Friendly Neighbourhood

By: Garrick Liw and Lee Lin Hui

Our home away from home has always had a special relationship with Mother Nature. The abundance of trees and plants here not only add to the scenery, but also nest many terrifying (as many squeamish residents would readily testify) creatures which are not afraid of playing Peek-a-boo. I am sure we are all well-acquainted with some of them:

Watch where you are stepping!

no salt please!

 The next time you leave your room, pay more attention to the walls along the corridor: you will realise our neighbours are closer than you think. These areas hold a special attraction for those wild bugs of the forest, and it can be unpleasant when they decide to make a spectacular appearance that never fails to make our hearts skip a beat or two.

sorry you are?

you hear my call everyday...

 However, the real drama only unfolds when swarms of insects, in the spirit of neighbourliness, pay us a visit. Unfortunately, we are usually not as hospitable as they had hoped for. Screams and exclamations of “OH MY” and “WHAT THE” fill the air in manner of greeting to our uninvited, non-human guests. Soon enough, fatal fumes erupting from Baygon and Shieldtox cans end the ill-fated visit in tragedy as our friends fall to the ground writhing in the throes of death. All because we pressed the button and went on a killing spree.

Be gone! Death to all!!

Sometimes, our lives are put in danger and we are forced to respond. For example, what would you do if you see this:

Tarantula

Scream for help (and then faint)? Use the nearest Baygon spray? Grab the broom? (Just in case you are wondering, the spider pictured here is REAL and was found in a room in KE7.)

Dear ladies and gentlemen of KE7, enjoy your stay here and embrace these creatures near you. Remember, live and let live! Where possible…

gh last supper!

Writer: Adriel Leong
Photos: JK
Editor: Ong Qing Liang

It was 9.10pm, on a Wednesday evening, the author was walking towards the tennis courts when he heard the loud exclamations of ”SUPPER SUPPER!!”, resounding from the corridors of the G and H blocks. When voice power failed to draw the residents out, the block committee then unleashed a microphone, and one by one, we saw the residents trooping towards the ‘G-Spot’ on G4, just like ants crawling towards sugar. Within minutes, lyrics of ‘And gives you hell, gives you hell, gives you hell’ by the All American Rejects was playing in the background, and we knew that a supper, the last supper of the Semester for GH Block, was getting started.
 
Upon reaching the G Spot, I was greeted by numerous members of the GH Block Committee, dressed in White T-shirts, with a bow tie and a moustache, looking rather cutely similar to those of the Monopoly Man, tying in perfectly with the theme of the night as ‘GH Monopoly, Supper edition’, complete with a black board which made ‘G-spot’ at that moment seem like Minds Café.

the gh block committee!

Desmond Kwan, the MC for the night, soon got the ball rolling, by inviting the blockers to feast on the delicious and savoury chocolate fondue, vanilla ice cream and brownies, and pasta (which the author also had the chance to partake, due to the generosity of the GH block committee), which was quickly tackled and flying off the table in fast responses.
 

bustling with activity

Soon, it was time for the highlight of the evening: the monopoly game itself! The rules were simple, as with the Macdonalds monopoly format, the residents had to collect game labels, which could be sorted to 3 different categories. The first were property labels, of which 8 unique ones were to be collected – the top prize of a $50 being awarded to the first resident/team that collected all different labels. The second were instant win prizes, of which 10 different varieties were up for grabs which included extremely attractive prizes such as ‘Hot Stuff’ (MacDonalds Garlic Chilli Sauce) and the mysterious ‘PAD’ (which rather than the PAD we were all thinking, turned out to be a Memo Pad instead) and lastly ‘thank you for participating’ labels. Of course, as with all games, strategy could also be applied to this game, and the blockers could group together and pool their labels together, to form the desired 8 combination, whilst similarly fostering cohesion amongst the blockers. Here are some of the labels!

