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StartUp!: Why Gen-Z is the most entrepreneurial generation
Join Writer Aadhya as they take a deep dive side hustle culture and explains why, for Gen Z, the entrepreneurial spirit isn’t bound to...
Aadhya Iyengar
Apr 114 min read
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Surviving as an Introvert at SMU
Thriving as an introvert at SMU: Embracing growth, setting boundaries, and finding connection—on our own terms. Although not...
Ignatius Tan
Mar 225 min read
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The Unspoken Rules of SMU Group Projects – A Survival Guide
Oh group projects…They are a rite of passage for any student in SMU, but there’s always more to them than what is written on the...
Jiayi Lee
Mar 153 min read
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Study smart, not hard: Essential Techniques for Academic Weaponing
Grinding for hours but still getting mid results? Time to level up your study game! Writer Anugrah breaks down tried-and-tested...
Anugrah Bhatnagar
Mar 95 min read
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What your university bag says about you!
From big bags to small bags and everything in between, did you know a bag reflects more than it seems? Just like your horoscope, your...
Le Ann
Mar 13 min read
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Finding Love in SMU - The Roadmap to (Romantic) Success
Tinder broke down? Got you – We’re putting our game face on for this one. Dear singles, I hear you. Finding love in SMU is like hoping...
Maybelle Tham
Mar 15 min read
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The Beauty of Not Going on Exchange
Here in SMU, the pressure mounts to go on an exchange and yet, some curiously still choose to remain, why? Join Sinthiya as she explores...
Sinthiya Roy
Feb 214 min read
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That Time I Matched with My Teaching Assistant
Will our dear protagonist get his very own rom-com moment? Or has he been caught in a doomed romance? Read on to find out…
Andriel Cheong
Feb 146 min read
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5 Must-Have Mobile Apps Every Student Needs Right Now
A free Notion alternative? A Xiaohongshu but in english? Discover how these 5 apps will make your life so much easier! Student life at...
Claire Chia
Feb 74 min read
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Thriving Beyond Lectures: The Role of Extracurriculars in University Success
SMU touts its spectacular student life and exciting student clubs experience, but does it play a role in the grand scheme of our life? As...
M S Sudikshaa
Oct 22, 20245 min read
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The Double Lives of SMUSA: What it means to serve the SMU community.
"Who will they be tonight? That's the question..." - Pharrell Williams "Who are the biggest fish in SMU's student body?" That's a...

Jovi Siah
Sep 5, 20246 min read
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Baking Bonds: The Heartwarming Tale of Secretary Cream
From mysterious origins, Writer Megan finds great friends in Secretary Cream, a Telegram baking group. Secretary Cream’s 5th workshop. In...
Megan Lim
Apr 12, 20244 min read
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SMUSAfiesta: Cherry Bloom
The Campus Green may not have Sakura trees that offer respite post mid-terms for the students of SMU, but SMUSA has you covered with...
Hanson Ong
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Breaking My Silence: My Regrets as a Graduating Student
Graduation is a big milestone in our lives and, after almost 4 years, it’s time for me to wear the gown and receive a piece of paper for...

Muhammad Salehuddin bin Asri
Mar 22, 20244 min read
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A Regular’s Guide to Daijoubu
Cuz everything’s gonna be Daijoubu. “Daijoubu? You mean the place that was featured on Mothership for their maid café incident?” Yes, you...
Velda Koh
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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Overcommitting as a Y1
We've all been there. Embarking on a new chapter at SMU is exciting. Being matriculated into SMU has meanings extending beyond simply...
Megan Lim
Feb 2, 20244 min read
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Navigating Stress in University
"Stress is part and parcel of life." But it's not - here's a 5-step guide to smoothly navigate stress in university Pieces of paper are...
Faith Khoo
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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Ghost Encounters in SMU
There have been many bizarre and unexplainable occurrences occurring around campus. From disappearing food to disappearing statistics...
Helena Shymon
Oct 28, 20232 min read
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LKS or KGC: The Library Showdown
All of us at some point in our university journey will need somewhere quiet to study in SMU. Kwa Geok Choo Library and Li Ka Shing...

Chloe Mak
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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SMU Basement Dancers, Who Are You?
AGHEMMMM *Puts on my David Attenborough voice* When the sun has set and the students have left the campus, a certain species of nocturnal...
Sean Leong
Oct 5, 20235 min read
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