GREED 51 Divergence in array By Alyssa Uy Photography by Louise Peñaflor Styling by Zoei Monteclaro and Princess Mijares Staying on trend when it comes to fashion has always been present no matter what era it may be. In school, wearing the proper uniform is always observed during regular class days which is why some students can be quite “extra” when given the chance to change and then flaunt their casual clothes within university premises. Doing so can be quite a challenge due to dress codes but that will not stop creative minds from working around the rules.
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62 GREED For the greedy cinephile By Clarisse Bianca Bucu NEW FILMS AND SERIES pop up almost every single day, and lagging behind your favorites can be inevitable ever since the current school year has begun. Time is running away from you, but heed not. You’ll soon have a well-deserved break, and binge-watching series and having a movie marathon is just the best way to kill some time while having fun. Though there are films and series with huge fanbases, here are the list of cinematic masterpieces that will probably be the new insert to your favorites list! Pride HENERAL LUNA AND THE IMITATION GAME THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS GOYO: ANG BATANG HENERAL (NANATSU NO TAIZAI) Watch the story of Alan Turing, the genius If there is one thing that these films mathematician known in history as the person The Seven Deadly Sins were once an elite scream, it’s Filipino pride. These films who deciphered the German Enigma code. group of powerful knights who disbanded depict the struggles of Filipinos during the Turing (portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch) after being accused of plotting to overthrow Philippine-American War. Through the will make you believe that “sometimes, it is the kingdom. But years later, Princess stunning and accurate cinematography, learn the people no one imagined anything of, who Elizabeth of Britannia now sets out to find the side of history our textbooks were never do the things that no one can imagine.” these members and enlist their help in serving able to teach us. Britannia once more.
GREED 63 Wrath BUYBUST DUNKIRK AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER In this Filipino action-thriller film, the tides This tells the tale of how Germany This cartoon series are set in a captivating are turned and it’s now an anti-narcotics advanced into France in May 1940, trapping world filled with people who can bend different squad’s turn to feel the wrath of vengeful Allied troops on the shores of Dunkirk. After elements. But when the fire nation attacks citizens of Tondo, Manila’s notorious slum. watching, you might be left thankful for the and, Avatar Aang, master of all four elements Trapped in the grips of the drug cartel, the fact that you did not experience the hardships during his time, must find a way to bring back squad’s only option is to fight their way out. of war like the people from Dunkirk did. balance to the world. Greed BIRDSHOT THE GREATEST SHOWMAN FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD Birdshot is a thought-provoking film about This musical is inspired by the rags-to- truth and worth, and how it may change riches life of P. T. Barnum, the man known for Follow the adventures of alchemist brothers depending on one’s perspective. This film promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding Edward and Alphonse Elric as they search for makes one contemplate on exactly how much the Barnum & Bailey Circus. With its magical the Philosopher’s Stone to reclaim the parts a life weighs in the complicated scales of the cinematography and soundtrack, this film of themselves that they had lost. However, real world, and if we people are actually the might just give you the right dose of inspiration the means to achieve the stone was more ones who get to decide that. to dream and write the stars. diabolic than they could ever have imagined.
64 GREED Envy I FEEL PRETTY MEAN GIRLS SMALLER AND SMALLER CIRCLES Insecure young woman Renee Bennett When previously home-schooled Cady wakes up one day to find that all her Heron finally gets to experience public school, Fr. Gus Saenz attempts to solve physical imperfections are gone. Find out she finds herself shoved into a system of the murder of kids in Payatas. With its what happens when she realizes that her cliques. Even though people don’t physically painstakingly accurate depictions of the appearance never actually changed. claw at each other, they can still be just as country’s dark realities, the film will make vicious as wild animals when fueled with you ask yourself if serial killers truly envy and revenge. exist in the Philippines. Lust ANG MANANANGGAL SA UNIT 23B CRAZY STUPID LOVE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS When we hear the word “manananggal,” This classic tale narrates the struggles During our younger years, the many hidden what usually comes to mind a horrifying half- of Cal Weaver as he suddenly finds himself meanings inserted in kids shows often go bodied female monster who eats people alive. single at above 40 years old after his wife over our heads. But if you try to re-watch this However, this indie film drastically changes admits that she has cheated on him and beloved Nickelodeon cartoon, you might just one’s views of this mythical Filipino creature wants a divorce. This PG-13 rom-com is filled realize that the quirky characters are more from girl of nightmares into that kind, beautiful, with coarse humor and themes of lust, but related to the seven deadly sins than you and sexy girl next door whom you just might teaches its viewers that love is, in fact, crazy thought fighting for. have a chance with. and stupid, yet still worth fighting for.
Sloth GREED 65 BROOKLYN NINE-NINE BRUCE ALMIGHTY / A SILENT VOICE EVAN ALMIGHTY (KOE NO KATACHI) Carefree cop Jake Peralta has never worked very hard in his career but when Even if you’re not particularly religious, The two main characters have suicidal a new commanding officer is assigned to these films will have something to teach all of thoughts. For Shoko, it was due to the struggles Brooklyn’s 99th precinct, things had to be us: we can’t lazily sit around waiting for God to that came with her hearing impairment. They adjusted. Filled with smart jokes and remarks, give us a miracle. As Morgan Freeman puts it, just might be able to forgive the people around this sitcom series is worth following. “want to see a miracle? Be the miracle,” with them but, more importantly, will they find the one single act of random kindness at a time. will to forgive & accept themselves? Gluttony I’M DRUNK, I LOVE YOU TRAIN TO BUSAN WRECK-IT-RALPH As seen in the title, this 2017 Filipino Like any zombie film, this is filled with This Disney film pays homage to the arcade independent film is for all the people who undead gluttons hungry for the flesh of the video games of old. Filled with candy-themed are drunk, both in alcohol and emotions. living. However, you’ll be pleasantly surprised racing games, and with classic characters like Be aware— this ain’t your typical Filipino that this movie focuses more on emotion, Q*bert in the mix, this film will have its viewers romcom movie. drama, and heroic sacrifice. caught in a sweet ride. There are droves of other golden film titles that greedy movie buffs may want to see for themselves. The industry is brimming with gems and putting them all together would take more than the space of this whole magazine itself. But for now, that’s a wrap!
