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The lights that will guide you home

Thomasians started to lounge lazily at the ground, watching the night sky and enjoying the cool breeze of the December air.

2 Thomasian short films explore queer narratives

Damiles and Perez decided to make these queer films to offer the youth a twist on internal struggles and to encourage Thomasians to go out of their comfort zones.

Blogcon 2016: Making the best out of the things you love

Once again, bloggers from different parts of the Internet sphere were in attendance at BlogCon’s third year last April 30

The Big Switch: A three-day chronicle

Since a Behavioral Science student entered the doors of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, she has encountered a lot of subjects involving Psychology and the liberal arts.

FFC 2015: Reinventing, reimagining design

Through shared imagination and intellect, this year’s Form, Function, and Class (FFC) returns with a goal to inspire web enthusiasts to battle against evil and flawed web designs.

In a seminar and a masterclass conducted last November 14 and 15 at the Hive Hotel in Quezon City, the Philippine Web Designers Organization (PWDO), for the sixth year of FFC, brings in six experts, based in different areas around to world to share tips and their experiences in web designing.

#bakiTWalangpasok: Apec

It’s been all over the news for a long time now: Apec is coming to town.

On Monday, 21 heads of state (or their representatives) from different Asia-Pacific countries will set foot in Manila to talk not about politics, but economy.

Dominican Youth gather for the 19th DOMNET summer camp

OVER 200 student leaders from different Dominican institutions nationwide flocked to the San Pedro College Ulas in Davao City for 19th DOMNET Youth Group Summer Camp last April 29 to May 3.

When sophistication meets passion

ALLURE is defined as the act of charm and enticement; the power to attract people. But for 3rd year Advertising student and Fashion elective designer, Ina Serrano, it’s “not about how you show skin, but how you project the clothes.”

#bakitTWalangpasok: Labor Day

AS students, we don’t normally notice that May 1 is actually a holiday. This is the first time that the entire Thomasian student body still hold regular class all the way to the summer months.

#bakiTWalangpasok: Araw ng Kagitingan

AT DAWN on April 9, 1942, all seemed hopeless—the Filipino and American army were on the verge of defeat. They were more than 76,000 and forced to surrender to the Japanese army.

‘Live the Word to Build a Better World’ bags award

THE Thomasian Film Society’s music video titled “Live the Word to Build a Better World” took the first spot in the Alberione Media Awards Music Video category last March 21.

Empowerment 2015: Innovating skills, pursuing passions

FOUR seminars opened the minds of students to innovate their skills in the fields of web technology, writing, digital arts and photography.

#bakiTWalangpasok: People Power Revolution anniversary

THE STREETS were filled with yellow, and people flashing the “laban” sign in support of Cory Aquino and to oust Ferdinand Marcos that day.

Expression of Love through Arts

LOVE and the arts are two very different things yet remain identical in a multitude of facets. Not only are they products of heartfelt emotions and fervent ardor, they allow one to see oneself in the things one is not.

Justin Decastro: The Wonder Bookseller

NOT even the unbearable heat of the sun nor the demeaning glances of people who pass by can bring down the enthusiasm coursing through this person’s veins. With his average looking bookstand filled with just the right number of books, mostly classical ones, he embarks on a journey of discovering the unexplored reality of life. […]

#bakiTWalangpasok: Chinese New Year

THE CHINESE New Year, which is declared by the Malacañang in Proclamation No. 831 as a special non-working holiday, is celebrated between January 21 and February 20 in the Gregorian calendar by the Filipino and Chinese community. This 2015, this affair is celebrated today, February 19. This centuries-old event has gained worldwide significance because of […]

‘Summer Uniform’ Induces Pool of Reactions

SUMMER is slowly unfolding around the corner. Yet, because of the current academic calendar transition, Thomasians will need to endure the gleaming heat of the sun as they walk on University floors during the sweltering months of April and May for their classes. The ‘Summer Uniform’ A proposal was made by the University in June […]

Living the Testimony

THOMASIAN Leandro Alverio Santos II recalled that cold January weather like it was yesterday while he waited for his turn to read his testimony in front of Pope Francis and to almost 24,000 people in UST last January 18. Santos, a fourth year working student from the Faculty of Civil Law and a former Central […]

