Reflections
Tembusu Between the Lines
At times it is a space for work, other times it is a space for bonding, and yet other times it is a space for rest. What is Tembusu, really? How do we even begin to categorise its spaces? And what does emerging adulthood have to do with all this? In this piece, Min explores the blurring lines of spaces, our lives, and everything in-between.
Every Love has its Whisper (Part 2): Reverberations
The strands of a parallel story unravel and reveal itself in the second of this 2-part piece. Here, Jeron draws conclusions on what it means to receive and give love.
Every Love has its Whisper (Part 1): Murmurs
What do Studio Ghibli, unpolished stones, and residential life have in common? Perhaps nothing, but to Jeron, there exists something precious, yet fundamental. In the first of this 2-part piece, Jeron shares his reflections moving into Tembusu.
“No need insecure lah!”: Singlish, Insecurity, and Identity
🕗 10-15 Minute Read
How do we come to terms with our different accents? Why do some of us judge some accents to be ‘better’ than others? Fiona Tan explores.
What I learnt from Running
🕗 5 Minute Read
Running is hard. Why do people still choose to run, and what can running teach us? Jun Yi reflects on lessons from running that extend onto life.
Chasing the Paper Grade: A “Holistic” Education and University Admissions
Can there ever be a “stress-free” system in meritocratic Singapore? Judd Siow reflects on the holistic education of Singapore and discusses the potential drawbacks of a seemingly stellar education system.