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Writer’s Recap: Rallying on the runway with YACAP

Activists from different sectors of society gather in solidarity for a night of fashion and protest.

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Rant and Rave: When pretty isn’t pretty, it takes ‘GUTS’ to stand out

When a teenage girl’s angst is shown in pop culture, it is often done with an air of superficiality. A young woman’s rebellion can never be too radical; her public defiance is approved by a flock of corporate executives behind the scenes, concocting a surface-level image that never goes beyond the high-pitched whine: “It’s not…

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‘Sinag—Pagdiriwang ng Ating Karapatan’: a symphony of performances in honor of Pride

As Pride Month came to a close, Lasallians gathered to champion the rights and individuality of the LGBTQ+ community through Sinag Pride Concert.

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Writer’s Recap: Achieving queer liberation at Pride March 2023

Pride Month is a time that belongs to the queer community and is an avenue to celebrate their identities. This year’s Pride March highlighted the striking beauty of sexuality and being comfortable in your own skin.

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Rant and Rave: The plastic world of ‘Barbie’ fleshes out an earnest take on the human experience and womanhood

Greta Gerwig takes us on an amusing ride through Barbieland, past the shiny houses and into a doll’s existential feelings.

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Rant and Rave: ‘Oppenheimer’ is as simple as quantum physics

Christopher Nolan stuns the audience with the spectacle that is “Oppenheimer”, equally thought-provoking as it is visually appealing.

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Writer’s Recap: A beacon of hope through melody in Innersoul’s ‘PUHON—Sulyap ng Sinag’

Last July 21, Innersoul dazzled and inspired the audience with their event, “Puhon: Sulyap ng Sinag.”

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Rant and Rave: The stakes are high, the water’s rough, but ‘Speak Now’ is ours

“Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” is a mature expansion of Swift’s original 2010 masterpiece, and will leave fans wanting more from her re-recording projects.

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Rant and Rave: “Spider-Man—Across the Spider-Verse” honors the stunning world of animated superheroes

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” definitely lives up to the prestige of its 2018 predecessor—however, it also serves as a reminder that its writers and animators should receive the respect and honor that they deserve.

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Larger than life: Filipino drag kings challenge the mainstream

Not a lot of people know of the drag kings in the country, but these artists are fascinating to watch as they challenge the gender binary.