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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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Drop that Mask – Know and Tell!
Every term, before the first week of class, I ask my students to write a short self-introduction on a slide with a recent photograph so I...
Seshan Ramaswami
Sep 19, 20235 min read
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Take a Break at bræk.: Exploring the Journey of SMU's very own Student-Founded Cafe
Did you catch yourself frequenting bræk. during your breaks? Writer Moe Yin speaks to the founder of bræk., Tristan, on his journey as a...

Moe Yin Zaw
Sep 8, 20234 min read
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Finding the Light in A Sea of Darkness: A No-Holds Barred Breakdown of the Singapore Night Festival
The Singapore Night Festival (SNF) is back in full force for 2023 to light up the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) district with a whole range of...

Lim Xing Yu
Aug 22, 20239 min read
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Starting Your Semester Right
Stressing out about starting a new academic year? Fret not, as our writer Chaarvi is here to share some tips to help you ace the new...
Chaarvi Athawale
Aug 15, 20234 min read
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Kunyah Café: Great Food for a Greater Cause
If delicious food and supporting a good cause appeal to you then look no further than Kunyah Café @ SOE. We speak to its founder, Aaron...
Crystal Yong & Lim Xing Yu
Mar 31, 20235 min read
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Rama-done with studies and struggling to find somewhere to eat?
We got you. Writer Salehuddin is here to take you on a tour of halal-friendly eateries on campus. Ramadhan is an important time of a...

Muhammad Salehuddin bin Asri
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Class Participation Slump
Feeling the impending doom of a bad class participation grade? Writer Wen Yi has some tips to help you out! Dear fellow SMUgger, With the...
Teoh Wen Yi
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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Kings for a Day: ESCAPE! with Sound Foundry
12 November saw the return of Starry Night, an annual SMU-wide music festival headed by SMU SoundFoundry since the COVID pandemic.
Luqman Hakim Bin Mohamed Yasin
Jan 13, 20235 min read
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Amidst Russo-Ukrainian War, SMU Student Christie Cheah braves exchange in Poland
Writer Po Chien interviews SMU student Christie Cheah about her experience in Poland
Lin Po Chien
Oct 26, 20226 min read
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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.
Chaarvi Athawale
Apr 8, 20225 min read
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Tales of Bricklane
Bricklane’s co-founder Jasmin shares the most memorable stories of SMU students’ favourite watering hole. (WARNING: May feature pukes)

Lim Xing Yu
Feb 28, 20225 min read
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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.

The Blue and Gold
Feb 14, 20229 min read
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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.
Martin Layar
Jan 28, 20226 min read
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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!

The Blue and Gold
Dec 31, 20214 min read
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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.
Huei Suen
Oct 22, 20215 min read
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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.
Sean Leong
Oct 20, 20214 min read
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