#bakiTWalangpasok: Feast of the Black Nazarene

EVERY 9th of January and Good Friday, the largest procession in the country that is of the Black Nazarene takes place along the streets of Manila to be brought to the St. John the Baptist Parish, colloquially known as Quiapo Church, where the statue has been kept since 1787. The Black Nazarene statue which is […]

Armand Serrano: Thomasian Artist Behind Disney Animated Films

GLOBALLY competent and creative Thomasians continue to be recognized as masters of their craft especially in an industry where stories written on sheets of paper were brought to life by the silver screen. One of these Thomasians is Armand Serrano, who was one of the artists that helped visualize and design some of the most […]

Thomasian artists feature in Intramuros art exhibit

THE expression of human interaction through art should be appreciated, not dictated. There is no determinant whether an artist has to confine himself/herself on a single concept. After all, each artist tries to give meaning of life complexities through shared experiences. Seven Thomasian artists collaborated and offered their unique perspective through an exhibit titled as […]

A Historical Tradition: Why Popes Visit UST

IT is noticeable how every Thomasian yearns to meet His Holiness Pope Francis. Given its “Pontifical” status, the Pope will be delivering his message of mercy and compassion to the religious leaders and students of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) as part of the awaited Papal Visit in January 2015. UST, which is also […]

Metro Manila Pride Marches on its 20th Year

“I have some flour, some sugar, some chocolate, [and] then I called the media. Then I told them that I have the ingredients to bake a cake. So what’s the news? I still don’t have a cake! Where’s the cake?” Those were the words of Metropolitan Community Church’s (MCC) Fr. Richard Mickley during the ecumenical […]

Thomasian Aims to Uplift OPM

VARIOUS musical genres have evolved through the years. At present, the popularity of the Original Pilipino Music, commonly known as OPM, has diminished among the younger generation as most of them find it solely suited for the elderly. Furthermore, the charisma of foreign artists has captured more of the attention of Filipinos. The University of […]

Chaze 2.0: A Fun Run for Charity, a Badge of Thomasian Camaraderie

READY… Get set… Run for your lives! The lush greeneries of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) were tainted with Halloween hue as “zombies” attacked and conquered the Chaze 2.0: Run for Everybody’s Life on the twilight of November 9. Chaze 2.0 is a fun run spearheaded by the UST Red Cross Youth Council and […]

Two Thomasian Interior Designers Qualify for Estilo De Vida

CREATIVITY for some is mostly just for fun; but two students from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) took creativity to a whole new level when they advanced to the finals of this year’s PHILCONSTRUCT’s inter-school interior design competition, Estilo De Vida. Annually, the country’s number one construction show, PHILCONSTRUCT, features this competition solely for […]

Fr. Timoner: A Thomasian Priest with an International Mission

THE Catholic Faith nowadays has been facing queries and misunderstandings that put many in a midst of confusion and a lot of measures are provided to contend with it. One of the measures is the International Theological Commission where Pope Francis appointed a Thomasian priest to be a member of the Commission. Fr. Gerard Timoner, […]

Dicovering Innovation through the Chemistry of Food

WHO doesn’t love eating? Food is a basic need in a person’s life. With today’s fast-paced lifestyle, not everyone has the time to cook their meals at home, relying instead on manufactured and ready-to-eat dishes. The Chemical Engineering Society, headed by Ms. Lea Delica, held the seminar CheF-Chemistry of Food: Discovering the Recipe for Food […]

October: A month of celebrating Filipino culture and arts

THE whole month of October is not just dedicated to thinking of the perfect costume for trick-or-treat and scary stories. Believe it or not, it is also the Museums and Galleries Month in the Philippines. This became official when former president, the late Corazon Aquino, proclaimed it back in 1991 to celebrate the preservation of […]

#bakiTWalangpasok: Eid al-Adha

MARKING the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Adha, or the “Feast of the Sacrifice,” is a four-day celebration by Muslims across the world in commemoration of the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, Ismail (Ishmael) to Allah.

