Treatise: Body image and the digital mirror
Unrealistic beauty standards for women have persisted throughout history, casting a shadow over their self-perception. From traditional media to the digital landscape, these unattainable ideals perpetuate the notion of perfection, shaping what society deems to be “truly beautiful.” Unfortunately, these…
Stigma, ineffective instruction at the root of Lasallians’ math anxiety
When Andrea* (II, CS-ST) entered high school, she began to believe something was wrong with her. Her math skills were not on par with her peers, simple arithmetic word problems elicited panic, and she was hesitant to ask questions out…
Exploring the world of biology beyond medicine
Studying biology is so much more than dissecting frogs, identifying the parts of a flower, or observing little organisms wriggling under the microscope. It is a diverse field that researches plants, animals, and other living organisms. This heavy emphasis on…
The Philippine demography: A ticking time bomb or a window of opportunity?
It is a known trend that developed nations eventually find themselves observing a decline in their population. With the foresight of the academe and the analyses of economists and other experts, it is easy to conclude that such a decline…
Through high tides and low tides with CrabTECH
While many people have sailed and conquered the seas, women have had to buck the tides of sexism when exploring, studying, and conserving marine resources. Much like how Ariel from The Little Mermaid has plenty of “thingamabobs,” women scientists also…