do during their pastimes, e.g. sailing or being a barista

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Probably to write after next year's Orientation? Or before this year's call for OGLs?

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Op-Ed on prevalence of CCA merch & the potential environmental harm/impact (and also is there really a point?)

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day in the life of!

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they have been through some pretty tough times! how may we help?
- examine existing initiatives
- suggest novel solutions

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how do they juggle having 2? what if the CCA trainings clash? etc. could be a PMTPG or a human feature of those who have them

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how do they juggle having 2? what if the CCA trainings clash? a human feature of those who are a part of them, + maybe a series of articles with different groups of CCA eg VPA/sports

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Personality Types (Myer-Briggs test) in RI

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Personality Types (Myer-Briggs test) in RI

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Possible angles:
- What are the most common personality types
- Students' interest in this & what it says about the school

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The Rise of Prata Hut
Feature article to spotlight canteen vendors: why they became vendors, their experiences, etc.
Objective: help students to get to know our vendors better!

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Singapore's education system is very cookie cutter, produces people who go to similar paths

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Should students be allowed to wear any uniform they like? → what makes uniforms uniforms, why not just let pants be the norm anyway?

if anyone is interested in this and really wants to write it, u can dm Mirella to ask for the outline doc for reference :)

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Are we becoming a more lonely society? Should we embrace the loneliness?

(credits to Edna for the pitch!)

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- possible photojournalism/caption article
- "time capsule" to capture what happened in 2021 for future readers?

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Feature about the new cat in school, teddy and the previous cats our school had from a rafflespress article 8 years ago

-andrea

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Start: To comment on how covid 19 has made us more distanced, restless and lonely. Most of us are getting frustrated with the unprecedented (and unfortunately, very often) lockdown that really messes up all our plans
Bulk: suggestions for how to bond with classmates, some things to do to destress at home

-man teng

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PMTPG: Alumni with unconventional career paths 

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PMTPG: Alumni with unconventional career paths 

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A lot of RI students are not sure what subject combinations to take because they are worried it will limit their uni and job options in the future. We can feature some special Rafflesians whose careers ended up drastically different from what they studied in school to reassure students that even if they don't know what to do in the future, their paths are always open.

- Lara

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Wednesday Enrichment Programme Previews 

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Wednesday Enrichment Programme Previews 

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- how much is considered too much for teachers?
- do they actively close one eye (yes)
- to students (why?)
see most common usage activity and for how long

yong le

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This was actually suggested to me by a friend of mine who wanted rumours regarding marks to be released (reference to the 2013-2015 articles on Press website), but I'm not sure if that will be appropriate
But I think if we want to take a safer route, there is potential to think about how we can recalibrate our expectations especially for the first "real" exam many of us as Y5s (we were all Y5 once, even for the Y6s) and understand the kind of "standard" we should really set for ourselves before that instead of thinking of As right from the get go by looking at the relative performance of the cohort
(not really sure what it could be, so I'll just colour it red for investigative!)

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whether the current, more own-time-own-target and online-based format of teaching (eg. recorded lectures) is actually helping or worsening the learning of students

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Interviewees will evaluate how “worth it” their work/internship experience was - i.e. given the chance, would they do it again, what did they learn, what were the positive (as well as the negative) sides?

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write about some possible stereotypes / happenings at the jock table and why it is labelled as such

polls and surveys and interviews

Caution: do not fall into categorising people/ being stereotypical

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- are mbtis accurate representations of the kind of leader we are?
- do we make assumptions of people's capabilities based on their personality type/character?

clara

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Year In Review
- Has Gap Day been able to achieve its intended aims? (E.g. Productivity)
- What are some positive/negative impacts (intended or unintended) of Gap Day on students
- How has Gap Day changed the method and style of learning in a JC like RI (Teacher and student perspective)

Jaime

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- a sizeable number of students like to go to nearby shopping malls such as j8/nex after school
- rating the malls based on amenities/appeal can be especially useful to prospective students/students who just entered the school to find places to hang out with their friends
- also useful for og outings especially for those who can't decide where to go!
- fun and lighthearted read

azzahra

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the best and worst class bonding/icebreaker activities

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the best and worst class bonding/icebreaker activities

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Review of icebreaker/class bonding activities in term of uniqueness (is it a staple in every class bonding/orientation/etc, such as Whacko?), effectiveness (does it really help to promote unity and allow us to get to know one another better?) and engagement level (is it fun?)