 

scrambling to gather all the labels

After approximately 20 minutes of frantic alliances and backstabings, which could rival those of Survivor, it was ultimately down to 2 camps, who could claim the ultimate prize, Ding Wen vs. Ek Theng! Both had collected all different 8 labels, and had to undergo a tie breaker to settle the conflict. JK, the block head, had decided that whichever camp had collected the most Hello Panda labels, a bonus label, would be declared the winner of the GH Monopoly challenge!
 
After an eventful 5 minutes which truly brought out the best and worst in human nature, along with a lot of other backstabbing and alliances, Jiani (a new alliance leader), had finally won the challenge, by producing 7 Hello Panda stickers, compared to Ding Wen’s count of 0. It was later revealed that Wan Lee, had also collected a rather substantial amount of Hello Panda stickers, and could have merged with Ding Wen, to claim the ULTIMATE PRIZE, but unfortunately chose not to do so – further escaberting the already present rivalry brewing between G3 and G4 blockers.

winners of the night!

Finally, it was time to call it a night!  With the conclusion of the prize giving, numerous smiles and Thank Yous were exchanged, and it was certainly an effect to wash away the exam blues! Kudos to the GH block committee for such a job well done! 

gh!

exam welfare supper

By: Juin Shion

Photos: Juin Shiong

The 12^th of November 2009 lies upon the brink of a gaping void that yawns before us, a stretch of dates which are also lovingly termed as “End of Semester Exams”. As the frenzy of studying heightens in its intensity (I judge by the number of times I am asked how close my exams are on the occasional trip to the loo), I mark this highly important date down in my calendar with the words “Exam Supper”.  Graciously prepared by the Welfare Committee, the Exam Welfare Supper is the biannual calm before the storm of the examinations, and a signal to all that the end of the semester is nigh. However, though the tradition perpetuates through the years, the question remains whether or not the food provided this year will stand up to KEViians’ standards, and if the spread will satisfy or disappoint. Brushing off visions of unidentifiable comestibles with the consistency of mushy cardboard, I pause from my crepuscular habits to take a look for myself.

 

Welfare Team, good to go!

 

 

 

The “Fun” Pose!

 

Welfare Team in Action!

 

 

 

At precisely 10.00pm, the doors to the dining hall fling wide open, admitting hordes of KEViians to the much awaited supper. As the crowds descend ravenously, the Welfare Committee servers stand poised with tongs in one hand, the other hand outstretched and ready to receive the plain plastic plates, and a wide smile on their faces that stretches from ear to ear. I position myself at a vantage point on one of the many countless communal tables, observing the brightly-lit eyes, the hands lifted in supplication, and the grateful smile on each person’s tired face as he is served his share.

So far, so good.

 

A half second after this picture was taken, everything vanished!

Avik is struck by the realisation that he didn’t finish revising before coming down for supper!

 

In ten minutes, a queue forms up in almost no time over steaming hot mounds of nuggets and delicate cream puffs begging to be eaten, and the throng of people presses forward ever eagerly as their eyes scan for the slightest hint of the food running out. As an empty serving box is discreetly nudged away, all eyes follow to see if the box will be replaced by another (it isn’t). The Welfare Committee are now working at triple speed to supply the multitude of hands that reach out, and yet, the food never does seem to run out as more and more trays filled with cream puffs and cakes are revealed the moment a tray is finished. While the line of people waiting stretches and twists about like a snake threatening to devour its own tail, I take the opportunity to slip in an interview with a KEVIIan already munching on his hard earned share. “The food is so succulent”, he gushes between mouthfuls of golden brown nuggets. “I mean look at this, man: the juice just flows out!”. I leave him to his private moment of ecstasy, nodding quietly in agreement as I wander around the hall.

 

A bit of fun on the wild side!

