Perhaps the finest approach to understanding a country and its people, is by studying, and by understanding its culture: from their history and lore, to their traditions, rituals—their crafts. Though, despite encompassing a broad spectrum of aspects that make up a civilization, “culture,” in this context, may arguably be most …
Read More »Student concerns, issues raised in ViewFinder summit
In its bid to raise concerns from the student body to the school administration, the SAMAHAN Central Board recently held its annual ViewFinder Student Summit last Jan. 18 at the Finster Auditorium. Problems and issues within the school were brought up before a panel of administrators which included University President …
Read More »Silence and apathy: The Ateneo way
It’s true. Most of my fellow students, save for some student organizations, have become immersed in their culture of silence and apathy that even now, during this time of great turpitude, it seems as though we neither know nor even care at all where we stand. Even as the body …
Read More »Never forget, never again
People have become so fixated in making Martial Law the story of two rivaling families: the Marcoses vs. the Aquinos—the Reds vs. the Yellows. The people have become so engrossed in this false dichotomy that they have forgotten that it was the Filipino people who truly suffered during this decade—they …
Read More »MPA students hold forum on Federalism
A forum dubbed as “Federalism: Its Challenges, Impacts, and Prospects to Public Administration Practices,” was recently organized by first year students under the Ateneo de Davao University’s Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program. Held today, October 15, at room F213, the event saw the participation of a number …
Read More »I want a paradise in Mindanao – Lopez
Newly appointed Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez held a press conference with members of various media outlets from all over the country at the board room of the Finster building of the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) last Aug. 4, during the first Mindanao …
Read More »Suspicious bus alarms bystanders, students
A suspiciously parked bus near the Ateneo de Davao University caused alarm among bystanders and students. Authorities suspected possible explosives planted inside the bus. “…pag-gawas namo, na’y nag-alerto sa akoa nga ang among sakyanan naa’y bomba,” Atty. Alanixon Selda, the Municipal Administrator of Sindangan, stated. The bus is a property …
Read More »Basketball Girls: Vipers, Griffins, and Panthers Dominate Competition; Dragons move on to Semis
November 30, 2015 – The School of Business and Management Vipers dominated their match against the Humanities and Letters Wolves. Crippled amidst the Vipers’ unrelenting and unyielding offense, it was clear that the Wolves could not undo the Vipers. Winning with a staggering 42 point advantage against the Wolves five …
Read More »The Miguel Pro Study Center’s Array of Amenities
Located at the second floor of the university’s Community Center is the Miguel Pro Study Center. It is named after the Mexican Catholic Jesuit Priest. The facility formally opened its doors to the student body last November 9, 2015 and offered an array of amenities for all students for different …
Read More »Gawad Parangal: Cesar is most outstanding 1st year student
“Every journey starts with a single step.” Wrought with motivation to do her very best and to excel, all of Nina Patricia Cesar’s hard work paid off when she was awarded the Most Outstanding First Year Student for SY 2014-2015 last Friday, Sept. 16. As an active member of the school, …
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