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ExposéLife in the middle of a pandemic isn’t easy, even more so when you’re in a new environment, abroad and alone. For Ateneans on Junior Term Abroad (JTA), the coronavirus outbreak has placed them in a unique and delicate situation. Plans of gaining new experiences and learning about a new culture were replaced by adapting […]
May 13, 2020
FoodIt’s easy to miss Nine Three Cafe. Tucked in the residential area at 75 B Rosa Alvero, past Chubby Chicken and Starr’s, the place is a hole-in-the-wall that surprises those who discover it. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, it’s not only a perfect escape for those seeking silence and solitude […]
April 23, 2020
TV & FilmThe answer, unfortunately, is no. Although the chemistry between the two main actors is better than ever and new plot points are introduced to enrich the story, P.S. I Still Love You’s attempts to cohesively and succinctly tie it all together fall flat. This much awaited-sequel to Netflix fan favorite, To All the […]
February 17, 2020
Food, film, and music reflect the cultural transformation of a time. To encapsulate the 2010s while looking forward to the future, Vantage interviewed Atenean enthusiasts from three different generations—Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Generation Z—for each topic. Here, they speak their minds on trends that have defined the past 10 years, plus their cultural projections for […]
January 29, 2020
FoodEveryone always has something to say about food, especially with the local dining scene becoming more and more explorative. Here, three foodies from three different generations—a Loyola Schools professor, an Ateneo de Manila University alumna, and a current student—share their insights on what a decade of food trends eventually boils down to. Baby Boomer: Fernando […]
January 29, 2020
HypeBehind the glitz and glamour of fashion lies an ugly truth: Many brands have a less-than-stellar track record when it comes to the environment. Responsible for greenhouse gas emissions and textile waste, the industry is considered unsustainable. Now, with climate change in the spotlight, fast fashion—the creation of cheap clothing made for short-term use—and its […]
January 19, 2020
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 […]
December 6, 2019
FoodWhile rice meals are usually the go-to choices on campus, Wrap It Up’s tasty and filling wraps put up a surprisingly a good fight. They may be unconventional, but their interesting mix of ingredients will definitely change up your traditional JSEC lunches. Taste The Taco Wrap’s soft tortilla base is the perfect blank canvas for […]
October 18, 2019