The Anatomy of an Ateneo Production

by , on January 30, 2011

The old and crumbling Rizal Mini Theater is transformed into a Thespian’s paradise come show season—lights in all hues beaming down the house; set and prop design so real, you’ll never guess what it’s actually made of; and the actors and actresses whose prowess in their art will have you weeping and laughing at their [...]

Riding on the Burger Bandwagon

by on January 30, 2011

Manila seems to be cultivating its own mainstream food scene. Whether it’s the tall tumblers of gourmet or the overpriced frozen yogurt, our food seems to be taking the form of media and pop culture—and like any object of pop culture, the trends spread like wildfire.

The Evolution of Facebook

by on January 30, 2011

What started out as an online social networking directory for colleges across the United States has rapidly spawned into a global phenomenon, with more than 550 million users from India to Brazil. In a span of less than seven years, Facebook’s accomplishments include: Creator Mark Zuckerberg becoming an instant celebrity and one of the youngest [...]

Grifball, blitzball and other sports we wish were real

by on January 30, 2011

Piles of movies and videogames make us spend hours fantasizing on our favorite fictional sports. Unfortunately, our imagination can only stay in our heads, but put on your thinking caps. g zooms in on the top 10 fictional sports we wish were real. Tron Lightcycles You walk into an abandoned arcade shack and uncover a [...]

Demystifying Ateneo’s Sub-cultures

by on January 30, 2011

In high school, there were cliques. But in college, we call them sub-cultures, having graduated from the Regina Georges and cafeteria seat plans. Still, where there are sub-cultures, there will always be stereotypes. g gets up close and personal with four of these groups and debunks—or divulges—some of the common misconceptions that surround them. Divas [...]

Tried and tested: Katipunan’s most bizarre food combos

by on January 23, 2011

It’s no surprise that ‘working out’ and ‘eating healthy’ is on TIME’s list of resolutions you won’t keep. Who are we kidding, really? Working out is a chore, food is divine, and ‘fitness’ is a social construct invented by first-world capitalists to sell their gym memberships (or so we would like to think).

Warmth in the wilderness: Experiencing Botswana, Pinoy-style

by on January 23, 2011

Most capitals erupt with skyscrapers and bustle with activity. In Gaborone, Botswana the smattering of cars on its wide roads keeps the appearance of habitation honest. With a sparse population of roughly 200,000 living in districts across a great plain, Gaborone is really just a big town.

Aquarius’ guide to the galaxy

by on January 23, 2011

As you walk down Sec Walk, a hallway or any old street, have you ever felt a tingling sensation lingering on your nape? You turn around, and look. Lo and behold, a pair of eyes is staring straight at you.

Now don’t freak out—this isn’t an episode of Twilight Zone

2010 MMFF in a Nutshell

by on January 23, 2011

For the last 36 years, the MMFF has given audiences both impressive and mediocre flicks that have shaped Philippine cinema. With promising entries such as Rosario and never-ending sequels to some local favourites, did the 36th MMFF live up to g’s expectations?

Social myths… busted!

by , on January 23, 2011

People make hundreds of generalizations about each other all the time. You’ve probably heard them all—some are only observable to keen eyes. When it comes to cracking down validity though, it can all cloud up to a giant question mark. g is here to set the record straight with the help of thorough research and [...]