Vox Veritas

Vox Veritas Vox Veritas (The Voice of Truth) is the official digital publication of La Bryzanta Academia.

╰┈➤ LITERARY"Mariit na Kahimtangan"(Enchanted Place)Kaangtangan sa dakong gamhanan,ang iya pagbuot-buot sang liwat sa ta...
10/05/2022

╰┈➤ LITERARY

"Mariit na Kahimtangan"
(Enchanted Place)

Kaangtangan sa dakong gamhanan,
ang iya pagbuot-buot sang liwat sa tawo
pamaagi sa iya kita nakabalo,
sang maayong binuhatan, indi lang sakon kapin pa sa iban.

Ang naghatag sang kakusog kag gugma,
para makita ang isa kag isa,
gindala indi lang ako sa iya
kundi pati siya sakon.

Tawong indi malimtan—
tawong pirmi ginahuna-hunaan
tawong handum sa twina
Hasta sa katubtuban sakon ginhawa

Liwat sa taong gihulma
Eba, sa imong kagwapa
Eba, ikaw lang wala—
Na ang iban pa.

Mainalaypon na Makaako,
tuy-tuyi na sa iya makadto.
ipa-ayop na makasarang—
Ako sa mga malabyan na garang.

Gahiron ang luha simo mata, sa—
Nagaynay na pamaagi
Tulukon na may kabalaslani,
Oho! yuhum na wala na sing lain pa.

Translation :
In relation to the wholly creator
Through Him, man was made
Through him, we knew
Good deeds, not just to me but for the many.

He gave me the strength and love,
To see each other,
brought me to her,
But her to me

She, whom I cannot forget
She, whom I always think of
She, who I desire
Till the last of my breath

A copy of woman,
Eve, with your beauty
Eve, the only
No other than.

Our sympathetic creator
Guide me to her,
A ward of strength,
Through thorns of love.

Will wipe the tear on your eyes, through—
Gentle way,
Treated with gratitude
Oho! Smile with no other

╰┈➤ SPORTSWords by: MacaroonEdited by: RaidenLBA's Quiz Bee: LEVITICUS seizes its 3rd winning streak23RD OF APRIL 2022 —...
24/04/2022

╰┈➤ SPORTS

Words by: Macaroon
Edited by: Raiden

LBA's Quiz Bee: LEVITICUS seizes its 3rd winning streak

23RD OF APRIL 2022 — With a blazing spirit coming from the sharks, Mx. Myaree of Leviticus grabs the first spot after dominating the first quiz bee of season sixteen (16) continuing its streak from the last season.

Representative of Leviticus, Mx. Myaree did not disappoint everyone with her undefeatable skill and wit which she showcased from her experiences from the last season's quiz bee until now, and it's not her first time making Leviticus find its way to always grab the first spot.

“Okay lang po, wheel of luck. Mabilis lahat at maalam. Tsaka, if masira ang ws, humbly accepting the flaw, in wheel of luck, hindi palaging panalo ka.”, Mx. Myaree proudly said without any hesitation.

Eight (8) kingdoms with different skills and strategies battling who among them is the fastest and the wittiest brings tension in between as they all execute their hidden talents in terms of this to secure the spots. However, Mx. Myaree leads the way throughout the game with the questions about LAM, SAM, HSS and EAL being thrown and have measured how prepared the students are.

Twenty (20) questions in a span of two (2) hours let the students raise the name of their kingdoms, the flow of the game almost remains the same until the end like everyone treats as a gold the 10 points to be given for the first person to answer.

As the game reaches halfway, scores are as follow; Mx. Myaree of Leviticus with the highest points of 81 followed by Mx. Yulliene of Chronicles with 70 points and Mx. Tres Laurent of Jeremiah with 58 points.

The game continued with the players not knowing their scores as promised by the host to drop it right after the game, but it doesn't (didn’t) hinder the determination of each representative for it even fueled their eagerness to win.

