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Written by Shanice Dy and Anna Divinagracia Edited by Alyssa Melody Paglumotan Reality in the “new normal” is a scene straight out of a post-apocalyptic movie: terrified masked individuals careful not to touch a soul, indignant protesters fighting for the rights of the people, nations under lockdown, and media corporations being shut down and doctored. There is no doubt that reality has not been the same since the global pandemic, alongside all… Read More
Written by Josef Artiaga Edited by Liv Licardo As you start another day in quarantine, you check your phone to see a barrage of notifications from online classes. Your social media feed is full of people posting music covers, art, and hobbies they pursue while at home. An uncomfortable feeling takes over and you can’t help to think if you are being too lazy or unproductive. Sound familiar?
Written by Kaye San Miguel Edited by Victoria Albitos When I was five, my parents took me to my first ever swimming class, which absolutely terrified me. I was almost sure that if I were to go to the deep end of the pool, I would either drown or get eaten by some ravenous monster underneath. So, before the lesson started, my swimming teacher attached floaties around my short and tiny arms. Then,… Read More
Written by Victoria Albitos Edited by Alissa Melodia Frias Quarantine: a word we have all become familiar with over the past months. The streets are oddly empty, but the internet is alive day and night. Almost everyone with a phone and an internet connection is online. Whether for dancing on or scrolling through TikTok, getting the latest COVID-19 updates, or attending classes and webinars in Zoom, everyone has a reason to go… Read More