 

Elsewhere, as fingerfuls of fragrant chicken are gobbled down amidst hearty conversation and the aroma of food, I hear snatches of conversations amidst the hubbub of voices from the different residents.  True enough, all are about the upcoming exams, and to the extent of whether one is prepared for it or not. I overhear a modest complaint proposed by my neighbour to the ringing laughter of his peers: “They say that the final test for the module is very easy… But they only say that after spending 3 hours after midnight studying for the module and getting a C+! Some more I choose the module after hearing about how easy it is! Wah lao!”. At the next table, booming laughter rings out from a group of KEVIIans after one of their companions returns, red faced, with a second plate laden to the brim with food. “Hungry”, he sheepishly announces to nobody in particular. As they marvel at his gastronomic capacity, I attempt to rescue the hapless fellow from the jibes of his friends by interrupting them to ask him about his opinion of the supper. “It’s a real help during the exams”, he perks up brightly. “I hope I can have this kind of supper everyday instead!!”. As gales of laughter break out again, I take my leave with the jovial grins of his friends and his crimson stained face imprinted in my mind.

 

A hungry man is an angry man! – Old English Saying

 

 

Half an hour later, as the crowd of a hundred or so people disperses and as many slip into the night after bidding farewell, the night ends on a quietly victorious note, with undergraduates retreating to their rooms satiated and well-fueled to study on further into the night. Truly, the ability of this welfare supper to bring together strangers in the hall and to connect them in the face of adversity shows just how much of a success it is in helping people to manage the stress of the impending exams. Special mention goes to the long communal tables, which definitely add to the ambience of brotherly fraternity and help to encourage conversation among KEVIIans yet to meet each other.

Finally, kudos to the Welfare Committee for creating a most praiseworthy meal which satisfies both in terms of food and company!

NUS Student Achievement Award Ceremony 2009

Written by: Adrian Chia

Photos by: Adrian Chia

Congratulations to the 11^th Xing Qing Rong Ji (XQRJ) Organising Committee and the Rag & Flag Committee 2008/09 for winning the prestigious awards!

11th XQRJ

Aik Leong representing the Rag & Flag Committee

On 30^th October 2009, the NUS Student Achievement Award Ceremony was held at the Heng Mui Keng Auditorium. An annual event aimed at giving recognition to exceptional individual students or student groups who have made noteworthy contributions to activities outside of their academic curriculum and brought honour to the University, it was certainly a glorious feat for KEVII Hall to be represented by the two committees above. XQRJ received the award under the Arts and Culture category – a recognition to their long-running accomplishments in bringing cultural and dynamic vibrancy to the University. On the other hand, the Rag & Flag Committee was honoured under the Community Projects’ category for its unwavering support of the NUSSU Rag & Flag.

At 4.45pm, a few XQRJ members, all very smartly dressed, were spotted outside the Main Lounge, eagerly waiting for their other colleagues to arrive. The mood was clearly a celebratory and cheerful one, as it was also their gathering after a long time since they last got together as a committee. When they reached the venue, it was already teeming with many student leaders, award winners and guests. After a rather long wait, the event finally got underway with the arrival of NUS President, Prof. Tan Chorh Chuan, who was the Guest of Honour. In his speech, Prof. Tan highlighted the importance of participating in co-curricular activities, which make one’s eduction much more holistic and complete. Several notable individuals who attained highly acclaimed prizes in international competitions were also given special mention.

The award presentation proceeded next and various student groups and individuals took turns to receive their awards from the President. It was definitely a jubilant moment for the award recipients as the beaming smiles on their faces clearly showed their sense of accomplishment. What followed next certainly made everyone even happier, as they were treated to a buffet dinner! Over the food and drinks, many individuals also took the opportunity to network with one another. However, more importantly it was the perfect occasion to capture all the glam and glory in the form of photos!

Receiving the award from Prof. Tan

A shot with Hall Master

Yummy!!

According to Aik Leong, “passion” and “dedication” were the two most important elements for a committee’s success. Be it Rag or Flag, “[when] it came down to the grind, the sweat and toil of every single member, who sacrificed their vacation to give their all to the cause, was the key factor in the success”. Similarly in XQRJ, their achievement would not have been possible without all the hard work put in. Once again, congratulations to the two committees and hopefully, KEVII Hall will continue to be represented in next year’s edition of the ceremony!

f block halloween supper

Writer: Jonathan Chan
Photos: Kelvin Anggara & Lee Khar Suan

KE Press: “So Cun Zhi, tell KE Press why you organized this event?”