66 GREED Song hoarders: stay upbeat as the clock ticks By John Benedict Silla and Psalm Mishael Taruc Art by Sim Daeun WE ALL GOT that ‘go-to’ playlist of our favorite songs from amazing singers or bands that set the mood right-up to keep the jive pumping. It has provided us company during times of silence for you to hype-up and rev the moment from those songs that drop the beat to let you dance like nobody’s watching to those which pierces your heart from its rhythm and lyrics. Ready your speakers and turn the volume high as we play our favorite songs to give us a soundtrack for every moment of our lives of the day. 5:45AM In a bathroom, everyone’s a singer—no one will judge! Have a quick boost of energy with these bops that’s perfect to jam on in your mini weekday karaoke session. Or if you need to let out your tears, here’s the playlist for you! TITLE ARTIST Kahit Ayaw Mo Na This Band (Stop) Just Love Us the Duo Malibu Nights LANY Buwan Juan Karlos Labajo Ride Home Ben&Ben I Wouldn’t Know Any Better Than You Gentle Bones 6:30AM It’s easy to lose motivation if you have to sit through hours of lectures at 7:00 am. Get the good vibes going with these melodies and its lyrics beaming with positivity TITLE ARTIST still feel. half*alive What A Heavenly Way To Die Troye Sivan Lover Boy Phum Viphurit Superhero Lauv Figure it Out Renee Dominique Sunflower Rex Orange County
GREED 67 1:00PM It’s when the clock strikes to holy hours and eyelids seem to be heavier than Goliath himself. Sneak some music in between classes and make those tiny breaks count! Here are some suggestions to shake you up a bit. TITLE ARTIST Feels So Good HONNE, Anna of The North imreallytiredthisdaysucks boy pablo Wake Me Up Avicii Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself Jess Glynne Waving Through A Window Ben Platt and Original Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen 5:00PM Another avalanche of lessons and tasks survived! Celebrate these little things with our upbeat and happy picks TITLE that’ll surely shoot your mood up. And get it with those dance Broke moves if you feel like it! Generation Why Tell Me ARTIST Bbgirl Samm Henshaw comethru Conan Gray Missin You Crazy Spencer Sutherland B.P Valenzuela, August Wahh, No Rome Jeremy Zucker Russ 7:00PM Ready or not, it is now the time to review those notes and recall those lessons. It’s going to burn us out but music on your side might help brighten your mood and aura up. Keep yourself inspired and continue working that butt off as you conclude and accomplish another stressful day. TITLE ARTIST SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK Joji Seventeen No Rome Human Tom Walker Sincerity Is Scary The 1975 Toothpaste Kisses The Maccabees Siberia - Tiberius And Bandang Shirley
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GLUTTONY 6559 Thtoendgauinety The clock’s right hand shows that lunch is coming, and your growling stomach is dying to have that taste it’s craving for. By Clarisse Bianca Bucu Photography By Kristine Saroca and John Templo
70 GLUTTONY THE PROBLEM IS that with so many places to eat in DLSU-D, you don’t know where to find the food with the best quality and best price. Well, you’re in for a treat. Here is your ultimate guide to the University’s many food stops, and whether they’re worth all of your money and effort. CAFÉ DE ORIENTE This newly opened café at the CTHM CAFÉ MUSEO ground floor has quickly become a favorite chill spot of many students due to its air- Don’t miss this eatery on your way to conditioned space. It offers tea, coffee, Food Square! This café faces a scenic view frappes, doughnuts, and slices of cake. This of the lake. Not only is the ambiance great, is the Starbucks of DLSU-D due to both its so is the food! The pasta menu items aren’t high-class feel and, woefully, also in its price available till 10 AM, but they’ll be sure to pack point. If you have the extra moolah to spend a museum of tasty flavors for your palate. For here, the taste will not disappoint. dessert, they also offer tasty waffle pancakes RECOMMENDATIONS: topped with either caramel or maple syrup, so Quenchers, frappes, salted caramel cake students with sweet tooth’s might want to give that a try as well. MILA’S DINER This eatery has become the go-to place RECOMMENDATIONS: for many half-awake people in the morning Carbonara, chicken curry since it’s near Gate 1. It’s best known for the snacks and street food it offers at its food ULS stands, like Tender Juicy hotdogs, mojos, hot fish balls, and kwek-kwek. When your belly Whenever there are campus events held is rumbling and you’re too lazy to walk to at ULS, it’s a given that the ULS eatery right Food Square, go here for a somewhat decent beside the ticket counters will be the go-to over-the-counter meal. But, if you’d rather place for hungry stomachs. They mostly offer have a more reasonably priced lunch with snacks and chichirya, but they also offer rice better quality, you’re better off going to foods like Tapsi. Food Square. RECOMMENDATIONS: FOOD SQUARE Iced coffee, cup noodles After walking past all those other food stops, you have reached the University Food Square at last. A wide array of food choices is presented to you. In fact, there are so many options that you can’t decide where to start! Having a hard time choosing where to eat? Let us help you with that. OVEN MAID As the name suggests, this place is known for their baked bread, such as pizza topped with cheese and ham. But more than that, they have a vast menu, complete with main courses, appetizers, and desserts. In their chiller, you can see the numerous cakes they offer. Although, these desserts tend to get ignored due to them leaning to the pricey side. Even so, the heavy meals here are affordable and the food is satisfying. You’ll be pleased to find that the food is always warm when served. RECOMMENDATIONS: Blueberry cheesecake
