When confirmed COVID-19 cases in Singapore reached over 10,000, Singapore’s “circuit breaker” reaction closed the majority of bubble tea shops in order to reduce further spread of the virus. After all, bubble tea does not belong to “Essential Service.” Or does it? On the 22nd of April, the day before the closure of Bubble tea…
Tag: health
FIRST TAKE — SPECIAL EDITION: The 2020 Interim Decision
Studio41 hosts a candid conversation with Principal Stephen Ly and Interim Semester Director Dan Skimin, asking the pressing questions behind a very difficult decision made this week: the cancelation/postponement of Interim 2020 in light of the current coronavirus health and travel concerns.
Students’ Fitness and Health Questions, Answered.
Balancing the weights of academic stress and personal wellbeing is a task that SAS high school students have to manage. This may come naturally to some, but others need clarity on more personal issues. The Eye reached out to fellow students and received an abundance of anonymous questions related to their personal health. Then, we…
Are We Victims of a “Heartless” Education?
“Ugh. I have 2 AP exams to study for, 3 speeches to present, 2 formative quizzes coming soon, and an essay due tomorrow. Caffeine is legit the only thing that will get me through this week,” says Yoon Kang, a sophomore attending SAS. Pressure and stress build up throughout the high school life of students…
Sports Drinks: Friend or Foe
OHumans love their water, we need it to survive. Still, those on the picky side of life (like, my fellow teens) get bored and want something flavored or fruity from time to time — or at least not bland. Active, and specifically athletically conscience students, are smart enough NOT fill their bodies with what they think…
Beyond Fitspiration
Fitspiration or “Fitspo” is the current buzz word to describe the promotion of a healthy lifestyle through both fitness and diet. Though one might be tempted to classify some of the fittest SAS students in this category, Mellony Kadakal and Kimberly Truong — two physique competitors — are more than content to pursue these fitness…
SAS students’ experiences with fad diets
“Go for healthy, not for skinny,” said senior Mina Lee, a student who is a fan of the Paleo Diet. Mina, along with almost 10% of the SAS high school student body, has put herself on what could be considered a fad diet, although Mina sees it as a healthy lifestyle. What is a fad diet?…
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