Now @loud has gone through a year of transformation and thus, publishing our new magazine in 2010; RepublicanPost (ReP). Student-initiated and student-led, @loud caters to students in RP and other polytechnics in Singapore, as well as to the public. We deal with issues ranging from youth and graduate issues, the latest fashion, movies, music, entrepreneurship, career ideas, to politics.
At @loud, when we want something to be done, we work together as a team to achieve our goal. We com from a diverse background and from all walks of lives, the @loud team is full of energy, is creative and is always bursting with ideas with its think-out-of-the-box nature.
Thus, our name A L(oad) O(f) U(tter) D(elirium).
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By: Yazier Nifail Hamzah
Head on down to City Square Mall and experience the ECO-friendly shopping and dining atmosphere!
Standing on a piece of historic Singapore and located at the edge of the city area, did you know that this 700,000 square foot mall is Singapore’s very first Eco-mall?
It is the first Singapore mall to win the prestigious BCA Green Mark Platinum Award in 2007, and in 2008, the Cityscape Asia Real Estate Awards for Best Developer – Retail (Future).
In this issue, RepublicanPost took visited the mall to investigate what makes this award-winning mall so attractive and why YOU, your family and friends should head down there.
Eco-friendly features of the mall
Imagine being supplied with 11 million KWh (the equivalent of 416 667 days), of free electricity for your laptop at home. That is how much electricity the mall estimates to save per year! Additionally, the annual amount of water saved is comparable to that of 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
In this article, we will explore some of the features of Singapore’s very first eco mall’s efforts on practicing and educating its shoppers about environmental living.
The Green Roof.
Designed with distinct environmentally friendly features, the Green Roof aims to reduce the temperature of the Fountain Square below while allowing natural daylight to pass through.
It has solar energy harnessing capability, which powers the cool breeze system at the Fountain Square. It also promotes cross ventilation that provides better thermal comfort at the Fountain Square. Furthermore, the Green Roof has a rainwater harvesting system for non-potable use.
The Eco-kiosk.
See what this boy on the left is doing? Well if you are tired of shopping, you can stop by one of these kiosks located around the mall and maybe enlighten yourself with tips on how to be more environmentally friendly!
With 200 stores, the mall will cater to your shopping and entertainment needs, no matter how old or how young you are. With shops such as Metro Department Store, NTUC FairPrice, Charles & Keith, Cotton On and many more, it’s time that you head down here and experience the Eco shopping experience!
So what are you waiting for? Just head down to Farrer Park Station on the Northeast Line (NEL) and you can see that the mall is directly connected to the MRT station through its basement. @
By: Melvin Han Feng Jun
24th July - In less than a month’s time, the prestigious Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will officially commence in our little sunny island. Since it is the first time Singapore is hosting such magnificent event, we definitely have to offer the best for our friends from other countries.
Sarah Somarajan, a facilitator from Culture Communication Centre (CCC) is one of the STARs Officer nominated by Republic Polytechnic to represent Singapore in the welcoming of the guests. So what does she really do?
Q: So Sarah, what is your job as a STARs officer in the YOG?
Being one of the STARs Liaison officers, what I actually do is to welcome the Very Important People (VIPS) or Very Very Important people (VVIPS) who could be Governors from different states to Royalties from different countries. I must also be very well equipped with knowledge of the games venue, and provide them with every little detail which might prove useful to our foreign guest.
Q: What are the trainings and difficulties that you came across?
There are other trainings such as Communications Skills where one has to learn how to communicate through sports. I must be able to communicate easily with the guests. Having the ability to communicate and relate to the prestigious guests is very important as a liaison officer. Other trainings include Cross culture aesthetics which touch on the issues that are sensitive to the guests, preventing any misunderstandings and leaving the guests with a bad impression of Singapore.
Q: So lastly what do you have to gain from this event Sarah?
The experience one can possibly gain being part of this major event, will be able to meet different kinds of people of higher status. This event is the first ever sports programme in Singapore and there is much to learn about it!
BEHIND THE SCENES!
The STARs behind the Youth Olympic Games.
1) Stars officers are part of a Civil Service in Singapore.
2) Chosen Individuals all over Singapore have ages ranging from 15-50.
3) In YOG Different STARs Officers will be assigned different jobs in YOG.