GLUTTONY 71 JEFFCEE’S Although their meals may have a fast-food NANAY’S TEMPURA SAM vibe, rest assured that the meals will taste decent. If you’re craving for some fried siomai Are you feeling nostalgic for a bite of your Japanese food lovers, rejoice! Tempura with rice and some classic Dan Eric’s Ice mom’s delicious lutong bahay? Well, Nanay’s Sam isn’t the cheapest place you can find at Cream, look no further! They have different is here to satisfy both your heart and your the Square, but the meals are definitely worth viands, like savory barbecue chicken leg stomach! The food here is delicious and will it. This diner offers delightful Japanese meals quarters that can come with some sabaw. remind you of the meals your mother cooked that mostly come with vegetables, so plus This eatery also offers a wide variety of with love. Like Scoops, it offers appetizing points for the healthiness at the side. Most desserts too, including mouth-watering cream carinderia food served by friendly faces. orders come with a free glass of iced tea too. puffs that come in different flavors and cake There won’t be many food choices per day The delicious egg in their gyudon glistens slices! Yum! but, if you choose to dine here, you’ll feel right under the light of the sun, and their steaming RECOMMENDATIONS: at home. hot ramen come with just the right thickness Cream puff, chicken and spaghetti, PotDog RECOMMENDATIONS: of broth. They do good Japanese food some Tortang talong, kaldereta justice. Itadakimasu! SCOOPS RECOMMENDATIONS: DARLYNN’S Ramen, yakiniku, cream dory, tonkatsu Have you been aching to get the scoop on the Scoops’s food? Well, here it is! Like some This diner is where barkadas often run to. of the other food stops at Food Square, this Like most of the other Food Square eateries, place sells good quality carinderia food. If their meals come with a free drink. It’s no you’re a fan of dinuguan, they make the kind wonder why Darlynn’s holds a special place that isn’t sour. All their other menu items are in many Lasallians’ campus memories, and also affordable. For only 75 pesos, you’ll get a it’s not just because of the heart-shaped generous serving of your chosen ulam. Even half-rice. Not only is the food here good, it’s if it isn’t the cheapest diner at the Square, also bang-for-your-buck! Here, you’ll find the the food is worth it. Try this place if you have best sisig at the square, and ice scrambles the time. liberally topped with milk—classics in every RECOMMENDATIONS: Filipino’s heart. Dinuguan RECOMMENDATIONS: Ice scramble, sisig
72 GLUTTONY KULPY CHICKEN TAPSI ROYALE Are you a chicken-food lover? This diner HAPPY TUMMY You’ll never go wrong with a classic offers fast-food chicken nugget rice meals Tapsilog. Tapsilog lovers will be happy to slathered in your choice of sauce flavor. Eat Do you feel like eating breakfast food for know that Tapsi Royale offers a decent bite here if you’re in a rush, since the chicken are lunch? Happy Tummy has got your back. Their of Tapsilog, along with all the other members pre-made. But be quick, because their food is affordable menu has the three components of of the -silog family. It isn’t too saucy, like how also quick to get sold out. And if you’re looking a basic meal: rice for carbohydrates, meat for other restaurant do their tapa, but fall more for a cold dessert after gulping down all that protein, and vegetables for minerals. Not only on the dry side, like the University’s very own poultry, you’re in luck! They also sell cold will your tummy stay happy, but so will your Hidden Tapsi. An order comes with free soup, Korean ice cream, like Melona and Samanco. healthy body. However, your food may not be something that goes perfectly with almost heated up at times, lowering your appetite. every Filipino meal. You may not necessarily RICE MIX feel like royalty, but you can definitely put a They also have a Turks stand here, so stop to your hunger here. If you’re heading to the University Food shawarma-fanatics may want to visit here RECOMMENDATIONS: Tapsilog (of course), Square from the West Campus, this is one often. But in all honesty, you can get a good Popsilicious, fries. of the first places you’ll encounter. Rice Mix rice meal and a drink for cheaper than the provides affordable rice meals that will surely price of one shawarma. That meaty pita doner go on a student’s budget. The fried rice still tastes delicious, though! The smell of here is cheaper compared to other places. shawarma will always be appetizing. However, this may sometimes leave you with RECOMMENDATIONS: the feeling that the food tastes cheap as well. Pancit canton + fried egg If you need your back too. RECOMMENDATIONS: Bentelog, stir-fried noodles EAT CHETERA This place has a feel similar to Rice Mix. They can serve decent meals to you, like pancit that you can pair with their sago’t gulaman. However, the quality of their items can be inconsistent. Their drink may be sweet today, then near flavorless tomorrow. The varying quality may somewhat lower your appetite, but still explore the food choices they offer if you have to money. RECOMMENDATIONS: Pancit
GLUTTONY 73 WAFFLE TIME MR. BULGOGI This stand is perfect for quick breaks in between classes for its different waffle You’ll find Mr. Bulgogi at the other end of snacks. It is very affordable and efficient for the Food Square. Korean food lovers should when you are in a hurry and just need a light give this place a try. They offer acceptable meal to get you by. Sometimes, a bite from Korean dishes, like a meaty but healthy meal that warm hotdog with a fluffy waffle wrapped of samgyeopsal or Korean ramen. But for around it is enough to keep you going. students who are on a budget, there are still RECOMMENDATIONS: cheaper choices. Belgian chocolate waffle, franks/hotdog RECOMMENDATIONS: Donkas waffles CAFÉ VINNA CHILLERS Is your system screaming for your daily This stand is here to offer you refreshing dose of coffee? Café Vinna is here to answer cold drinks, ranging from yoghurt drinks the call! Although Café Vinna seems like to your favorite fruit shake. On a hot day, just any other coffee and frappe stall, their Chillers is there to guarantee you a delicious prices are actually quite affordable compared and healthy beverage that will cool you off. to others, with drinks ranging from 40 to 70 Although their shakes are more expensive pesos. There are limited flavors to choose than the ones offered by Jefcee’s and Café from, and their drinks taste good. Museo, their servings are larger, have that RECOMMENDATIONS: Fruitas-grade quality, and their cups are Iced coffee, hot coffee sturdier, so you won’t have to worry about quickly gulping down your drink before it destroys the paper cup. When it comes to shakes, go to Chillers. Finally, after trying out all those suggestions, every eatery has said their “bon appetit”s. Hopefully, you are left not only with a full stomach and a happy (almost crying) wallet, but also with a satisfied smile. Or at least, until the next time your stomach growls!
