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Skin Stories

March 18, 2019March 19, 2019 Shanelle Samtani0

In “Skin Stories,” Inés seeks to break away from her photographic stagnancy and share her appreciation for tattoos.

Walking with William: Disability Access on Campus

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 William Hoo0

After tearing his ACL, William found himself dealing with the challenges of getting around campus on a wheelchair. He tells us why he thinks Yale-NUS needs to think about better accommodating disabled students.

Cendana: Not a House, but a Home

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Rhyhan Astha0

The Cendana Block Party and an improved laundry system: these are just some of the new initiatives the Cendana College Council has come up with recently. Rhyhan finds out more.

Reflecting on International Womxn’s Day

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Wisha Jamal0

Yale-NUS saw lots of International Women’s Day events last week. Wisha asks if we are doing enough.

Before he was Dean: Getting to Know Rob Wessling

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Reza Alam0

We’ve read the emails. We’ve been to the networking sessions. But how many of us really know Rob Wessling? Reza gets to know our new Dean of Students.

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, 2019February 19, 2019 Shanelle Samtani0

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.

A Capybara is not a rat

February 14, 2019February 19, 2019 Shanelle Samtani0

In this week’s visual column, Erika, who works with Professor Vinod Saranathan to collect data on the iridescence of sunbird feathers for his study of avian evolution, muses on animal welfare.

The Octant Explains: What’s in a Name?

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Rhyhan Astha0

Kewalram Chanrai. Tan Chin Tuan. Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho. You know the name, but you don’t know the story. Rhyhan and William will tell you.

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.

It’s forever, you know?

February 4, 2019February 3, 2019 Shanelle Samtani0

The Octant is introducing a weekly photo essay! In this issue, Xi Zhe reminisces about his favorite memory from the December break.

I’m a coward, but I’m trying not to be one

February 3, 2019February 4, 2019 Reza Alam0

Sometimes we’re not who we want to be. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Reza tells us about his experience learning to be courageous, one punch at a time.

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.

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

January 29, 2019February 18, 2019 Faris Joraimi0

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)

November 14, 2018December 7, 2018 Harrison Linder0

story | Harrison Linder, Staff Editor photo | Elesin Teo, Head Photographer In the last issue of The Octant, we gave a basic overview of the structure of the Singaporean education system. Now, we hope to give you a more nuanced understanding by providing a commentary that covers some of the significant issues, topics, and […]

Editor’s Note: Our Finest Hour

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 Terence Wang0

Dear reader, If you are reading this article in print, you would be holding Volume X, Issue 10 of The Octant. It is, by all measures, a normal issue for you. For me, however, this will be the last issue where I sign off as Editor-in-Chief. It has become customary that in their last issue, the […]

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