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A Straw Man Argument
Erica Lim writes about the need for disability rights in the sustainability movement, arguing that the two movements can and should work together.
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An Exchange (Mis)Adventure: When You Lose Almost Everything
Not all exchanges go smoothly. Ryan Quek recounts a trip to Spain during his exchange where he loses almost all his belongings, and he shares tips on how to deal with such an ordeal, or better still, avoid such a predicament.
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10 Questions I wished I asked PM Justin Trudeau when he visited NUS
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a town hall dialogue titled “Canada and Asia in a Changing World” at NUS on 15 November. Here’s a list of questions Bryan Kwa prepared but didn’t get to ask.
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As Elon Musk Dreams of Mars, He Leaves Earth Behind.
It is difficult not to be swayed by Elon Musk. The man is driven by two things: urgent action against climate change and living a life of adventure. He quips, “I don’t want to be anyone’s saviour. I just want to think of the future and not be sad!” It is implied that both his sense […]
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People of Interest
“You asked me to teach you chess and I’ve done that. It’s a useful mental exercise. Through the years many thinkers have been fascinated by it, but I don’t enjoy playing. Do you know why not? Because it was a game that was born during a brutal age when life counted for little and everyone […]
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Reclaiming Feminism: Yay/Nay/Why should I care?
When you think of Feminism, what comes to your mind? Man Hating Femi-nazis hunting you down with pitchforks? Or do you think of Taylor Swift preaching Girl Power and Solidarity? Our guest writer Michelle Heng discusses the evolution of feminism, from positive to negative to increasingly positive.