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We bring you the latest and the greatest trends in pop culture from an Atenean lens.

The allure of Chinese fashion

CAMPUS FASHION has a way of keeping its own calendar. Even without announcements or reminders, clothing begins to register certain moments before they are named. As the Ateneo community celebrates Chinese New Year, fashion becomes one of the subtler ways that the student body participates in the occasion. Within the peripheral vision of celebration and […]

By Mikylla Almirol, Aldea Hao and MJ Villamor

February 20, 2026

By Mikylla Almirol, Aldea Hao and MJ Villamor • February 20, 2026

Nonchalance is the new performance

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 piece, Vantage Magazine Staffer Lekxie explores the “performative male” phenomenon, […]

By Alekxie Castaños

January 21, 2026

By Alekxie Castaños • January 21, 2026

Until Then: A visual novel from home

REMEMBER THAT old diary you once hid under your pillow with entries about your day and the classmates you met before life gently turned the page? That same sentiment of reminiscence is now translated into a video game, forming a visual world built on familiarity, growth, and letting go.  With its soft pixelated glow and […]

By Bree Bernabe

November 7, 2025

By Bree Bernabe • November 7, 2025

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Describe your personality as a video game, and we’ll tell you which queer video game character you would be!

Let the game start! Have you ever wondered which fictional figure truly embodies your vibe? In the spirit of pride and boundless love, play the lives of your favorite queer video game characters and discover which one best matches your personality in this fun, light-hearted quiz! Achievement unlocked: You finally crossed the final stage of […]

By Alekxie Castaños and Percy Roy

October 18, 2025

By Alekxie Castaños and Percy Roy • October 18, 2025

Ateneo Gym Rats Rejoice: Top gyms near Ateneo

ATENEO IS swarming with rats, and no, we’re not referring to the four-legged kind. We mean students decked out in athleisure, sporting Anytime Fitness key fobs and eating copious amounts of protein while proudly identifying themselves as “gym rats.” The gym community within campus is vast and expanding. Up-and-coming organizations like the Association of Lifters […]

By Nicolette David and Bree Bernabe

January 7, 2025

By Nicolette David and Bree Bernabe • January 7, 2025

Back in focus: Digicams snap to trend anew

DIGITAL CAMERAS, affectionately called ‘digicams,’ are making a strong comeback. In an era dominated by smartphones and DSLRs, these relics of the past are drawing the attention of a new generation, rediscovering a vintage take on capturing memories. Their grainy, simple, and often imperfect image quality offers a unique charm, contrasting the polished precision of […]

By Ashley Lumauig and Hans Dominic Periodico

October 2, 2024

By Ashley Lumauig and Hans Dominic Periodico • October 2, 2024

CONquest 2023: Bridging fans and creators alike

GAMING AND pop culture convention CONQuest Festival 2023 is finally coming to Manila from June 2 to 4 at the SMX Convention Center, Conrad Manila, Mall of Asia (MoA), and National University MoA.  CONQuest goes beyond the typical creator convention as it bridges the gap between fans while highlighting the local esports scene. Through the […]

By Mika Layda

June 1, 2023

By Mika Layda • June 1, 2023

Remembering home in the words of a stranger across the internet

“TO BE loved is to be changed.” The statement became the internet’s obsession for a little while, even if all it took were a few words and two images of a stuffed toy. Through its simple construction, the statement was able to highlight a person’s capacity to love in a way that surprised everyone who […]

By Tan Dela Cruz

May 18, 2023

By Tan Dela Cruz • May 18, 2023

The true-blue truth behind Ateneans’ BeReals

SOCIAL MEDIA has seen many changes throughout the years, from the radical changes in the way it functions to the expansive shifts in the demographics using it—pointing to how its relationship with its users continues evolving. Whereas posts on social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok are heavily curated, one new platform has risen to […]

By Jana Torres, Raffy Serafica, Mikay Tormon and Jia Parma

January 14, 2023

By Jana Torres, Raffy Serafica, Mikay Tormon and Jia Parma • January 14, 2023