News Archives - The Octant

Taking Wellness into Our Own Hands

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 Harrison Linder0

With finals approaching, it can seem like your academic success comes at the cost of your wellbeing. Harrison tells us why this is not the case.

The Class of 2021 Declares Their Majors

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 Dion Ho0

The Major Declaration statistics for the Class of 2021 are out! The Social Sciences have surged in popularity, though at the expense of the Humanities. Dion reports.

‘WasteLess’ for a Week

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 Rhyhan Astha0

18th to 22nd March was WasteLess Week, an initiative led by I’dECO to promote waste reduction and help students go zero-waste. Rhyhan reports.

Election Reforms Take Effect

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Michelle Lee0

For the first time in the history of Yale-NUS, Student Government elections are taking place in April. This is one of the constitutional reforms put in place to make the Student Government more visible. Michelle reports.

So you want to be the President: A Closer Look at the Prospective Candidates

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Aryan Chhabra0

You’ve seen their campaign posters in the lifts. You’ve read their Facebook posts. You’ve spoken to them in the Elections forums. Still confused about who to vote for in the upcoming Student Government elections? Aryan speaks to all the candidates for Student Government President and breaks it down.

Mergers and Approvals: The Creation of a Student Organization

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 Kimberly Yeo0

Applying to be recognised as a Student Organization can be an opaque process. Kimberly pulls back the curtain.

Student Effort Contribution Discussed in Closed-door Dialogue with Governing Board

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 Harrison Linder0

Some students are disappointed by the governing board members’ response to SEC and dining issues at a recent closed-door dialogue.

Kingfisher Urban Farms: Turning Fruit Waste Into Frittatas

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 Michelle Lee0

Remember the banana peel buckets in the dining halls? They were used by Kingfisher Urban Farms to make compost. Michelle reports.

Controversial Pink Hour Officially Launches in Yale-NUS Gym

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 Michelle Lee0

Whether you agree with it or not, a Pink Hour has been implemented in the Yale-NUS gym. Michelle tells us more.

Posters, Town Halls, Angry Opinion Articles: Dissent and Disagreement at Yale-NUS

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Yip Jia Qi0

Yale-NUS has been through a lot in the last six years. Jia Qi summarizes.

Issues with Dining Dominate Town Hall Discussion

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Dion Ho0

Issues discussed on the March 11 Town Hall included the police report Sodexo filed against a student, food safety in the dining halls and the feasibility of an “opt-out” option from meal plans. Dion reports.

Sodexo’s investigation of food poisoning claims finds themselves not to blame

February 16, 2019March 24, 2019 Jasmine Su0

After more than 20 students complained of gastric issues after eating dining hall food, Sodexo interviewed five people and found themselves not to blame. Jasmine reports.

Sodexo Responds to Meal Tap Situation

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Avani Adhikari0

Worried about how many lunch credits you have left? Tap on this.

Exchange Students Become the First Group on Campus to Gain Senate Representation

February 9, 2019February 10, 2019 Alysha Chandra0

Constitutional reforms now allow for students to join the Senate representing either affinity or interest groups, with two exchange students already forming an affinity group. Alysha reports.

Unrest continues over the Student Effort Contribution

February 2, 2019March 10, 2019 Harrison Linder0

Unrest over the Student Effort Contribution has continued into the new year, with the Senate passing a resolution condemning the policy for disadvantaging underprivileged students. Harrison reports.

Latest Task Force Report Raises New Questions in Public Spaces Debate

November 12, 2018November 13, 2018 Alysha Chandra0

The latest report from the Public Space Task Force finds that previous definitions of public spaces within the college were not in accordance with Singaporean law. Alysha reports.

Investing in the Future by Divesting from Fossil Fuels

November 11, 2018November 12, 2018 Harrison Linder0

Have you heard of the Yale-NUS Divest movement? While that campaign ended in 2017, the fight for divestment carries on in two new student campaigns. Harrison chats with Fossil Free Yale-NUS College (FFYNC) and Students Taking Action For NUS to Divest (STAND) on their work.

Financial Aid Office Quietly Rolled Out New “Student Effort Contribution” for First Years

November 10, 2018February 18, 2019 Shanelle Samtani0

Do you know what the Student Effort Contribution is? Students on financial aid from the Class of 2022 and onwards will see an additional clause on their student bill. Aryan reports.

Financial Assistance for Student Programmes Is Undergoing Review

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 Dion Ho0

story | Dion Ho, Senior Writer photo | Ruchel Phua, Staff Photographer Executive Vice President (Academic Affairs) and acting Dean of Students, Joanne Roberts, has called for a campus-wide assessment of financial assistance for student programmes. One of her main concerns is that the current system is too decentralized. This assessment, conducted by Student Services, […]

Senate Announces Resolution to Tackle Academic Stress

October 28, 2018November 1, 2018 Avani Adhikari1

Are the kids alright? The Student Government Senate doesn’t think so. Avani and Wisha report on the Senate resolution to tackle academic stress.