Finally, the game ended with the standing of Leviticus for the first spot followed by Chronicles, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Genesis, Thessalonians, Nehemiah and Exodus.

“For me po maayos naman po yung flow nung qb aside sa may part lang sa mga quest na sabi nga medyo tricky kaya medyo nakakalito. Though di po agad nailapag 'yung scoreboard, pero it's okay lang for me since medyo ngarag talaga kapag scorer, kaya mas okay po yung next na agad para madaling matapos.”, Mx. 欣雅 of Exodus commented.

She added, “I can say na I did my best naman po during the qb kaso that was so mabilisang decision na mag-rep ako, so I am not totally confident pero kagaya ng sabi ko ginawa ko naman yung part ko. I think, I can make it sa iba pang activities lalo na syempre na naniniwala ako sa sarili ko na I did my part kahit kulang kaya sa next act mas doon ako babawi for the betterment of my improvement and also my kingdom.”

Students are all slaying in their own ways and helped their kingdoms gain the respective points for each spot considering the fact that there will always be a ranking every after the activity in LBA. However, this is not the last time of LBA to conduct quiz bee and a big possibility in terms of changes in rankings awaits basing on how the representatives exert the amount of effort and wit they all have.

Quiz bee is done every other week due to the alternate schedule with Club day, and students will definitely have enough time to prepare and choose who will represent their kingdoms next.



╰┈➤ FEATUREA Battle that Transcends GenerationsWords by: VV Writing SectorProofread by: Avery               Wala ka bang...
22/04/2022

╰┈➤ FEATURE

A Battle that Transcends Generations

Words by: VV Writing Sector
Proofread by: Avery

Wala ka bang napapansin
Sa iyong mga kapaligiran?
Kay dumi na ng hangin
Pati na ang mga ilog natin

What was once a mere OPM hit now reflects everyone’s reality not just in the Philippines but the whole world. More than the poisonous toxic-infiltrated air we inhale, the nakedness of forests and mountains, and the river-turned-dumpsites, all of us continue to experience the worsening effects of climate change.

Strong typhoons in the middle of a summer season that rob hundreds and even thousands of lives; warmer temperatures as if we are inside a gigantic oven; severe droughts in some parts of the world as if water is as rare as a blue moon; polar bears staying afloat oceans on thawing ice since glaciers continue to melt as quickly as an ice cream – these are just some of the unimaginable adverse effects of climate change that we experience and will continue to doom us if we do not act now.

Hindi na masama ang pag-unlad
At malayu-layo na rin ang ating narating
Ngunit masdan mo ang tubig sa dagat
Dati'y kulay asul ngayo'y naging itim

This problem has been with us for decades already and yet, it seems as if human beings could never let go of their capitalist and imperialist desires. Since time immemorial, it has been analyzed that the United States, China and Russia are among the top contributors of fossil fuel emissions that suffocate our planet. Dr Simon Evans, deputy-editor of Carbon Brief, reported that these global superpowers “account for nearly 40 per cent of accumulated CO2 emissions from human activity” – mainly deforestation, mining, and urban expansions.

For years, climate scientists and environmental activists have been crying for climate justice. They have been warning the world that climate change won’t and will never wait for us. We live on borrowed time and our world leaders are far from taking their blindfolds off.
We have enough problems as it is, and yet, those who are embattled in their efforts to let the earth breathe are either silenced or harassed – a case in point are the recent NASA scientists who were arrested in Los Angeles for having themselves chained to the Chase Bank, a company known for funding projects that utilize fossil fuels.

Bakit 'di natin pagisipan
Ang nangyayari sa ating kapaligiran
Hindi na masama ang pag-unlad
Kung hindi nakakasira ng kalikasang darating

Growth, development, and modernization are all important for civilizations, but one must ask to what extent? Improvement at the expense of the very place we are all inhabiting seems to be rather cruel and greedy. Improvement at the expense of the lives and safety of the next generations seems to be futile.