74 GLUTTONY Nakakain ka na ba? By Wallace Beltran at Diana Galang Art by Ailene Joyce Puzon Para sa isang estudyante, hindi na kailangang tanungin pa kung sa dinami-dami ng gawain sa paaralan, hindi lamang kilay ang siyang sinusunog. SA IBANG SITWASYON, tayo na ang ang pananabik sa partikular na putahe ng (SHS) na si Claire*. kinakain ng sunog – walang pahintulot na isang katauhan. Ayon sa Harvard Medical School, maaaring kinukuha tayo nang buo. Parang ipu-ipo kung tutuusin ang apoy na nakapalibot sa mga “Nagke-crave ako.” Ano nga ba ang nakasalalay ang rason ng stress eating estudyante at ipinipilit iparamdam ang stress kahulugan ng salitang pagkasabik? Hindi sa paglaganap ng masasamang pisikal o mula sa kanilang mga gawain. May ilan na may lamang ito sa nais kainin ng isang tao, emosyonal na pakiramdam. Totoong nagiging sariling paraan pagdating sa pagtatanggal ng tumutukoy rin ang salitang ito sa sitwasyon dahilan nito ang pagkagustong kumain dahil stress katulad ni Meryll Cerveza (STM13) na kung saan maaaring magkaroon ng labis sa mga nailalabas nitong mga hormones na nagsasabing manunuod lamang siya at okay na pananabik ang isang indibidwal sa umaakit sa atin sa pagkain. na siya. Ngunit ang iba sa atin, para mapatay isang bagay. ang umaalab na apoy, napapadpad tayo sa Kung sa tingin mo’y mayroong pinaka-alanganing paraan. “Sa tuwing nakakaramdam ako ng stress pagkakapareho ang nabanggit sa iyong sarili, mula sa pressure na aking natatanggap maaaring nasa unang yugto ka na ng pagiging Mahirap matukoy kung naaapektuhan sa eskwelahan, o kaya naman stress dahil stress eater. Hindi naman ito masama, ngunit ka na ng mga nagbabagang mga gawain. sa hindi ko maintindihan ang asignatura, ang sobra-sobra na pag-kain sa paulit-ulit Isa itong kaugalian na halos ginawa nagkakaroon ako ng pagmimithi ng labis sa na putahe ang siyang hindi nakakabuti sa na, ginagawa, o gagawin pa lamang ng mga pagkain, lalo na sa mga matatamis,” sistema ng tao. Sa oras na mapabayaan mga mag-aaral. Nananatili ang ideya ng ani Cristelle Corpuz (STM11). Kabilang si ang ganitong kaugalian, mahirap na pagsubo ng pagkain sa bibig sa gitna ng Corpuz sa mga mag-aaral ng DLSU-D na bumitaw sa ganitong klase ng kagawian. gabi sa tabi ng refrigerator, bilang isang nakaugalian na ang ganitong gawain. Hindi 2. Pakagat-kagat hindi pangkaraniwang bagay. Ito ang huling niya rin maipagkakait na ang nagdudulot nito paraan na kadalasang naiisip, tinatawag ay ang mga gawain sa paaralan. Isa sa mga paniniwala ng karamihan na ang pamamaraan na ito bilang stress eating. kapag kumakain tayo ng masusustansyang 1. “Ginugusto lamang” “Pag kumakain kasi ako parang may pagkain katulad ng mga mani at prutas something pleasant akong nararamdaman habang nag-aaral, nakakadagdag raw ito Pa-minsan-minsan, may mga pagkaing from it. Madalas yun yung nangyayari kasi ng talino. May ilan ring mga nagpatunay sadyang nakakapaglaway at hindi maalis-alis mas nangingibabaw yung pleasure pag sa paniniwalang ito kaya naman naging sa kanya-kanyang isipan. Dito nagsisimula kumakain ka compared to [the] feeling [of kagawian na ito ng ilang mga estudyante. being] stressed dahil sa school,” sambit ng Ngunit kabilang rin ang ganitong kaisipan sa isa sa mga mag-aaral ng Senior High School
GLUTTONY 75 yugto ng pagiging stress eater. 4. Lamon all the way kay Claire, isa pang paraan upang maiwasan May epekto rin itong dala sa ating katawan. Kasabay ng matinding pag-crave na ang ganitong gawain ay ang pagbaling ng atensyon sa ibang bagay. “I suggest drinking Ilan sa mga ito ang maaaring pagkaramdam kumain, sumusulpot na ang aftermath na water or talking to your friends. Mag-vent ka ng pagkabusog sa dami ng magagaan na naglalaman ng mga prosesong sinusundan o rant, basta malabas mo lang yun [stress]”. pagkain na ating iniimbak sa ating mga tiyan. ng kasabihan “nasa dulo ang pagsisisi,” Dagdag pa niya, malaki ang maitutulong ng Maaari rin nang dahil sa nakaugalian na nag-aaral man o hindi, may sapat na pagbawas ng atensyon sa pagkain sa mga natin, pilit tayong kumakain kahit na hindi tayo kakayahan ang indibidwal sa pagpili kung oras na nag-aaral tayo. gaano nakakaramdam ng gutom. Ngunit ayon magpapadala ba siya sa craving na ito, rin sa Harvard Medical School, ang malimit na habang nakatutok sa layunin ng kanyang 5. Nag-aral, kumain, bumagsak. ating nakakain, ang mga bagay na tinatawag mga gawain. Kapag tuluyan ka nang na-bugbog sa bilang na comfort foods o ang pagkain na matataas sa taba at asukal, and ating nakakain dahil Kumakain man o hindi habang isinasagawa at bigat ng mga gawain, may posibilidad sa hormones, at maaari itong magkaroon ng ang trabaho, ang mga aftermathers ay na dumire-diretso na sa procastination o masamang epekto sa ating kausugan kapag nilalabas ang kanilang stress eating matapos pagpapaliban ng mga gawain. Ito ang huling naparami masyado. maranasan ang stress na dulot nito. yugto na maaaring abutan ng mga stress Halimbawa nito ay ang mga gala pagkatapos eaters. Nakararamdam ang mga nasa