Cun Zhi: “Uh. To enrich the life of F-blockers”

This simple answer from one of F-block’s most well known Block Committee members, in charge of this project, belied the effort and energy put into the production of F-block’s Halloween Supper, as the Monday night event once again allowed the F-blockers to interact and have fun.

On that night, I was studying half-heartedly and keeping an ear out for the sounds which would indicate the start of F-block’s Halloween Supper. Two doors down, Adrian must have been keeping a similar vigil, because we heard a clang and a few crashing noises from the balcony, thought it was some special sound effects that the Block Comm had come up with for the occasion, and so rushed down to the F3 rooftop only to discover preparations were still underway during which someone had dropped a heavy metallic object. An anti-climax to be sure, but it underlined the motor reflex which connects the typical KEVIIan’s stomach and legs.

Sure enough, 20 minutes later, the familiar yells of “F-BLOCK SUUUUUUPPERRRRRR” floated through the night air as Hazel, Mae Yue and company performed their usual laryngeal calisthenics. I pulled on my “Blue Blood” F-block shirt and headed back down the stairs.

A figure with a ghostly white face met me on the F4 fire escape. I blinked at the apparition before the ponytail which flicked around its shoulders identified itself as Jeana who was heading to the pantry. I looked over the railing and watched in slight incredulity at the sight of artificial cobwebs trailing down to the balcony, where numerous white-faced F-block comm members were gathered. The night air was filled with howls, moans and other other-wordly noises as Khar Suan’s laptop and the tracks it contained did its own bit to build up the atmosphere. Hui Shan bounded around, brandishing a paintbrush with white face paint. “Jon Chan! Want paint? MARK! You have no paint! COME HERE!”

Hui Shan wielding her paintbrush

F-blockers enjoying supper

Andy displays a creative design on his face

KE Press: “Tell me something interesting about the supper?”

Cun Zhi: “We had a lot of fun with the face paint. Everyone took turns to draw on each other’s faces, and everyone managed to express their creative side for once. The Halloween games also lah. Some people were made to drink some sick stuff”

The game in question was a modification of the traditional trick or treat. Led by a ghostly and rather vindictive Mae Yue, brave F-blockers stepped up to draw a coupon from a box which would either allow them to gain a free piece of pizza (albeit with painted faces), or drink the afore-mentioned “sick stuff”, itself a mixture of blended carrots, tomatoes and celery. And one by one they did, to the yells and cheers of the watching crowd.

Ching Tze preparing the "sick stuff"

And of course, there was food! Chicken nuggets, sticks of fruit, noodles, the usual potato chips and a fizzy F-block love potion were all up for grabs. The blue-clad F-blockers quickly swept through the line of food, happily eating and talking.

Chin Ee: We also had fun making the watermelon

Cun Zhi: Yea we made a Jack-o-watermelon

Mae Yue: Though one committed suicide

Jack-o-watermelon

Of course, the more intricate decorations had to be acknowledged too. A lovingly-carved pair of Jack-O-Watermelons were made by the block comm, though one took a jump off the balcony and ended up as a squishy red heap at the bottom of F-block. These were put to good use, as evidenced by the Block Comm member depicted below.

The supper wound down to a rousing toast from the massed F-blockers. As everyone let the fizzy juice wash down the food from the night, one had to admit that the night’s activity really fulfilled F-block’s reputation of Fun, Food, and most importantly, Family.

A toast to end the night

Happy F-blockers

Internal Culture Night 2009

By: Akhilesh Narayan

Photos: Cao Ying and Zhou Shuo

Nine cultural groups, one night and an escape into the world of diverse cultures present in King Edward VII Hall. The 22^nd of October 2009 was a night filled with a variety of dances and songs, a drama, a movie and a very gripping display of martial arts, all of which gave shape to KE’s Internal Cultural Night. The emcees for the night were Asher and Lisa, who had a small skit of their own before every performance. They did not allow the audience to feel dull at any moment, while the stage crew propped the stage up for the next cultural group. The night was inaugurated by F Block Resident Fellow, Dr. Seow Teck Keong who announced to the audience that there was something extra special about this particular ICN.