At times like this, one must rethink their values and their willingness to fight not only for their lives and that of the planet’s but as well as the future generations as well. Having 4 to 5 years left before the effects of climate change becomes irreversible, we must take into account that every bit of help to let the earth breathe is important.

However, more than the individual efforts, a collective action to forward the calls for climate justice is of essence. It is paramount that we let the world leaders and governments hear our voices in order to have more systemic changes to unshackle the Earth from the chains of capitalism and imperialism.






╰┈➤ LITERARY"Before it's too late."by MiguThe fading light of setting sun,sinks slowly into purple seas,it's rays suffus...
22/04/2022

╰┈➤ LITERARY

"Before it's too late."
by Migu

The fading light of setting sun,
sinks slowly into purple seas,
it's rays suffused between the shrouds,
of gold and bitter orange clouds.
The outlined silhouette trees,
and the moon on the edge of night,
beguiling all with a silver light.

The mountain peaks bedecked in fog,
their fir trees droop with loaded bough.
The crystal brook all cloaked in the mist,
awaits the springtime's gentle kiss.
A singing bird passes softly now,
yet flying deep and slumbering.
The seeds and bulbs of nascent spring.

Beneath the rainforest canopy,
bejeweled with the fallen drops,
the orchids riot in their hues—
of yellow, orange, reds and blues.
The mating chorus never stops,
a panoply in shades of green.
A thousand creatures heard, unseen.

As humans we all understood,
that nature should be held in awe.
We laid and stared at the clouds and skies.

We celebrate butterflies,
and so respected nature's law.
Why is it we cannot see how?
The earth needs us to do that now?

Wake up, speak, and listen,
because it's not too late,
to save the amazing mother earth.
Use our voice to speak,
it's not the time to feel weak.
Cause if not now, then when?
If these wonderful gifts meet the end?





╰┈➤ EDITORIALIn Dire Need: Proactive LeadersWords by: VV Editorial BoardProofread by: RaidenPhoto Credit: RapplerA leade...
22/04/2022

╰┈➤ EDITORIAL

In Dire Need: Proactive Leaders

Words by: VV Editorial Board
Proofread by: Raiden
Photo Credit: Rappler

A leader that has good intentions is a good leader, but a leader who has clear visions and concrete plans for the future of the country and its constituents is a better one.

As the 2022 national elections draw nearer, an individual must take into consideration many aspects in choosing the next leaders of our country. Apart from their credentials, political track records, and character, one must look at the plans and platforms that the candidates present. This election is probably one of the most crucial elections in the history of the Philippines given that we are facing economic crisis, problems with the growing rates of unemployment and domestic violence, our education system is nearly in shambles, and of course the impending climate catastrophe that climate scientists and environmental activists have been warning us about.

It is a common knowledge that Philippines is a red mark target for natural disasters and as we near the 2030 deadline given by scientists, it is observable how the effects of climate change continue to worsen by the day – a case in point in the Philippine context is the recent Tropical Storm Agaton that devastated the regions of Visayan and Mindanao. That being said, let us look at the plans of 2022 Philippine Presidential Candidates for the worsening environmental crisis.

On the Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews that was conducted on January 22, top five (5) presidential survey frontrunners were invited. Unfortunately, only VP Leni Robredo, Senator Manny Pacquaio, Senator Ping Lacson, and Mayor Isko Domagoso were present since the son of the late dictator, Bongbong Marcos, rejected the invitation thinking that Soho was an “anti-Marcos.”

Sen. Pacquiao’s answers revolved around taking better care of the environment by planting trees and protecting forested mountains to prevent massive landslides and flooding.

“Kailangan po natin pangalagaan ang ating kapaligiran. Magtanim po tayo nang magtanim ng puno, huwag tayo magputol ng puno sa ating kabundukan para wala pong buhay na masayang pagdating ng mga calamity na ‘yan,” he stated.

