Report by Jayane Leslie Feliciano | Photo by Diya Nicole Gurung Tarlac State University (TSU) Communication sophomores received direct insights from two veteran journalists on investigative and community-based reporting during a seminar-workshop held yesterday, December 9, at the Smith Hall Theatre Room. The event, organized by the TSU Communicators’ Guild Journalism Team, was a seminar-workshop titled “The Courage to Look Closer: A Forum on Investigative and Community-Based

Report by Lexter Kian Pamintuan | Photo by Leanna Kaylee Manuel College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) of Tarlac State University held its first-ever Paskuhan celebration on December 3, transforming the Smith Hall corridors into Christmas displays inspired by cultures from around the world. Judges from the College of Architecture and Fine Arts evaluated the floor-wide installations using criteria prepared by CASS culture coordinator Mr. Daniel Dizon and the Office of the

Report by Heziel Ann Pugoy | Photo by JM Magday College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) — The Department of Psychology held its Psynergy: In-House Undergraduate Psychology Research Colloquium 2025 for fourth-year students last Thursday, December 4. The event was spearheaded by COESSE - TSU Psychological Society, providing six groups of student researchers a platform to present their studies and compete for the Best Research Poster Award. The panelists were Mr. Bren Noah Ma

Report by Cenon Pineda | Layout by Nikka Gutierrez If you think campus journalism is all about free passes, late-night layout sessions, and arguing over Oxford commas. Congrats! You’ve lived a sheltered life. In the Philippines, writing for a school paper can feel like signing a waiver you didn’t know existed. And in our history, there were student journalists who never came home—not because they flunked their subjects, but because power flunked humanity. Take Lilosa Hilao, f

Report by Anthonette Aspiras | Photo by Nikka Gutierrez Strive Towards Empowerment and Progress (STEP) spearheaded a double seminar with the themes “Flame Four: GLOW – Light Over Lies: The Real Cost of Drugs” and “Flame Five: IGNITE 9344” on November 26, 2025, at the COE AVR, TSU Main Campus. The seminar aimed to educate attendees on various laws concerning Filipino children—especially R.A. 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006—and to raise awareness about the

Report by Heziel Ann Pugoy | Photo credits to Dr. Raffy S. Aganon, Associate Professor V, Associate Dean Tarlac State University (TSU) clinched the bronze award in the Short and Sweet Play Musical category at the Cultural and Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges – Region III (CAASUC-III) on November 25. The team was composed of CASS students Mylene Torres, Kyla Marie Subron, Angelo Magcalas, Justin Lee Wong, and Adonis Jose Jimenez, along with Alyssa Marie Agus

Report by Ken Tipay | Photo credits to TSU HHDG College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) students radiates as the Tarlac State University HipHop Dance Group (TSUHHDG) grasps second place for the streetdance-hiphop category, staged last November 23, 2025. Aligned with the celebration of Culture and Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges (CAASUC III), held at Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), the CAASUC TSUHHDG team groove their way to showcase the

Report and Photo by Chino Brendon Tangonan College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) participated in the opening program of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on November 25, 2025. Spearheaded by the Office of Gender and Development (OGAD), students, faculty members, and staff marched inside the Tarlac State University campus, formally launching this year’s campaign with the theme, “UNITEd for a VAW-Free Philippines.” OGAD OIC Director Prof. Christine Ja

Report by Lexter Kian Pamintuan | Photo by Ryan Joseph Orgaya, TSU Chorale Tarlac State University Chorale secured two podium finishes in the CAASUC-III competition held from November 22 to 26 at Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), showcasing strong performances in both Show Choir and Standard categories. The ensemble is composed of 26 student performers, 14 of whom are from the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS). Aligned with the theme “Sining at Kulturang

Report by Patricia De Jesus | Photo by JM Magday College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) staged its annual CASSplay competition last November 14 at Smith Hall Building, marking another year of student participation in the college’s signature cosplay event. Participants roamed the university grounds posing for photos and presenting the effort poured into their handmade attire as part of the event’s activities. CASS Student Council Governor Clarise Ann Dacanay said the event

