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Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa ‘Yo’: Ang salaysay ni Ninoy Aquino

Sulat ni Gilli Aquino.

SA KARANGALAN: Ang ika-21 ng Agosto 2025 ay nagmamarka ng ika-42 anibersaryo ng pagkamatay ni Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino. Ang kaniyang matapang na diwa ang nagtulak sa kanya bilang tagapagtanggol ng demokrasya at karapatang pantao, kahit pa ito ay naglagay sa kaniya sa panganib. Habang ipinagdiriwang natin ang kaniyang kasaysayan ngayon, hindi lamang natin tinatanaw ang nakaraan, kundi pati na rin ang hinaharap ng Pilipinas — isang kinabukasang buong sigasig na ipinaglaban ni Aquino.

A Bolt from the Blue

By Janina Calma Lost in thought, are we? The weeks leading up to the opening of classes immerse you in a myriad of emotions: excitement, worry, fear — but above all, anticipation. You wonder how your journey in the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) will go; you get lost in little scenarios you expect to…

From Days Turned to Moments

By Gilli Aquino

IN A GLIMPSE: As you begin your days in the ASHS, you will soon find yourself lost in the mess of lengthy assignments and complicated lessons. Yet in between these days of stress exists a plethora of opportunities to make the most of your quick two-year stay in the senior highschool. Aside from straight A’s and gold medals, there is so much more that awaits you here in the ASHS — things that are perhaps just as important as any academic achievement.

Living in the Present’s Presents

By Marielle Orbong

CAMPUS LIFE: In approaching a new beginning, you may be left feeling a variety of emotions — anticipation of the endless possibilities in store ahead, nervousness about the new environment, or maybe just a sense of peace that awaits as time unfolds. While it is crucial to gear up for what the future holds, the present is valued as much. As you pave the two years lying ahead, take time to appreciate each moment you encounter in ASHS with a walkthrough of what a typical day in your life will be, juniors.

ASHS holds CRP to prepare students for CETs

By AJ Alarcon

Every Saturday from June 21 until July 12, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) conducted its College Review Program (CRP), which aimed to help students prepare for College Entrance Tests (CETs) through onsite classes at the ASHS Main Building.

Atenean Shot Putter launches strong at Palarong Pambansa ‘25

By AJ Alarcon

Ateneo Senior High School’s (ASHS) Alessandro Marco Nieto launched strong at the Palarong Pambansa 2025, held from May 24 to 31 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, landing fourth in the secondary boys’ shot put event with a 13.22-meter mark.

Ateneo Juniors Baseball Team swings big at Palarong Pambansa ‘25

By AJ Alarcon.

Blue covered the diamond as the Ateneo Junior Baseball Team clinched a 4th-place finish out of 17 participating regions at the Palarong Pambansa 2025, held from May 24 to 31 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The team fell just three runs short in their final game against Central Luzon, ending with a score of 10–7.

Minorities Among Minorities: Looking through the Queer Spectrum

By Monique Arrojo “Everyone deserves their own bit of representation.” In the streets during Pride Month, the colors are loud, the celebrations vibrant. Rainbow flags and slogans are waved, painting the road in an array of saturated hues. Voices of the community call to be heard and understood. Still, even through the loudness, not all…

In Expression and Empowerment: A History of Drag

By Gilli Aquino

The glitz and glamour of drag culture has grown increasingly popular in the Philippines, with numerous drag bars, queer media and LBGTQIA+ Filipino artists now being brought into the spotlight — allowing audiences to bask in a multitude of stories inspiring a new generation of queer youth. However, underneath this vibrant exterior lies a long-winding history revealing generations of queer challanges and triumphs, all of which culminating into the symbol that drag stands for today.

House defers acceptance of returned impeachment articles from Senate

By AJ Alarcon

On Wednesday, June 11, the House of Representatives deferred the acceptance of the Senate-returned impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing their adherence to the 1987 Constitution and the need to resolve pending inquiries regarding the remand.