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Sa tinta at hinaing: Hangad ng tagagawa ng propesyon

Taga-hila kami ng hagdan pataas patungo sa hakbang ng kani-kanilang pag-asenso sa buhay. Ngunit, kami naman itong hinahayaan lang madulas pababa at inaapak-apakan upang manatili lamang sa aming mga kinalalagyan.

Opinion

Crisis in Convenience: The AI Dilemma

The notion that artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a complementary tool rather than a complete substitute for human work is a concept that is becoming blurry as concerns arise when this advancement encroaches on sensitive boundaries to the extent of endangering professions while benefiting only the privileged.

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Lupang Hinarang: Hagulhol sa Hinanging Himig

Hindi lamang tuwing Setyembre naririnig ni Inang Bayan ang mga pekeng metaporika sa kanyang tinatanging awit— sapagkat sa araw-araw na pagtugtog nitong musika, punong-puno ito ng pagkukunwari.

Editorial

Piring na Pagtugon

Ang pagkaalarma ng mga estudyante sa presensya ng mga naka-kulay asul at berde ay isang patunay lamang na hindi kaligtasan ang nadadala ng mga ito kundi pag-aalala lalo na sa gitna ng kasalukuyang panahon kung saan talamak ang mga pangyayari at ang mga inaasahang siyang magpapatupad ng batas ay ang mismong lumalabag nito.

News

USC Denies Initiating Partnership With OPAPRU, Military Personnel; Says It’s Admin’s Call

Bicol University (BU) - University Student Council (USC) Chairperson and Student Regent Remee Baldorado refutes allegations on them partnering with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) for the recently concluded KaPEACEtahan Peace Fair, clarifying that the BU administration made the call to grant military personnel access to university grounds.

Editorial

FINAL EDITOR'S NOTE FROM DENVER GODEZANO

I witnessed the transition from virtual to in-person classes, the shift from the Duterte to the Marcos administration, and the change from Mascariñas to Nebres. It was all thrilling and exhilarating as we set the agenda people would talk about for the next weeks. However, the most rewarding aspect of my time at Unibê was comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable.

Editorial

Mananatiling Mapagmatyag Sa Bughaw Na Pamamalakad

Ang pagtatapos ng terminong Azul ay ang hudyat ng simula ng pamumunong asul. Sa pagtayo ni Remee Estefany Baldorado bilang susunod na Chairperson and Student Regent (CSR) ng pinakamataas na konseho sa unibersidad, nararapat na maging imparsyal pa rin ang buong katawang-estudyante sa kanyang ilalatag na mga plano at desisyon tungo sa kabutihan at proteksiyon ng mga estudyante ng pamantasan.

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I’m Back In Beyubs, Yet Leaving Soon - Senior, ID 2019

I always dreamed of parties after exams. Fancy study sesh at coffee tables. Meet-cutes in the university library. Running with someone in the BU oval. Falling in love. Crying together with my college friends because we can't handle life anymore. Breaking down. Getting drunk. Rinse. Repeat.

Feature

VICENTE JAO'S CURTAIN CALL

Vicente Jao III–a rising Bicolano artist from Sorsogon City, Sorsogon who ghost-sang for the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry Joven Tan’s “Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok ko” as the prominently multi-awarded singer Rey Valera. Despite what seemingly is a flourishing triumph now, Jao’s upbringing has not been really full of rhythm and harmony. In fact, music was his only ally during those hard times.

𝗘𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀

𝘯𝘪 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘖𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘰 | Yung mga self-proclaimed-student-leaders, kahit wala namang kayang patunayan ay talaga namang tatakbo sa konseho. At upang mas lumawak ang ating kaalaman at pag-intindi sa mga kapwa natin estudyante na dumaranas ng ganitong mentalidad, ating himay-himayin ang mga tuntunin para sa mga Student TraPos (Traditional Politicians).

News

LLR Reporma Chair Eyes Possible Alliance Of BU Leaders, BUKLOD Disadvantage To Their Party; Opposition Denies Rumor

A possible alliance between BU Leaders and Buklod has been a concern for Jefrey Latigay, chairperson of LLR Reporma after a history of what he called “allied forces” existed between the said two opposition parties last election.

News

No BU Leaders Candidate In 2023 USC Election

𝐁𝐘 𝐉𝐈𝐌𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐘 | Established in 2004, BU Leaders' absence creates a better winning opportunity for both BUKLOD and LLR Reporma vying for the USC positions, but the underlying reasons and its potential implication for BU student political culture can be more damaging.