Maaaring ang pag-limita sa pagkain na ng mga pagususulit para ipagdiriwang ang yugtong ito ng malakas na kagustuhan sa kinakain ang siyang lunas nito. Ayon rin kay natapos na pagdurusa. Isa pa dito ang mga pagbabalewala sa tambak na gawain. Cerveza, “Parang know your limitations din.” hindi inaasahang pag-aanyaya sa mga O kaya maaari rin ang pag-layo ng ating sarili kainan na madadaanan sa biyahe, isang Kasabay ng pagsasayang ng oras ang sa mga nagdudulot ng craving. Sa parehong pagkaramdam ng lunas sa pagtatapos ng tuluyan na hindi pagiging produktibo ng isang paraan, layunin mabawasan ang posibilidad pagdurusa. indibidwal sa trabaho. Nakukuha nito ang oras na maakit at mapalahok ka sa stress eating. na dapat inilalaan sa iba, damay rin nito ang 3. Nguya dito, nguya doon “SA DULO NG LAHAT, enerhiyang dapat na ibinubuhos sa paggawa ng mga kinakailangang trabaho. Tuwing nasa klase tayo, naririnig natin HINDI ANG IYONG ang pamilyar na kaluskos ng chichirya at MGA MATATAAS NA Upang mabigyan ng lunas ang huling yugto ngumunguyang mga bibig habang nakikinig MARKA ANG SIYANG na ito, ang pagsasa-ayos ng iskedyul o time sa ating mga guro. Hindi mawawala ng MAGPAPANATILI SA managementt ang angkop na solusyon sa eksena sa bawat silid-aralan kung saan IYO SA MUNDONG kondisyon na ito. Malaki ang maitutulong nito mayroong estudyante na patagong sumusubo ITO. SA DULO NG upang maiplano natin ng maayos ang ating ng kanyang dala-dalang pagkain habang LAHAT, KALUSUGAN mga gawain. Isa rin sa mga ito, ayon kay Dr. nagsusulat at nakikinig sa mga aralin. PA RIN ANG SIYANG Melissa McCreery, isang kilalang emotional NARARAPAT MANAIG. coach, and maaari mong subukan ang Mula sa mga sabi-sabi, pinaniniwalaang paglalabas ng presyur na nararamdaman sa isa ito sa mga paraan upang mas gumana Bilang paggamot sa kanilang komplikasyon, ibang mga bagay, ang pagbabago ng scenery ang ating utak sa tuwing nag-aaral tayo. maaaring pagtuunan ng pansin ng mga sa paligid, ang pagtawag sa mga kaibigan Katulad ni Ralvince Lomarda (STM12) na aftermathers ang pagpipili ng mas mabuti para sa social support, at marami pang iba. nagsabing, “Nakaka-relieve siya sa feeling, para sa kanilang sarili upang mapanatili ang parang gumagaan yung pakiramdam ko ‘pag kanilang pokus sa mga importanteng bagay. Mayroong ilang mga nakapanayam na kumakain.” Mayroon naman nagsasabi na estudyante ang nagbahagi ng kanilang ito ang pinakamabisang paraan upang hindi Kaya itinutuon nila ang kanilang atensyon saloobin ukol sa ganitong gawain. antukin habang nakikinig. Subalit alin-man sa pagkain bilang isang bagay para pagbawian “Sometimes [nag stress eating ako]. Pero, sa mga dahilang ito, tila na-kagawian na ng ng stress, maaari nilang pagtuunan ng I try to control myself. You don’t have to be ilan sa mga mag-aaral ang tuloy tuloy na atensyon ang pagtupad sa tamang pagkain, strict sa pagkain mo basta may (disiplina) pag-nguya dito at pag-nguya doon, ngunit o ang balanced diet na tinatawag, at pagbawi ka. You need to treat yourself sometimes depende lamang ito sa kung anong pagkain ng pahinga sa pamamagitan ng pagtulog. pero wag sobra.” ayon muli kay Claire. Hindi ang nginunguya mo. man ito masama dahil karapatan rin ng ating Sabi ni Jamie Ducharme, isang manunulat katawan ang makatikim ng mga putahe na Ayon kay Gabby Love na nagsulat ng ukol sa kalusugan, nakakatulong rin ang masasarap at nakakapagalis ng pagod, ang artikulo tungkol dito, dapat nating iwasan ang pag-inom ng tubig dahil madaling dapat pa rin nating pagkakatandaan ay ito ay pagkaing matatamis dahil sa dulo ng lahat mapagkamalang gutom ang nararamdaman dapat paminsan-minsan lamang. babagsak ang epekto ng asukal nito at lalo ka kaysa sa pagiging uhaw. Habang ayon naman pang mapapakain, at dapat tayong kumain ng May pagkakaiba ang lahat ng bagay mataas sa protein at ang mga prutas para sa pagdating sa iba’t ibang mga tao, kung saan mabubuting epekto. ka man sa mga yugto na nabanggit at kung ano man ang mga lunas nito. Sa dulo, dalawa Ngunit sa yugto na ito, maraming epekto lamang ang maaari mong abutin sa iyong ang madadala nito sa atin—mabubuti at pagtagpo sa stress eating, hayaang makain masasama. Isang dahilan ay maaari itong ka ng apoy at magpadala sa nagbabaga maging abala sa ating atensyon sa klase, nitong mga gawain, o kakayanin mong kung saan hindi na sa lecture na tinuturo sa tingnan nang mabuti ang umaalab na apoy ating harapan nakapokus ang ating isipan, at patayin ito sa paraan na hindi kailangan kundi sa ating kinakain sa mga oras na ito. magdusa ng iyong sarili. Sa dulo ng lahat, Samantala, ang kabutihang epekto naman hindi ang iyong mga matataas na marka ang nito sa ating pag-aaral: kung sa bawat siyang magpapanatili sa iyo sa mundong ito. pag-subo’t pag-nguya ay mas naiintindihan Sa dulo ng lahat, kalusugan pa rin ang siyang natin ang mga tinuturong leksiyon, tiyak na nararapat manaig. magbibigay ito ng magandang resulta sa ating pag-aaral. *Itinago ang ibang pangalan sa pamamagitan ng mga alyas upang protektahan ang identidad at Kung kinagawian na ninyo ang ganitong karapatan ng indibidwal. gawain, patunay lamang na pasok ka sa pangatlong katangian ng isang stress eater.
