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Which AO3 tag summarizes your academic year?

ANOTHER CHAPTER of your college life has concluded! Behind the slow updates and outrageous author’s notes, two meaningful semesters have once again reached the archives of our minds. Kudos to you for making it through, but bookmark this academic year first so we can see which AO3 tag perfectly summarizes it! You have finally closed […]

By Jezelle Aspiras and Keziah Mallari

July 21, 2026

By Jezelle Aspiras and Keziah Mallari • July 21, 2026

Loving beyond limits: Rene Baterbonia

“HOMETOWN HERO. Idolo ng mga kabataan (The youth’s idol). One of one.” These were the words that Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) coach Jess Evangelio used to describe Rene Clert Baterbonia. Yet, on the ordinary days he spent with his loved ones, the basketball talent was simply known as “Bobet.”  Born on May 8, 2008, […]

By Madi Castro

July 17, 2026

By Madi Castro • July 17, 2026

The gentle giant: Chukwuemeka Divine Adili

WHETHER YOU are looking up to meet his eyes or to be inspired by him, Chukwuemeka Divine Adili will bend down and meet you where you are with a warm smile and a kind heart.  While his stature on the court as a basketball player often placed him under the University Athletic Association of the […]

By Audrey Ruiz

July 17, 2026

By Audrey Ruiz • July 17, 2026

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Before the final march: The beauty and terror of senioritis

COLLEGE ENDS on a random day, as the common saying goes. Seniors often find themselves in an odd position as they count the days before graduation, standing at an exit they aren’t quite ready to walk through. Beneath the apathy toward the final requirements in their final semester lies the heavy weight of knowing that […]

By Bree Bernabe, Aldea Hao and Mika Layda

June 18, 2026

By Bree Bernabe, Aldea Hao and Mika Layda • June 18, 2026

Maybe waiting isn’t so bad

Coming-of-age is an opinion column where Ateneans share their thoughts on a specific topic that fits Vantage’s beats. From in-depth analyses of TV series to miscellaneous musings in music (and everything in between), this is a space to spread and inspire thought-provoking ideas. In this column, Vantage Magazine staffer Jezelle reflects on how recent artists’ […]

By Jezelle Aspiras

March 28, 2026

By Jezelle Aspiras • March 28, 2026

Creating spaces for art: How Fine Arts students bring color to Areté

ART HAS always been beneficial to Philippine society. It can open new ways of thinking and draw attention to significant issues, leading to more educated and proactive individuals. The Ateneo reflects this national importance through its creativity and innovation hub, Areté. In particular, Vantage Magazine looked into students across the Fine Arts (FA) majors, Arts […]

By Elisha Cayanga, Nicolette David and Percy Roy

March 20, 2026

By Elisha Cayanga, Nicolette David and Percy Roy • March 20, 2026

Tell us your love language and we’ll guess your nightmare date!

LOVE LANGUAGES shape the way we connect, but they can also be dealbreakers in relationships—turning a simple date into a minefield. A single gesture can cause the entire night to shift under your feet, like stepping on a hidden crack. What should feel effortless can quickly turn into a series of missteps when cues go […]

By Jezelle Aspiras and Haseena Montante

March 18, 2026

By Jezelle Aspiras and Haseena Montante • March 18, 2026

Tell us about your Atenean war flashbacks and we’ll guess your top artists for 2025

We all go through tough times at Ateneo—the sudden heavy rains, the dreaded CTC-to-BEL sprint, and everything in between. Reminisce on your Ateneo war flashbacks, and we’ll tell you who your 2025 Spotify Top Artists are, simply because music is the best way to cope. Answer honestly and remember the times you were in the […]

By Mikylla Almirol, Nicolette David and Enrico Figueroa

January 6, 2026

By Mikylla Almirol, Nicolette David and Enrico Figueroa • January 6, 2026

How Katipunan Are You?

From its diverse dining spots to its buzzing art and nightlife scene, Katipunan is brimming with student life and campus culture. Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz to see whether or not you know Katipunan. Who knows? Perhaps it’s time for you to do some Katipunan exploring! Are you a true-blue Katipunan […]

By Nicolette David, Claire Mayol and Haseena Montante

September 13, 2025

By Nicolette David, Claire Mayol and Haseena Montante • September 13, 2025