Among the many students who ventured into agriculture was Dr. Rex Bernardo and Sam Josephus Biliran. One is a dreamer, and the other one is now living the dream. Their lives, though separated by years and experiences, are intricately connected by the threads of learning, growth, a love for agriculture, and a shared dream for VSU. 

With this, Amaranth presents its first #TatakViscan story, featuring the lives of two agriculture enthusiasts who despite the challenges they’ve faced in their separate timelines, have shown dedication, intelligence, and adaptability– a set of characteristics that forms the Viscan brand.

Several delegates from Visayas State University Young Economists' Society (VSU-YES) embarked on a journey to participate in the Equinomix 2023, a gathering of economic students from across the country, at San Beda University in Manila, last November 25.

AMARANTH’s Managing Editor Efren Cyril Bocar and Opinion Editor Khietanya Ruth De La Corta joined other publication representatives from An Lantawan of Leyte Normal University (LNU), The Pillar from the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), The Pillar from Biliran Province State University (BiPSU), UP Vista from the University of the Philippines -Tacloban (UPTC), and College Editors Guild of the Philippines -Eastern Visayas (CEGP-EV) to discuss important concepts and discourse on curating effective community journalism. 

A group of representatives from Viscan Eruditos set out on a mission to engage in the National Patriot Scholar Congress (NPSC) 2023, a gathering of scientists, resource speakers from diverse fields, and scholars from the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) nationwide, at The Heritage Hotel Manila in Pasay City, last December 11 and 12.

Students, faculty, and alumni under the Department of Biotechnology (DBt) including former Visayas State University (VSU) President Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin showcased the discipline and advances of biotechnology during Biotech 101 for Educators and Students, last November 22, at the Sky Hall, SM Seaside City, Cebu.

Participants along with various organizations and societies in the Visayas State University (VSU) took part in DEKADA: The Yolanda 10th Year Anniversary Commemoration as they lent ears to several topics from esteemed guest speakers with the theme: Remembering Our Past and Charting Our Commitment for a Proactive Society Against Climate Adversity", November 8, at the Visayas State University (VSU) Gymnatorium.

With over 500 delegates hailing from different universities and colleges nationwide, Visayas State University (VSU) participated in the recently concluded 45th edition of the Youth Men's Christian Association (YMCA) National Congress of College Students by sending three student leaders from various course organizations within VSU, held last November 30 to December 3 at the Senior Mess, Teacher's Camp, Baguio City.

Twelve students from the Viscan YouthMappers (VYM) of Visayas State University participated in the Pista ng Mapa 2023 hosted by the University of the Philippines Tacloban College, Tacloban City, Leyte last November 21-23.

Amaranth, like any other student publication in universities, has gone through hurdles in the past years. We faced a fair share of issues along the way but we were able to overcome them through hard work, commitment to ethical journalism, and most importantly, an unwavering support rallying on our side from our university president, Dr. Edgardo Tulin.