-kaily

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Loss in appreciation of our mother tongues 

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Loss in appreciation of our mother tongues 

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- examine current scenery: many students dread learning the language
- why learn, even?
- on a deeper level, what is the significance of honouring our cultural roots? or is it insignificant, if english is the common language especially in Singapore
- (minor) existing initiatives intending to increase appreciation and their effectiveness

- edna

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Copious graduates from Raffles have stepped into the working field and many with an almsgiving heart. We can explore and underscore specific examples of graduates who have delve into the field of charity to provide aid to beneficiaries of their choice. We can also highlight their motivation and galvanize present students to embark on similar journeys-Keiran

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- applies to everyone
- can be a ranking? physical / online (tablet, macbook etc.)
- can be sort of investigative wrt people's learning styles, double as notetaking advice

huan yee

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- has readership fallen?
- effectiveness of online portal to borrow books
- Ri Lib used to be a study hangout area, but now cannot study there anymore — student's thoughts?

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- rating based on atmosphere, table space
- show the conduciveness of each study space
- is studying in school truly more productive?
eg RI library, windy benches, canteen, wishing well..

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- are online lectures improving or hindering students' learning? (the geog teacher mentioned how the distinction rates for last year's geog a levels fell because of online lectures)
- should they be continued even after covid?

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perhaps a one off column that could be extended to a semi-regular one (monthly?) we could invite students to write in on their issues and writers would try to help them resolve them

alternatively, a more satirical take on it that pokes fun at the stupidity of some first world problems students face (but may be too cynical to be appealing)

- duncan

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It's hard for the introverts out there.
- is fitting into your class important? (can friends from other classes / cca mates fill in that niche?)
- some experiences + outcomes
- how to start a connection with others

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math olympiad is split into 2 parts — the wep part and the competitive national/international part. i have some friends who competed this year, we could do a student feature on them!

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how does the school/seab come up with exam timetables? 

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how does the school/seab come up with exam timetables? 

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sometimes the timings seem really unfair because certain subjects and those who take it get their subj put on the same day (econs + ki/ell, chinese/gp etc) so it might be worth investigating how these exams are arranged

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reviewing the mala stalls near our sch! andrea and i are planning to work on it and it would be good to have 1-2 more ppl who can join!

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video journalism idea: exploring scenic places of the school with nice views??

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video journalism idea: exploring scenic places of the school with nice views??

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can have a photographic angle, if we're ambitious we can do stuff like timelapses of the sunrise/sunset/night sky pictures
- Lara

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I think reviews (especially the rank it! series) would be a great first step to be converted to part-videojournalism part-article (so video, followed by more detailed descriptions at the bottom? if the website permits)
I was thinking about the gaming series we did over the holidays and I think it would have been a lot more appealing if there was actual gameplay
Book reviews also sound interesting!

Mandy (I'm willing to try this out with my Times book review by the way provided my editing skills don't turn out lousily... 😓)

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maybe we can look at + identify the different kinds of plants around school? feature some animals like the fish and turtles at the ponds too?

- huanyee

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Interview Rafflesians: "what's your favourite study spot in school" and film them walking and studying there. Can include a review of all the study corners (e.g probability of receiving a free milo during exam season)

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vidjournalism: exploring hidden spaces in school (or a general series on spaces in school / outside in the vicinity)

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vidjournalism: exploring hidden spaces in school (or a general series on spaces in school / outside in the vicinity)

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- just have someone walk around the school and point out cool places

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This one has been in my mind for a while (and I did have some plans for it) but a comprehensive video documentary about each of the different subjects RI offers? Sort of like an OH video but longer. Some components of the video could include interviews with teachers and students, or clips of experiments/fieldwork (provided it is interesting).

- thong en

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video journalism: day in the life of teddy (and the other cat...)

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video journalism: day in the life of teddy (and the other cat...)

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- edna

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We can do a video on the behind the scenes of video editing and filming and also interview people in sch who vlog and edit and have their own YouTube accounts etc
-andrea

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maybe we can debunk the various stereotypes of them/day in the life, and make it a bit comedic haha

- azzahra

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how they've been affected by the pandemic, performance/practise routine

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Interviewing people of different nationalities

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Interviewing people of different nationalities

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maybe we can interview students and staff from different races, cultures, nationalities, etc? This can be in line with racial harmony or something.

