It had been more than two months since Ateneo de Davao University approved the revised dress code policy in the higher education unit. Like clockwork, Ateneans have transformed the campus into a mini fashion week, from eye-popping colorful skirts to modest pants styled with cozy “I-have-a-7:00 AM-class” jackets. Within the bounds of this new policy, hallways double as runways, proving that self-expression, comfort, and a little bit of flair can coexist—one fit check at a time.
- The Trip to JerOSAlem Baddies
Circle around, find your seats, and make sure that the Office of the Student Affairs (OSA) will not catch you wearing those slippers or serving a little too much skin. Even post-revision, these rule-benders toe the line and occasionally leap right over it. Rumor has it, they keep a hidden stash or an entire journal spread filled with the accumulated green slips.
- The Mix-n-Match Magis Drip
Endless combinations, zero green slips. Baggy pants, Lolita fits, short skirts—you name it, they’ve owned it. Comfort today, full serve tomorrow—always with that signature flair. Wherever they sashay, they leave behind trails of glitter, confidence, and unmistakable main character energy.
- On Wednesdays, We Wear PE Uniforms
Meet the unfortunate ones. While others flex their best midweek fits, these poor souls can only watch from afar—hoping that they can be freed from the curse of Wednesday PATHfit. But for now, they strut the halls of Arrupe in jogging pants and running shoes.
- The Shirt‑vants of Orgs
Their laundry cycle syncs to the org’s event calendar. “In the service of the organization, we wear,” they declare. They embody commitment so deeply that even their wash-day outfits scream dedication.
- The Hesitenean
“Dili ba ko ma-greenslip ani?” the battle cry of the Golden Play-Safe Warriors. Policy be damned—these cautious souls are haunted by the mere thought of a green slip and a potentially blocked SIS. Fashion risks? Not today.
- The “Oops, I Did It Again!”
These are the Ateneans who “accidentally” wear uniforms on Wednesdays. Genuine forgetfulness or closet bailout? Either way, it’s the ultimate last-resort slay.
- The Statement Kings and Queens
Their aesthetic is their identity. Jackets are non-negotiable—no matter the weather, venue, or event. And it doesn’t stop there: cardigans draped just so, hair clips carefully chosen, ID lace pins proudly displayed.
Regardless of how you dress, Ateneans have one thing in common: they have celebrated the dress code revamp. Gone are the days of sweat-soaked clothes under the sun’s torment. Now we stride in comfort and choice, ushering in the promise of a more flexible and expressive university life.