Report by Cenon Pineda Psychology! ohh a dream course indeed… Until, the Quota system or retention policy is introduced, well it is perfect a simple gameplay actually. Improve board exam scores, protect academic standards, and manage institutional resources efficiently. Well, on paper at the very least it works wonders. So beautifully, in fact, that it rarely needs to explain itself. One student puts it plainly: “Quota or retention system is a great concept, truly. Kasi it p

Report by Lexter Kian Pamintuan | Graphics by Diya Nicole Gurung | Layout by Nikka Gutierrez “I made my Family Disappear!” isang Linyang tumatak na sa puso ng mga batang 90s, sinambit mula sa pelikulang Home alone (1990) na idinerekta ni Chris Columbus—sinusundan nito ang kwento ng isang walong-taong gulang na si Kevin na naiwan sa kanyang bahay nang nakalimutan siyang isama ng kanyang pamilya patungong Paris—at doon ay nasaksihan na Kevin ang mga katawa tawa at mga pangyayar

Report by Patricia De Jesus | Graphics by Nikka Gutierrez | Layout by Ken Tipay Sa ililim ng araw na nagliliyab noong isang tropikal na tanghali ng 2005, isang batang lalaki ang yumapak sa yelong sahig—hindi sa maniyebeng bundok ng isang banyagang lupain, kundi sa isa lamang gawa-gawang palapag sa loob ng mall sa Maynila—na tila doon siya nararapat at itinadhana. Di naglaon, ang lahat ay maliliwanagan sa huli at makikilala si Michael Christian Martinez sa buong mundo bilang a

Report by Chino Brendon Tangonan | Photo by Leean Margarette Magat Third-year Bachelor of Arts in Communication students showcased their theatrical talents during Final Play 2025, staged on December 22 at Prescilla Hall, Lucinda Campus, Tarlac State University (TSU). The culminating activity of their Introduction to Theatre course featured 12 performances from six sections, spanning genres such as romance, comedy, sci-fi, drama, fantasy, tragedy, and horror. Emerging as Best

Report by Angilene Dableo | Photo by Leean Margarette Magat Tarlac State University (TSU) staged Tigtigan Keng Lucinda – Battle of the Bands II at the TSU Lucinda Campus last December 20, 2025, as part of its semester-end activities. The event featured a Battle of the Bands competition, where Emberline emerged as first place, followed by Coincidence Band in second place and Excalibur in third. Also performing during the competition were Euthymia and Wyverns. Special performan

Report by Justin Marc Torres | Photo by Diya Nicole Gurung Students of AB Communication 2-B leads a social mobilization program for the indigenous community entitled, "Project LiComm: Liwanag Para sa COMMunidad" at Sitio Batson, Brgy. Sto Nino, Bamban, Tarlac, on December 22. With its focus on United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals 7 (SDG 7); Affordable and Clean Energy—solar powered generators were provided as an initiative to solve the community’s identified problem

Report by Maria Kazzandra Melegrito | Photo by Leean Margarette Magat College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) students under the Bachelors of Arts in Psychology 2-1 eve showcased diverse Chinese culture in the Mandarin Day event held last Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Smith Hall - Theatre Room, TSU - Main Campus. The event aims to promote cultural appreciation featuring Chinese language, various festivals, foods, costumes, myth and folk tales through dancing, singing, act

Report by Lexter Kian Pamintuan | Photos by Mandie Asejo Nag-organisa ng isang social mobilization ang mga mag-aaral ng Bachelor of Arts in Communication 2-3 (COMM 2-3) ng Tarlac State University (TSU) tungo sa komunidad ng Sitio Agus, Brgy. Burgos, San Jose, Tarlac City nitong ika-20 ng Disyembre. Umikot ang layunin ng kanilang programa sa pagsuporta sa Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, na nakatuon sa seguridad sa pagkain at wastong nutrisyon, sa pamamagitan ng pagtatan

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