The Broadway Theatre Troupe of Ateneo (BTTA) exemplified true theater magic through an immersive rendition of Once on This Island. Through excellent production and strong vocals, the troupe’s performance is a show of all the hard work and dedication of each individual member. As the last few shows have come to a close, BTTA has showcased their heart and soul in this rollercoaster-like story filled with high ups and heavy downs.
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Saan Nanaman Umabot ang Mid-sem Break Mo?
With school now over and us welcomed into the embrace of the summer break once more, we are now presented with a variety of options to celebrate our sweetly-earned vacation. When we only had a month to go before stepping out of the halls of the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS), we knew that we would surely have to face an inevitable pile of schoolwork, from capstone projects to long tests. But before all that ruckus, there of course had to be a grace period to mentally, physically, and emotionally prepare us for hell month, which arrived in the form of the second semester mid-semester break!
Crash Course Finance 101: How the Ateneo Investment Group’s Great Minds Think Alike
A major part of Filipino culture is the giving of envelopes during holidays and celebrations, typically during birthdays, Christmas, and sometimes as a reward for achievements. However, when given a resource like money, the question always lands on “What to do with it?” Many like to save it for the future, while others prefer to make the most of it and spend it on something they’ve been wanting for a long time. However, in the recent Great Minds Think Alike seminar hosted by the Ateneo Investment Group, a third, riskier, but-more-possibly-rewarding option was brought up: Investing.
Igniting The Flame of The ASHS’ Tomorrow
Every school year a new fire is lit and the legacy of the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) is passed onto the next batch of seniors. This April is the time for the juniors to exercise their right to vote and be the match that ignites a new era of student leadership.
Ang Bakkhai: a Review, a Celebration
Ang Bakkhai, the Filipino rendition of the Greek tragedy The Bacchae, was performed last April 18-20 in the ASHS Black Box, one of the many plays conducted by the ASHS’ Teatro Baguntao. From colorful depictions of Dionysus’ godhood, to mild depictions of gore and violence, Ang Bakkhai delivers clever storytelling combined with powerful acting.
Breaking the Barriers and Finding out There’s More: The Story Behind The Hackathon Team’s Success
Last March 8, the Atenean team composed of Stephany Boras, Leanne Austria, Yanni Adoptante, and Samantha Elizarde bagged several awards at the Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Hackathon. Led by their coach, Arvin Joseph Villamil, the group emerged as champions in the competition.
Women’s Month: Stories of Modern Day Heroines
Women’s Month is an annual celebration of womanhood that remembers the impact that women have made throughout history and in society. Originally rooted in the celebration of women in the school district of Sonoma, California, the monthly commemoration has since evolved into a global celebration of all women in the world—even in the ASHS.
Remembering Yesterday’s Daughters
What does it mean to be a girl? As a toddler, slurring giggles and feebly crawling on awkward feet, there wasn’t really much to the world outside of the simplest, barest of things. Soon, however, the moment your hair was long enough to tie into pigtails, your limbs became a little stronger, and your speech became a little more sound—things would begin to change.
ASHS Security Guards: Our Unsung Heroes
March is a time for us to appreciate and highlight the remarkable women that surround us. From our mothers, who nurtured us since we were young, to our teachers and formators, who have armed us with knowledge and intellect—it is an understatement to say that we would not be anywhere without them. While we shower our utmost love towards these individuals, it is also important that we spotlight our unsung heroes, such as our school security guards.
The Next Generation of Palestinians
Previously, you might have known that the true losers in a war aren’t the countries who set it in motion, but the countless innocent lives that are ravaged by warfare. Now we go examine the lives of the Palestinian children, and how their upbringing could shape the future of their home.
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