-kaily

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after dismissal, we can film the atmosphere around raffles, maybe e.g. in the new sports field behind the temple or maybe the cleaners and the guards activities

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actual sneak peek into cca instead of just reading it about it??

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video journalism: day in the life of a student with really big external commitments maybe? like a student who's a national swimmer or something (could give insight into how rigorous their training is & how much the average student doesn't see of their peers in school alone)

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video journalism: day in the life of a student with really big external commitments maybe? like a student who's a national swimmer or something (could give insight into how rigorous their training is & how much the average student doesn't see of their peers in school alone)

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- sonia

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video journalism: featuring places around ri that most students don't have access to

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video journalism: featuring places around ri that most students don't have access to

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places like the art room etc and introducing the facilities

-clara

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video journalism: interviewing people at chill for what they get for snacks 

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video journalism: interviewing people at chill for what they get for snacks 

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small business owners in school

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we only have 1 (one) h3 pmtpg and that's on game theory!! we should expand and have a h3 series or smth we can publicise every year arnd h3 applications

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- gyms? running fields ?
- exercise regimen -> show like proper method (?)
- suggest a workout plan ?
- interview PE teachers

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(Inspired by how RGS allowed Y1s to sit in on select CCAs and their sessions to get a better feel of what we actually do)

Alternatively, if this is really too difficult to do because of the sheer number of CCAs and the amount of planning we need to do during the holidays, perhaps we could consider asking the EXCO of each CCA for interviews.
Since currently we introduce CCAs from different categories on a week-by-week basis we could compile each week's CCAs into one big video, with timestamps slated for interested prospective Y5s to freely use

– Mandy :)

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collaboration with ecolit to talk about the school pond; could cover stuff like: species found there, maintenance of the pond, etc

- thong en

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- edna

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-Investigative
-Collect pet peeves & things RI students and staff are pressed about [preferably school related]
-A (censored) vent/gossip blog
-Cross overs (staff-student interactions) ranting about each other/same thing

Johnathan

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Should we be more critical of wellness culture?

can touch on trends that have come about due to wellness culture (eg: that girl trend) and evaluate whether they truly promote productivity in a healthy way + the impact this might have on students, given that many productivity influencers have aspirational lifestyles that students want to emulate

- shreya

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how it creates very specific and unique conditions (undergo same experiences, pressure to make friends), which are hard to re-create in other circumstances, under which friendships between ogmates are formed but are often hard to sustain

zhao hong

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apparently the colours you pick from a lineup can say things about what you want right now & past and present needs! can combine with an analysis of why our school colours are gbw (and maybe some advice on interesting colours to claim as your favourite during self intros)

sangeun (charlotte)

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Quite a few RI teachers are alumni from here so we could interview them for their experiences on how RI has changed over the years and whether it's been for the better or worse

- duncan

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-Upcoming NSG/release of y6 timed practice results (?)
- Some people may not do as well as they had expected
- Basically tips and tricks on managing one's expectations and coping with failure/moving forward after failure
- Can also include ways to cheer your friends up after they have received disappointing results

Alison

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our CCA so far has released numerous editions of "rank it" so far

but all these were done by only a select few press members, which means even though the reviews were very comprehensive it does not actually represent the overall opinions of the school population :((

we can do data collection to find out what the school body actually thinks about the various "rank it" topics we've done in the past?

find out what the actual top pens / cookies / cat cafes are among ri students

can interview some students to explain their preferences

- yu ning

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- interview the unvaccinated population of RI --> this is something that hasn't rly been covered bc what you see in the news are usually people who have voluntarily chosen not to take the vaccine bc of their beliefs
==> whereas for people of our age group they mostly fall into three categories: parents are anti-covidvax, they have health conditions that make them unsuitable to take the vax or they themselves are anti-covidvax
- would be interesting! a different take on a still p. controversial issue

jia ying

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phantom verdicts: the unspoken rule of political correctness in conversation

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phantom verdicts: the unspoken rule of political correctness in conversation

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is the mutual boundary too thick?

discussions on current affairs, both internally and externally

certain image one hopes to portray, where political correctness can take on many diff definitions; leads to misunderstandings

where devil’s advocacy can simply be a ploy to drive a certain reputation or purposeful ignorance / avoidance hinders development

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food blog of hawker centres/food near sch

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food blog of hawker centres/food near sch

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- a fun and intriguing blog of food recommendations compiled through interviews with students and teachers
- main aim is to encourage the school population to support hawkers (especially during the pandemic)
- details: short reasoning for the recommendation + suggestions of what to order, how much it cost on average, etc.

victoria

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This is something I've actually been wondering about XD and I think people would be curious about this too
The alternative is H1 History or something like that – I think it'd be interesting, but I placed GP here because I take it and I'm frequently surprised when I remind myself that it's a H1 subject (my GP is obviously rather bad)
– Mandy

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Becoming comfortable with silence — why and how? 

