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Read These 10 Tips Before Your Next Essay or Presentation

The English language can be tricky business at times. Writer Renald Loh explores some common blunders we can avoid making in the future. ...

The Social Kitchen - Breaking Barriers and Bridging Communities

Can we save local heritage and help the disadvantaged at the same time? Writers Samuel Chin and Jolene Ong visit Singapore’s first ever...

Conversations from the Ground: Businesses on Campus

How are our brick-and-mortar vendors in SMU coping during this online semester? Writer Rachel Goh speaks to them to find out what...

Campus

The Digital Detox: A Spin on Waste Management

Chaarvi Athawale

Apr 7
5 min

The Digital Detox: A Spin on Waste Management

Work piling up but you cannot resist the sweet allure of your screens? Writer Chaarvi walks you through some screen time strategies.

Lim Xing Yu

Feb 28
5 min

Tales of Bricklane

Bricklane’s co-founder Jasmin shares the most memorable stories of SMU students’ favourite watering hole. (WARNING: May feature pukes)

The Blue and Gold

Feb 14
9 min

Valentine's with the Love Doctor

Happy Valentine's Day! Three of our writers met with SMU's resident Dr. Love ahead of this special day to learn more about love and lust.

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Lifestyle

Adulting: Mastering the Art of Adulthood

The Blue and Gold

Apr 28
4 min

Adulting: Mastering the Art of Adulthood

Starting your adulting journey can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you navigate some new decisions you may face – you got this!

A Coffee Addict's Top 5 Coffee Recommendations

Christel Yan

Apr 17
5 min

A Coffee Addict's Top 5 Coffee Recommendations

Want to treat yourself in the middle of a hectic week? Writer Christel takes you through the best cafes around town.

Julian Oh

Mar 9
3 min

SURV101- Your SMU Zombie Survival Guide

Do you have what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse in SMU? Writer Julian explores the best options available to you.

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Opinion

Goh Jun Kang

Oct 26, 2021
7 min

Squid Game: To Join the Horde or Not?

Haven't watched Squid Game yet? Don't worry, writer Jun Kang Goh took one for the team and shares if its worth falling prey to the hype.

Huei Suen

Oct 21, 2021
5 min

Invisible Struggles and the First Step

We all face mental health struggles. Writer Huei Suen shares her journey and how Peer Helpers had helped her along the way.

Ranked & Rated: Top 10 Iconic Looks from the Met Gala 2021

Kristen Lim

Sep 20, 2021
5 min

Ranked & Rated: Top 10 Iconic Looks from the Met Gala 2021

The Met Gala is back after a 2-year hiatus, giving us some much needed back-to-school fashion inspiration.

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