Education 

The Paper or the Proof?

The Paper or the Proof? Made by me The name’s van btw For the longest time, the method was very simple. Go to school, graduate, get a diploma, and get a good job, whatever that is. Especially in the Philippines, where a diploma literally means a chance of getting a better life. Parents use their life savings on this, I kid you not. They invest so much in sending their children to expensive schools and colleges, just for their kid to work a 9-5 job. Don’t get me wrong, getting…

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Society 

Breaking Barriers: Understanding Racial Discrimination

What is Racial Discrimination? Does it really affect one’s life? Racial discrimination is more than a social issue; it is a barrier to justice, equality, and the fundamental rights every human being deserves. For some, this social issue destroys someone’s confidence, mental health, and even their life in general. These kinds of social issues usually restrict someone’s opportunity in life like job opportunity wherein some companies don’t accept these applicants just because of their race. What can we do to stop that? There are many ways to lessen this kind…

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Society 

THE DEATH OF ORIGINAL THOUGHT? HOW AI INFLUENCES THE THOUGHTS OF STUDENTS

THE DEATH OF ORIGINAL THOUGHT? HOW AI INFLUENCES THE THOUGHTS OF STUDENTS Have you ever run out of thoughts? For instance, your teacher asked you to write an article with topic of your choice. But instead of starting to draft your idea, you went straight to a search engine to look for a free AI writing tool that can help you generate an article without sweat. As society progresses, so does technology. People will look for ways on how they can do things easier, why spend a lot of time…

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Technology 

Why Human Creativity Still Matters in a World of Artificial Intelligence

Before, apart from quiz bees, essay writing competitions dominated each young achiever’s list of goals. Proof that, apart from simple memorization, they were capable of composing something from their own thoughts and ideas. Near-perfect grammar and a wide range of vocabulary earned them the “walking dictionary” nickname. But with AI on the rise, these achievements lose value faster than ever. What happens when acquired intellect gets replaced by artificial intelligence? It started with simple grammar checkers, then moved on to paraphrasers. New features were added so you can adjust your…

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Society 

Is Banning Games the Answer to School Shootings?

Schools are supposed to be safe places where students can learn and spend time with their friends. However, in 2026, there were three school shootings in the Philippines. The first happened in Tacloban in June, where two students opened fire and killed three other students. Another shooting happened in Zamboanga on August 18, where a Grade 9 student killed a schoolmate and then took his own life. The third happened at Banga National High School in South Cotabato on September 18, where two students and the shooter died, while eight…

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Society 

Seen by Many, Known by Few

Seen by Many, Known by Few By Anika R. Julka Imagine this. We got home from school, we finished our homework, and then we get on social media. We have friends to talk to, both online and in real life; why does it still feel like we have nobody we can really talk to from the heart? We think: “Why don’t I have anyone to talk to or relate to?” This makes us wonder: “Why do we feel isolated when we have so many ways to communicate?” The question may…

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Technology 

” The Emotional Neglect of a person, and their co-dependency towards AI ”

” The Emotional Neglect of a person, and their co-dependency towards AI ” By Arabella Faye D. Lucas   When you ask someone what may classify as an addiction there are many responses they can give, such as: “Substance abuse”, “Cigarettes and vapes”, “Hyper-Sexuality”, etcetera. But there are many forms of addiction one may not think of, such as the addiction towards AI. Reading this, many may say: “AI isn’t an addiction!” which is false. AI can most definitely be an addiction, and one that is neglected by the peoples’…

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