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Becoming comfortable with silence — why and how? 

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Discomfort with silence

A common perception is that silence can be stifling and unsettling, especially in a social setting (particularly so when people meet others for the first time and the awkward silence can be deafening and unbearable)

It seems that the ubiquity of smart devices and technology have intensified the above trend

There’s some research conducted with regard to this fear of (and discomfort with) silence — the term “sedatephobia” (translated to “aversion of the silent”) has been coined to illustrate this growing phenomenon

In some severe cases, this intolerance of and discomfort with silence can induce panic attacks

Reasons we might be uncomfortable with silence

Human instincts — we crave for connection and social acceptance

Sense of insecurity that might arise as a result of this void (i.e. silence) —> silence can be ominous?

Why being comfortable with silence is important and empowering

Silence can be beneficial

e.g. (pertaining to the individual) it can increase concentration and heighten self-awareness; it can enrich relationships because silence creates room for thorough thought and vulnerability

Ways to overcome the discomfort (and be comfortable with silence!)

e.g. consciously practising mindfulness, gradually increasing one’s “window of tolerance” (i.e. the period of time you can put up with silence before you start to feel disturbed)

Jolene

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i think it would be interesting to interview the bookshop aunties and hear what they have to say after seeing batch after batch of students make purchases at the Popular in school
- eg. what are some of the most memorable purchases students have made, what are some of the most useless things students buy etc

joy

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there used to be an Aunt Agony on Press a few years back, but it kind of disappeared after a while

it would be nice if we could open up the column again — i've noticed a certain need for advice among my immediate circle:

justin cheong (23a01c): "i need aunt agony in my life"

geoffrey (23s03c): "i have auntie issues"

could think of how to encourage more submissions!

- raphael

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new stalls: thai cuisine, fusion chicken rice

can just be an update to the most current existing review (https://rafflespress.com/2021/02/05/please-mind-the-platform-gap-food/)

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By Coco Liu (20S06L) and Tay Jing Xuan (20S03C)
Disclaimer: All information is accurate as of time of writing, and may be subject to change.
The cheap and affordable, yet rich flavours of the canteen food may be what some of us are looking forward to when we return to school after the December holidays. Those looking for quick titbits to grab from Chill@RI in between tutorials and lectures can finally do so, too. But with so much to choose from when deciding on a meal or a snack, some of us may feel overwhelmed. After all, do you even remember all that's sold at the school canteen? Fortunately, we have compiled a list of what is sold at the canteen, Chill@RI, and Professor Brawn Café for you to pick out the food you want!

The Canteen

For the canteen-goers or those curious about what else is sold besides prata and yong tau foo, we bring you a guide to all the stalls in the canteen, including the food sold and their prices.

First, some basics. While opening times of the stalls vary (more details later), every stall closes at around 3-4pm, so you're better off going to Chill or Professor Brawn Café for an afternoon snack. There's also a blanket school rule that no food is to be sold from 7.40-8.15am on Tuesdays to Fridays.

All stalls also have the option of paying electronically, via NETS Scan and/or SG QR. Some stalls also have the option of paying by NETS Flashpay, so there are plenty of options if you aren't carrying cash. Our stall aunties and uncles are also pretty flexible, and will helpfully accommodate requests like "more rice" or "less spicy" or "no tomato", but do be prepared for any changes in price that come with such requests.

Wanton Noodles (Stall 1) sells, well, wonton noodles, along with dumpling noodles, shredded chicken noodles and pork ribs noodles, with each bowl costing $3.00 or $3.40 (for the pork ribs noodles). There are also options for add-ons like extra wontons or more noodles, which you can request from the menu displayed. Its opening hours are from 8.30 am to 3 pm, so for those looking to grab lunch, its medium-sized bowls will be the perfect meal.

