By Olivia Infante and Joaquin Yulo Thumbnail by Pia Punzalan Every single street light in the night-fallen city luminously buzzes with jolts of electricity as neon glow sticks light up the sidewalks. In the four-lane Lacson Street highway, hundreds upon hundreds of street dancers create optical illusions through their mix of quick, five-star dance moves…
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Hi-Lites ASHS is the official student publication of the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School.
The Halloween Treat (Pinoy Version)
By Chester Cruz Pubmat by Ericka Villaseñor Something wonderful stirs in the hearts of the Filipinos when October throws its shadow and the whispers of the wind grow colder. It’s a time when the line between the living and the departed blurs and the air is thick with mystery; a time when we hear knocks…
Grade 12 students crowd for General, Foreign EdEx 2023
By Arabella Balderama Photo by Luis Sinangote On October 25 to 26, the grade 12 students of Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) gathered on the second floor of the Formation Learning Center (FLC) to attend the General and Foreign Educational Explorations (EdEx) spearheaded by the ASHS Guidance Counselors. The two-day event consisted of talks from…
Pampinid na programa idinaos sa pagtatapos ng Pinoytuntunan
Ni Ace Dizon Larawan ni Zyle Cadiz Bilang pampinid na palatuntunan ng Buwan ng Wika, nagtipon-tipon ang mga mag-aaral ng Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) noong Oktubre 24, Martes, sa Formation Learning Center. Winaksan ang paggunita ng Pinoytuntunan, na may temang “Filipino at mga Wikang Katutubo: Mina ng Kaalaman sa Paglinang, Pagtawid-habi sa iba’t ibang…
Ateneo unites in color and diversity to celebrate ‘One Big Pride’
By Glaiza Salanio and Heather Pascua Photo by Zyle Cadiz Last Friday, October 13, the Ateneo de Manila University celebrated the opening of its own pride month, “One Big Pride” (OBP) led by the Sanggunian: Commission on Gender Equality, in collaboration with the University Gender Hub and the University Gender and Development Office. Ateneans, including…
Confidential and Intelligence Funds: Who are really the Opponents of Peace? (Part 2)
By Artem and Scott Thumbnail by Mother With the number of options these funds may have been invested into, much more are the drastic concerns that need funding and projects. Remembering these concerns and how heavy they weigh on the masses, one might question whether the CIF is the right course of action and whether…
Handball: The Best of Many Worlds
By Alex Lauricio Imagine the ball-passing of basketball, with a playing field about the size of a volleyball court; running around the field like in soccer, and subject to some amount of horseplay akin to mild rugby. Physically-demanding and centered on teamwork, handball combines some of the best aspects of different sports—and is now available…
Grade 11 students compete in Sportsfest eliminations
By Paulo Diesta, Nikolai Ordoña, and Marcus Suner Photo by Sancho Tinio The Grade 11 student-athletes across all strands represented their sections as they competed during the Sportsfest elimination rounds at the Formation Learning Center (FLC) and the Ateneo Junior High School (AJHS) Football Field. Facilitated by the Athlete’s Council (AthC), the first round of…
Confidential and Intelligence Funds: Who are really the Opponents of Peace?
By Scott Thumbnail by James Benin and Mother Just recently, a controversial matter involving Vice President Sara Duterte has surfaced in the country, gaining the attention of the public following the revelation by the Commission on Audit (COA) that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) expended Php 125 million in confidential funds in just…
STEM students crowd FLC for STEM Connect
Photo by Ady Rivera By Glaiza Salanio and Ace Dizon On Wednesday, October 4, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand started its week-long initiative called “STEM Connect” through an onsite program held in the Formation Learning Center (FLC) building. This event aimed to strengthen the bonds of each STEM class by promoting camaraderie…
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