WRATH 77 To stop rants from biting back By Wallace Beltran Art By Danielle Mari Tanael Online, we hide behind the profiles we create. By doing so, we manipulate it to make our real selves look the way we want it to be looked at. Though it might seem that this harms the people who believes in the online personalities more than those who manipulate, there is the chance that a single post without proper driving and execution might just rebound towards the manipulator even more. TYPICALLY, ANY POST has the potential to Since insensitivity is subjective, there or even [the] administration. Being vague spark up the most terrorizing of consequences. could be more factors that might affect how creates a less positive setting,” adds But a post, again without proper thought, readers are devastated from a rant. One of Daguman, giving insights what effect could could bite back. With that thought, imagine which could be because of the words used. a vague rant create. She also explains how how the backfires might turn out if the post In something that shows emotion and an rants are sometimes imperative for students was literally stuffed with hate and saltiness, or opinion, there is no surprise that people to create better solutions to the system and in other words, if the post was a rant, a poorly might think of it as a reflection of oneself. yet when a student gives in to being vague written and reckless one. Maybe, it won’t Maybe using small phrases that change the and is unwilling to express his true thoughts. have a pretty result at all. overall tone or mood of the rant could have it may create more problems. Tell me why… saved you. “With better communication, even rants can be eye openers to readers *** Essentially, rants are a form of a continuous to find solutions. I have to recognize that Rants aren’t necessarily as bad as how venting of emotions typically associated with not all students will be proactive, however, if people portray them to be. In some situations anger. “The situation where I have ranted ranting helps people relate to others, it should they could be eye openers, the roots of a online is when I have complete anonymity be done properly,” said Judith Daguman, solution, or a thing to spark up a conversation online and I encounter something I strongly an SHS Oral Communications teacher. even. A rant could only be called problematic disagree with, usually opinions that anger Daguman further says that word usage is though “when people do not react to it me,” Lloyd Fox* commented. in fact necessary. positively, [where] the said rant can create I can’t even a wall in a relationship rather than a bridge,” May it be a rant told to another person says Daguman, and therefore the rant could face to face or through social media, the only The way a rant is told could appear as reach an audience further away from the difference between the two modes of ranting clear as it should be or so vague that several screens they reside upon and influence the is the extended audience of doing it online people would have their own interpretations people around them. which in turn makes it much more public. or misinterpretations of its meaning. “Walang In some instances, these rants actually Nevertheless, today, it is the most popular silbi na mag rant ka online kung malabo lang cause an uproar from those who have reacted mode of communication. Though it might din naman yung dahilan ng pag-ra-rant mo,” negatively. And the uproars could bring you seem to some that a rant is simply a form says Lorenz Palomo (STM11). He further so much more misfortune than expected. of expression that mean no actual serious emphasized that a rant must have a clear Because of this, one could say that rants do harm, it may actually have the chance to reason. “[Sa] simple mong pagpaparinig bite back if done without caution. become misinterpreted into something more online [you should make] sure na [hindi insensitive than what was meant. ka] mas mapapahamak dahil baka iba *Some names are hidden through a pseudonym To be honest ang pagkaintindi ng ibang tao sa rant mo,” to protect their identity and rights. he adds. Frankly, insensitivity is subjective to different people. “Each individual “If a student posts a vague rant, people has a [different] degree of sensitivity,” might talk and assume it is about them, Hyacinth* claims. whether it be a fellow classmate, teacher,
The being of impeccability By Psalm Mishael Taruc and Alyssa Uy Art by John Benedict Aguirre Living in such a fast-paced mindset can be draining, especially for students of our generation. School demands a lot from us and it might slip our minds to look after ourselves. Technology has advanced over the years and it only takes a few taps to get what we need. Some apps are very helpful in reminding us to have some time off and take care of ourselves.
