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Rant and Rave: Captain Marvel

After more than half a year without a Marvel Studios film in theaters, Captain Marvel makes her debut on the big screen. This is Marvel Studios’ first foray into a female-led film, with it being the 21st film in the massive franchise that has become known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Anna…

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Archer’s graduation: The end of the beloved mascot’s security shift

Before he was Archer, he was Lion King; and then he was Security Cat. But he will always be the King. Most are familiar with the fluffy orange and white cat nestled near the North Gate. With his piercing gaze and aloof demeanor, Archer claimed his place in our hearts as the King of all…

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World Water Day: Riding the waves of action

One can’t exaggerate the importance of water. It flows within us, it nourishes us when we are thirsty. It brings life to plants, and aids us in removing waste. Water is essential to the way we live our lives due to its unique and versatile properties. So why is it then that people so freely…

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Strokes of a colorful childhood

As children, we panicked whenever we’d realize that the color we needed was missing from the box of crayons we held so near and dear to our hearts. If we envisioned the outline of a sun to be filled in with bright and cheerful yellow, then it just had to be yellow. No other color…

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Of medical nightmares: A biopsy of the Philippine anti-vaxx sentiment

Long ago, getting flu shots from the doctor only brought tears to our eyes, but now a new resistance to vaccines is afoot —and this time it’s more dangerous than childish tantrums.   You won’t feel a thing Every child’s worst nightmare is a looming figure in a pristine white coat with latex gloves equipped…

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Feminism: Who lives, who dies, who tells your story

Feminism. Very few topics in contemporary culture bring up as diverse a reaction as this. From the academic to the political to the personal, it’s been discussed across different spectrums. From liberty explicitly female, to egalitarian ideals, how did we get where we are, and how do we move forward?     Go West In…

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Home is where the cat is: A DLSU adoption story

They’re fat from love. When you enter the University, you might notice a chunky, charming “fixture” near the North Gate. He sometimes appears to be on the lookout with his piercing eyes scanning each person entering the campus. This fixture is Archer—the famous security cat of De La Salle University. Archer is one of the…

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Rant and Rave: Noli Me Tangere, the Opera resurrects old ghosts

One would think that Noli Me Tangere, the Opera would need no further explanations. After all, Dr. Jose Rizal’s  book is firmly etched in history—and in our basic education curriculum. Felipe Padilla de Leon and Guillermo Tolentino’s opera traces its history from its first run in 1974 in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).…

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Love in all its forms: Why the little things matter

“Don’t sweat the small stuff.” It’s a phrase often used to tell people to relax and not think of the little things. But sometimes, reflecting on the little things is essential for us to appreciate the big picture. We don’t think that the little things matter, but really they matter so much more than we…

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Authenticity on stage: The distinct rhythm of the drums

On stage, she sits and plays away from the frontlines. The crowds cheer and sing while she stays lost in her sound, harmonizing with the music of her band. What matters most to her isn’t the fame,  the fans, the persona expected of her, nor the judgment of others—it’s her passion for the craft that…