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20/12/2024

Five days and counting, who's ready for Santa?

Twinkling lights, warm hugs and the holiday cheer is now nearing. With the essence of magic lingering in the air, let's allow ourselves to reflect on the true spirit of this joyous season.

Make memories, count days, and prepare hearts for the gift of love to share. Happy holidays, everyone!

(Art by Sophia Ceniza | The Quill)

20/12/2024

Dashing through with questions to sleigh your day, Cobras!

The campus is buzzing with holiday cheer, so put on your Santa hats because we’re shaking things up with some bulabog Christmas edition queries for our Cobras that they didn't see coming.

Tag along with Kelvin and Adi as they unwraps the funniest, wittiest, and most surprising answers—but Santa hats up, these unexpected humor and wild answers might not be on your nice list!

(Video by Shazzy Famat & Lianne Bartiana | The Quill)
(Edited by Gern Lopez | The Quill)

19/12/2024

Ho-ho-hold on tight, the most wonderful time of the year is just 6 days away!

As the days unfurl, carols fill the air, and stars shine brighter. Sit back, relax, and watch the magic of Christmas unfold in the blink of an eye.

Make sure that the lights are lit, bells are jingling, and you have already absorbed the festive spirit of the holiday joy, Cobras!

(Art by Lorie Urgel | The Quill)

19/12/2024

SLED OF SURPRISES. Pedaling the sleigh, carrying the spirit, and bringing the gifts all while embracing the heat and warmth this season of giving.

(Photostory by Yleona Cruz | The Quill)

18/12/2024

Are your sweaters ready for the cold nights ahead? Are your gifts waiting to be wrapped? Or are you now wondering what surprises you’ll receive this Christmas season? It's exactly 7 days to go!

Amidst the deadline avalanche and academic chaos, take a break, dear Cobras!

Let the cozy warmth of the holiday season remind us that we deserve a little cheer too!

(Art by Samantha Hurtado | The Quill)

18/12/2024

SWU PHINMA GRAD PLACES 5TH IN RTLE

BREAKING: Southwestern University PHINMA's College of Radiologic Technology has produced another topnotcher, as Tara Chenisse Pinili Lao placed 5th in the recently concluded December 2024 Radiologic Technologists Licensure Examination.

Lao triumphantly garnered an average of 92%, while the university’s overall passing rate is 65.38%, producing 68 newly licensed Radiologic Technologists.

17/12/2024

Ding-dong! We’re almost there—8 days until Christmas!

P1 exams are dashing through the snow but over the fields we go, just laugh it all the way!

Exams are on the horizon, but so is Christmas cheer.

Make every day count and wrap up your exams like a perfect Christmas gift, Cobras!

(Art by Athena Mitzka Quiñanola | The Quill)

17/12/2024

SWU PHINMA GARNERS 100% IN OTLE 2024

BREAKING: SWU PHINMA graduate Reian Celestine P. Abao secures 4th place, garnering a total of 85%, in the December 2024 Occupational Therapists Licensure Examination.

The University also achieved a 100% overall passing rate in the said examination.

16/12/2024

Get your carts ready, Cobras!

The countdown is on—just 9 days left until Christmas!

Let the holiday spirit guide your shopping spree and gift-giving plans. Make these final days count and spread the festive cheer!

(Art by Aster Aleria | The Quill)

16/12/2024

Santa called—he wants to know who your star ng pasko is, Cobras.

As the saying goes “Christmas is Love,” and the season of giving joy and laughter has already lit up the campus. We’re putting up the spotlight on who lights up your Christmas—whether it is your cherished family, and friends, or your special someone.

Join Castrille as she unveils her fellow Cobras' heartfelt stories of who makes their Christmas season truly magical.

(Video by Gern Lopez | The Quill)
(Edited by Agatha Rodrigo | The Quill)

16/12/2024

MIDNIGHT DECEMBER

I am midnight, you are sunlight
The chillness and darkness in me could've shut you off
Take you farther from me as far as possible; out of my sight
Yet you held me with those warm reassuring hands, telling my mind to shut up

(Contributed poem by Mary Love Mamac)
(Art by Aster Aleria | The Quill)
(Layout by Josh Sia | The Quill)

15/12/2024

HIRING IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED!

The Quill will no longer accept applications for this semester.

We are grateful for those who applied, and we look forward to seeing your applications, future Quillers!

Stay tuned for further updates!

15/12/2024

The stride continues—we’re just 10 days away to the most wonderful time of the year, Cobras!

As time goes by with stronger festive spirit, gleaming brighter lights, and carols echoing in each corner, we’re drawing near to the magic of Christmas.

Together, let’s cherish these days as we warm our hearts this holiday season!

(Art by Adrienne Chloe Sotto | The Quill)

15/12/2024

TIME'S RUNNING, COBRAS!

A reminder that applications close today at 11:59 PM.

If you're a passionate campus photojournalist, video editor, video journalist, broadcasting engineer, and copyeditor, this is your chance to showcase and enhance your journalistic skills!

Applications are open to all currently enrolled college students at the University. Please use your PHINMA Education email to submit your application via the Google Form link below:

https://forms.gle/GvmJgfWMTK8nJwKFA

Don’t miss out—apply now, Cobras!

'TIS THE SEASON TO JOIN THE QUILL!

The Quill Publication is hiring once again, and we’re on the lookout for passionate campus photojournalists, video editors, video journalists, broadcasting engineers, and copyeditors!

Become a part of Southwestern University PHINMA's official student publication, hone your skills in campus journalism, and serve the Cobra community by delivering quality news and unquestionable truth.

Applications are open to all currently enrolled College students at the University. To apply, please use your PHINMA Education email and submit your application through the Google form link below.

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https://forms.gle/GvmJgfWMTK8nJwKFA

15/12/2024

Christmas break is here, Cobras!

Some may find themselves juggling school activities and study sessions but despite the busy schedule, take a moment to pause and feel the joy of the season.

Let the holiday celebrations serve as a gentle reminder to find balance, cherish the warmth of this special time, and celebrate the little moments that bring happiness and peace.

(Comic strip by Samantha Hurtado | The Quill)

14/12/2024

Let's get defrosting, Cobras!

Count the remaining days to Christmas with us as we enjoy a sip of hot chocolate underneath the mistletoe.

We remain resilient, keeping the warmth within us through tough times, and passing on kindness with a smile, giving a meaning to what Christmas is all about.

Keep your fire, as you are the flame to somebody's candles.

(Art by Brainzee Abegail Catig | The Quill)

14/12/2024

Jingle bells, Jingle bells, guess what's in the bag and see what dwells!

Like a mystery wrapped in holiday cheer, from festive treats to exclusive goodies, hidden surprises are set to make this season extra special!

Join Alex as she invites Cobras to take a wild guess and dive into the holiday excitement!

(Video by Shazzy Famat | The Quill)
(Edited by Franz Vergara | The Quill)