4) A committee has been organized to make sure that things run smoothly during the YOG. They are the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee (SYOGOC) @
By: Shaistah Munawar
With the much anticipated Youth Olympic Games (YOG) starting real soon, there sure has been a lot of hype and excitement building up to the prestigious event here in Republic Polytechnic (RP). Well, besides being one of the places chosen to welcome the Youth Olympic Flame on 11th August 2010, RP is proud to have two students who will be participating in the YOG.
Nurul Shafinas Binte Abdul Rahman is one of the two students involved in YOG. Being active for the past ten years in Taekwondo, here is what she has to say about the upcoming YOG.
Nurul Shafinas Binte Abdul Rahman is one of the two students involved in YOG. Being active for the past ten years in Taekwondo, here is what she has to say about the upcoming YOG.
Q: How long have you been active in Taekwondo?
I have been active in Taekwondo for 10 years now. It was since I was seven years old.
Q: What were your thoughts and feelings when you were chosen for the YOG?
I was excited and at the same time nervous as this is my first major game where I will be facing the best youths in the world.
Q: Besides YOG, have there been any other major event/competitions which you have participated in?
Yes, it was the Asean Taekwondo Championships where I won a bronze.
Q: How do you feel to be able to represent Singapore for YOG?
I feel excited to represent Singapore and and I will definitely do my best for it.
Q: How long have you been training for YOG?
It is since the start of this year.
Q: What do you hope to achieve from YOG?
I hope to achieve at least a medal but of course the best would be receiving a gold medal.
Q: How has the support from your peers been so far?
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Q: How have you been juggling both your studies and trainings?
It is tough but I managed to juggle it by going back straight after school and completing all my work before I go for my training. Sometimes if I do not have enough time to complete it before my training, I have to rush through my work after my training and submit it before the 11.59pm dateline.
Q: Who/What has been your motivation for Taekwondo?
Basically, for now the YOG has been my motivation for Taekwondo, as it is the biggest event happening in Singapore, I am very motivated to do my best at the event and I hope to win a medal.
Q: How do you think your life would change after YOG?
Perhaps, I might have more personal time with my friends and family. As right now, I am quite busy and my schedule is really packed. @
Q: What were your thoughts and feelings when you were chosen for the YOG?
I was excited and at the same time nervous as this is my first major game where I will be facing the best youths in the world.
Q: Besides YOG, have there been any other major event/competitions which you have participated in?
Yes, it was the Asean Taekwondo Championships where I won a bronze.
Q: How do you feel to be able to represent Singapore for YOG?
I feel excited to represent Singapore and and I will definitely do my best for it.
Q: How long have you been training for YOG?
It is since the start of this year.
Q: What do you hope to achieve from YOG?
I hope to achieve at least a medal but of course the best would be receiving a gold medal.
Q: How has the support from your peers been so far?
They have been sincerely supporting me and understanding me. They will come to see me before I leave for overseas!
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Q: How have you been juggling both your studies and trainings?
It is tough but I managed to juggle it by going back straight after school and completing all my work before I go for my training. Sometimes if I do not have enough time to complete it before my training, I have to rush through my work after my training and submit it before the 11.59pm dateline.
Q: Who/What has been your motivation for Taekwondo?
Basically, for now the YOG has been my motivation for Taekwondo, as it is the biggest event happening in Singapore, I am very motivated to do my best at the event and I hope to win a medal.
Q: How do you think your life would change after YOG?
Perhaps, I might have more personal time with my friends and family. As right now, I am quite busy and my schedule is really packed. @
Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame: The Torchbearers
By: Elizabeth Neo
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The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is approaching and the nation is getting ready to welcome this honourable event. On a smaller scale, let’s find out the role that Republic Polytechnic (RP) plays in this.
One can only imagine themselves carrying the Olympic torch, or simply watching it on television. Yet for students Eng Sen, Lip Min and staff, Grain and Catherine, it is a reality they are able to experience this
coming YOG.
So how did they get the role of a torchbearer?
Lip Min from RP’s School of Applied Sciences was nominated by the advisor of her sports club. “I belong to a sports club here in RP. My sports club advisor also happens to be the Officer for Student Graduate Staff and he nominated me to be a torchbearer. Interested in YOG, I accepted the role.” The selection process was not just about being nominated. Third year-student Eng Sen responded to an email that had been sent out to the student body.
“The email was sent out, and anybody who was interested could just sign up, and then write a paragraph on why you want to be a torchbearer, and they chose from there.” YOG did not limit its participants to only the students. In fact, Grain, a facilitator from the School of Sports, Health and Leisure was nominated to be a torchbearer too, “There was a website for the staff to nominate their colleagues, and the requirements were the three values of friendship, excellence and respect.”
