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More than just the mind: the importance of physical exercise during school breaks
More than just the mind: the importance of physical exercise during school breaks

By Evan Ho

Why do some RCHK students exercise at break and most don’t?

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeFebruary 27, 2022Comment
Why Thanos didn't pay attention in economics class.
Why Thanos didn't pay attention in economics class.

By Markandeya Karthik

Thanos snapped his fingers while using the Infinity Gauntlet during the Infinity War and caused the extermination of half of all life in the universe. Was this sound economic policy?

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeFebruary 11, 2022
Yes, teachers, music can help your students and here’s why
Yes, teachers, music can help your students and here’s why

By Lynette Chan

There are a wide range of reasons as to why we listen to music, including focusing on a task.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeJanuary 30, 2022
RCHK perspective: UK boarding schools
RCHK perspective: UK boarding schools

By Jasper Lau

Former RCHK students and parents view whether boarding school in the UK is worth it.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeJanuary 30, 2022
Does government intervention in education really work?
Does government intervention in education really work?

By Markandeya Karthik

The government have been trying to increase accessibility to education, but do these efforts lead to results?

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeJanuary 30, 2022
The good, the bad, and the ‘tiny fish’ - Year 12 students appraise CAS Week
The good, the bad, and the ‘tiny fish’ - Year 12 students appraise CAS Week

By Hon Sum Yip

From November 22 to November 26, Year 12 students got the chance to participate in various activities around Hong Kong as a part of CAS Week.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeDecember 20, 2021
Pads for periods: the straightforward solution to a dire situation
Pads for periods: the straightforward solution to a dire situation

By Lynette Chan

Sanitary pads are required by around half of the RCHK students in secondary, but the school still hasn’t provided any. Why not?

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeDecember 15, 2021
The post-COVID economy: evaluating the impact of virtual learning on the global economy
The post-COVID economy: evaluating the impact of virtual learning on the global economy

By Markandeys Karthik

When the pandemic hit the world, schools had to transition to online learning. The economic implications from the compromise may not be obvious, but massive.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeDecember 15, 2021
The risks and results of parental pressure
The risks and results of parental pressure

By Cheryl Wong

In the eyes of parents, pressure may merely stem from concern for the future of their children, or hopes for what they can achieve, but is it all beneficial for students?

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeNovember 23, 2021Nov 21Comment
No justice for male survivors—sexism and homophobia in Hong Kong’s rape laws
No justice for male survivors—sexism and homophobia in Hong Kong’s rape laws

By Phoebe Kwok

Hong Kong’s rape laws are oddly gender-specific and pertain to an outdated, homophobic, and patriarchal system that has no place in the 21st century.

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Renaissance CollegeNovember 22, 2021
Scientific research proves IB learning makes students 83% dumber  and more inattentive in class
Scientific research proves IB learning makes students 83% dumber and more inattentive in class

By Wisley Lau

Clickbait is all across the world, from fake websites to youtube videos which have fake titles to gain viewers. While sometimes hard to spot, everyone should be aware of the possibility of clickbait and misinformation.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeNovember 22, 2021
RCHK teachers: stop wasting electricity in the midst of unprecedented ecological collapse
RCHK teachers: stop wasting electricity in the midst of unprecedented ecological collapse

By Ennan Qiu

Some teachers are throwing away school money and squandering the world’s carbon budget.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeNovember 22, 2021
Reopening of the RCHK canteen: is this really a good idea?
Reopening of the RCHK canteen: is this really a good idea?

By Izen Kwan

The reopening of the canteen beckons rejoice, but there’s an elephant in the room: the pandemic isn’t over.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeNovember 22, 2021
The perils of student productivity
The perils of student productivity

By Jasper Lau

Student productivity is promoting hustle culture and workaholism. What can you do to prevent falling into the productivity trap?

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeOctober 29, 2021
The “get it done” mentality: modern education’s greatest challenge and why everyone needs to pay attention
The “get it done” mentality: modern education’s greatest challenge and why everyone needs to pay attention

By Wisley Lau

“Many people have read Suzanne Collins’ best-selling series The Hunger Games, but what if I told you, right now, there is an actual “hunger game” playing in real-time, and you’re in it."

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeJuly 6, 2021Comment
Plagiarism today - it’s the Internet’s fault.
Plagiarism today - it’s the Internet’s fault.

By Zoe Ying

The Internet - holy land of sharing and re-use - leads us to believe we are entitled to use others’ ideas for free in the same way we use their videos and music. And that runs counter to the fundamental tenets of education.


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OpinionRenaissance CollegeMay 9, 2021 Comments
Today in history: May Day
Today in history: May Day

By Abbie Wong

May Day may be the most significant day of the year.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeMay 9, 2021
What about gender neutrality for bathrooms?
What about gender neutrality for bathrooms?

So what is there to be said about the implementation of gender neutral bathrooms in Renaissance College?

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeApril 5, 2021Comment
Sleep and healthiness: the most pivotal component to your well-being?
Sleep and healthiness: the most pivotal component to your well-being?

A 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey showed that 57.8% of grade 6-8 students and 72.7% of grade 9-12 students did not get their prescribed number of sleeping hours. This could be for a variety of reasons.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeApril 5, 2021
Climate change: an existential threat to all life on Earth
Climate change: an existential threat to all life on Earth

The findings are clear: any more warming could spell the end of our planet’s life support systems.

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OpinionRenaissance CollegeFebruary 8, 2021Comment
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