Heng's Cafe - Drinks & Snacks (Stall 2) sells a large variety of drinks and snacks, from both hot and cold beverages to pastries and sandwiches. Pastries, including blueberry cheese tarts and slices of pandan cake, range from $0.60 to $1.20. On top of that, it also sells dim sum (halal certified!) ranging from tau sar pau (red bean bun) ($0.60) to chee cheong fun (rice noodle rolls) ($1.60), as well as bread like Sunshine Cream buns for $1.00. Its drinks, such as freshly brewed Milo, kopi-o and iced lemon tea, range from $0.60 to $1.00, with an additional $0.20 for takeaway. There is also a selection of canned and bottled drinks and a freezer full of ice cream that contain a similar, though smaller, range of items compared to Chill@RI. Since the stall opens as early as 6pm, early birds can head to the canteen for breakfast from this stall.

Yuan's Western Food (Stall 4) sells Western cuisine, with its menu consisting of carbonara ($2.60), aglio olio ($2.00), chicken teriyaki with rice and vegetables ($2.60) and specials which are only available sometimes like beef stew with rice and vegetables ($3.30). Unbeknownst to most of the school population, they also sell mac and cheese and cheese rice, which are not easy to prepare; they don't sell it often, usually only from April to May. Their opening hours are from 7.45 am to 4 pm, so if your tutorials or lectures end a little late, you can still swing by for a potato salad ($1.00). There's also a breakfast set, consisting of French toast, pan-fried sunny side up, sausage, potato and baked beans, all for $1.80.

A selection of items sold at Yuan's Western Food.

R5 Noodles & Porridge (Stall 5) sells classic noodle dishes like bak chor mee (minced pork noodles), fishball noodles, chicken mushroom noodles, braised chicken noodles and wanton noodles, all of which are sold at $3.00. If you're lucky, you may also be able to enjoy specials like braised chicken noodles. You can choose from wholegrain mee pok (flat noodles) and mee kia (thin noodles), as well as kway teow (flat rice noodles) and mee tai mak (silver needle noodles) for each bowl. Porridge comes at $3.00 and $3.20 a bowl, with a range of toppings to choose from, such as egg, shredded chicken and meatballs (ranging from $0.30 to $0.80).

The popular Tan's Chinese Cooked Food stall (Stall 6) sees long lines every day for its wide selection of dishes. It sells rice with two vegetables and one meat item for $2.80 and an extra meat item for $0.50. Aside from mixed rice, they also sell hor fun and carrot cake (with the option of added chilli) if you're willing to wait an extra five minutes.

Carrot cake from Tan's Chinese Cooked Food, with added side dishes.

J&E Yong Tau Fu (Stall 7) is one of the newer stalls, replacing the RI Yong Tau Foo stall that ceased operations in 2019. It sells five pieces of items and noodles (with the option of dry or soup noodles) for $3.00, and an extra $0.50 for laksa gravy. One of their most popular items is the dumplings, a clear favourite among most patrons. They offer laksa noodles for just $3.00 as well, if you aren't up for all five items from the selection. Just note that the waiting time can be quite long as they handle many orders at once, so plan your break times wisely if you plan to eat from this stall.

Fruitful Fruits Stall (Stall 8) sells a wide variety of fruits, juices, milkshakes and desserts, with special blends like butterfly pea tea and snacks like agar-agar. The stall owners are fond of experimentation too, blending milkshakes with unconventional items like nuts and sesame. The prices of their juices and milkshakes range from $1.40 to $1.80, and you can request to add milk and Nata de Coco or for less ice, all for $0.30 extra. Not feeling up for drinks? You can still grab individual pieces of fruit like a small banana for $0.40 or a fruit cup for $1.00, or even a bowl of beancurd for $1.50.

The display case at Fruitful Fruits Stall.

One of the first generation stalls from the 1980s, Lum & Chan Chicken Rice (Stall 9) sells classic chicken rice for $2.30 and offers other dishes such as char siew rice and roasted pork rice ($2.30 each). Each plate of rice comes with chicken soup, and you also have the option of add-ons like bean sprouts, broccoli and curry vegetables for $0.30 to $0.50. While not as frequented as other stalls, the quality of food is high and a good choice for crowded canteen days.

