To read a book for the first time is an extraordinary pleasure. Borne from the anticipation of embarking on another journey through worlds beyond, the mere sight and smell of a new volume is enough to set the hearts of readers aflutter. Even after the nuances of modern fiction and non-fiction (sparkling vampires, post-apocalyptic battles, […]
It is of great consequence that January is the month of beginnings – the month to jumpstart newfound resolutions and plans, and the month that brims with hope and energy for the promising year ahead. We tear off old and yellowed calendars and mark our planners with renewed vigor because we know that a historical […]
You may not realize it, but your footsteps fall on the same ground that those who were brutally massacred walked on. You may not think much of it, but the halls you pass by everyday are silent testimonies of a nation’s struggle to rebuild itself after a war that changed the world. You may not […]
In modern culture, perhaps nothing represents the zenith of success more than a superstar band. The seemingly bottomless pit of wealth, universal popularity, and the lure of being paid to do what many consider as fun is the dream of many. But if it’s too much of a good thing, it’s probably not going to […]
Oh brother! Let’s get this straight. They’re not priests. So what are they? They seem to be an esoteric mystery, these figures clad in white, often seen walking leisurely in the campus. But despite their friendly demeanor, most students keep a respectful distance from them, almost as if they fear that to lay their eyes […]
If there’s any one sure way to impress the opposite gender, it’s through knowledge. And, naturally, there’s no knowledge more seductive than Middle Earth lore. For those who have been living under a rock for the last fifty years, and are ignorant of hobbits, orcs, and internet Golum memes, Middle Earth is the fictional realm […]
Plato once said that “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything,” and he was right. Music does bring that little bit of color to our everyday lives, in the form of art and expression. It serves as that passageway for us to […]
Comedy Manila is not just your ordinary stand-up outfit: it’s a group that hopes to transform the face of Philippine comedy. No longer will local aspiring comedians force themselves to resort to antics that would make the three stooges look like graceful swans in comparison. A new form of comedy is taking root in the […]
As the Animo System loads, the students who are lucky enough to be presented with the option have to decide whether they rather wake up early or stay up late at night. Students are different beings when they start the day compared to the ones that end it. This can affect their attitude, behavior and […]
2013 was a year of ups and downs. A short recap would include our UAAP victories in the Season 76 Basketball Championships and Season 75 Women’s Volleyball Championships, DLSU Chorale and LSDC-Street showcasing Philippine talent in international waters, Filipina beauties making a name for the country in four international pageants and Pacquiao winning against Rios […]