There was a small opening ceremony which consisted of dancers, colourful curtains and very sensual and soothing music. It was just the right thing to calm everyone down before the burst of energy that would grip the entire Hall in the next few hours. And just as the calm music subsided and the dancers faded away, the KE Titans burst into the Comm Hall from what seemed to be literally every entrance. The cheerleaders in red and black brought along with them a thunderous applause and an immense amount of KE spirit as they charged towards the front of the Hall. This was the first ever performance by the KE Titans (Cheerleading Squad of KE) and boy, did they lift everyone’s spirits.

The opening ceremony dance

Go Titans!

This was followed by five songs that were composed by KEVIIANs themselves from Xinyao. The first song ‘Broken’ was in English, while the others ‘Shi Shu’, ‘Que Shui De Xln Qing’, ‘Zui Ling ‘Long’ and You ‘Zi Yin’ were in Chinese. Xinyao’s performance contained a variety of music ranging from archaic tunes to modern ones. Their compositions were very delicate and contained a lot of heart in them. This was followed by a tale of love in the form of some very different dancing styles in the first dance performance titled ‘Love Affair’. There were graceful and elegant moves happening on stage, behind stage and along the sides of the stage in this performance and they all received deafening appreciation from the audience.

A Love Affair

Beautiful singing...

The next performance was by Chinese Drama- ‘An Unexpected Valentine’s Day’. How bad can your Valentine’s Day be? Well the answer to that was provided by the very simple yet deep play. The protagonist gets thrown out of a bus because he gives up his seat to an apparently pregnant lady, he nearly gets beaten up by a hooligan for trying to look after the hooligan’s bicycle, he loses his girlfriend when he runs behind a woman to get his money back and he gets yelled at by a mother when he tries to lift a little girl’s (Dr. Seow Teck Keong’s daughter) spirits. Pretty bad, right? But the silver lining for the protagonist was when then little girl came running back and gave him her balloon. A small gesture of gratefulness can mean a lot. That was the moral of this story.

I want my money back...

Go Andy!

A Cappella has always given a very tranquil and blissful performance. There are no fancy gimmicks, just good old fashion beautiful music. They performed two songs which were very contrasting in nature showing the versatility of the group. ‘If’ and ‘Fire’, the two performances, displayed how music can in fact change the entire mood of a place. The most mesmerising fact about their performance was that they made it look effortless. Pop music has always been very peppy and dance inducing. The audience snapped their fingers and tapped their feet along with the dancers in their second performance of the night titled, ‘Those Pop Songs’. There was a praiseworthy moonwalk from either side of the stage that looked perfect. There was again a lot of energy in the dancers as they danced to these old, but popular numbers.

The harmonious voices of A Cappella

Fire indeed!

Looking good!

A short break for light refreshments and then we had the lucky draw prize winners announced. Then the KE band was welcomed with a thunderous applause. Six songs later the crowd was left begging for more. ‘Free Loop’, ‘Careless Whisper’ (by Seether), ‘Paralyser’, ‘Geek in the Pink’, ‘September’ and ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ was the selection the band went with to turn the Comm Hall into a concert ground. There were mobile phones being raised in the air, people singing along and a lot of cheering, solos on the drums and guitar and loud rock music in everyone’s ears. There were no drugs and no sex, but the band rocked and rolled their way into the night.

Craig singing Careless Whisper

Look at him go...

The hooting after the band’s performance subsided, as the lights went off and the theme of Mission Impossible paved the way for ELnD’s movie ‘Camp KE’. The recession, Jack Sparrow, Super-man and Harry Potter brought themselves onto the screen along with NS. This was supposed to be an intense comedy, but due to the lack of subtitles, many of the funnier parts remained unnoticed. Despite this there was a roar of laughter from the audience when Gavin’s ahem… ‘R-rated’ scene came. Wonder what was so funny about that?

