The Spectrum Fellowship

03/07/2024

As we celebrate our rich history this , grab the chance to gear up and flaunt the Animo spirit with exclusive The Spectrum Fellowship merchandise available to all Lasallians, non-Lasallians, and alumni!

Don't miss out! Access this Google Form link to make your reservation: https://tinyurl.com/TSF24Merch

25/06/2024

Peek behind the manufacture of the papers’ fresh gloss and whitecoats, and be entranced with the precise machinery and cutting-edge technologies that bulk up the production of the iconic and staple products of Impress Quality Printing Phils, Inc.—all powered by its fully operational and leading-edge 100% renewable solar energy source.

With this commitment to deliver quality for your business and needs, look no further as Impress Quality Printing Phils, Inc. is here to imprint the quality you deserve.

24/06/2024

Meat frizzles on steel plates with every fizz as the aroma of grilled pork belly frolics the tastebuds, grooving with the rich scents of garlic and sesame oil that stimulate the appetite. The crunch of Korean fried chicken, kimchi, and lettuce resonates with the crackling grill, offering a variety of flavors to choose from that will surely tantalize the taste buds.

At SODAM the Kimchi, each bite is an explosion of authentic Korean flavors—a dining experience that makes you crave for more.

21/06/2024

Craving for some Korean adventure?

Immerse yourself in the taste of Korea amidst the hustle and bustle of the City of Smiles. With perfectly grilled, authentic samgyupsal; fresh vegetables, side dishes, and homemade kimchi that complements each bite, SODAM the Kimchi is renowned not only for its delicious grilled meat but also for its crispy fried chicken, a favorite among customers that gives you a taste of the ultimate Korean BBQ experience.

Established in 2009, this Korean restaurant has consistently delivered quality bulgogi, bingsu iced desserts, and exceptional service to its customers, earning a distinguished reputation as one of Bacolod City’s premier samgyupsal destinations. Its inviting interior further enhances the dining experience, ensuring every visitor feels comfortable and at home.

Located in Shophouse Heritage at the intersection of B.S. Aquino, SODAM welcomes diners daily from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., Mondays to Sundays, offering a delightful array of the city’s best Korean dishes that will surely leave you saying, "SODAM good!"

21/06/2024

Experience printing services that leave lasting impressions with Impress Quality Printing Phils, Inc., the Negrosanons’ premier printing provider.

Delivering an array of products hot off the press machine such as magazines, food packages, tarpaulins, trophies, and more of your custom needs, Impress embodies the heartfelt values of the Immaculate Mother (IM) not just in label “IM Press”, but in its years of excellent and quality service.

Impress functions on 100% renewable solar energy and uses soya-based ink in its operations. As owner Mr. Conrado Gen Tomas emphasized, “Impress is emotionally tied to our clients. We put our heart into meeting your needs.”

Located at Christopher Estate, Zone 15, Talisay City—across The District North Point—Impress assumed corporation in 2007 and has emerged as the staple printing company for food businesses, academic institutions, and artists across the region and beyond.

Contact Impress today and join the many satisfied clients who have found their trusted partner to “make great impressions!”

11/06/2024

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11/06/2024

UNIVERSITY | HSE participates in TSF '24; EIC wins 1st Runner-Up in Ms. Fellowship

Representatives of The Hillside Echo (HSE), along with those from fifteen other publications hailing from different parts of the nation, converged for the The Spectrum Fellowship (TSF) 2024 held at Nature's Village Resort, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, June 4-7.

Organized by The Spectrum - University of St. La Salle, the said annual gathering of campus journalists focused on the theme "SENTINEL: Fortress of the Free Press”, and provided journalism-centered plenary sessions and parallel talks with Kenneth Roland Guda, Brell Lacerna, Inday Espina-Varona, Avon Ang, Cartoonist Zach, Raffy Lerma, Kyle Anne Villariza, Julius De La Peña, Jade Mark Capiñanes, and Rep. Raoul Manuel as keynote speakers.

During the Mr. and Ms. Fellowship 2024 held on June 6, HSE Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Ma. Estelle Antonette Vaflor, was awarded Ms. Fellowship 2024 - 1st Runner Up and Ms. Congeniality.

“Besides the fact that the staffers of The Spectrum were accommodating throughout the fellowship, the activities highlighted press freedom and responsible journalism […] It was definitely empowering to be on that stage with like-minded individuals, to speak about my advocacy, and to be able to break the stereotypes of usual pageants,” Vaflor expressed.

In addition, HSE was also nominated in the 9th Campus Press Awards in categories of Best Magazine, Best Magazine Layout, Best Newspaper, Best Newspaper Layout, Best Literary Folio, Best Editorial, and Best page.