WRATH 79 123 PLANT NANNY BLUE LIGHT FILTER - NIGHT TIDE - SLEEP SOUNDS, Fourdesire MODE, EYE CARE FOCUS TIMER, RELAX MEDITATE Leap Fitness Group Available on iOS and Android Available on Android Moreless, Inc. Available on iOS and Android Despite how extremely important hydrating Burying themselves in their smartphones ourselves is, sometimes it is barely a priority for long hours sounds like every student’s The app features nature’s best ambient for many, especially with hectic schedules daily life. Blue light present in these phones sounds to help you focus, sleep, study and they have to deal with. This app displays are proven to affect eyesight and sleep relieve stress. It also features a timer to help exactly how much water you must drink based pattern but with one tap, using phones without you keep track of all activities done in the on your weight and body activity. It also tracks sacrificing clear vision is made possible! Also, app. If these don’t convince you yet, daily your progress for the day—it has everything say goodbye to sleepless nights as you adjust motivational quotes are also displayed! These you need. The easy navigation within the filters and brightness of your screen. With might seem new to some but with its benefits app just makes it better! It features adorable this app, your eyes will totally have a well- for your productivity and mind, we say it’s plants you water as you hydrate yourself so deserved break. worth a shot. drinking well is a must or else they will die! 456 FLO BLUE LIGHT FILTER - NIGHT 7 MINUTE WORKOUT APP Flo Health, Inc. MODE, EYE CARE Workout Apps Available on iOS and Android Leap Fitness Group Available on Android Available on iOS and Android Ever had trouble tracking your period? Flo is here to help! Turning on Flo’s notification Writing journal entries can be quite When our to-do list is pouring with tedious access will remind you if your period is late or therapeutic and is helpful for the improvement tasks, we are sometimes left with a lone option is about to begin. Inputting health information of one’s mental health. It only takes a few which is to compromise things that matter. will also help Flo to get more accurate results. minutes to unload your brain from all the And one of these is exercise. Now, all you A great feature of this app is the health insights thoughts that you have been keeping all day. need is 7 minutes and an app! It has various tab which contains facts about menstruation, Tracking moods and activities is now made workouts, ranging from easy to advance, that tips on dealing with your period, additional more convenient with this app. Privacy is not are designed for different purposes. Your information about your body, etc. If you want an issue with the PIN lock feature to keep progress is recorded, and weight can also be your information to be extra secure, you can your entries are safe from curious eyes. tracked if you wish to do so. Clear 7 minutes input a 4-digit security code. today and get sweating! 78 MONEY MANAGER: EXPENSE ATMOSPHERE: *** TRACKER, FREE BUDGETING APP RELAXING SOUNDS Through these series of applications, Peak Pocket Studios students will not be worried about their Money Manager, Expense Tracker Available on iOS and Android well-being, for these will be prioritizing Available on Android everything that they cannot focus Sometimes, what we just want is to be on with their busy schedules – in just Track all your categorized expenses and isolated from the crowd and be surrounded few clicks! allowance in one tap! The minute you open by the sounds of nature. This app will easily the app, each spending and income is listed, keep you relaxed with the various sound as well as your current balance. This one is packs available. You can combine sounds highly recommended for those who are having from different environments and adjust the difficulties budgeting and those who want to volume individually. There are also binaural start saving money and could use a little help. beats which could help you calm down. Time to step up your financing game!
80 WRATH Tainted anguish By John Benedict Silla Art by Jennifer Diola Growing up, our parents instilled deep into our core that one should enter a school, study, and graduate with flying colors to get a decent job that will let us earn sufficient-to-excessive salary to meet our needs and satisfaction. One should have a diploma and a graduation picture wearing their toga to hang on their walls as a totem of success and hard work to have a respectable image that feeds their ego.
IN MOST CASES, education seems to be “Ang kabataan ay na-de-depress sa iba’t WRATH 81 a privilege given to people who can afford ibang rason, maaaring ito ay dahil sa kanilang “Personally, I think it is the coping it. No matter how much we tell everyone pamilya, sa paaralan at [sa] iba pang mga mechanism of the individual,” Parohinog about education being a necessity that every dahilan,” Rafael Villamor (STM11) shared. emphasized what she thinks is the common individual should attain, circumstances from Depression is now prevalent amongst the root cause of the youth’s struggles. “In your other people’s lives hinder them to do so. And youth that can lead to committing suicide. age, you are experiencing a lot of emotions for those we call ‘privileged’ who get to attend According to Department of Health, in 2016, and [other] things. You are subjected in a lot of in prestigious schools to study, why do we there are 2,413 suicide cases in ages 10- pressure also,” she added. Those forces are constantly hear their woes on how education 19. Additionally, more than 2,000 of those what adds up to the burden of the situation. and their studies gets so stressful? were male, and the rest are female. These Parohinog also described that with the today’s statistics are the youth engaging themselves generation, a single click could instantly The blatant truth to this tragic concept. We might not know generate and suffice you with the information One of the worst things while living the the root cause of their agony, but we should you need. That is why if there are delayed already be advancing our steps to prevent gratifications, the tendency is for them to be student life is waking up even before the further increase of these numbers. impatient. We are also in a society where the sun rises after spending a sleepless night youth see tons of information wherein they with your pen and notes, PowerPoints, and The winds and waves can get to choose what to take in and what reviewers. You have to prepare and dress up Anyone could probably agree when one not to. to go to school with your red, puffy