This year’s theme, “Thread of Togetherness: Weaving Unity Beyond Diversity,” hopes to explore while celebrating the rich tapestry of what the unique Mulberrian community offers.

Ilaida will be representing all five campuses within the VSU system with his new role as Student Regent being the voice of the student body across the university.

After five long years, the Dormitorio family has finally achieved justice after the suspects in the killing of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadet Darwin Dormitorio were found guilty last friday, August 16, 2024.

With a pool of over 200 aspirants across the country, Amaranth’s Executive Editor, Jerry V. Yubal Jr., along with other four outstanding Filipino youth leaders, has been selected to represent their advocacies in the One Young World 2024 Summit this September 18 to 21 in Montreal, Canada.

Out of 76 film pitches from teams all over the country, SILAKBO, a rising Viscan film organization, secured two slots in the top 15 qualifiers for the Oscar M. Lopez (OML) Center’s Mga Kwento ng Klima (MKK) Short Films 2024, the foundation announced on their website, July 29.

In his 1 hour and 22 minutes speech, Marcos Jr. discussed many of his administration’s achievements and future plans for the remaining four years of his term. However, not all relevant issues in the country were included in the president’s report. In here, Amaranth outlined what Marcos Jr. tackled in his SONA and what he missed.

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have been a remarkable display of human achievement, with athletes from around the world showcasing their exceptional talents on the global stage. But amidst the celebratory fanfare, one story has stood out as a testament to the ongoing struggle for true inclusivity in sports - the historic gold medal victory of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. 

For his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. spoke for 1 hour and 22 minutes, yet not a single minute did he try to address the state of press freedom in the country.

Like sapa or ‘river’, family dysfunction manifests in both visible and concealed ways; some are messed up that everyone can see the rippling current across the surface, while others are better at hiding it, and unless you’re in the same stream, there’s still riptides that you can’t see.

The Viscan Student Body has been criticized time and time again to be rather apathetic. It’s been characterized as, although vocal, but timid. Its qualms manifested as a rabid choir of disparate voices, numerous but unorganized, often only addressed when a higher university official deems it important enough to recognize. This certainly seems true especially now with the re-election for the USSC and CSSC, as its initial being declared as “null and void” as it failed to even reach quorum; and the worst part behind it— is that a quorum is defined by the Student Electoral Board (SEB) to simply be 50% of the student body plus one. 

Distance is a significant challenge for many students in VSU, given its land area. Lucky for those whose classes are in one building, but this is VSU we're talking about, classroom availability is scarce. Students travel kilometers from one class to another with hectic schedules, not to mention some walk with heels on their school shoes. If the Tuyok system works, it could have been a  convenient solution for students by providing a dependable mode of transportation to bridge the gap between distant locations, ensuring timely arrival at classes and activities.

Every March 5th, the United Nations (UN) launches a global effort to “maintain international peace and security” with the commemoration of the International Day for Disarmament  and Non-proliferation Awareness Day. However, what good is a holiday intended for a cause, when bullets and bombs continue to shower the world in a blatant attempt to attain power and encourage an ideology of violence. 

Despite having experienced contant drills since elementary in cases of fire or earthquake, it's clear that theoretical knowledge doesn't always translate into effective action during real emergencies. Oftentimes, the distress and panic caused by a disaster is further fueled by exaggerated and wrong information spreading from person to person, and in social media.

Bilang pagtatapos ng Buwan ng Wika, ating kilalanin ang ilang manunulat na nagbigay-inspirasyon sa larangan ng panitikang Pilipino at siyang malaking impluwensya sa mga makata at manunulat ng mga susunod na henerasyon.

Marcelo H. Del Pilar, hailed as the Father of Philippine Journalism, was a pivotal figure in the struggle for Philippine independence. His legacy extends beyond his role in the nationalist movement. He transformed the landscape of Philippine journalism through his pen and unwavering commitment to truth and social justice. In his honor, we celebrate National Press Freedom Day every 30th of August, his birth date. 