Haw's Kitchen (Stall 10) is known for its large bowls of ban mian and you mian (each with a base price of $3.00) which come with the options of sliced fish or minced meat and addition of eggs, as well as the tom yum option. Chicken shredded porridge is also sold at the stall for $2.00, with an added $0.30 for egg and another extra $0.40 for more porridge or egg. You can also order mixed rice from the stall, though the selection of dishes is rather small compared to Tan's Chinese Cooked Food. The stall usually has a slightly longer wait time than other stalls, so do note that you might not have enough time to finish your food during peak periods if you patronise this stall.

Aminah Nasi Padang (Stall 11) sells traditional Malay food items like beef rendang and satay chicken with rice. They also offer lontong, mee siam and tahu goreng on some days, and even have tomato sauce macaroni at $2.50 in place of rice. Fried beehoon and kway teow go for $2.00 a plate, too. Each side dish costs from $0.50 to $1.50-if you're not sure whether you can afford certain items, you can take a look at the menu provided at the side or just ask the friendly uncle or auntie. It also has the benefit of being one of the only two stalls in the Y5-6 canteen that is completely halal.

Joy's Vegetarian (Stall 12) is one of the newer stalls in RI, selling fried rice, spring rolls and beehoon along with clear and herbal soups. Their side dishes go for $0.60 for each serving of vegetables and $1.00 for each serving of mock meat, and egg is sold at $0.50. Most of their items are made out of beans, such as the beancurd skin and mock char siew. What some of us might not know, however, is that they sell desserts such as red bean or green bean soup as well, so if you're craving some hot desserts, you can pop over to check their menu for a hot bowl.

Asia Ghani's Prata Hut (Stall 13) is one of, if not the most, popular stalls in the canteen. They sell the usual assortment of prata, with plain prata at $1.00, egg or onion prata at $1.50 and cheese prata at $2.00-the minimum order is two pieces of prata. All murtabak sold (chicken, mutton or mushroom) are priced at $3.50 and come with a side of spicy potatoes and fish curry. If you prefer your prata sweet, they also have sugar available. Aside from prata and murtabak, another popular dish is fried rice: the options with meat (chicken or beef) go for $3.50 while egg fried rice costs $2.50. Spice is added as a default, so if you aren't a fan of spicy food, remember to inform the uncle or auntie. Along with the Nasi Padang stall, it is one of the few halal options available at the school canteen.

Chill@RI

The favourite haunt of many students at break times (or, indeed, the short five minutes between periods), Chill@RI is more than just a convenience stall: it is the convenience stall at RI. It helps that everything sold there is halal, so everyone can enjoy the food. Open from 8am to 7pm on weekdays and 8am to 5pm on Saturdays, Chill@RI has a wide variety of snacks, from classic snacks reminiscent of one's primary school days (think nitrogen-filled packaging with a "Healthier Choice" sticker) to chocolate and blueberry muffins ($2.20) to small plastic packs of iced gems and biscuits ($1 per pack).

You're sure to find something you like for a quick bite, or, indeed, a light lunch (sandwiches go for $1.30 to $1.60). If you want some pastries like cheese sticks and chicken pies, be sure to get them quick: they sell out fast and are usually gone by noon. And if you fancy something to combat the heat, there's a small freezer stocked with ice cream and frozen yogurt. There's also a wide selection of drinks, from the typical bottles and cans of coffee and various teas to even 1 litre cartons of milk.

If you're willing (and allowed, given the current climate) to make the trip to the Chill@RI at the Y1-4 campus, you'll be able to enjoy an even greater variety of options, including the crowd favourite, freshly-made waffles, and other snacks unavailable at the Y5-6 Chill@RI. (Editor's note: unfortunately, Y5-6 students are currently not allowed to visit the Y1-4 Chill@RI.)

Besides the edibles, Chill@RI also sells various other things, from medicines like Panadol and Strepsils to sanitary pads and tissue paper, and, perhaps surprisingly (and fortunately, if you're celebrating a friend's birthday and need to light candles), lighters. The microwave at the back of the shop is also free-to-use, if you need to heat something up.

Professor Brawn Café

Last but not least, we come to the RI branch of Professor Brawn Café. Located close to the main gate, the café is slightly further away from the other food haunts in the Y5-6 campus. It opens on weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Do note that it only accepts cashless payment (EZ-Link or NETS will do). (Editor's note: Professor Brawn Café now sets up a mini stall at the Y5-6 canteen daily due to the COVID-19 situation and hence the current options may be limited.)