The third dance performance called ‘Haunting Dreams’ was a very unique one. As the name suggests, it had a very eerie feel to it. The music, the dancers, the costumes and the lighting all contributed to the effect of the song. The abstractness in this dance contrasted with the next dance performance called ‘Crazy Little Thing’. There were hats, girls in colourful clothes, guys in white shirts and jeans, glitter, light and a lot of colour that highlighted the excellence of the dancers. It was a fitting finale to the DansDemonz performance.

Haunting everyone's dreams...

Woah, so much colour!

Men in black and women in white, but the music was perfected to a point beyond perfection. The KE Choir sung three songs- ‘Solerum’, ‘Lux Aurumque’ and ‘Pasigin’. While the first two songs were slow and soothing, the third was full of life and jumpy. There were a number of loud cheers from the audience, as the choir got ready to perform.

The KE Choir!

The final performance for ICN 2009 was by Wushu. The Wushu team put up a very well choreographed display of the martial art. The thunderous beats in the background, the war cries, the clanging of swords, the acrobatics of the Wushu team, the different coloured costumes, all lead to one ultimate thing- the end of KE’s ICN. The fight which involved the girl in a purple costume and a hat definitely stole the show.

Is he flying?

Thus, ICN 2009 came to an end. It was a month of hard work put in by all the cultural groups, no doubt, but many people tend to ignore the enormous amount of work put in by the people behind the curtains. The people handling the lights, the sounds, the stage, the decorations, the marketing, the publicity and the logistics would have spent many sleepless nights trying to co-ordinate with the different culture groups. The Culture Comm did a splendid job in making ICN a success and they deserve a huge round of applause…

The Cultural Group Heads

Good job Culture Comm!

Gavin and Priscillia!

Check out KE Press’ Noticeboard along the Comm Hall today! :)

Hello all KEVIIans!

In case you haven’t realized, the noticeboard along the Comm Hall has been revamped, and is now eagerly waiting for your contributions!

What you should look out for on the noticeboard:

1. exPRESSions -  For all KE residents to doodle on the Post-Its

2. Caption Capture – Every week, there will be a picture put up and KE residents can participate in the competition of giving the funniest caption to the picture! (Prizes will come in later, I think)

4. Thought of the Week – A quotable quote to set KE resident’s minds thinking!

5. Word puzzle – Another competition for KE resident’s to get them cracking their heads on what the puzzle means. Answer for the week’s puzzle will be revealed in the following week.

5. De-stress Pillow - Um, the name says it all – it’s for you to de-stress! You can punch it, kick it, squeeze it… you get the idea.

6. PRESSing matters – Section for other CCAs to post up their posters/publicity material.

Upcoming event – ICN 2009!

Calling ALL KEVIIANs:

 Join us for a night of fun-filled performances by our very own Cultural Groups- there’ll be LOTS of drama, music & dance! A special mention goes out to KE Titans, our very own cheerleading squad who will be making their debut.

So, what are you waiting for? Make yourself available this Thursday evening!

Internal Culture Night 2009

22nd October (Thurs)
7.30pm onwards
ADMISSION is FREE*
(Food will be provided, we have J.Co Donuts!) 
And there are attractive lucky draw prizes to be won!
 
* Admission by tickets - which will be given out free during dinner in Dining Hall on 19th,20th and 21st October.

Contact person: Gavin 84088065 , Priscillia 84047362

 

 

 

after dusk party – sneak peek!

Writer: Adriel Leong
Editor: Ong Qing Liang

KE VII Hall has always been known among the NUS community for its worn out (and eerie) exterior. This year, KE VII Hall will live beyond its eerie reputation by holding, for the first time ever, the largest Halloween party in NUS. The ‘After Dusk Party’, as it is aptly named, is organized by GH block and promises to be a mind-blowing experience not recommended for the faint-hearted. We had a chat with JK, head of the organizing committee, for a sneak peak into what the After Dusk Party (ADP) has to offer. Be afraid, very afraid.

 

So JK! Please tell us more about the ADP?

