In an era where almost everything, if not everything, is driven by  advancements and people fully adopting modern ways of life, indigeneity seems to be the only thing that is viewed with a backward lens, or worse, it may not be viewed at all. Indigenous people groups (IPs) are nearing obliteration as they continue to experience disparity and deprivation, preventing them from preserving their cultural identities in this fast-paced and capitalist-driven society.

As a Viscan, I used to see VSU as a diverse, student-friendly, and liberal school. Students are free to wear whatever they want, dye their hair to any funky color, and have as many tattoos and piercings to their heart's content. With this picture in mind, it's quite understandable by now that, the campus has a vibrant community of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) members who are sashaying their ways into expressing who they truly are, and we love to see it.

On average, a person spends around a minute and 30 seconds using the restroom. Meanwhile, in VSU, it would take an eternity to find a functional restroom to do your business in.

After all, they're called comfort rooms or rest rooms for a reason. If they're not those, what are they?

This day marks the seventh year since the passing of The Hague ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which rejected China’s nine-dash territorial claim on the West Philippine Sea and ruled in favor of sovereignty rights for the Philippines. But the victory wasn't as prized as it was made to be, as China grows aggressive in the West Philippine Sea while the Philippines focuses on appeasing the opponent.

The University Student Electoral Board (USEB) just released the results of the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) and College Supreme Student Council (CSSC) elections for the upcoming academic year 2023-2024. But I bet you haven’t checked the names of the winners yet, you just took a sigh and said “Well, of course, this person won,” as if it was predetermined. 

It’s been 99 years of championing Relevance, Integrity, Truth, and Excellence for Visayas State University (VSU), and what a joyous occasion it has been for the last two weeks. This was the first anniversary to be celebrated physically in three years due to the halt posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. All eyes were set upon the university as to how they would bring back the thrill and excitement for this year’s festivities, especially for those who are yet to experience it. 

Today, July 4, marks the Philippine Republic Day, also known as the Philippine-American Friendship celebration; only a few weeks shy from our very own Independence Day.

A global superpower and a rising commonwealth seem to be an unlikely pairing, but this accounts for a cultural and historical tie borne more than a century ago. The United States is considered our closest western ally after colonizing the country during the end of the 300-year rule of the Spaniards in 1898, which then followed the short-lived but bloody Philippine-American War from 1899 to 1902. Since then, both of our countries have basked in the bilateral benefits of trade, assistance, and industrialization.

The FIFA Women's World Cup is one of the most anticipated international events in the world of Football, displaying the extraordinary talent and passion of female players from all around the world. Set to take place in 2023, the upcoming tournament promises to attract fans worldwide as nations compete for the prestigious title. 

However, despite the enthusiasm and anticipation, a concerning issue has emerged - the lack of broadcast rights for the event in certain regions, including the Philippines. This predicament raises serious issues regarding the recognition and support given to women's football, prompting us to reflect on the persistent disparities in the sports world.

The word ‘burnout’ is a term that is familiar to members of the academic community. After all, we, college students, eat deadlines for breakfast instead of real meals. We have acknowledged that burnout will come to us whether we like it or not — college is simply different from our younger years in the educational system.