Symbol of Mercy and Compassion whelms Papal Visit 2015

THE Pope, a channel of Christ’s loving embrace, now comes to the Philippines to embrace us with his arms of love.      The Apostolic visit of His Holiness Pope Francis on January 15 to 19 next year is an awaited and great blessing as the Philippines, where faith in God has been proven through various stories […]

Blood of the Valiant: Honoring the Martyrs of Yesterday

THE first Filipino saint, Lorenzo Ruiz, once said, “If ever I have a thousand lives, I will all give them up for God.”

Realities Behind the Ice Bucket Challenge Craze

MILLIONS of people around the world has joined the craze of pouring themselves over with ice cold water for ALS patients. It became viral, hitting even the Philippines’ shore. But how far do people really know about the disease? The Ice Bucket Craze The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge reached its peak between the month of […]

#bakiTWalangpasok: Araw ng mga Bayani

INAALALA ng bawat mamamayan ang kagitingan ng mga bayaning Pilipino tuwing huling Lunes ng buwan ng Agosto. Ito ay bilang pagpaparangal sa lahat ng mga bayani na nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay upang makamit ang kalayaan at kasarinlan ng Pilipinas. Ngayong taon, natapat ang paggunitang ito ngayong Agosto 25. Ang buwan ng Agosto ay lubos na […]

Pagkabuhay ng Wika sa Ilalim ng Kanluraning Mentalidad

“TINALIKURAN na nga ba natin ang sarili nating wika? Ano na nga ba ang estado ng wikang Filipino sa modernong panahon?” Iyan ang ilan sa mga tanong ng iskolar at kritikong pampanitikan na si Professor Emeritus Soledad S. Reyes ng Ateneo De Manila University sa kanyang panayam na pinamagatang “Pusong Walang Pag-ibig: Ang Pagtatwa Sa […]

Tomasino, Ginawaran ng Carlos Palanca Award

ISANG estudyante mula sa Fakultad ng Sining at Panitik ang naging kampeon sa “Kabataan Essay Category” ng 2014 Carlos Palanca-Memorial Awards for Literature. Sa kanyang sanaysay na pinamagatang “Avoiding the Fate of Gregor Samsa”, sinagot ni Harvey James Castillo, isang 2nd year AB Literature na estudyante, ang tanong na “paano makatutulong ang mga kabataan sa […]

#bakiTWalangpasok: Pista ni Sto. Domingo de Guzman

IDINEDEKLARA sa Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas tuwing ika-8 ng Agosto na walang pasok para gunitahin ang araw na itinanghal na santo si St. Dominic de Guzman o si Sto. Domingo de Guzman, ang tagapagtatag ng Order of Preachers o ang Dominicans. Taun-taon ipinagdiriwang ang araw na ito sa Unibersidad kung saan nagkakaroon ng misa para kay […]

A closer look at the “second home” of Thomasian alumni

THE University of Santo Tomas (UST) boasts a rich and colorful history that makes the school standout and be admired by a lot of people. Its traces could still be seen presently, especially in the buildings and monuments that have been significant in many events. Among the several buildings in the institution, a fairly new […]

Stephan Krenn: Chalking Up Fun Times and a Bright Future

HE has walked the runways of Philippine Fashion Week for two seasons, and has modelled outfits for SM Youth.

Looks can be Deceiving

SIGN of the cross habit has always been the widespread connotation of the UST Main Building.

#bakiTWalangpasok: Eid Al Fitr

IN rough translation Eid Al Fitrmeans “celebrating the breaking of the fast,” a three-day festival observed by our Muslim brothers and sisters to mark the end of their 30-day abstinence and fasting called Ramadan.

The Haven for Thomasian ‘lovers’

A true blue Thomasian can easily know his/her way to the Benavides Park or more popularly known to students as the Lovers’ Lane. This is where Thomasian students hang-out after a hectic day or meet for practice and other extracurricular activities. It’s the hub of student life and also infamously the favorite place for couples. […]

The Original UST campus site

UST being a 400-year-old institution, one might mistakenly presume that the campus itself is also 400 years old. In case you didn’t know, UST was formerly stationed at Manila’s famous walled city, Intramuros, before it settled down in its present-day location – in Sampaloc. According to the official UST website, UST was founded in April […]

Exit at Your Own Risk

ANNUALLY, new breed of Thomasians ceremoniously enter the Arch of the Centuries during the Welcome Walk.

Thomasian conquers contemporary theater through ‘Dani Girl’

IS it possible that someone in her 20s can portray a bubbly, cancer-ridden, nine year-old girl?