Sure thing! It will be held on the 16th of October; and certainly something that everyone can look forward to after the tiring and traumatizing mid-term examinations. This event will certainly showcase KE VII Hall in a different light, as familiar places such as the Meeting Room, Communal Hall and Recreational Room will be transformed overnight to become Halloween themed haunts.

The party will start with a screening of well-loved horror movies that will certainly send a chill down your spine. Subsequently, the journey into King Edward Hospital will commence! Displaying the artistic and dramatic talents of the GH block committee, your senses will definitely be thrilled by the convincing acting and flamboyant costumes. Finally, the night will end in the Recreational Room where all participants will feast on ordinary food with extraordinary appearances. Tested and proven recipes of mocktails will also be served! The atmosphere will be great for chilling out as a live band will be playing in the background, setting the mood for a time of great fun and bonding.

How was the idea conceived? Who was the brain child of the event?

Well, I must say that food had a huge part to play in making this event a reality. It was conceived after many late-night bowls of ‘Ban Mian’ at the NUH Kopitiam, with a tinge of inspiration from the ghostly atmosphere en-route to NUH. In particular, we have a fellow GH blocker to thank for showing us the ghastly images from his Forensic Science module revolving around mangled bodies and faceless corpses.

Given the reputation of being the most ‘happening’ block in KE VII Hall, how does GH again feel, being given this opportunity to plan such a ‘happening’ event?

We’re really excited to be given the opportunity to plan this event in KE VII Hall! Halloween has never been a traditional must-have in KE, and we hope to change that this year by providing a setting for KEViians to let their hair down (pun intended) and have fun at this ghostly event!

What is the purpose of the event?

Well, we hope to showcase the vibrancy of KE VII Hall to the potential future residents and show other people how we truly have fun! More importantly, we hope that KE VII residents will bond even more closely though the many scares and frights that await them!

In short, what is the event all about? What can we expect from it?

In short, this is how every university student should be living up life on Halloween. This is the first time that such an event has ever been organized in KE VII Hall. So be prepared for refreshing, never-seen-before scares! Expect awesome food, awesome drinks, awesome music, awesome atmosphere and an awesome party!!

Lastly, what would you like to tell our readers? How can they prepare themselves for the party?

Dress up, brace yourself and have a blast. (: Happy Halloween too folks! We’ll be seeing you there!

Well readers, so what are you waiting for? Be part of the After Dusk Party now! Tickets are going fast so grab them before they run out! For further enquiries, please contact Patrick at 81393492 or afterdusk09@hotmail.com. See you at the party and remember to bring your guts along!

seeing double? (part 2)

Writers: Adriel Leong and Riddhwaj Jalan (a.k.a Rid)
Editor: Ong Qing Liang

It’s a breezy Monday evening and we had the opportunity to sit with one of the (home made) ‘twins’ of KE VII Hall, Mae Yue (F-block) and Sheeren (CD-block). While they are not twins by birth or blood, their uncanny physical resemblance and common traits have prompted fellow hall residents to swiftly associate them as ‘twins’. Both halves hail from Malaysia and are currently pursuing a course in Medicine. We spent an enjoyable twenty minutes discovering the quirky side of the Malaysian Twins.

Mae Yue (MY) and Shereen (SH) <3

Hi Mae Yue. Hi Sheeren!

TOGETHER: Hi guys!

Well, a lot of people have commented that you girls are ‘twins’. What do you all have to say about that?

MY: We so don’t look alike lor!

*vivacious laughter follows*

SH: Exactly! Don’t you all have better things to do than come up with such ridiculous pairings! Anyway, we are so different lah!

MY: Yeah! Don’t know why you all think that we are so alike!

Ya right, you two certainly have similar reactions to being called twins!

So in what ways are you girls different?

MY: I’m WAYYYYY cooler lor!

*SH rolls eyes*

MY: She’s so lazy! She doesn’t even run for the ball! (While playing tennis)

SH: I know you all very fit! But at least I don’t miss the ball like MY!

MY: Lazy!

SH: It’s called waiting for the ball to come to you lah!

MY: WHATEVER!

SH: Anyway! I’m from Penang!

