FOR THE STUDENTS, BY THE STUDENTS
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.
By Jelena Villorente
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.
By AJ Alarcon An eagle soars high — steady in flight, eyes sharp for what helps it thrive — carrying instinct and strength. While a Blue Eagle carries that same strength and clarity in its path, it also bears the values formed by Jesuit tradition and Ignatian principles. These are lived out with intention every…
By Gilli Aquino
BRAVING: The disastrous climate caused by unrelenting typhoons has brought severe catastrophe to the lives of Filipinos around the nation. In this time of crisis, many have chosen to step up and serve as a glimmer of light against the downcast sky — bringing hope to those who need it. While the gloomy weather may mark a hopeless time for some, we must not forget the history of resilience that comes with being a Filipino. A strength that empowers us to fight for sufficient aid, while lifting each other up amidst the darkest storms.
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…
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.
By Marielle Orbong
BRAVING: Facing the unknown is definitely scary. Leaving the comfortable path to follow a direction that you are not certain of where it will lead you requires a bold courage to conquer. With the Broadway Theatre Troupe of Ateneo’s Broadway on Shuffle, they pose a crucial question to its audience — “Are you ready to take the risk?”
As the much-awaited ASHS fair approaches, so do two performance-filled nights that are bound to keep one’s energy up. With student’s night on Friday, February 21; the fundraising concert on February 22, here is an excerpt of what to expect the next two days.
Pubmat by Shiloh Telebrico By Aeron Montallana “Grief doesn’t go away, you grow around it” – Lois Tonkin Upon setting the candle alight, our longing unveils as time passes by. Every word written on their gravestone resembles their perennial spirit that will forever reign amidst the dark. Thereupon, the warmth of candlelight illuminates our eclipsed…
