Obvious Light
By Erika Allanis Adelet D. Rafael
Life is just another lie we live amidst the moving world: the breathing
lives and witnessing souls. The humming of the wind balances the noise of the
city. In real life, the cries of those who seek honesty covet for the truth
from the piercing shouts of deceivers.
It is in silence that causes the truth to uncover. The night sits still
–calm and pleasant. As the stars flicker, the truth slowly illuminates.
Stars are the truth to every lie. You don’t see or hear them all the time
but it’s just there sitting, waiting to be revealed. Just like how the sun
and clouds overpower and conceal the stars at day, the truth may be
kept –but not for long. In the dimmest hours, we always get a glimpse of the truth
and then we know.
It’s within the stories we create that defy the worlds we think we deserve
and the worlds we think we are in. And whether or not the stories mean something,
it takes us away from the memories that haunt us. We invent stories because we
choose to escape. We invent stories because we choose to be different people. We
lie because we think it’s a better option.
Stars shine awfully bright at night but when daylight comes, we realize
that the brightest and nearest star is the real truth behind it all. The obvious light
becomes the answer to every mystery, the answer to every question.
Unwrapping
Mr. Intramurals
By: Denise Congson
“He’s eye candy.”
“Totally eye candy.”
“I’m what candy-?” questions the confused, but exceptionally handsome
Mr. Intramurals winner Jhon Florialle K. Juliano in an interview a month after
coronation last January 18.
“I didn’t expect I’d win,” he confided with an honest smile, “I wasn’t
confident with the way I answered the questionsI was surprised when I was chosen to be Mr.
Intramurals.”
Florialle or JJ is a living metaphor that just
talk won’t get you anywhere. Though this
shouldn’t imply that our current reigning man
has nothing to offer. Besides his humble aura
and gentlemanly nature, he is quite insightful
and very passionate about arts, one of the key
points that had also brought him to the top in the
competition after playing the piano piece “He’s a
Pirate” from the blockbuster movie Pirates of the
Caribbean.
Teachers often describe JJ as charming, cute,
and humble; the type that strides out the stage
and leaves the audience baffled with a silent
“wow” slipping out of their lips.
“His presence leaves an
impression,” Teacher Reuben,
coordinator of the event said as he
tried to recall what he felt exactly when
our resident ‘Mr. Perfect’ took a step on
stage. “The way he projects himself and the
way he stands show how manly he is.”
“Of course I was nervous.” In spite of the
answer, JJ stated it quite confidently. “I was excited
though.”
“It’s a game for everyone.” Teacher Reuben said.
“As long as they possess the needed qualities and have
confindence in themselves, they can become the next
winners.”
Unfortunately though, “Mr. Perfect” left no tips - only
saying “just wing it”.
OPTICS / FLEDGLINGS
THE QUANTUM ACADEMY
You’ve Received A Message
by: April Rose L. Rosete
There is this rush of excitement when you meet a
friend.
User spiritofwinter has logged in.
inkwelliann: aaapriillll
inkwelliann: where have you been? *sobbu*
It doesn’t even matter if it’s physical or not.
spiritofwinter: school and stuff
spiritofwinter: you know life in general
Even though you’ve never seen their faces…
inkwelliann: ah
inkwelliann: welcome back to the internet
spiritofwinter: yay <3
…nor heard their voices…
spiritofwinter: so
spiritofwinter: same server and channel, I presume?
inkwelliann: ofc duh :P as always
inkwelliann: when have we ever changed that?
spiritofwinter: idk hah just curious
…they’ve got your back, and, no surprise, you’ve got
theirs.
inkwelliann: im here
inkwelliann: find me :P
spiritofwinter: auuughhh not again
inkwelliann: haha :P
spiritofwinter: fine
inkwelliann: woop
spiritofwinter: do i get hints?
inkwelliann: nope :P lols
Talks like these are what keep me happy.
Sleepless nights plague me, nights in which I find
myself with my eyes strained on the monitor as I fight
sweet succulent slumber only to speak to them. Each
day I am impatiently waiting for the hours to pass. I
walk around the halls like a zombie and as soon as I
am called to go home, I excitedly look forward to yet
again booting up my laptop to spend time with them.
Timezones are annoying. Sometimes I wish
they never existed so I don’t have to memorize when
they’re awake or when they’re asleep. Why is it that
someone you’re so connected to lives seas apart from
your physical being?
Is it too much to ask for when I want to be
where they are like physical friends are there for me?
Is it bad that I want to be by their side even if it’s just
for a second? Is it taboo to say that online friendships
are just as real as physical ones? Is