MY: And I’m from Kuala Lumpur!

In that case, how are you similar then?

MY: Well I guess we’re both very happy people!

SH: Ok lah! We smile a lot!

MY: But she’s more emo than me!

SH: Not that emo lah! Just sometimes.

You mean Mae Yue is emo?

SH: No lah! If Mae Yue is considered emo, the whole world would be classified as depressed or suicidal! :p

So… How did you two get to know each other!

SH: CHUN KEAT! I didn’t know anyone before I came to Singapore lor!

MY: How did you know Chun Keat!

SH: Forum thingy?

MY: I did not even go to the forum! Cos I am technically not a part of it!

(Side note: The forum in question is the Malaysian Student League)

MY: Oh did you know! I am a PR already!

SH: I hope to get PR soon!

Ahhhh, looks like we’ll be seeing a lot of you in Singapore for a long time!

So what are your food preferences!

MY: I hate bittergourd !

SH: Bittergourd is super nice lah! But I hate parsley and celery!

MY: Celery is ok, parsley is bad and bittergourd is just plain sick!

SH: You should try egg with bittergourd! My mom makes super nice ones! She always cooks! I guess that is why I eat anything! (except parsley and celery of course)

Speaking of food, who are your eye candies?

MY: Richard Gere (even though he is old!) Brad Pitt!

*SH squeals in excitement*

SH: Johnny Depp too! He’s so cool!

Brad Pitt: don't fight over me girls!

we share share lah!

So do you all know who Christopher Lee is?

MY: Christopher who??

The Channel 8 actor?

*BOTH LAUGH!*

MY: No lah! I can hardly write my Chinese name and can only write 1 – 10!

(Fun fact: MY got an A1 for Higher Malay!)

SH: I am even worse! I think I can only write Chinese from 1 – 3, its 1 stroke! 2 strokes then 3 strokes!

MY: Fail! Did you know at the Public Health Screening (a Medicine event for the community), I was able to do everything until it came to the stage where I had to describe what a PAP smear is in Mandarin! Then I just died!

So what are the things that irk you out?

SH: Lizards! They are naked.

MY: Cockroaches! They have some funny sound

SH: No lizards! They are so disgusting! So naked!

MY: Cockroaches! They are always flying about! Or crawling!

So, anything else you all want to tell the hall residents?

MY: Have fun!

Shereen?

SH: Err let me think!

MY: See lah! Lazy as usual!

SH: Don’t be as lazy as me! And I love my kampong people! (The KE gang)

In conclusion, after interacting with them, we realized that the twins were not exactly that “twin-ish” after all in terms of their preferences and dislikes. However, beyond these differences, we certainly sensed an air of similarity in terms of the way they talked, laughed and reacted to certain subjects (*cough*bradpitt*cough*). The unspoken chemistry between them in their friendly banter and random comments was definitely present and we hope to see more of them in action together in the future! =)

GH Block SeptemberFest, 16th Sept 9

Writer: Yong Yuwei
Editor: Stephanie Kho

Despite the rain, the GH block committee was proud to present SEPTEMBERFEST! SeptemberFest came from the idea of relaxing in bars such as Timbre with friends, while swaying to the live band performances. With the help of KEVII band, there were live performances put up by the block committee. A total of 5 songs were presented. Even our very own block head (who cannot really sing and may possibly be tone-deaf. Yes, that is JK! ) sang confidently in front of the block residents and our RF. Residents, weary after trainings, chilled to the music, special mocktails and pizza prepared single-handedly by the block committee. A special mention has to be given to the mocktails which were researched and concocted with the tender-loving care of the committee - they included various flavours of ice-blended smoothies and fruit shakes! Overall, it was a great get-together time for the GH blockers

Here are the photos as promised! =)

...and things got revealed

What GH had in store for the blockers

The friendly block committee!

GH RF is always there to support! =)

All smiles on their faces...

They wasn't only food, but entertainment too!

* KE Press would like to thank Yuwei for helping us to write about this event and also for the photos contributed. We were unable to cover it due to unforeseen circumstances.