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Of Brotherhood, Bruises, and Blood: What’s next after Atio’s death by hazing?

06

Feb

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Of Brotherhood, Bruises, and Blood: What’s next after Atio’s death by hazing?

WHEN HE entered the gates of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and walked past the Arch of the Centuries, Communication Arts junior Alexander Guevarra was convinced he was safe within the walls of the campus. “Akala ko ‘yung UST, safe space siya para sa lahat, [a] harm-free environment.” But…

A NEED FOR SPACE: Assessing St. Raymund’s Building as a place conducive to learning

31

Oct

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A NEED FOR SPACE: Assessing St. Raymund’s Building as a place conducive to learning

WHEN COMMUNICATION Arts junior Chelsea Blanco was asked to rate the effectiveness of St. Raymund de Peñafort building as her learning hub for the past three years, she settled with a score of five over ten. “It’s not safe [in AB] kapag nagkaroon ng emergency, sobrang congested,” she lamented. “‘Yung…

Fake news epidemic: Journalism in the post-truth era

29

Oct

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Fake news epidemic: Journalism in the post-truth era

THE MEDIA is under attack. Releasing content on different platforms—print, broadcast, and online—the media has always been a trusted source of news and information. But in the past few months, the Philippines has seen a surge of fake news posted on social media sites, and even with real information being…

Apathetic or awakened?: Reflecting on Thomasians’ rising involvement in campus politics

20

Oct

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Apathetic or awakened?: Reflecting on Thomasians’ rising involvement in campus politics

THE PREVIOUS academic year has passed and so has the period of student council elections. However, Thomasians are left to deal with the aftermath of the messy event. After abstentions left vacant the positions of president, vice president, treasurer, and auditor in the Central Student Council (CSC), and vice president-internal,…

Battles Less Heard Of: A Spotlight on Mental Health

28

Aug

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Battles Less Heard Of: A Spotlight on Mental Health

HABITUALLY TOUCHING things like the floor and making sure that his toys were organized before going out were some of the certain compulsions that recent Behavioral Science (BES) graduate Heber O’Hara thought were normal in his life as a kid. However, growing up, he realized that his “usual” was unusual…

Scarred, Scared, and Silent: Shedding Light on Sexual Harassment

18

Mar

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Scarred, Scared, and Silent: Shedding Light on Sexual Harassment

A SECOND home is how students would usually perceive their schools and universities, a safe space where they are nurtured intellectually and socially before venturing out in the real world. However, beyond the four walls of the classroom there remains greater threats—and that includes sexual harassment. Recently, a Facebook…

THE FLAME EXPLAINS: The pressure to preserve UST’s historical landmarks

14

Aug

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THE FLAME EXPLAINS: The pressure to preserve UST’s historical landmarks

WITH OVER four centuries of its presence in the educational and religious landscape of the country, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) has been a witness to several significant moments in history as it withstood the test of time. The University, which is home to national cultural treasures like the Arch of…

21

Jun

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THE FLAME EXPLAINS: Are Voting Receipts Necessary?

AFTER THE Supreme Court (SC) affirmed its ruling for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to issue voting receipts, the Philippines’ third fully automated national elections last May added the said feature in the voting process. But is it necessary? Section 6 of Republic Act 9369, also known as the Automated…

Tracing the threads: ABSC files complaint vs. ‘fraudulent’ Type-B supplier

07

Apr

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Tracing the threads: ABSC files complaint vs. ‘fraudulent’ Type-B supplier

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article won best in-depth report in the second UST National Campus Journalism Awards last Dec. 21. It first appeared in the Flame's Vol. 51, Issue no. 2. ON FEBRUARY 11, students in the University were allowed to wear their Type-B uniforms throughout the semester in anticipation of the hot weather.…

THE FLAME EXPLAINS: Why OSA wants uniform constitution for SCs, orgs

20

Oct

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THE FLAME EXPLAINS: Why OSA wants uniform constitution for SCs, orgs

FROM STUDENT councils, interest organizations, and political parties, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is home to an array of extra-curricular organizations that cater to Thomasians’ interests and need for holistic learning. Student leaders and concerned constituents have been in constant pursuit of amending their constitutions to adapt to the…