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Ashley Lumauig

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Food

JSEC Challenge Roundup 2025 Part 1

THE ANNUAL John Gokongwei Student Enterprise Center (JSEC) Challenge is upon us! With 29 food stalls vying for the crown, figuring out which ones to try can be dizzying, but don’t fret! The comeback of Vantage Magazine’s JSEC Roundup has you covered. Want a passport to authentic East Asian food without stepping off campus? This […]

By Ashley Lumauig and Audrey Ruiz

April 1, 2025

By Ashley Lumauig and Audrey Ruiz • April 1, 2025

Theater & Arts

Molded with Love: How Laro Ceramics fosters comfort and creativity

THE ALL-WOMAN team behind Laro Ceramics believes that pottery is one of the most personal methods of self-expression. Working with clay is a deeply intimate craft—one that nurtures vulnerability and fosters a tender sense of self-forgiveness. Nestled along the winding stretch of Katipunan Extension, the studio champions growth, openness, and community. These ideals extend into […]

By Mikylla Almirol, Ashley Lumauig and Percy Roy

March 31, 2025

By Mikylla Almirol, Ashley Lumauig and Percy Roy • March 31, 2025

Food

A Decade of Busting College Hunger: The Recipe for Success

TEN YEARS, seven branches, and countless satisfied customers—Hunger Buster has been a beacon of culinary comfort within and beyond the Ateneo for a decade, satisfying burger cravings in the heart of the day. Over the years, it has evolved from a student-run JSEC stall to a well-established business on and off campus. Hunger Buster has […]

By Madi Castro, Ashley Lumauig and Audrey Ruiz

January 9, 2025

By Madi Castro, Ashley Lumauig and Audrey Ruiz • January 9, 2025

Hype

Back in focus: Digicams snap to trend anew

DIGITAL CAMERAS, affectionately called ‘digicams,’ are making a strong comeback. In an era dominated by smartphones and DSLRs, these relics of the past are drawing the attention of a new generation, rediscovering a vintage take on capturing memories. Their grainy, simple, and often imperfect image quality offers a unique charm, contrasting the polished precision of […]

By Ashley Lumauig and Hans Dominic Periodico

October 2, 2024

By Ashley Lumauig and Hans Dominic Periodico • October 2, 2024

Theater & Arts

Mula sa Katipunan, tungo sa buwan: Stories of love and defiance from the alumni cast of Mula sa Buwan

MORE THAN a decade since its debut, the musical Mula sa Buwan continues to capture hearts with its poignant narration of young, unrequited love and self-discovery amid a time of war. The story follows Cyrano (Myke Salomon), a long-nosed cadet leader who yearns for his beloved Roxane (Gab Pangilinan). However, his feelings are overshadowed by […]

By Elah Deloria and Ashley Lumauig

September 5, 2024

By Elah Deloria and Ashley Lumauig • September 5, 2024