Thomasian Welcome Walk 2014 Trends, Freshies Feel at Home

IN one of the most memorable rites of their college lives, more than 13,000 joyful cheers and chants filled the air from different sides of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) as the freshmen took their first steps

LGBT Org Strives for Recognition in UST

FOR years, Thomasians have been struggling to create a legitimate organization that will cater to the needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in the university. Last 2013, HUE, a university-wide, unofficial organization, aims to spread awareness and acceptance for the Thomasian LGBT community. “We want to make a difference in the […]

A Beauty Queen Legacy: Thomasians Shine in Miss Manila ‘14

THE beauty queen legacy of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) lives on as two Thomasians garnered top spots in the Miss Manila 2014 held last June 24 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall.      Joining in the roster of beauty queens are 24-year-old incoming 3rd year medicine student from the Faculty of […]

Coach Bong: A New Era of Leadership for the Tigers

AFTER almost eight years under the leadership and guidance of Coach Pido Jarencio, the UST Growling Tigers has a new coach, namely former assistant coach Segundo “Bong” Dela Cruz III.

Thomasian indie artists struggle for in-campus recognition

INDEPENDENT artists hailing from the University of Santo Tomas played last June 21 as part of the annual and global Fête dela Musique music festival.

Alfredo M. Velayo: Thomasian Pride Through the Years

RENOWNED Thomasian alumnus Alfredo M. Velayo, which the UST College of Accountancy was named after, passed away last Tuesday, May 27 at the age of 92.

One with ASEAN promotes ASEAN Integration 2015 awareness

ASEAN Integration 2015 will be coming soon to our country whether we like it or not.

College of Science runs for a change

RUN for a change. This year’s College of Science Week added a new twist by including a fun run to the list of their activities last February 3 until February 9.

Unending Race 2014: Running for Visayas

“REMEMBER why you started: Service is beyond the finish line.”

PODCAST 2014: Modulating education, airing inspiration and shaping the nation

PODCAST 2014 ushered in a vision of celebrating the power of radio broadcasting as a tool for education and an instrument for change and nation building

Graphika Manila: An Artist’s Haven

GRAPHIKA Manila, the premier creative conference in the Philippines, opened the local design community once again to the international scene, attracting thousands of design students, professionals and enthusiasts from all over the archipelago.

Taking on showbiz news in a different light

IN celebration of their 59th year, the University of the Philippines Journalism Club (UPJC) held a forum on entertainment journalism last January 30 at the Mass Communication Auditorium in the Diliman campus.

Hidden Paradise Among the Plains

SOME things in life are better kept a secret.

Inside the USTv Kick-Off Party

“EVERYONE is expecting a lot from us this year because this is our tenth year.”

RCYC and Lingkod E.R. head UST’s zombie outbreak run

ZOMBIE-infested Thomasians sent 235 runners to a frantic and heart-pounding chase to finish the 2-kilometer run around the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Grounds.

UST Chemical Engineering goes to the movies

 LIGHTS, camera, action! The Chemical Engineering Society (ChEs) ran their movie-themed annual college week last November 9 until November 16.

CFAD Week 2013 throws back the ’90s

 THE University’s College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) ushered the celebration of a plate-free week with the theme of everyone’s childhood last November 11, and closed the semi-holiday with a concert on November 15.

Kempo 101: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

 AN alternative class on Shorinji Kempo, called “Kempo 101,” was offered to Thomasians last Saturday, November 16, by the Central Student Council (CSC) and Shorinji Kempo Philippines.

FFC 2013: Professionalism and Craftsmanship

“MOST people are not aware that they are using outdated technology and needs to be poked about it.” – Thomas Gorissen

Thomasians continue legacy, top annual Petron art contest

THOMASIAN talents were once again applauded as three students conquered the 2013 Vision Petron National Art Competition Awarding Ceremonies held last October 10 at the Old Senate Session Hall of the National Museum in Manila.

UST JournSoc partners with San Mig Corp for JournTalk Series

“Journalism is not just a profession, it’s also a vocation.”

UST bags gold in national food competition

THE University of Santo Tomas (UST) won gold in the 7th National Food Showdown held at the World Trade Center last September 20 and 21.

