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Theater & ArtsTextbook Apolinario Mabini is the “Sublime Paralytic” or “The Brain of the Revolution”—no more, no less than someone who fought the Americans from a rattan armchair. A crippling bout of polio may have kept him from the battlefield, but not from setting up the first Philippine Republic amid the Philippine-American War. Mabini also eventually wrote […]
August 20, 2019
This has been a long time coming. Over the years, Vantage has released countless food, film, music, and theater reviews in the name of campus culture. But beyond Katipunan haunts, film festivals, and event coverages, there has always been more personal content that we’ve wanted to share. Introducing Vantage POINT: A moodboard for things that […]
August 9, 2019
As a returning O-Host, Bea Arboleda (3 BS ME) is back in the spotlight—but to say that she has never left it may be more appropriate. This “glam Queen B ready to start the party” brings the energy wherever she goes: Whether on stage, online, or on everyday adventures. “I love performing and all […]
July 28, 2019
The question of a campus publication’s relevance persists regardless of its age. As The GUIDON ushers in its 90th anniversary, one then wonders how it asserts itself in this era of modern multimedia journalism. Its answer is to holistically chronicle histories within and beyond the Loyola Schools: To not only report facts about socio-political issues, […]
June 23, 2019
HubFor any graduate, the Ateneo campus is bound to evoke some nostalgia. It has been the constant backdrop for the ups and downs of one’s college years. Since every alumni’s story is so closely tied to its setting, Vantage invited graduating seniors to revisit their favorite spots in school. These fond memories show just […]
June 2, 2019
ExposéIn the Philippines, Chinese New Year is quite the deal. This special non-working day provides another excuse to set fireworks off and bug your Chinese friends for tikoy. Beyond the festivities and zodiac fanfare, however, lie questions about intercultural relations, particularly when tensions over the South China Sea loom large. Raised in the Philippines yet […]
February 5, 2019
HubDecember 3 marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), when society is reminded to recognize PWDs and their rights. The event doesn’t, however, restrict these values to just one day. Rather, the United Nations calls on everyone to keep seeing PWDs beyond their disabilities. Yet, discrimination against PWDs persists, because others have little […]
December 12, 2018
Theater & ArtsFreelance artists have long been offered exposure rather than monetary compensation for their work. The recent issue with Jameson Blake, where he “commissioned” artists over Twitter with the offer of exposure through a “shoutout,” caused an uproar in the Filipino creative community—along with heated debates on paying artists what their craft is worth. Whether it […]
November 10, 2018
FoodAs college sets an environment for career searching, many students naturally find it difficult to choose the direction they want to go in. While some fresh graduates may feel underwhelmed by their options, there are even less openings for people with special needs (PWSNs)—including (but not limited to) those with autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, […]
September 10, 2018
FoodLibraries commonly bring to mind thoughts of homework and research, of whispering to friends when you do need to talk. There normally isn’t much in the way of socializing or eating, lest you want a scolding. But The Lib at 287 Katipunan Avenue is not your typical library, nor are the sisters behind it—Pia and […]
May 4, 2018
Theater & ArtsMore than 20 years ago, composer Jonathan Larson translated the opera La Bohème into a riotous musical about eight New Yorkers. The result was RENT, a show that would go on to score Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Musical (among other categories), plus a cult following along the way. This production is therefore […]
April 19, 2018
HubValentine’s season can be a bit of a toss-up for couples: Either you’re anticipating a romantic gesture or fretting about how to pull one off. The latter situation gets especially tricky on a student budget. You might try to stretch your funds, while wondering whether your significant other will understand how you cannot. Despite the […]
February 15, 2018
Theater & ArtsIt’s easy to think of fashion as frivolous, given how trends come and go. What critics may fail to realize, however, is that the very tendency of fashion to change lends itself to the craft’s purpose: To provide an avenue of self-expression while making statements with style. The University of the Philippines’ Clothing Technology (UPCT) […]
February 4, 2018
Theater & ArtsWhen Smaller and Smaller Circles author F.H. Batacan submitted the very first copy of her novel to the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards in 1999, she had no expectations for the success that came after. After winning the Grand Prize for the Novel in English, the then 155-page novel went on to win more awards such […]
January 18, 2018
TV & FilmA classic detective tale keeps the stakes high, teasing you with suspects and suspense before the final reveal. Beyond the particulars of a murder mystery, however, Smaller and Smaller Circles goes further to reveal some striking ills of Philippine society. There are bureaucracies exposed, conspiracies debunked, and perspectives examined from all walks of life—so much […]
January 10, 2018
MusicDespite ever-changing personas and shifting music styles—from country princess to mega pop star—Taylor Swift has remained surprisingly consistent. While the media scrutinizes her love life down to the last lyric, Swift, to this very day, expertly twists the narrative to her benefit. Call it what you want (playing the victim or even masterminding her image), […]
January 2, 2018
HubBeing “man’s best friend” is no easy task. Dogs, however, claim that role in all shapes and sizes of adorable—just scroll through puppy pictures on social media to see why. So when the Loyola Schools Office of Guidance and Counseling (LSOGC) announced its team’s furriest addition yet, Ateneans were understandably excited to meet him. Bubu […]
November 24, 2017
MusicThe universal themes of love and loss are nothing new to songwriting, but the heart beats much differently in these pieces. Here, Vantage rounds up three records that tug at the strings of longing and regret. Whether it’s Lorde’s post-party reflections, HAIM’s wishful lyrics, or Kesha’s wild anthems, you’re sure to hear something that throws […]
October 1, 2017
FoodThe quintessential tita brings a certain flair to family reunions. Pitas of Manila, on the other hand, knows that straightforward flavors done well trump flair any day. Here, convenience and comfort food are rolled into a handy pita—and that’s what busy Ateneans from the Rizal Library stand to gain from this stall. Taste The Sharon […]
September 24, 2017
TV & FilmContrary to its title, Star na si Van Damme Stallone (2016) has more than one star. Think Boyhood (2014) meets I Am Sam (2001)—except this time, we watch Van Damme Stallone (“Vanvan”) grow up through the eyes of those who love the boy. The plot itself connects the reel to real life. Vanvan wants to […]
August 22, 2017