Report by Cenon Pineda | Graphics by Corrine Moscare | Layout by Nikka Gutierrez Do you remember how the bustling streets carry dust that flow through your face while the local parokya sing as they go with their procession. The paliga of your baranggay, remains as the nostalgic part of your childhood, seeing players who think they’d one day be in the PBA playing at huge arenas. How fun is it to be with the memories you cling on, the past that resonates with your present and j

Report and Photo by Lexter Kian Pamintuan Student-volunteers from the English Language Studies (ELS) program attended the “Volunteerism 101” and “Ethical Volunteer Work: A Project Aytalakad Overview” seminar on November 6, 2025, at the Tarlac State University (TSU) Main Campus – College of Engineering Building, Audiovisual Room. Spearheaded by the Tarlac State University – Linguistic Society (TSU-LingSoc), the seminar aimed to nurture ethical and culturally sensitive voluntee

Report by Jayane Leslie Feliciano | Graphics by Nikka Joy Gutierrez | Layout by Ken Tipay Sabi ng mga matatanda, kapag mayroong mga espiritu na sapilitang nananatili sa kalupaan, mga anyo na puno ng kababalaghang hindi maintindihan – lumayo ka nalang. Huwang makihalubilo. Baka ikaw pa ang susunod nilang idadamay sa kailaliman. Sa Kolehiyo ng Sining at Agham Panlipunan, mayroong kaniya kaniyang katha ang mga mag-aaral tungkol sa mga anyo na hindi mapaliwanag ng karaniwang lo

Report by Heziel Ann Pugoy | Photo credits to TSU-Communicators Guild Tarlac State University – Communicators’ Guild (TSU–CG) bagged its first-ever gold award in the vlogging category of the 28th EdukCircle International Convention on Media Communication held on October 25 via Zoom. Their entry, “Sitio Kolorum,” portrayed the struggles of Filipinos without birth certificates by comparing them to unregistered jeepneys—both unrecognized yet vital parts of society. The concept w

Report by Chino Brendon Tangonan | Graphics by Mandie Asejo | Layout by Arlon Kert Basilio “Buhat pangarap? Malusog na isip at katawan.” Pagtapak sa plataporma, habang umaalingawngaw ang hiyaw ng mga tagasuporta, sandaling iiwan ang mga bagahe’y pasan-pasan. Pipiliting patahimikin ang mga boses sa isip galing sa anino ng takot at pagdududa sa sarili. Hahawak nang mahigpit sa bar, sabay buhat at taas ng mga pabigat—kasama ang bawat kilo ng kanilang mithii’t pangarap. Ito ang b

Report by Justin Marc Torres | Photo by Nikka Gutierrez College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) wrapped up its College Day celebration on October 18 at the TSU–Lucinda Campus Student Center, pushing through despite a sudden power outage that disrupted the morning events. Led by CASS Student Council Board Member on Audit Yuan Christver Canary, the celebration was divided into two segments: Laro ng Lahi in the morning and the Inter-Organization Games in the afternoon. Studen

Report by Chino Tangonan and Patricia De Jesus | layout by Nikka Gutierrez Earl Jeanson Gambito from the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), clinched bronze in the 2025 Dewfoam Perlas ng Silangan Powerlifting League (PSPL) Luzon Powerlifting Cup held last October 18 at St. Vincent’s Gymnasium, Baguio City. Competing against 7 powerlifers under the U93 Junior category, the newbie of the Tarlac State University Powerlifting (TSUPL) finished with an International Powerl

Report by Mandie Asejo | Photo by Leean Margarette Magat Representatives from the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) secured top placements in the Mr. and Ms. Tarlac State University (TSU) 2025 pageant held on October 17 at the TSU Gymnasium. Joy Celine David was named First Runner-Up in the female category, while Francko Sangil finished in the Top 5 of the male division, and both also received the Mr. and Ms. Hey Brew award for their stage presence and charisma. Duri

Report by Anthonette Aspiras | Photo by Chino Brendon Tangonan COESSE - TSU Psychological Society successfully concluded Mental Health...

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