Truth about headphones and hearing

Tuned into what he wants to hear, tuned out of the world around him–this describes the typical Singaporean teenager spotted on one of the trains of the MRT. Jay Z’s voice was blasting in his headphones and could be heard by everyone around him. Everyone who was still tuned into this world, that is. Unsurprisingly, they were the…

What do SAS students read?

“List 10 books that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t take more than a few minutes, and don’t think too hard. It’s not about the ‘right book’ or great works of literature, just ones that have affected you in some way. Then tag 10 friends and me so I can see your list.”…

How not to get caned in Singapore

You have heard about judicial caning in Singapore, but do you know what acts are punishable with caning and how to avoid getting sentenced? In 1994, the story of Michael P. Fay went viral. This 19-year old American student from SAS was sentenced for vandalizing cars. The teenager spent four months in prison and received…