Contemplative
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Unwavering, in this University
Today on Treehouse, perplexed by the unnaturalness of the university, Jesslene questions the institution, yet also hopes that there is reason to allow ourselves to be captivated by it – that we could continue to trust the honesty and humanity in the university.
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On Aging
There is often a romanticising of aging in the thought of all returning to dust or that in the end, we are as we come. Less heard and spoken of, is the story of ailing. This, though, is not to conflate aging with ailing. This rumination of sorts, in the words that follow, is not […]
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Why I Love Cats
A squat arm, outstretched; a fluffy paw spreading to reveal, ever so slightly, the elegant claws concealed within. Eyes shut, nose pointed, teeth bared – the stray yawned. “Will you just look at this sleepy thing,” my friend remarked. Coos instantly ensued, before the conversation dissolved into a series of unintelligible noises – almost non-human […]
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The Outcome-centric Conversations We Should Be Having with Our Doctors
Hello, my name is Marcus Seah. I am a 2nd year medical student from Ponya. This is my medical column and the aim is to talk about medical issues, specifically those of public health. Public health issues concern the overall health of people rather than specific diseases and treatments. Dental care is one example. Many […]
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On Political Correctness and Privilege
What should we make of politicians who give textbook answers, and is Singapore’s safety net as small as we think it is? Sarah-Kei Lauw reflects on Minister Tan Chuan-Jin’s visit to Tembusu College.
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Resolutions for the New Semester
Ryan Quek reflects on why New Year Resolutions so often fail, and attempts to set his own for the semester.