Simply put, the Girl Next Door is normal. She can be anyone on the street, in school, or even right next door—hence, the name. In the Philippines, most leading ladies embody the Girl Next Door: gentle and likable to the point that some accuse her of being predictable and boring. Yet while it may seem [...]
Most Ateneans go to the Rizal Library to do one of three things: use a computer, study or sleep. So when Pia Ranada (IV AB Comm) noticed that the library had more to offer than what the students were using, she decided to establish The Ateneo BookBench, an independent student organization aimed at bringing back [...]
Music lovers of all persuasions have a home in Manila.
A look back on the ends of the world that were, well, not. 1814: Joanna Southcott A self-proclaimed English mystic, Southcott believed she had supernatural powers and would give birth to the Biblical Messiah. Despite declaring that the world would end in 1814, she died two months later. Her followers hoped she would raise herself [...]
The word “innovation” often calls to mind images of jetpacks and scientists tinkering with robots. However, it may be closer to home than we think. It begins in an unassuming room on the second floor of Faura Hall—the operations office of the Ateneo Innovation Center (AIC). In ways both ingenious and unconventional, the AIC takes [...]
With the Yuletide season in full swing, the quest for exciting new dining experiences has already begun. From the city walker’s search for cheap gimmick spots to the family looking for substitutes to cooking noche buena at home, this food report will be your tour guide to the gustatory delights the Metro has to [...]
Ricky Lee bridges the gap between pop culture and high literature
Christmas in a different country can be a jarring and emotional experience.
As the year comes to an end, one takes stock of what happened (and did not happen) over the last twelve months. We all have different priorities, but there’s one thing nobody wants to feel: regret. Here are four things you can do to make the most of the last few days of 2011. Reconnect. [...]
A look into how the Ateneo Innovation Center turned the Matteo Ricci Study Hall into a zero-waste facility
Ever had the urge to grab a random post and lose yourself? Here are some exciting pole moves you can attempt (at your own risk). In no time, everyone will be in awe of your pole prowess. 1 DREAMGIRL Very easy Grip the pole and prop yourself up. Hold the pole with your thighs, keeping [...]
Dive into the rich culture of the Philippines’ art capital, Angono.
There’s a certain level of comfort in Fiamma on Friday nights. Comfort seems like an odd word to describe a club packed with sweaty young adults, but it’s not far from the truth: the patrons of Fiamma expect to have a good time, and that’s exactly what they get. A Friday in Fiamma isn’t all [...]
The dance studio buzzed with restrained excitement. We stood by our poles, waiting for the cue. The silvery metal was cool to the touch, complementing the chill of my anxiousness. I tightened my grip. First pole spin attempt, here I go. Whenever I heard about pole dancing classes before, I was apprehensive at the thought [...]
Perennial golden boy Chris Tiu talks basketball, milk tea and celebrity.
Allan Derain talks inspiration, awards and writing in Filipino
A look at Atenean bands that made it big Apo Hiking Society The pioneers of Original Pilipino Music originally had 13 members when they began in Ateneo de Manila High School in 1969. Itchyworms Named after Ateneo’s infamous higad, the band appeals to a wide audience with their tongue-in-cheek humor and wit. Spongecola With the [...]
Ateneo’s legendary Filipino professors share their favorite books in the vernacular. Ariel Diccion: Sandali ng Mga Mata (Alvin B. Yapan) Isa ito sa mga nobela na nagtatali at nag-uugnay sa panibagong paraan ng kasaysayan ng isang angkan sa Sagrada, isang bayan sa Camarines Sur. Allan Derain: Batbat Hi Udan (T.S. Sungkit Jr) Rinekomenda siya sa [...]
The small, dimly lit rehearsal studio in Cubao shook gently as Never The Strangers played the opening notes to their new song “Bago Mahuli ang Lahat” (Before It’s Too Late). Guitarist JP del Mundo quietly sat on a large amplifier, waiting for the song to build into his heavy guitar hook as Ace Libre’s hands [...]