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Adrianna Ang

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Exposé

Judging a book by its cover: The aesthetic of being well-read

HAVE YOU not heard? It’s cool to read now. Somewhere between the doomscroll and the hardbound, reading has found its way back into the cultural conversation —not merely as a private habit, but as a visible declaration of taste, curiosity, and intentionality.  In a culture increasingly shaped by digital fatigue, Artificial Intelligence (AI) shortcuts, and […]

By Adrianna Ang, Madi Castro and MJ Villamor

July 3, 2026

By Adrianna Ang, Madi Castro and MJ Villamor • July 3, 2026

Food

JSEC Challenge Roundup 2026 Part 1

EVERY YEAR, the JGSOM Student Enterprise Center (JSEC) Challenge puts student-run food stalls to the test, with judges evaluating creativity and flavor under the pressure of the kitchen and the crowd. This year, eight competitors are vying for the top spot—each boasting unique menus from various cuisines.   In this round of the JSEC Challenge Roundup, […]

By Adrianna Ang, Haseena Montante and Percy Roy

March 25, 2026

By Adrianna Ang, Haseena Montante and Percy Roy • March 25, 2026

Theater & Arts

The apotheosis is upon Ateneo: blueREP’s The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals

A METEOR crash is all it takes to launch a town into a welter of crazed singing, dancing, and bloodshed. Originally mounted by StarKid Productions, Ateneo Blue Repertory’s (blueREP) newbie staging—or should we say conjuring—of The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals revolves around everyman Paul Matthews (Kevin Maroon), who scrambles to escape Hatchetfield after the […]

By Adrianna Ang

January 23, 2026

By Adrianna Ang • January 23, 2026

Music

daylist • bittersweet holiday midnights

THE HOLIDAYS are characterized by homes embellished with splendor, sumptuous feasts, and most importantly, the culmination of a year well spent. However, while this season usually overflows with festivities, it also notoriously stirs melancholy and apprehension. Whether these feelings stem from time marching by too quickly, celebrating alone, or ending the year with unfulfilled resolutions, […]

By Adrianna Ang, Enrico Figueroa and Claire Mayol

January 4, 2026

By Adrianna Ang, Enrico Figueroa and Claire Mayol • January 4, 2026