Main menu items include breaded fish ($6), chicken bolognese ($3.80), and truffle chicken ($5.50). There is also a selection of pizza, such as Hawaiian pizza and vegetarian pizza, with prices ranging from $4.50 to $5.50. Besides these, Professor Brawn Café also offers bites like a small bowl of potato wedges ($1.80), chicken wings ($2.50 for 4 pieces), Caesar salad ($3.50) and chicken burger ($3.50), subject to availability. Desserts like a slice of chocolate mud cake ($2.90) and butter cupcakes ($1.20) are also available.

Drinks sold at the café are split into two categories: drinks from Gong Cha and other drinks. Unfortunately, Gong Cha drinks do not include some favourites; in an effort to provide healthier drinks, only a few options are available, such as Earl Grey Milk Tea ($2.80), Mango Green Tea ($2.70), and Oolong Tea ($2.00). Addition of either white pearls or herbal jelly costs an extra $0.30. Besides the selection from Gong Cha, Professor Brawn café also offers classic hot drinks like cappuccino ($2.00), latte ($2.00), and chamomile tea ($1.60).

One boon of the café is that it's the only place where you can enjoy dining in an air-conditioning place (Chill@RI is also air-conditioned, but you can't eat in the shop) except for classrooms and LTs, which can provide some much-desired respite from the heat.

In conclusion...

School isn't just all about studying, extracurricular activities and exams-take some time to appreciate the finer things in school life, like the wide variety of food offered alongside H3 subjects and RA. You won't have to worry about going hungry in the middle of the day with affordable fare all around the school, satisfying the indecisive, the perpetually hungry and the light stomachs.

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Please Mind the Platform Gap: Food In RI

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By Coco Liu (20S06L) and Tay Jing Xuan (20S03C) Disclaimer: All information is accurate as of time of writing, and may be subject to change. The cheap and affordable, yet rich flavours of the canteen food may be what some of us are looking forward to when we return to school after the December holidays....

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- coming up with passwords, whether it be for snapchat, instagram, or even RI-WLAN
is becoming more of a hassle
- strong passwords are difficult to remember, weak passwords are a recipe for disaster (data breaches/ cyberattack)
- (while this might be counterintuitive, with privacy protection in question) could consider interviewing the student population to find out some of their (ideas for) passwords
- could include tips for how to generate a safe, easy-to-remember password

(lezann)

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- can get students to share their experiences working part-time
- discuss nature of jobs that students tend to gravitate toward, working hours, how they cope with schoolwork (if they work during school terms), perhaps even discuss pay rates
- could maybe branch out into a "holiday do what"

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- have a news wrap up of the month
- interview with some of the writers, why & how they chose to cover an issue and their takeaways
- have some fun (e.g. a segment on debating a pointless issue)
- regular host?

Jason

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Moving On (after two years of pseudo lockdown/circuit breaker)

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Moving On (after two years of pseudo lockdown/circuit breaker)

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- With the recent drastic easing of measures, I think many people have differing opinions about it.
- with mask-wearing outdoors being optional, we could ask Rafflesians as to why they would/wouldn't take off their masks
- we could obtain some reflections about what they learnt/felt about the pandemic and how ready they are to transition back to the good ol' days (hopefully no new variants pop up)

akmal

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been talking to my vegetarian friends and ri truly has a dearth of viable vegetarian options :(( can conduct interviews to find out how they make do and maintain a Healthy and Balanced diet. could also weave in the reasons behind their vegetarianism. (which also helps us to understand why just getting dishes without meat isn't an option)

saara

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languages in RI - lara (sorry jason <3 i filled it in the moment u sent it out)

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languages in RI - lara (sorry jason <3 i filled it in the moment u sent it out)

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videojournalism/podcast idea??? beyond english + their mother tongues, what other languages do rafflesians know/wish they knew? why? it may also be interesting to talk to students who have been exempted from mother tongue/only speak one language/speak "unconventional" languages like dialects, or foreign students who continue to speak their mother tongues at home/take 3rd lang.