On the other hand, Mayor Domagoso plans to invest in a more modern solution as he proposes to invest on technology for disaster preparedness. In addition to his plan of putting up facilities intended for when disasters are happening to have a reassurance that people can evacuate to safety when necessary.

“We will acquire more equipment that are [sic] available in this world [...] Second, magtatatag tayo ng mga pasilidad na nakatitiyak na mayroon silang [Filipinos] kapanatagan kapag may aberya, katulad ng ginagawa natin sa Maynila,” the Manila mayor responded to Soho.

This proposition is somehow similar to the Vice President’s plan on investing in resilient infrastructures. In the interview, Robredo aims to allocate funds to build and reinforce houses, schools, and evacuation areas especially in regions that are commonly hit by typhoons and other disasters.

“Para sa akin, bakit hindi na tayo mag-invest na itong mga kababayan natin na nasa danger zones, una mailikas na sila doon. Pangalawa, ‘pag na-relocate na sila, ‘yung eastern portion ng Pilipinas ito ‘yung laging tinatamaan, siguraduhin natin na ‘yung pagkagawa ng mga bahay ay resilient na sa bagyo, ‘yung paggawa ng mga paaralan ay sinisiguro na natin, na at the same time nagagamit siya bilang evacuation centers.”

Among the four present candidates, only Senator Lacson discussed the problem with carbon emission. Though he failed to present his plans for the Philippines, he acknowledges the problem of the worsening climate crisis.

“We are still part of an international community of nations and we can do our share. Dapat mag-isip tayo ng, alam mo ‘yung renewable energy. Mayroon tayong batas diyan eh…. ‘Yung carbon emissions napakalaking problema…. We can do our share in this regard. ‘Yung kalamidad, dapat naka-ready tayo. Ang problema, pati ‘yung kalamidad pinagkakakitaan pa.”

On a separate avenue, VP Robredo seemed to have expounded on her environmental plans and stated that “Climate change is not only responding to disasters, but climate change must be deeply embedded in the plans of not only the national government, but also the local governments. Climate change is not just setting aside funds for relief operations because that is too short term. We need proper waste disposal. We need to take care of the water. Our policies must not be static.”

Analyzing these answers, it can be said that these are decent, but are they really enough to contribute to hinder the impending doom that climate scientists and environmental activists are fearing? We may not exactly know the answer to this question at the moment, but what we do know is we need to have plans and laws that are proactive rather than reactive. We need leaders that are willing to go against capitalist monopolies and nations.

We need more than just band-aid solutions in order to let the earth breathe.







╰┈➤ EDITORIAL CARTOON'Quick: The Earth is Burning'Drawn by: Zaccheo
22/04/2022

╰┈➤ EDITORIAL CARTOON

'Quick: The Earth is Burning'

Drawn by: Zaccheo




╰┈➤ NEWSVV, 6 others resume their operations this season.The Order of the Pleiades resumes its usual operations on Monda...
22/04/2022

╰┈➤ NEWS

VV, 6 others resume their operations this season.

The Order of the Pleiades resumes its usual operations on Monday, April 18, 2022. Vox Veritas, La Bryzanta Academia’s (LBA) official digital publication, is among the 7 organizations that opened its doors for aspiring journalists and enthusiasts.

Aoki Swinburné, one of the moderators from Order, confirmed in an interview that the other organizations that reopened are as follows: Bryzanta Filosofo Coetus (BFC) under the advisory of Mx. Align; Bryzanta Mathematica Coetus (BMC) under the advisory of Mx. Nikolaév Levitsky and Mx. Aesthetic; Bryzanta Theatrum Clava (BTC) under the advisories of Mx. Vandrick Miyamoto and Mx. Assia; Bryzanta Medicinae Asclepio (BMA) under the advisory of Mx. Sean; Bryzanta Modaçi Coetus (BMC) under Mx. Maddieline’s supervision; and Arc of Ars: Bryzantean Poetica et Edmendo Sentiments (AA:BPES) handled by Mx. Sean together with Chamber of Lyra moderators Mx. Eros and Mx. Glai.

