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We should all listen to classical music
Yet there is something in classical music’s quiet endurance that deserves attention. Music that survives hundreds of years surely does not do so by accident. It has to speak to the deepest depths of human experience. Modern pop hits may come and go, shaped by fleeting trends and computer algorithms, but classical music endures because it is profound, complex, and universally human.
Steven Loh (25-A4)
18 hours ago14 min read


Is it Ethical to Force Individuals to be Vaccinated for the Greater Good?
It is unethical to force individuals to be vaccinated because the harms do not outweigh the benefits, and it does not consistently produce positive utility. Instead of superficially weighing the harms and benefits with a flawed calculus, we must work on adopting a more nuanced ethical framework - one that takes into account autonomy, consent and rights.
Megan Hannah (25-I6)
Mar 279 min read


The Humble Rise of Starbucks
Starbucks was founded in 1971 in Seattle's Pike Place Market by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker. It initially focused strictly on selling high-quality roasted coffee beans and equipment, not brewed drinks. The pivotal change occurred after Howard Schultz joined the company in 1982. A trip to Milan in 1983 exposed him to the captivating Italian coffee bar culture, where cafés served as a vibrant social hub.
Giselle Yap (25-E3)
Mar 64 min read


Luxury Fashion is a Scam
While a small group may be able to comfortably afford these goods and genuinely appreciate them, the vast majority cannot. For most, the prices are wildly disproportionate to their income, and more often than not, not remotely justified by what they receive.
Vivian Ang (25-I3)
Feb 137 min read
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