The Visayas State University-College of Nursing (VSU-CoN) has once again earned national acclaim as its students secured top honors at the 14th Nursing Research Colloquium held last friday, November 15 through an online meet.

The Centicore Vanguard emerged victorious at this year's Ginoong Malakas at Binibining Maganda 2024 pageant. From this unrivaled faction hails both the finest beauty and the most formidable might. As they passionately share the advocacies that resonate deeply within their hearts, let us delve deeper into their journey of personifying the true spirit of a vanguard, one who loudly and proudly spark change.

After Tropical Storm Kristine caused its delay, the Salingkusog fever is back on a high as the opening ceremony for this year’s intramural games officially set the stage for sportsmanship and camaraderie today, October 28, at the Visayas State University (VSU) Upper Oval.

President Yepes began her speech by reflecting on VSU's Centennial Celebration, marking a century of dedication to education and community, with events like the Kaugmaran Festival, Aquathlon, Fun Run, UGMAD Awards, Partner’s Day, and the Outstanding Viscans Awards. 

Attended by almost 200 faculty, the World Teacher’s Day event was spearheaded by the VSU Faculty Advancement Network (VSU FAN) with the assistance of the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) and student leaders from different colleges at the RDE Hall last Wednesday, October 3.

The new guidelines in question impose that only students who have passed all first and second year subjects are eligible to partake in the annual pinning ceremony. The information about this new change was only officially disseminated last August of this year. 

If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT to summarize a reading for class, or used it to “inspire” your research outline, you’re not alone. AI has quietly crept into study habits, classrooms, and laboratories—not just helping students and professionals, but in many cases, doing the actual thinking for them. It’s pitched as a productivity boost, a shortcut, a “study buddy.” But let’s be honest: it’s not studying if a machine does it for you.

The young athletes of the Palarong Pambansa embody qualities we often claim to admire: resilience, determination, and sportsmanship. They train without expecting instant recognition. They compete without the promise of wealth. They represent their regions not for fame, but out of pride. And yet, in a society increasingly driven by clicks, likes, and fleeting digital moments, they are left with mere tokens for their excellence.

The increasing statistics of HIV cases in the Philippines should not be ignored, nor should they induce panic. They are presented to spark action — a clarion call for society to fully choose education over tradition and empathy over stigma.

Penalizing students by not exercising their right to suffrage is not democracy, its coercion. Varied preferences may affect their way of choosing candidates because their ideal candidates may be neither of the choices, and that’s valid. Democracy is having a choice, and that includes the right to say ‘no’.

The student press are easy targets of censorship, threats, harassments, and being silenced. We have so much to lose, which is also why we have so much to fight for.

As per COMELEC policies, every candidate and party are given 5 days to clean and retrieve their campaign materials after election day. However, even years have passed, many of these materials are still hanging on public places or scattered in the wind, and when left unchecked for a longer time, it becomes an environmental threat.

“Unsaon mani, fren? Ma-awkward man ko ani, uy!” Beaming with a cheeky smile that makes her blush even more. It was refreshing to see how one of the jolliest people in Visca could be overwhelmed by a simple interview. 

While others see kamote as a simple root crop, there is one woman who has harnessed its potential and has worked his way up by digging and selling golden sizes of kamote. Her story reflects that, indeed, there is ‘gold’ in farming.

Fiery competition and the drive to dominate ignited the passion within. Yet, here to remind us of the event's true essence is a guild of respectable athletes: Chico Ocampo, Ella Esperanza, Dennis Ibañez, Lara Tulin, and Robney Gatoc. They were this year’s torchbearers—Viscans who literally and figuratively fueled the flame.

And of course, the Filipinos are still going to vote for the corrupt and the convicted because they remember the funny advertisements, and not their stolen tax. That is until they remember to never forget and to never again.

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.

I saw multiple posts circulating online regarding an illustration on the Highest Ocean Plastic Waste Polluters and in that graphics, the Philippines ranked first as the highest contributor of plastic waste. But is that really the case?

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.

Alexandra Eala, ranked no. 140 in the world, made a remarkable journey through the 2025 Miami Open. Eala’s wildcard run saw her topple formidable opponents, showcasing her resilience and talent in the most prestigious tennis tournament.

Ever wonder why there's been a spike in every hoop junkie's screen time recently? The drama surrounding the recent NBA trade deadline could be to blame. With Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement, Shams Charania is here to break some of the most important news in basketball today.

Despite the fast approaching Closing Ceremony, the last day of Salingkusog did not skimp out on the exhilaration, as the Visayas State University’s Convention Center became a passionate battleground for athletes competing in the multitude tournaments for Arnis.

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.

What was once a platform for Viscans to help one another has now been overrun with degrading posts, ranging from rage-baiting, homophobic comments, and political bickering to other irrelevant content— all of which violate the page’s original rule: to only post lost and found items. 

Just like last year’s edition which was marred by controversies with the surge of disqualification cases among several athletes due to the lack of medical certifications, this year was no different. 

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.

The 2025 Local and National Elections are barely a few days away. With this, the Amaranth held a Mock Election Survey among the Viscan community for the National Elections, aiming to gauge the general trend among students throughout the entire VSU system – drawing out who the Viscan Choice is, and what influenced their decisions.

Sexual harassment constitutes an abuse of power, more so in the academe where power dynamics are more apparent and often encouraged, especially in meritocratic institutions like state universities. It is utilizing the imposing superiority over the inferior to advance selfish acts of a sexual nature that create an environment of hostility. 

On February 5, 2025, the lower house of the 19th Congress of the Philippines passed a measure to formally impeach the sitting Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte-Carpio, on counts of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the constitution, bribery, as well as graft and corruption. This makes Sara Duterte the first Philippine Vice President to be impeached.