Theaters have long created a home for art and artists alike. Within its halls, art and culture come alive, reflective not only of the celebration of human life but also of the passion and creativity of the artists themselves. They have created a safe space where passion for the arts thrive, nurtured and honored by…
Author: Beatrice Del Rosario
To many people, the New Year season means a fresh start, with everyone seemingly enveloped by newness and change. Anything seems possible at this time of year, as the fireworks and horns usher in the clean slate that everyone looks forward to. A New Year’s resolution that many have in common is hitting the gym…
In the Philippines, to say that the Christmas season is a long-awaited holiday would be an understatement. Filipinos are known to start the all-familiar countdown to Christmas as soon as the “Ber” months begin. For many, the Christmas season is one packed with family get-togethers and parties. This seemingly inherent reverence for the Christmas holidays…
Sandy blonde hair, a laid back accent, and a vocabulary consisting mostly of words like “totally”, “dude”, and “cool”; popular media has painted the stereotypical surfer in such a monochromatic light, leading many to believe that this is all that surfing entails. In reality, however, surfing culture transcends the stereotypes imprinted on us by media,…
Jab, hook, straight
Life is often likened to a race—a marathon—where pacing yourself is necessary to last the whole stretch. We run with an end goal in mind, the finish line being our inspiration to cover the distance ahead of us in a finite amount of time. We start running and we do not stop—not looking back, in…
A fun night at the bar with friends is more often than not an inviting idea for college students who find themselves bombarded with requirements, tormented by academic pressure, and stretched thin by the often harsh realities of adulthood. As an escape from the stress, some Lasallians like to head to the establishments lining Taft. …
For most of us, music has different purposes. It could serve as a stress reliever from the impending traffic of Manila, a conversation starter for someone you have just met, or something playing in the background while watching the sunset. The hunger to find new music that resonates with us thrums through our blood. Mellow…
For many, football is a pastime. A 90-minute moment-to-moment experience that starts and stops at the beck and call of a whistle. A wrinkle in time when people, whether long-time friends or total strangers, come together to be wilfully captivated by something beautiful. But for some, football is far from a mere diversion from the…
With the spirit of queer freedom, same-sex parenting is a distinct force in breaking the heteronormative tradition of building a family.
Months after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2019 wastes no time bringing about another international football competition run by the Asian Football Confederation, the AFC Asian Cup. Unlike the World Cup, the Philippines will be taking part for the very first time, duking it out for the Asian title. This no doubt begs the question…