Athena Rane

         E ach day, we live in a world full of the undiscovered-- from the deepest parts of the sea to areas beyond Earth in outer space. There are still many things waiting to be explored and answered. This year’s National Science Month Celebration, with the theme “Harnessing the Unknown: Powering the Future through Science and Innovation,” makes us understand that these unknowns can be solved and explained through science and innovation.  ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. •           T he theme shows that science is not just simply about facts and formulas, but also about discovering new things and solving real-world problems. It inspires us to explore the unknown-- whether it’s in space, creating new technology, finding cures for diseases, or addressing global problems like climate change. Just like during the recent pandemic, finding a cure would have been impossible without science. Through these, we can create a better and ...

  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     I n the Philippines, kids enjoy playing under the sun—games like tumbang preso, Chinese garter, and luksong baka. But the thing is—this was way back then. Now, kids barely play under the sun. Fellow Filipinos tend to always wear sunscreen, jackets, caps, sunglasses, or, in some instances, even all of them at once just to protect themselves from the sun. And this is just some of the effects of climate change.       F rom cool and calm weather, we now face scorching heat and strong typhoons. Filipinos live through this every day. The rising temperatures cause droughts, affecting crops and our water supply. Typhoons have also become more frequent and destructive, damaging homes, communities, and lives.         D espite all these challenges, the resiliency of Filipinos continues to rise. Like how José Rizal us...

          O ne of the most awaited times in our school— intramurals . This is when the campus bursts with energy, and athletes per grade level proudly wear their colors. Discussions and lectures are replaced with cheers and chants. It’s during these moments that students take a short break from academics, sparking talented and skilled students.           S eptember 4, 2025 —the first day of intramurals. It started off with a grand parade, where each grade level marched proudly around the campus, their colored shirts standing out—each color representing their grade level. Cheers roared along the parade route—including from us, caught up in the energy. We watched and cheered for our teachers and classmates—of course, especially Grade 10, where we supported and cheered for our Grade 10 representative, who won the crown with grace and confidence.           I n the afternoon, we also watched the dance...