eyes with Coping with the pressure, stress and all the dark circles under it, looking like a cast from says that being a senior high school student struggles, Parahinog believes that it all should The Walking Dead. You also have to endure is no joke, especially if our parents are eyeing start from their homes. “We could experience the day listening to your teachers while so much expectations from us. Pressure is a the same situation, but the responses are fighting with your eyelids that forces itself good thing for it keeps our drive progressive, different.” It is a matter of resilience honed to close. but if these pressure turns out to generate fear by the relationship built inside a healthy from disappointments and turndowns, it may environment that could make the learners School doesn’t stop from the four corners result to anxiety and doubt about ourselves. rise above their struggles. She also reminded of your classroom, it extends and haunts you We start to question our capabilities by asking the students that, “We don’t give advice, what even until you get home. Students nowadays ourselves if it is worth the try, ending up doing we do is facilitate how the [students] see the even have their weekend preoccupied by nothing about it. situation.” They assist them how to go about it some assignments, tests, and assessments by presenting a clearer perspective because that require “As Soon As Possible” (ASAP) Our society also plays a big role in this their ultimate aim is for to them to be able to compliance. You are only given 24 hours to issue. “Personally, I think ‘yung pinaka- decide for themselves because they believe spend each day and you have to divide those nagpapahirap sa mga kabataan ngayon is the that “[it is] the best option for them to address among your top priorities. community na kinalalagyan nila. Diyan kasi their concern.” papasok yung pressure, discrimination, ‘yung The hope for future “Halos nakakain na ng mga tambak dapat stick to status quo [ka],” Carina Taguas Feeling blue and dwelling with it is a natural na gawain ang oras ng mga estudyante. (ABM22) emphasized. “Kung ano at sino ka thing, because we are humans of emotions. Nahihirapan [kaming] magbalanse dahil lang dapat, ‘yun ka lang. It’s hard to find your When we feel down, we can cry, have some hindi na [namin] alam ang uunahin, kung true self with these problems surrounding you me-time or isolate ourselves for a while. ang pag-aaral [ba], mga kaibigan o kahit at the same time,” Taguas added. Surround yourself with people who bring pamilya,” Jaz Nicola Mendoza (TVL11) you positivity and try talking with people you shared her experience on how she deals with The sit down trust the most, which can be from your family the situation. Amidst all the hardwork and Away from the malign situations, Joy or your closest friend. You could also seek sleepless nights, the sad truth to tell, is that support from professionals such as guidance we gave our all and yet achieving the goal Parohinog, a counselor from the Student counselors, doctors or joining a support to be a part of the honors roll is still far from Wellness Center, mentioned some of the group. It is best to talk about it because it can our reach. problems that the students are facing, “The be a form of catharsis instead of suppressing issues [we] encounter here in (SHS) are the it inside. Learning is the primary goal why a student conflicts of students [relating to] academics, Being a student is aggravating, enraging, enrolls in a school, but now, it isn’t always friends, classmates, or with their parents,” draining, and stressful but it is also an the case for everyone. “Madalas na nasa isip she enumerated. “This is common because opportunity to gain genuine relationship, to na lamang ng isang estudyante [ngayon] na this is the stage in a [student’s] life wherein learn something new and broaden our minds, siya ay pumapasok [na lang] para makapasa [they] are experiencing several changes.” She and to grow as holistic individuals. Being a at makapagtapos, hindi na para matuto,” further explained that some of the reasons Lasallian, these struggles are the obstacles Lyconia Leynes (STM12) stated. She further are the physical changes that undergoes in a we have to go through as part of the process explained that the compiled and simultaneous boy or a girl’s body, the fluctuating hormones that will hone and harness us to be ready school works with the same deadlines are exercising their job are all happening all at the to take on the responsibilities of running the ones that bombard the students that same time. Parohinog described it like “[they the world. causes them stress and could even lead to are] in a roller coaster of emotions,” which can breakdowns. make the situation worsen. In need of help? You can see a counselor and visit the Student Wellness Center. The dark prevails “They would appear like everything is ok,” You can see them in the following: According to the World Health Organization, she mentioned. A mask is worn to deceive PCH 101-B | JFH 103 | CIH 209 the inner reality to turn it into smiles. They LDH 103-C | FCH 110 | BBA 101 depression is the leading cause of ill health suppress their down-feelings to face other GMH 117 | GMH122 and disability. But what about here in the people seeming like there is no problem. Philippines when Filipinos are known for “You don’t usually see it or hear it [from those smiles even amidst a disaster? National them],” she added. The signs may not be Statistics Office reported that mental illness easily perceived by the senses, but she also is the third most common form of disability reminded everyone to be conscious with the in the Philippines. These information shows people they interact with. that depression chooses no one and comes in no time while feeling blue inside a lost world, and sadly it is now common with today’s generation.
WRITERS’ PROFILE Kristine Mae Evangelista Features Editor Clarisse Bianca Bucu Wallace Beltran
Zion Jil Villela Alyssa Uy Aaron Silas Bernaldo Diana Galang John Benedict Silla Psalm Mishael Taruc
GRAPHIC AND LAYOUT ARTISTS Willem Dimas Monica Montaño Zacheus Gonzales Layout Editor Sim Daeun John Benedict Aguirre PHOTOGRAPHERS PM AO KS Princess Mijares Aldrin Otagan Kristine Mae Photo Editor Saroca LP JZ JT Louise Peñaflor James Zagada John Paulo Templo JG KE Juvilee Galacgac Kristine Estenilo
ARTISTS RA JD AW Romeo Christopher Avila Jennifer Diola Ayumi Wada Art Editor RC AP JR Rachelle Ann Ailene Joyce James Martin Calaustro Puzon Rafols DT SD CG Danielle Mari Sim Daeun Courtney Irannah Tanael Gracio
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