Category: Opinion

By Joshua Emil Lizardo “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Sometimes it is even extended to, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong at the worst possible time.” These statements constitute the so-called Murphy's Law.  Who is Murphy, the namesake? There are various accounts in popular culture.  This one is my favorite: … Continue reading Advocating Murphy’s Law

Gilda Francesca G. Flores The first time I failed a subject in law school, I immediately sought comfort in words.  But now, I feel indifferent towards them–because they relentlessly try to reshape my pain in a more positive note. Quite frankly, that is the last thing I want to hear.  Nowadays, it feels like words … Continue reading No good advice here

Micah Marie F. Naadat Astrology has been around for centuries and traces its roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Recently, its rise across social media platforms has made people more aware of certain astrological terms such as “Saturn Return,” “Natal Chart,” “Sun, Moon, Rising,” and the ever infamous, “Mercury Retrograde.” But what is this so-called “Mercury Retrograde,” … Continue reading Mercury in Retrograde Coded

By Kimberly Joy V. Naparan As I write this column, I want to say happy birthday to Marcus Aurelius! Oh, so what now? Do you even care? Do you give a fudge? (I am going to use “fudge” because I do not like to curse, but you get the idea.) Why am I mentioning this … Continue reading A not-so-subtle art of not giving a fudge

By: Rey David A. Gayas There is a need to hold those eyes. Otherwise, it will open, freeze, and never be closed. Death is a rushed drama because if one does not act fast, many things will freeze – the eyes need to be closed, the jaws worn down opening the mouth, and the hands … Continue reading Death: Stranding