Himigsikan 2013: Thomasians celebrate OPM

FESTIVE, jam-packed, overwhelming.

A Different Side of the Head Cheerleader: Jimson Mirador and His YJ Adventures

FOR a cheerleader with a powerful voice that boosts the UST crowd’s drive during games and events, it is very unlikely to have a reserved and shy personality.

First batch of applicants hurdle USTET

THE first wave of hopeful Thomasians flooded the campus as over 14,000 applicants took the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET) last September 1.

The Mango Bride: Ang Paghinog ng Isang Nobela

ANG nobela, gaya ng isang mangga, ay kelangang dumaan sa isang mahabang proseso bago mahinog at matikman ang tamis na hatid nito.

Outcomes-Based Education: Onwards the Future

Since the turn of the new school year, the evident curriculum shift was felt almost anywhere in the campus. Some teachers were late for a few days because of having to urgently attend seminars. The course syllabi changed. A lot of teaching styles seemed a bit more creative and explorative—or at least, that’s what impressions say— and there was this strange tinge of mystery in the air that can’t seem to leave the ears of the students. OBE, the air whispers. Outcomes-Based Education.

DLSU-M holds first-ever Student Media Congress

WITH the fast-changing technology the world is experiencing, the media industry is progressively trying to cope with all the developments and improvements it is undergoing. As the digital media flourishes, traditional media is faced with a lot of questions.

Festive R101: Adding flavor to your college life

       WANT to immerse yourself further into the Thomasian community and increase your sense of belongingness? Do you want to break the monotony and add flavor to your college life? Joining an organization enables you to do just that.      The annual Recruitment 101 once again paved the way for the Thomasian […]

The Power of One

       SEVEN. This is the age where kids start to leave kindergarten with their toys and crayons to explore the new realm that is called school, where children, now called students, are not always allowed to play, and naptime becomes a period to miss.      At age seven, Kesz Valdez was already […]

Surviving the waters of UST

     APART from the University’s rich history and strong legacy, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is known as the most flood-prone school in Manila.      In recent years, UST has fallen victim to numerous floods, and its students have been dubbing it the “Underwater University.” Despite efforts by the local government to […]

Behind the success of a Thomasian NLE second placer

     GOOD things come when you least expect it.      Jamila Jane Borlagdan was admitted to the hospital on a Sunday morning due to tonsillitis. The next day, little did she know that the results of the nursing licensure examinations were out. She was astonished to receive text messages from her friends saying […]

Manila, Oh my Manila

     “…Hinahanap-hanap kita Manila. Ang ingay mong kay sarap sa tenga. Mga jeepney mong nagliliparan, mga babae mong naggagandahan. Take me back in your arms Manila. And promise me you’ll never let go, promise me you’ll never let go…” – Manila, by Eraserheads      Manila, the capital city of The Republic of the […]

Rector welcomes freshmen into the ‘house of joy’

     A bunch of new faces filled with pride and enthusiasm have walked through the Arch of the Centuries last Friday, marking the beginning of their Thomasian journey.      11, 721 freshmen have paraded and entered in the historic arch, wherein heroes, saints, leaders and great men in our country have walked through. […]

Tigresses stun Lady Knights

     THE University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses showed relentless offense to pulverize the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in straight sets, 25-16, 25-23, 25-20, and captured their third consecutive win in the Shakey’s V-League season 10 at the San Juan Arena earlier.      Tigress veterans Aiza Maizo and Maika Ortiz paced […]

One Shade Dance Troupe, new Cheermania champs

[button color=”light” link=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151461113732355.467405.197486717354&type=3″ target=””]Photo Gallery 1[/button][button color=”light” link=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151457319387355.467147.197486717354&type=3″ target=””]Photo Gallery 2[/button]      COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN’s One Shade Dance Troupe went home triumphantly in the 18th Cheermania which was held in the Quadricentennial Pavilion last January 25 as they bagged the first place together with three special awards.      With an […]

This beauty queen was not a pageant fan

       WITH an academically inclined family and a grade-conscious mind, she was just hearing about the Miss Universe and Binibining Pilipinas pageants. She naturally doesn’t even watch them, except for the time when her friend joined the local pageant.      Miss Universe 2012 first runner up, Janine Tugonon, honestly admitted in her […]