Upon selection, the torchbearers had to pledge a deed on the YOG official site based on the three Olympic values: excellence, friendship and respect. According to Catherine, an OSG staff and also a torchbearer, the deeds that were pledged had to be for the community and reflecting the olympic values.
“It was kind of like a web version of the torch passing.”
The pledging was not limited to the torchbearers. Members of the public could log on and pledge as well. In previous Olympic Games, seeing these chosen men and women run distances holding the torch in their hands and passing it on and eventually lighting the cauldron – officially opening the Olympics, is something that one would not normally pay attention to. “I was having my attachment then, so I didn’t really bother, but now that I have been chosen, it is very important to me. I’ve found out more about the YOG, and am more interested in the event now” says Eng Sen.
It was not all fun and games if that’s what you’re thinking. Sacrifices had to be made for this event. Luckily, for Eng Sen, he had his mother’s utmost support. “She made sure I went to every meeting and briefing. Whatever plans I had before this, they had to be cancelled. Must still go for the meetings!”
It comes as no wonder, being a sportsman from young that Eng Sen has now finally gotten the chance to add ‘torchbearer’ to his list of achievements with his mother egging him on to do his best to fulfil this role.
These chosen few are not just representing the event but the school as well. With supportive and encouraging parents as well as envious friends, being a torchbearer has become more than just a part of the YOG. It has made them a part of Singapore’s history, as these lucky six welcome the first ever YOG into our sunny island. Asked to describe how this event is for them, Grain and Catherine both agree that “it’s an honour and [we] are proud to be part of it.”
By: Elizabeth Neo
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The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is approaching and the nation is getting ready to welcome this honourable event. On a smaller scale, let’s find out the role that Republic Polytechnic (RP) plays in this.
One can only imagine themselves carrying the Olympic torch, or simply watching it on television. Yet for students Eng Sen, Lip Min and staff, Grain and Catherine, it is a reality they are able to experience this
coming YOG.
So how did they get the role of a torchbearer?
Lip Min from RP’s School of Applied Sciences was nominated by the advisor of her sports club. “I belong to a sports club here in RP. My sports club advisor also happens to be the Officer for Student Graduate Staff and he nominated me to be a torchbearer. Interested in YOG, I accepted the role.” The selection process was not just about being nominated. Third year-student Eng Sen responded to an email that had been sent out to the student body.
“The email was sent out, and anybody who was interested could just sign up, and then write a paragraph on why you want to be a torchbearer, and they chose from there.” YOG did not limit its participants to only the students. In fact, Grain, a facilitator from the School of Sports, Health and Leisure was nominated to be a torchbearer too, “There was a website for the staff to nominate their colleagues, and the requirements were the three values of friendship, excellence and respect.”
Upon selection, the torchbearers had to pledge a deed on the YOG official site based on the three Olympic values: excellence, friendship and respect. According to Catherine, an OSG staff and also a torchbearer, the deeds that were pledged had to be for the community and reflecting the olympic values.
“It was kind of like a web version of the torch passing.”
The pledging was not limited to the torchbearers. Members of the public could log on and pledge as well. In previous Olympic Games, seeing these chosen men and women run distances holding the torch in their hands and passing it on and eventually lighting the cauldron – officially opening the Olympics, is something that one would not normally pay attention to. “I was having my attachment then, so I didn’t really bother, but now that I have been chosen, it is very important to me. I’ve found out more about the YOG, and am more interested in the event now” says Eng Sen.
It was not all fun and games if that’s what you’re thinking. Sacrifices had to be made for this event. Luckily, for Eng Sen, he had his mother’s utmost support. “She made sure I went to every meeting and briefing. Whatever plans I had before this, they had to be cancelled. Must still go for the meetings!”
It comes as no wonder, being a sportsman from young that Eng Sen has now finally gotten the chance to add ‘torchbearer’ to his list of achievements with his mother egging him on to do his best to fulfil this role.
These chosen few are not just representing the event but the school as well. With supportive and encouraging parents as well as envious friends, being a torchbearer has become more than just a part of the YOG. It has made them a part of Singapore’s history, as these lucky six welcome the first ever YOG into our sunny island. Asked to describe how this event is for them, Grain and Catherine both agree that “it’s an honour and [we] are proud to be part of it.”
