Sports
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Descartes and Boxing
This piece does a bit of armchair philosophising on the nature and connection between mind, body, and pain. Lots of fancy names dropped. Also, what’s boxing got to do with all this? Read more to find out! (How else would you know about it?)
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When Novelty Wins: An Investigation into Tembusu’s Sports Culture
Why are novel sports so popular in Tembusu? As the Inter-College Games unfold, Cheryl reflects on Tembusu’s sports culture and what it reveals about the college community.
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One Amplified by the Sweat of Many: Reflections and a photo essay on the Tembusu House Games
Taking a break from all that studying? Come by the lounge on level 11, and you will find yourself face to face with three small trophies lined up in a corner. Look a little closer, and you will see that it is inscribed with the words “Dodgeball Champions”. It does look rather pathetic, […]
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An Evening with Theresa Goh: The Difficulties of Being Queer in the Public Spotlight
Paralympic Medallist and Pink Dot 2017 Ambassador Theresa Goh recently spoke to Tembusians at the invitation of tFreedom, a community in Tembusu that aims to build a diverse and inclusive college. Bryan Kwa covers Theresa’s story of self-acceptance and her fight for greater societal acceptance of both persons with disability and LGBT persons.
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Smells Like Team Spirit
Being in a team is full of paradoxes. Striving towards shared victory can be ostracizing and sometimes being part of a team can make you feel more alone. These are the challenges that everyone faces, but the simple experience of having fun with the people you grow to love makes everything worth it.
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Tembusu House Games 2016: An Unforeseen Victory
With the Tembusu House Games ending not too long ago, many of us still ache for that easy camaraderie and the addictive adrenaline rush which came with each match. In this piece, Ng Keng Gene shares with us his experiences throughout the games.