Hueletide: Celebrating Christmas through Interior Design

     THE Department of Interior Design of the UST College of Fine Arts and design had their annual Christmas Exhibition and Competition from December 10 to December 21, 2012. In its 14th year, it featured six booths of dining and living spaces that presented the ingenuity and creativity of Interior Design juniors. The exhibit, […]

Top dancers grace Hype Street Dance Competition

       A famous cheer dancer and a professional street dancer graced “Hype! Street Dance Competition 2012” of the Student Organizations Coordinating Council (SOCC) last December 15, 2012.      Nicolette Erika Ambulo, UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2012’s “Samsung Stunner,” and Matthew Padilla of the “Philippine All-stars” were two of the five guest judges in […]

UST Library exhibit depicts the beauty of the Nativity

  “Christ is God made man. Behold the great mystery. Behold the great truth.”      MIGUEL de Benavides Library opened an exhibit of Belens, the traditional representation of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, which runs from November 13, 2012 until February 2, 2013 as part of the University of Santo Tomas’s celebration of the […]

Shimmer with the Zodiac Signs: Stardust

     In their most unusual appearance, the constellations came down from the heavens to form even more amazing people to dazzle once again. Like diamonds in the sky, the icons blasted stellar energy as they ramped and battled to be the star of Stardust: The Search for the Icon ng Agham 2012-2013. Together, they […]

Christmas: More fun in UST

     CHRISTMAS      The season to be jolly—undeniably the most wonderful time of the year.      Everyone has their own ways of celebrating the Christmas season. Christmas parties are held almost every day in December. Family gatherings are planned. Friends go to church to complete the nine mornings of the Misa de […]

A taste of Malaysia: The Search for the Ideal Education Personalities 2012

       COLLEGE of Education students Lois Juanillo and Kevin Bryan Tan were crowned as this year’s Ideal Education Personalities last November 20. However, it’s not the title that caught the two winners and everyone in awe; it’s the prestigious prizes that no one would ever think could be given in an ordinary campus […]

Ending AMV week with a bang: Mr. and Ms. Accountancy Personalities 2012

       COLORFUL confetti, ecstatic students, and thunderous applause filled the Medicine auditorium as the College of Accountancy concluded their college week with the much-anticipated Mr. and Ms. Accountancy Personalities 2012 last November 9.      It was a full house in the 1, 200-capacity auditorium with students of the College of Accountancy and […]

Makipamuhay 2012: Semestral break brought to new heights

      IN partnership with UST Simbahayan, the Student Organizations Coordinating Council (SOCC) spearheaded their annual project Makipamuhay, which was held overnight last October 26 to 27 in the mountainous area of Bamban, Tarlac, wherein members of university-wide organization experienced the “simple life.”       “Our main goal for Makipamuhay is to do away […]

AB juniors visit Manaoag shrine in Pangasinan

A spiritual leader once said, “Life is a pilgrimage. The wise man does not rest by the roadside inns. He marches direct to the illimitable domain of eternal bliss, his ultimate destination.” This could mean that as we live our life, we go on a journey in search for our significance and purpose in the […]

The search is on: CBA Personalities 2012

     IN line with the celebration of the Commerce Week, the Commerce and Business Administration Student Council held Exposed: The Mr. and Ms. Commerce and Business Administration Personality 2012. Pageant contestants battled their way to the top as they strutted with confidence by sporting different kinds of apparel and by possessing beauty—or handsomeness—and brains […]

‘It’s official, we’re Thomasians!’ Thomasian Welcome Walk finally held

     THOSE who have been proudly claiming themselves as Thomasians finally walked their talk.      The tarrying of the freshmen is over. After almost four months of waiting due to repeated delays, the annual Freshmen Walk was successfully last September 24, 2012.      This traditional rite of passage in the University is […]

More on UST’s Wi-Fi

     THE internet has taken a great leap, inspiring people to tangle it with their lives: its portability. From the sickly connection conjured from bundles of telephone wires to a vast network of connections across the place is the wireless fidelity, more commonly known as “Wi-Fi.” A lot of people would admit inability to […]

