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Theater & ArtsFor much of our history, the youth have been active in taking to the streets in times of injustice and public outrage. More empowered now than ever, various student groups have made it their mission to mobilize amongst themselves to campaign for better political awareness or fight for the rights of the marginalized. Since the […]
February 25, 2019
HubThese days, the typical routine of a student revolves around a constant state of multitasking. University life is punctuated by cups upon cups of coffee, cramming over last-minute papers, nervous pacing over oral exams, and bracing oneself for the draining weeks to come. For some students, though, there’s another addition to their already endless to-do […]
January 17, 2019
ExposéAs the much-awaited “-ber” months arrive, the Philippines launches its nationwide celebration of the well-loved Yuletide season. Filipinos take celebrating Christmas to a whole new level, as we’re one of the earliest countries to start observing the holidays. While most of us back home busy ourselves with making last minute touches to Noche Buena, frenzying […]
December 31, 2018
FoodFrom pescatarian to vegetarian and vegan, a good number of young people have recently made a shift towards eating cleaner. While the phenomenon of healthy living does include being in good physical condition, it goes a lot deeper than just that. Delineating the diet Nowadays, eating habits—and lifestyles in general—have evolved into something much more […]
January 3, 2018
FoodAfter two years of pasta scarcity in JSEC comes the team behind Artisan, bringing students high-quality pasta dishes perfect for carbo-loading—with class. Taste Artisan’s crown jewel, the Truffle Pasta, is a creamy, white-sauce pasta dish doused in truffle oil and blanketed in cream. Adding texture to the dish are the mushrooms; three types, in fact: […]
September 23, 2017
TV & FilmDirector Paolo Villaluna returns from a seven year silence with Pauwi Na, a tragic comedy that chronicles the real-life story of a family who travels from their shabby home in the slums of Manila back to their province–all via two rickety pedicabs. Although their journey is punctuated with familial bickering and repeated misfortune, the clan […]
August 22, 2017
Theater & ArtsThe collegiate juncture of study more often than not leaves one with a certain degree of disillusionment, cloaked in the perfectly justified veil of logic. Young adult literature (YA) is but one of the many tools of escapism for millennial students looking for a brief respite from the rigors of the academe life, with names […]
June 10, 2017
HypeCouples Edition More than just another excuse to spoil your significant other, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. For couples, there’s a sort of pressure to have it more romantic, more exciting, and more memorable than the last. But, with it being right in the middle of a school week this year, couples will […]
February 13, 2017
HubFor the general populace, the 31st of October is unofficially touted as the only night in a year where one can dress however they wish without having to worry about scrutinizing eyes. It’s no wonder that people don’t hesitate to let their freak flag fly on this hair-raising holiday by busting out their most elaborate […]
October 30, 2016
HypeAteneans are no strangers to stress. Be it academics or org work, the weariness we get feels all the same and usually leaves us drained by the end of the week. Sometimes, all we need is a quick weekend getaway to unwind and recharge. The question of where to go, though, may seem like another […]
October 24, 2016
TV & FilmOn some days, Alvin Yapan goes through the regular routine of being a professor in the Ateneo: he goes to class, conducts mind-boggling lectures, checks migraine-worthy papers, and caps off the day in the confines of his office in Dela Costa. On other days, he writes books and bags Palanca Awards, directs stars like Paulo […]
September 24, 2016
Theater & ArtsUpon the conclusion of any theatre production, cast and crew members normally come onstage for one last curtain call. This final bow usually serves as an act of acknowledgment towards the audience’s applause. After almost a fourth of a century of passion and dedication to the art, this call came in the form of a […]
September 24, 2016
HypeFebruary 15, 2015 – the day after Valentine’s Day – saw Dyce N’ Dyne opening its doors to the public for the first time. Situated in a cozy corner in Pasig, the steampunk-themed cafe introduced Manila’s millennials to a concept initially unheard of: the game cafe. A year later, OnBoard Game + Gastropub opened in […]
September 24, 2016