Writer

Noelle D. Lejano

Noelle is your typical hobby-jumping, sushi-eating, compulsive book-buying communications major. You'll often find her working on her small business (STMNT.) or creating something new.

Written Articles

Theater & Arts

Neighboring voices: Literature by Southeast Asian authors

THE PROLIFERATION of spaces and platforms for the exchange of literature cannot be overstated. Simultaneously, the question of representation arises across the dominance of Western and East Asian literature circulating within them. In this listicle, Vantage presents six works of literature by Southeast Asian authors across varying genres. Though informed by specific cultures and circumstances, […]

By Ryan Reyes and Noelle D. Lejano

May 2, 2022

By Ryan Reyes and Noelle D. Lejano • May 2, 2022

Hype

Let me walk you through imposter syndrome

You have no idea how many times I had to start this over. You have no idea how long it took me to sit down and actually write this. The idea of writing a piece of my own and sharing it with the world overwhelms me, because I don’t think I’m qualified to do so. […]

By Noelle D. Lejano

February 27, 2022

By Noelle D. Lejano • February 27, 2022

Theater & Arts

Books on love and loss

The month of love comes with many things. To some people, it comes with flowers and chocolates; to others, it might be loss and longing. After all, it is often said that there will always be grief for as long as love exists. For those going through it—whatever it might be—we’ve listed down a few […]

By Noelle D. Lejano and Leila Simon

February 14, 2022

By Noelle D. Lejano and Leila Simon • February 14, 2022

Hype

The kids are ukay: On steals, style, and sustainability

WHETHER YOU’RE interested in it because of its affordability, sustainability, or fashionability, the world of ukay-ukay has something for everyone. Ukay-ukay has long been a staple in both the Filipino fashion industry and culture. The term finds its roots in the Cebuano verb ukay, which means to dig through as one would to a pile […]

By Jia Parma, Noelle D. Lejano and Rome Saenz

November 30, 2021

By Jia Parma, Noelle D. Lejano and Rome Saenz • November 30, 2021

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Vantage POINT: November 2021

This is Vantage POINT: A monthly moodboard for things that have been on our minds as of late, topics both fresh and familiar. We point you towards what to watch out for and what we think you should be enjoying right now. And if whatever we love becomes whatever you love (at least a little […]

By Jia Parma, Noelle D. Lejano and Rome Saenz

November 22, 2021

By Jia Parma, Noelle D. Lejano and Rome Saenz • November 22, 2021