USTET: Prospective Thomasians taking the first step towards becoming part of UST

     “WHEN I got here for the first time, in all honesty, [I realized that] UST is beautiful.”      That was the sentiment Trisha Duncan, a prospective Communication Arts student, who took the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET) last August 26. Approximately 11,000 of first batch applicants, according to an OFAD […]

Sex ≠ Love

     “LOVE is designing the greatest good for the beloved,” quotes Leah Darrow from St. Thomas Aquinas.      A symposium for teenagers was held at University of the Philippines Diliman last August 31 titled Pure Mind Pure Heart II: Real Love Revolution 2012 Series.      A total of 35 schools attended the […]

A Passion for Vision: Marc Henrich Go, his victory and the story behind it

They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” A photograph conveys thousands of ideas depending on a person’s visualization of the photo. That’s the value of a photograph that makes it a work of art. We have different notions on how we explain a photograph, but there is one particular explanation why there is […]

Buklod: A binding tie between the “Big 4”

Four Universities. Four literary organizations. One folio. One goal—to unite the four universities through art and literature.      Last month, the literary organizations of the “Big 4” universities collaborated to form a folio of original literary and art works of Ateneans, Lasallians, UPians and Thomasians.      The Ateneo Heights of the Ateneo de […]

Teach me how to English: UST misses World’s 100

     If you have been in that particular campus in Katipunan, more or less, while you were walking in the pavements of their excessive parking space, you definitely heard students having conversation using the English language articulately. If you have tried jogging around the academic oval of a certain university in Diliman, you would […]

SOCC scores A+ in jump start project

     With a subject that promises no failing marks, why not take the chance to ace it?      It was just another ordinary week for the Thomasians until the Student Organizations Coordinating Council (SOCC) provided them with a course in student involvement, Recruitment 101.      From corner to corner, the mettle Thomasian […]

Let the 1st annual Hunger Games begin… Thomasians!

     What if Suzanne Collins’ fictional world becomes a reality—the Capitol, the districts, the strict enforcement, and the annual Hunger Games? But instead of the country of Panem, these things will exist in the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas. How would the Thomasians react? Will they be afraid just like every teenager […]

Knowing The Champion: Commerce Cheerleader Tells The Story Behind Their Success

 “Walang natatalo sa pusong hindi napapagod” Commerce Cheering Squad Team Captain Leah Marie Gonzales shares the team’s secret to three-peat!  “Paano kami mananalo? Paano kami ulit mag-chachampion?” These were the words that Leah Mary Gonzales asked herself after she was elected as Team Captain of the Cheermania powerhouse, the Commerce Cheering Squad.                 Despite the […]

Himigsikan, A Pinoy Music Revolution

After a week of showcasing remarkable skills in writing and communication, the annual celebration of Buwan ng Wika has come to an end but the memories it gave us during the celebration will stay with us for a very long time. With the promise of great music, students flocked in the Medicine Auditorium last August […]

Valentines in August

Who says February is the only season for love?                 With a lot of girls walking around the campus with roses in their hands, it’s not hard to wonder if Valentine’s Day has come early this year.                 Apparently, it has. UST experienced yet an early Valentine’s treat as SCARLET, the sole Filipino and Chinese […]

Form, Function and Class – Philippine Web Design Conference

Hundreds of web designers and web developers participated in the Philippine Web Designers Organization’s (PWDO) 2-day Form Function & Class web design conference last September 11 and 12 at the Asian Institute of Management in Makati City. The program kicked off with Regnard Raquedan, PWDO’s President by giving a witty yet informative opening remarks as […]

Kicking the Habit

It is but normal to behold cigarette smokers and peddlers peppering the busy and dusty streets of Manila. But weeks from now, puffing ciggies will become a punishable act as ordered by the Manila City Hall. The strict enforcement will officially start on July 1, 2011. Manilans will face a dressing down regardless of age […]

No, Not This Time

Another gloomy weather could no longer stop a much-awaited tradition. After several cancellations and last-minute announcements, the Thomasian community greeted a new breed of tigers as the Thomasian Welcome Walk finally pushed through last August 5 despite uncertain weather conditions. The Thomasian Welcome Walk, originally scheduled on June 23, is an annual program for the […]

A Fourth century jubilee for UST

The students have grown restless, cannot help but  stare at the large, yellow, standing

Busted: The College of Commerce Dance Competition

Are you ready to bust out the energy within you? The different dance organizations of the College of Commerce

UST Singers bag 14 first prize awards and the “Choir of the World” for the second time

THE UST Singers come home with a smile on their faces and once again brought pride

Bicolano Zarzuela “Manto” staged in UST

Ina’s 300th year Three centuries marked by strong faith and sincere devotion, the Bicolanos regarded

DanceQuerade: The battle for the best dance troupe!

