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Yale-NUS in a Malay World: A Case for Decolonizing Our Common Curriculum

The Common Curriculum spans cultures and continents, but fails to include important texts from Singapore’s own indigenous culture. Faris makes a case for examining our position in the Malay world.

The Octant Explains: Singaporean Education (Advanced Level)

story | Harrison Linder, Staff Editor photo | Elesin Teo, Head Photographer In the last issue of The Octant, we gave a basic overview of the...

From the Black Box to The Globe: Seven Week 7 Highlights

250 students. 14 hotly-contested destinations. One Week 7. What did they “learn across boundaries”? Kimberly, Wisha, Rhyhan, Aryan, Jun Jie, Michelle and Fatima write about their experiences.

Is Yale-NUS College Home?

Every year, more than 200 students join Yale-NUS, of which around 40% or more do not come from Singapore. Bilge chats with three students on their ideas of home and being away from home.

Students Weigh in as Discussions on Section 377A reignite in Singapore

Should 377A be repealed or should it remain? A month after India’s landmark ruling to decriminalise sex between consenting males, The Octant asks students if Singapore can, or should, follow suit.

Crazy Unequal Nations: A tale of two outliers and the responsibilities of their progeny

story | Meghna Basu, Guest Writer photo | Meghna Basu   On a windy evening in January 2016, a group of unlike-minded individuals gathered atop Prospect Hill,...

Welcome to J̶a̶p̶a̶n̶ Singapore — A Look At How Japanese Franchising Affects Homesickness

story | Rhyhan Astha, Contributing Reporter photo | Rhyhan Astha, Contributing Reporter   Singapore’s open arms towards people from other countries have allowed it to become the...

The End of “Inaugural”

story | Charles Bailyn, Professor and Inaugural Dean of Faculty photo | Public Affairs Well, it is upon us: the graduation ceremony of the inaugural class...

1987: The Missing Narrative

story | Neo Huiyuan, Arts Editor photo |  Lynn Voight What happens when the very institutions you trust for protection turn against you? What happens when...

Coming to terms with Chinese Privilege

story | Kan Ren Jie, Staff Writer photo | Rachel Juay My first encounter with the privileges I enjoyed as a Chinese Singaporean was when I...

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