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- as everyone is getting busier / people are losing touch after orientation, what are people's thoughts on it? is this a problem that has to be fixed?

sidenote: we should bring back Things People Search

-huan yee

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Investigating the irregularities in the locking of classrooms

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Investigating the irregularities in the locking of classrooms

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Possible angles:
- getting to know our security guards (we can ask them why they’re so fierce)
- literal meaning of the title, why do the security guards lock up at such irregular timings, they don’t seem to be following a schedule sometimes

-andrea

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stories from campus green men/school custodians

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stories from campus green men/school custodians

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we see school grounds workers such as the green men and custodians everyday, but few people really take the time to get to know them. These staff are often overlooked and go unacknowledged, despite their key role in creating a conducive learning environment for us. i think it'd be interesting and eye-opening to follow a day of their work life and/or why they came to work here, and through this students can develop a deeper appreciation for these workers and understand what they do for us better!
- cece

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interview the chill aunties on what it is like to work at chill
eg: what are some of the most memorable interactions with students/ are there any past students that they still remember

jun wei

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Not sure how doable it is, but it would be nice to host online polls for readers (e.g. coffee or tea). The results would be interesting to discuss in a monthly podcast/article etc.

-thong en

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- things people search used to be a really great way to get an easy laugh/take an amusing peek into the convoluted lives of our peers
- i think we really just need to bring back the lighthearted, harmless fun that the column used to provide us with. these are tough times
- "i hereby declare my utmost support and endorsement of the return of the search engine column in raffles press. yeah i wanna read funny typos can we have it back pls"
(ciel, 23a01f)

lanyun

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smth abt commentary of wakeupsingapore and their recent Oopsie Doopsie --> angle can be the lack of gatekeeping in alternative media is both a pro and con

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not sure if this has been suggested alr but nsg is coming this year right?? vv soon?? so can feature the nsg ccas and interview them abt their prep process etc etc and spend some time observing them during their training talk to the coaches about their hopes n dreams etc

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videojournalism thing we get an arts stream science stream & hybrid student to sit together and discuss their subject combis & future career aspirations and film it. interviewees should be ppl who are vv passionate abt their subject combi

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why people choose to keep their masks on (or not)

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why people choose to keep their masks on (or not)

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Op-Ed (Investigative??) on why people reject change, in view of (many?) keeping their masks on around school and even in public despite being in 'non-enclosed areas' after the new relaxation of COVID-19 Measures

~yong le

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there are 3 scholars in my class now and they keep bringing up small things that I never ever thought to consider. would be super interesting. sara

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Pet ownership may seem like a walk in the park (haha) for many in our age category as we focus on the delights of raising a cute pet, be it a puppy, a kitten or a hamster. However there are often many considerations that some neglect even as they consider whether pet ownership is for them (eg. Comparability of a high-maintenance pet with their lifestyle, sustained responsibility needed to raise a pet, sociability of pets). Features on pet owners can shed a light on these considerations that potential pet owners ought to look into before making the decision to get a pet.
For consideration: interviewing students (and perhaps teachers) with a range of different pets. Within RI, the range of pets that my friends own include: exotic fish, terrapins, beetles, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits etc.

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i think a lot of students question why we are paying for our school notes on top of sch fees? and it's not a small amount of money (evident from how class funds always run out very quickly). i guess we can interview CT reps and some teachers (?) --> op-ed kind of writing

victoria

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maybe it was covid but our school's attire enforcements have been significantly relaxed, and recently ppl (ok mostly girls) have been accessorising quite a bit for school (illegal earrings, beaded bracelets etc) which would have been quite unthinkable a few years back!

also the many diff shirt colours. maybe we cld survey/interview diff ppl on their thoughts and experiences

-sophie

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one big culture shock that people arnd me recounted having when coming to ri was how open everyone is about information that goes around— and i think it's really interesting because recently on social media gossiping's become this point of contention on whether it's part of human nature as info gathering or reflective of smth inherently bad so that might b cool to navigate!

if anyone's down to write this with me PLEASE hmu i think it could be rly cool

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Videojournalism: Agree to Disagree Series

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Videojournalism: Agree to Disagree Series

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Recently during GP an "argument" broke out in my class between girls who considered themselves feminists and boys who believed in the men's rights movement. After class I realised that this would actually make a really good video idea? We can give statements like "Boys are biologically better than girls", see whether they agree/disagree and ask them to elaborate and try to convince the other side of their views.

I feel like starting with as controversial of a topic as gender issues would not be a good idea but we can do other more light-hearted categories? Such as sports cca vs clubs, double ra student vs humanities programme, writers guild vs raffles press etc.

- Yu Ning