The Philippine Team obtained 5 medals facing off against over 4,000 dancers from over 55 countries in showcasing their movement dominance at the Hip Hop International (HHI) World Hip Hop Dance Championship 2024 held in Phoenix, Arizona, last August 5 to 10.

They say that college is when everything gets serious. I find this to be true.  Although you will not feel it during your freshman year, when you are at the brink of your second year, you start to realise that this is it.

When we go, we always automatically–and sometimes–indeliberately leave something, be it in a person or at a certain place that will make people reminded of us. It might be because we are good at doing something or because of what we did that made an imprint on their lives.

Did you know that Baybay, Leyte is home to a rare and endemic orchid species? It's called the Dendrobium milaniae, or Milan’s Dendrobium, named in honor of Dr. Paciencia Milan, the first female president of Visayas State University (VSU) and a dedicated ecologist. 

Mpox (renamed from its original 'Monkeypox' to reduce stigma on contraction) is a disease caused by the Monkeypox virus. Recorded first in monkeys, it is relative to the more renowned smallpox.

Today, July 20, marks the 55th year of mankind’s victory as the Apollo 11 boarded by two famous names - Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin reached the surface of the moon. As they left their footmark, their steps, they know that this historic event propels humanity towards a new era. 

Gender dysphoria is not an illness but rather a disorder as this causes a domino effect within personal and social relationships of an individual. The idea of being a nonconformist to the traditional heteronormativity causes stigma and a clashing of beliefs. This leads to feeling bad for themselves, giving them anxiety, depression, possible substance abuse, and leading to self-harm.

Should we plant trees? Of course, we should, but the answer is not as straightforward as we might think. As Viscans, it should be second nature for us to be acquainted with the basic concepts of environmental science.

The current atmosphere of cancer detection technology requires multiple tests that are invasive, uncomfortable, complicated, and generally unaffordable to the general public. This is why there is a prominence of creating better strategies where some scientists resort to blood testing due to its appeal as being less-invasive and simple compared to tests such as Colonoscopy (for colon cancer detection), CT scans, or Pap Smear. 

The Philippines was proudly represented by 22 Filipino athletes in the recently concluded Paris Olympics held last July 26 to August 11, 2024 at Paris, France. While some faced heartbreak, their journey reflected the hard work that brought them to the world’s grandest stage. To commend their effort for bringing pride to the nation, here is a recap of some of the key highlights from the Paris Olympic games.

The largest International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic Team made its way across the Seine with a picturesque floating parade representing the 120 million forcibly displaced people around the globe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 last Saturday night, July 27 (PH time). 

This marks the third time Paris has hosted the Olympic Games with previous editions occurring in 1900 and 1924. This also marks the centenary of Paris 1924. For the first time in the history of the Olympic Summer Games, the opening ceremony was not held in an Olympic Stadium, instead, it was held on the Seine River, the French capital's main river.

For Filipino sports fans, the excitement is palpable. This year marks the Philippines' 100th participation in the Olympics—a historic milestone that coincides with an even more promising development: a larger-than-ever delegation set to carry the nation’s hopes and dreams.

Athletes carry with them their advocacies and devote their fight in the realm of sports such as escalating and breaking the predicament of LGBTQ+ discrimination.  As we celebrate this Pride Month, let’s get to know some local and international athletes who are proud members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Alas Pilipinas ended its 63-year medal drought in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) after the historic performances of Alas' trio, Angel Canino, Eya Laure, and Sisi Rondina, to demolish Australia in their rematch game in three sets, 25-23, 25-15, and 25-7, on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

In the academe, milestones often serve as powerful indicators of progress. The approval of the VSU College of Medicine by House Bill 7412 on September 25, 2023, heralds a transformative moment for Visayas State University (VSU). Gratitude is rightfully extended to Hon. Carl Nicolas C. Cari and Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero for their instrumental roles in transforming this visionary endeavor into a tangible reality.

Dean of Students Prof. Loreto addresses the confusion about CHED's one-time grant.

The secretariat’s overall tallies and rankings do not reflect how the schools really performed.