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.
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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.
Martin Layar
- Jan 28
- 6 min
USLA, the award you deserve - and how you can apply for it
Despite many committed contributors to their CCAs, few are aware of the elusive, and mysterious University Student Life Awards.
The Blue and Gold
- Dec 31, 2021
- 4 min
Going into 2022, I Want You to Know...
We asked and you answered – here are 10 New Year's messages you wanted us to share on your behalf. Happy New Year!
Huei Suen
- Oct 22, 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.
Sean Leong
- Oct 20, 2021
- 4 min
The Quest for Yong Tau Foo
How far would you go for yong tau foo? Writer Sean Leong goes the distance to reunite with our beloved Waterloo YTF.
Lim Xing Yu
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
If SMU Food Places Were Blind Dates
Ever wondered what SMU eateries would be like if they were human -- and if they'd be eligible bachelors?
Rachel Pan
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
4 Ways “Zoom University” Can be More Inclusive
Our generation of 'zoomers' have the chance to make new choices about how inclusive we are for others.
Ong Jun Kai
- Jun 10, 2021
- 5 min
The Melancholy of SMU Chatbot
9th June, 2021, 8.00pm I flip my laptop open. > Spotify > A sad Chinese song > Telegram > My Editor-In-Chief Me: Hey, I’ve got mad feels...
Jolene Ong
- Mar 31, 2021
- 5 min
5 Conducive Cafés Near SMU (With Free Wi-Fi) to Study At For Finals
Securing a GSR of your preferred timing during finals season is tough. Here are five cafés that can play host to your end-of-semester grind.
Martin Layar
- Mar 18, 2021
- 5 min
The Most Value-for-Time Job in SMU
Writer Martin Layar gives you a comprehensive guide on how to secure one of the most in-demand jobs in SMU. Read to find out more!
Huei Suen
- Mar 10, 2021
- 5 min
5 Odd Ways to Help Tackle Midterm Procrastination
Week 9 hitting hard? Writer Huei Suen shares some creative tips to help you tackle midterm procrastination!
Julie Kong & Sunny Ling
- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
SICS Week is Gonna be SICC
Rumour has it that SIS changed its name to SCIS (School of Computing and Info Systems) so as to confuse people into thinking that SCIS...
Trisha Bajaj
- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
Join us in Wonderland for ACF’s Welfare Drive!
Need a (strong) dose of fun and magic? Writer Trisha Bajaj delves into Wonderland for ACF's Welfare Drive and what is in store for everyone!
SMUSA
- Feb 14, 2021
- 2 min
14 Love Letters for the 14th of February
Love Letters is a special Valentine’s Day initiative by SMUSA & The Blue and Gold. During the past week, students sent in words of...
The Blue and Gold
- Feb 10, 2021
- 5 min
How I Knew I Was in Love
We asked and you answered – here are 20 of your stories of how you knew you were in love. Happy Valentine's Day!
Renald Loh
- Dec 16, 2020
- 4 min
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. ...
Rachel Goh
- Nov 3, 2020
- 6 min
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...
Rishika Gupta
- Nov 3, 2020
- 5 min
The 'Z-SMU' Experience: An International Perspective
Are international students booming on Zoom? Writer Rishika Gupta speaks to three fellow international students to find out just how...