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Ryan Reyes
Ryan is an oatmeal-obsessed art management major. If he isn’t lurking around art spaces, you’ll probably find him doing research, working out, or learning Korean.
Writer
Ryan is an oatmeal-obsessed art management major. If he isn’t lurking around art spaces, you’ll probably find him doing research, working out, or learning Korean.
MusicTHERE IS something inextricably sonic about the idea of horror. In films, take away the scream from a jump scare, the piercing crescendo of a creaking door, or the deafening buzz of silence and you lose half the magic. Oftentimes, music has the power to convey those skin-crawling moments on the big screen. Songs, despite […]
October 30, 2022
Theater & ArtsTHE THEME for this year’s Museums and Galleries month is “Embracing Uncertainty: Showcasing Solidarity, Hope, and Recovery.” It accounts for the art community’s efforts to confront the structural and societal challenges they have faced even before the pandemic. In advancing this mission, artists are encouraged to embrace uncertainty—such as in spaces beyond museums and galleries. […]
October 27, 2022
HubICIA BAQUIRAN (4 BS MGT-MIS), “your Little Miss Sunshine who always beats the deadline,” is one of the rare people whose energy fills an entire room. A tiny box on Zoom certainly doesn’t do her presence any justice. As OrSem looks to hold some onsite activities after two years being fully online, Icia and her […]
August 2, 2022
Theater & ArtsINSTALLATION ART has always been difficult to pin down. This is, in part, due to its ephemeral nature—its impermanence. The medium hinges on the experience of a viewer within a particular time and space, often creating unique circumstances that only belonged to those who came. In 2o19, the Areté Amphitheater was transformed into a site […]
May 16, 2022
Theater & ArtsTHE 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, […]
May 2, 2022
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 […]
March 26, 2022
Theater & ArtsComing-of-age is a Vantage column where staffers share their opinions on a specific beat. From in-depth analyses of TV series to miscellaneous musings in music (and everything in between), this monthly column is an avenue to spread and inspire thought-provoking ideas. In this column, Vantage Magazine Staffer Ryan talks about how a participatory art piece […]
March 12, 2022
ExposéTHE POPULARITY of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) worldwide can still be highly confusing to the average person—after all, aren’t these just JPEGs? However, the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrency showcases how highly valued these digital objects now are as thousands buy them at rocket-high prices. This is because these collectibles are becoming subject to the fluctuating […]
March 11, 2022
HypeAndy Sachs may have not been interested in fashion throughout the beginning of The Devil Wears Prada (2006), but that doesn’t mean it’s just “stuff.” To echo Miranda Priestly, fashion is definitely more than surface-level thought and novelty. It can signify mood, comfort, and a number of other things. Expressing oneself and one’s beliefs are […]
March 4, 2022
TV & FilmMidterms are fast-approaching, which means heavier requirements and later nights for many students. Because you might not have time to watch movies during this time, listening to the music that accompanies them might be the next best thing. Take this quiz to find out which film soundtrack might be the best fit for you if […]
October 14, 2021
Theater & Arts49 years later, Martial Law’s far-reaching consequences are still felt in the economic, environmental, and social arenas. As the threat of historical revisionism perseveres, the variegated works of Filipino artists produced out of their continual engagement and response to the issues of the regime become vital. Protest art is not merely relegated to the time […]
September 20, 2021
Theater & ArtsFood and culture are inextricably linked; we turn to food to create communities and form relationships. In various works of literature, food is rarely absent as it has always been a vital aspect in telling stories about people and their lives. With culture’s increasing complexity comes the rise of narratives rooted in the substances that […]
August 29, 2021
HubTia Lero (6 BFA TA) is “your super sweet—with a little bit of heat” OrSem veteran who shows no signs of slowing down. In her final year, she is gearing up to take the online stage as one of OrSem Tayo’s O-Hosts. As her tagline suggests, Tia has a bubbly personality; she is a warm […]
August 14, 2021