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Under quarantine: From the eyes of the working class

The roads are deserted—an unusual sight at this time of the year. Only a few take to the streets as if it were any other day, running an errand to a nearby store as early as 6 am. With half their faces covered in face masks, none of them can take a single, full breath…

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Power to the people: A look into COVID-19 donation efforts

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we look toward those who are not as privileged as us who may have food on our plates and a roof above our heads, and to the frontliners who tirelessly sacrifice themselves for the rest of society. In times of crisis, organizations and individuals try to extend a helping hand…

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Balay Aruga: A home far from home

Nestled under the shade of an ageless tree stands Iloilo City’s first-ever home care facility for patients with neurological disorders—Balay Aruga. At a glance, one might mistake it for a typical suburban home; it features a well-kept garden and a friendly pet dog, while situated at its center is a humble structure with walls decorated…

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On criticality: Fostering political dialogue in the classroom

In a world where an opinion is never a finite resource, educators who can help guide and develop the way the youth thinks—without tainting or manipulating them to submit to personal biases—are crucial in every classroom. The interactions shared between teacher and student may not always result in complete intellectual alignment, but they are part…

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A way with words: The world of voice acting

From radios with warm voices settling in the background to soft and powerful voices bringing animated movies to life on the silver screen, voice actors have permeated the airwaves with their skilled performances.  It is impossible to deny their influence and talent—despite remaining unseen—in delivering performances that move us. However, many of these talented performers…

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Good morning, passengers: Exploring the skies with flight attendants

Flight attendants regularly make sure that everything on the flight runs smoothly; they bustle around the plane, guiding clunky carts of food and drinks through narrow aisles, ushering passengers on board to their designated seats, and demonstrating pre-flight safety routines. An entire flight could go by without passengers recognizing and appreciating the work that these…

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Sweet success: The renaissance of local chocolate

There are very few things as universally loved as chocolate. Whether in the form of a bar, served as a truffle, or coated with a candy shell, chocolates seem to be the type of sweets that never go out of style. The chocolate industry is also currently on the rise, with the 2020 Worldwide Cocoa…

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Chasing titles: The race for credentials

Applying for a job can be a daunting task for any fresh graduate. With many vying for the same position, it can be difficult to stand out among the crowd. Ask a fresh graduate or even an intern about the application process and they would certainly say that it is challenging. What does one require…

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Call to Action: Tribulations of student emergency responders

Superheroes, whether on the big screen or in comic panels, often lead dual lives, delicately balancing their personal and professional responsibilities. Clark Kent is a reporter for the Daily Planet when he’s not out saving lives as Superman. Tom Holland’s iteration of Peter Parker is just a regular high schooler before a call to action…

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The art of collecting: The colorful world of a Funko Pop collector

Pop culture is everywhere and it has permeated through nearly every facet of modern media. From Star Wars to Marvel to Harry Potter, there seems to be a franchise out there for someone to enjoy. Many fans, however, go beyond consuming these pieces of media and start collecting merchandise. Amid this pop culture boom, American…