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Slandering the Slang

Filipinos seem to have a fascination with taking the most terse of words – and then reiterating them. What may appear to be a lackadaisical approach to linguistic innovation is, in fact, a stroke of genius. Instead of crafting words as long and winding as the Great Wall of China and as breathtaking (literally), the…

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Glimpse: Selfie-explanatory

   Anne* posed for the perfect pout. She put her hand over her lips, suggestive of a kiss she will be blowing soon. Seconds of silence were dedicated to looking intently at her only audience. And without delay, she did it. She then declared it good. Later, 28 other people thought it good too. Guessing…

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Dota 2 release: Some tips and advice

For all you hard core gamers out there, as you may or may not have heard, Valve’s Dota 2 has exited the Beta testing stage and is already available for free on Steam starting July 9, 2013. The multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game was in the Beta testing for 2 years until Valve decided…

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Glimpse: A look at the westernization of Oldboy

  Every now and then, an American Company decides to remake a foreign movie, hoping to cater the idea to Western audiences. Unfortunately, more often than not, the original spirit and charm of the movie gets lost in the adaptation, leading to a hollow film, and plenty of annoyed and disgruntled fans. So, when the…

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Glimpse: The mannerisms of anxiety

There are more ways than the sophisticated utterance of a succinct “Uhh…” when faced with an attractive specimen of the opposite gender. There are more ways than the fit of convulsion (presumably the inspiration for ‘The Harlem Shake’) that increases in direct proportion to the imminence of a speech. There are more ways than the…

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Glimpse: The true cost of campaign jingles

The campaign period that led to the elections was a time when political hopefuls shelled out large amounts of money to ensure their victory in the polls. While we were mostly aware of the monetary value of posters, t-shirts, and even television commercials, one other aspect of campaigning goes unchecked, and that is the cost…

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GLIMPSE: On/off the air with a junior jock

Despite being overshadowed by other forms of media, the radio remains a staple of college life: during morning trips to school, when the mind has yet to regain full functionality, and we need something to sweep away the residue of sleep; during blackouts amidst a storm, and the family gathers around the only connection to…

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GLIMPSE: Senatoriable faux pas

Politicians are often wary of compromising situations, avoiding any circumstance that might jeopardize their position. Unfortunately, they cannot entirely evade each instance that poses as a threat to that, as their position being public figures would inevitably be subject to public scrutiny. Candidates therefore strike others as people pleasers with a fervent hope that they…

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GLIMPSE: The life of π

There will be no mention of any boy on a spiritual boat ride with a tiger in this text. This article delves into a different Pi, one that is equally – maybe even more – wondrous and thought-provoking than the movie.   π (or Pi), for those who have not encountered it yet, is the…

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GLIMPSE: An article about YOLO, because YOLO

“You only live once. That’s the motto [expletive] YOLO.” That’s right, Drake and Lil’ Wayne. The term YOLO has skyrocketed in fame as late as last year among the younger generations who have heard The Motto. We know how they roll: imitating the messages of the songs in their self-declared principles and beliefs. Some can…