Loreta Arroyo

Wellness & Mental Health

  6 mins

The old Taylor, Taylor’s Version, and Me hee hee!

Loreta Arroyo

Are we out of the woods, yet?!In a fight towards reclaiming her artistry, pop icon Taylor Swift has re-recorded almost all of her albums, 10 years after their initial release. It’s a long story why she had to do it, but the short version of it seeks to question how artists “own” their craft (i.e. th...

Free Cut!

  7 mins

It’s Okay Not to be Okay: Songs You Should Listen to When You’re #Stressedt

Loreta Arroyo

Art by Mandy CipresTons of unchecked items on your to-do list, deadlines after deadlines, and back-to-back synchronous classes—look, we’ve all been there. There really comes a time when all things seem to overwhelm us as if life is trying to push us to our limits. Online classes sometimes feel twice...

Civic Education

  7 mins

What We Learned From Ben&Ben’s Asking For A Friend Session? Register NOW

Loreta Arroyo

Mga Liwanag! The 2022 National and Local Elections is right around the corner, and the end of the voter’s registration is fast approaching! With this in mind, OPM hit band Ben&Ben and YouthLed PH Program Officer Atty. Dred Ople joined us in an Asking For A Friend session to know the last-minute ...

Extracurriculars

  5 mins

What are the Online Activities Student Organizations in the Philippines can try?

Loreta Arroyo

Anyone else a BS Org major out there? 🙋With the current pandemic, student organizations in the Philippines have to think of clever ways on how to conduct their activities online. From games to challenges, these activities are surefire ways to keep the bonding moments alive! Not sure how to execute ...

College Life

  6 mins

What Are Student Organizations in the Philippines?

Loreta Arroyo

Student Organizations in the Philippines are one of the most active social groups formed by the youth. From high school to college, student organizations are everywhere — and for good reason! But, what are these student organizations to begin with? Let’s find out!What is a Student Organization?As th...

Career Manual

  4 mins

Who am I: Discovering yourself through SWOT, PERMA, and Ikigai

Loreta Arroyo

Life is like a rock: it’s hard, besties! 😭As we grow older, we face more challenges in our academics, more responsibilities in our personal lives, and more “unknowns” as we maneuver through life! Sometimes, things get so overwhelming that giving up seems like the best option (spoiler: it’s not). Bu...

College Life

  4 mins

Back-to-school diaries: Students share what makes a good virtual college orientation

Loreta Arroyo

Art by Shai Libunao🥳 It’s back-to-school szn!!! 🥳 There’s probably nothing more exciting than the first day of officially being a college student! In the words of Taylor Swift, “it’s your freshman year and you’re gonna be here for the next four years!” Most colleges and universities spend wee...

Extracurriculars

  4 mins

Road to Gold: The Journey to the Next Olympics Gold Medal

Loreta Arroyo

Header art by Inna CruzThe Olympics is regarded as one of the most exciting sports events in the entire world! Many athletes dedicate much time and effort just to qualify for the games. With the likes of Hidilyn Diaz achieving the historic feat of being the first Filipino to win a gold medal at the ...