THE Salinggawi Dance Troupe (SDT), the official dance troupe of the University of Santo Tomas,

Simple yet whopping: Thomasians toward sustainable living!

THOMASIANS took some time off to make their promises for Mother Earth at the Tan Yan Kee (TYK)

A FRESHman Start in College! The Quadricentennial Thomasian Welcome Walk

JUNE 23, 2010 – Another history unfolds

Himig ng Pagbabago Rocked UST Grounds

As a way of showing the Thomasian spirit on fighting for change through the 2010 elections,

Student’s Choices Reign Supreme

The Medicine Cinematorium was once again filled with stars and star-gazers

Bye Math, Hello Media!

Engineering students flaunt their multimedia creativity

A Song Of Peace, A Song Of A Thomasian

People have heard countless songs about peace, not only for their motherland but also for the whole world.

Year Zero Fashion Show at SMX Convention Center to Showcase Works of Young Thomasian Designers

The UST College of Fine Arts and Design presents: “Year Zero: Apocalypse Recoutured,” on

You Are A Star Kid! My Little Shooting Star!

Mediartrix, the university wide, multi-media organization of UST,

National Museum Declares UST Structures as National Cultural Treasures

UST PRESS RELEASE At 3:00 p.m. last January 25, 2010,

The First Filipino Facebook Game

“Pssst! Pinoys got Facebook game!”

Mang Toots: Serving for Thomasian’s Taste Buds

Enjoy your food in a place where sense of festivity is always present.

An Art for A Vote

Press Conferences, tarpaulins, banners and media

UST Holds Harapan: The ANC and ABS-CBN Presidential Forum

December 2, 2009 – the University of Santo Tomas Medicine Auditorium housed Harapan: the

Mithi, Bounded by Unyielding Force

The hardest part about being an indie band is to survive in the battle’s realm and to be

Music, Rain, Solitude and December Avenue

Imagine this: One evening, the rain’s pouring hard and outside its cold. In one hand, you hold a hot beverage and on the background, a song

TomWeb! eyes September for ‘Basta Tomasino’ Grand Launching

Started late last school year, TomWeb’s ‘Basta Tomasino’ Advocacy Campaign resumed operations

Big Martha

Looking for a good meal that comes cheap, quick, and tastes just oh-so-good? Big Martha’s rice toppings must be one of the places you should try go visit.

Lifting Thomasian Spirit: The Basta Tomasino… Grand Launching

Tomasino Web (Tom Web!), the official online-based university wide organization of the University of Santo Tomas

Tourism Society Culminates College Week with a Remarkable Pageant

The Students Tourism Society (STS) gave a little twist to the usual beauty pageant and held SAPLOT 2009,

Salinggawi and IPEA Hosts DANSOREA

The 24th annual dance competition entitled Dance [Social Realities] or DANSOREA was held last August 18, 2009

Tomasinoweb! Ignites a Flame of Knowledge

Tomasinoweb!, the official online-based university-wide organization of the University of Santo Tomas,

Thomasian on a Red Image

Loyalty, service, experience and creativity—these are the key values instilled in RED Images Inc. They are a 2nd generation family of photographers which started off

AMV-COA Staged Walkout: A Fashion Variety Show

Accountancy students showcased glamour and talent as they took a night off from computing financial accounts to strut their stuff for a variety show

Faculty of Engineering Rocked in Q.C.

It was a no-Math Sunday night for the Faculty of Engineering last 31 August 2008. That groovy, glamorous, and rocking “ENGgrande” night indeed made the Thomasian engineering students united as they all shared fun and excitement in Metro Bar, West Avenue, Quezon City.

SayawJuan @ UST

The University of Santo Tomas Salinggawi Dance Troupe in cooperation with the Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) held its 23rd Annual University-Wide Dance Competition

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