Aside from Vaflor, HSE Associate Editor for Print, Reynan Joel Ecamina, along with HSE Adviser, Leo Art Diosep Borres, were also present to represent the publication at the said event.

HSE was the only campus publication hailing from Capiz that participated in the said occasion.

Story by Thea Abbiegail Dacula
Photos from The Spectrum, The Dolphin, and Tigris

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08/06/2024

I When you pursue your passion with true dedication—what we at Dolphin Publication call “heartwork”—everything falls into place.

This commitment was recently celebrated at the nationwide campus journalism event, “Sentinel: Fortress of the Free Press,” organized by The Spectrum of the University of St. La Salle – Bacolod.

Held in Negros Occidental from June 4-7, the event brought together 16 campus publications from across the country.

The Dolphin publication achieved the following:

𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 – Best Magazine
𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 – Best Magazine Layout
𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 – Best Newspaper Layout
𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 - Mdpn. Francis C. Baldemor

The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including: Ms. Inday Espina-Varona of Rappler, former Palanca awardee Jade Mark Capiñanes, Cartoonist Zach, Kabataan Partylist representative Rep. Raoul Manuel, Mr. Raffy Lerma, Mx. Brell Lacerna, Mr. Keith Brandon Cari-an, Mr. Julius De La Peña, Mx. Avon Ang, Mx. Kyle Anne Villariza.

Moreover, the selected publication staff who convened at the said event were Mdpn. John Francis Babiera who was declared as Mx. Sportsmanship in the Spectrum's Fellowship Games Challenge, Mdpn. Renze Ivan Gomez, Mdpn. Jhonard Quirino, and Mdpwn. Jexine Ysabelle Hibionada.

Stay tuned also as this publication opens its doors to new staff for the next academic year! 😉

Photos courtesy of Chelsea Libo-on/Sidlak, Forward Publication, and Learn Flores/The Spectrum

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The Central Echo bagged multiple awards during The Spectrum Fellowship and Campus Press Awards held at Nature's Village Resort, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, June 7.

The Central Echo emerged victorious in the following categories:

1st Place - Best Newspaper
1st Place - Best Newspaper Layout
2nd Place - Best Editorial

The four-day event was organized by The Spectrum, the official student publication of the University of St. La Salle (USLS) - Bacolod, and was participated by 16 different school publications from various universities in the Philippines.

This triumph is dedicated to our fellow Centralians and, above all, to God, who provides us with strength and wisdom. All for Him, all for Central!

08/06/2024

06/06/2024

Incorporating his own story and narrative in his discussion, 2023 Sine Negrense Film Festival Best Director Awardee Julius De La Peña outlined the necessary steps in creating films and documentaries during his parallel session, "Documentary and Filmmaking".

The talk explored the elements that constitute a good film output, and emphasized that everyone has a story to tell and acknowledging this is the essential first step in filmmaking.

06/06/2024

Addressing the changing media scene brought forth by technology, Negrense development communicator and journalist Keith Brandon Cari-an discussed "Campus Journalism in the Age of AI" during the 's final day of parallel talks.

Weighing the pros and cons of artificial intelligence (AI), he expounded how journalism is valuable to generative and assistive tools, while also probing into how AI is shortchanging the fourth estate.

06/06/2024

Kabataan Partylist Representative and Congressman Raoul Manuel graced this year's The Spectrum Fellowship by tackling how campus journalists can assert, protect, and uphold their rights to press and academic freedom in his plenary discussion on "Freedom of Expression and Press Freedom Rights".

Manuel consulted publications on exisiting campus press freedom violations and academic repressions within their campuses, as well as amplified calls to criminalize red-tagging, decriminalize libel, and pass laws for students' rights and welfare.

06/06/2024

The Spectrum Fellowship 2024 Day 2 Highlights

06/06/2024

From sharing experiences on covering the haunting drug war and beyond, veteran photojournalist Raffy Lerma imparted his insights on the agony from injustice and the normalization of state violence.

His presentation entitled "Documenting Duterte's Drug War: Deaths, Healing, and the Search for Justice” also discussed the dread of going after the truth and our responsibilities to intervene in the cycle of violence.

06/06/2024

Highlighting the current environmental struggles including climate change and energy democracy, Kyle Anne Villariza bridges marginalized experiences through her "Storytelling in a Time of Climate Crisis" parallel talk.

Villariza further shed light on withstanding local political movements that have progressed to clot the rise of environmental disasters and amplified humanization in emphasizing significant stories to press the issues of emerging natural calamities.