Swinburné further added that the Order sees these clubs and/or organizations inside LBA as opportunities and avenues for its constituents to harness their skills and promote multiple intelligences. “More opportunities for students to help them on what they're good at in academic and different fields and the same as well to open a new talent or skill.”

Improvement in interactions from students and handlers within their respective clubs is what the moderator expects most to see from these organizations this season as it can be recalled that one of the changes this season allowed a student to have a maximum of 3 clubs and 1 group.

Mx. Swinburné reassured that the Order of the Pleiades will do its best to come up with exciting club events that will surely be enjoyed not only by club members but also by other Bryzantans.


╰┈➤ NEWSNASA Scientists Urges World Authorities on Climate CatastropheWords by: SeanProofread: Copyreading SectorLOS ANG...
22/04/2022

╰┈➤ NEWS

NASA Scientists Urges World Authorities on Climate Catastrophe

Words by: Sean
Proofread: Copyreading Sector

LOS ANGELES – An estimated 1,000 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientists from all over the world joined in a series of climatic change protests on April 6, criticizing governments of the world for performing poorly to minimize greenhouse gas emission levels.

“We’ve been trying to warn you guys for so many decades that we’re heading towards a f—ing catastrophe, and we've been ignored,” NASA scientist Peter Kalmus said.

Scientists chained themselves to the JP Morgan Chase building, including Kalmus with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. They were arrested because of civil disobedience after being confronted by about 100 police officers dressed in riot gears.

The movement warned that “it’s now or never” for the world to take extreme measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). “Climate activists are sometimes depicted as dangerous radicals, but the truly dangerous radicals are the countries that are increasing the production of fossil fuels,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

According to NASA, climate change is a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional and global climates.

Carbon dioxide from human activity is continuing to increase over 250 times more rapidly than carbon dioxide from natural sources after the last ice age, according to NASA's official position on climate change. Changes in precipitation patterns, more droughts and heatwaves, stronger hurricanes, and rising sea levels of between 1 and 8 feet by the end of the century are among the consequences. “The effects of human-caused global warming are already occurring, are irreversible on the timescale of people alive today, and will continue to worsen in the decades ahead,” NASA publishes on its online platform.

Climate scientists are attempting to save the earth by persuading leaders to significantly reduce pollution by 2025 to avoid catastrophic climate effects. He has written multiple opinion articles on climate change, calling for the fossil fuel industry to be totally wiped out and a shift to sustainable power.

The Extinction Rebellion is a revolution that uses a nonviolent proactive approach and civil disobedience to persuade governments to take action righteously on the Climate and Ecological Emergency, according to the Extinction Rebellion's website.

Similarly, Scientist Rebellion writes in a letter that “current actions and plans are grossly inadequate, and even these obligations are not being met,” and that their demonstrations “highlight the urgency and injustice of the climate and ecological crisis,” according to the organization’s statement.

Following that protest, a great number of people began to take action by making it a trend on various social media platforms using the hashtags and in order to promote awareness as well as provide various ways to minimize the use of fossil fuels. Scientists take risks in order to elevate knowledge among the public, and being heard is satisfying. It's worth it to take action for what they're fighting for, to see how individuals contribute to decreasing activities that harm the environment, and to consider alternative methods that are more eco-friendly.

As a young individual, you can contribute innovative ways and ideas to reduce human activities that threaten to further devastate Mother Earth. The right time to move is now, use your platforms wisely and live what you preach; we should all be dedicated to aiding Mother Earth to recover for a better future.




╰┈➤ NEWSCasualties and damages continue to rise in Agaton-devastated regionsWords by: SolsaelsProofread by: Raiden Siegn...
22/04/2022

╰┈➤ NEWS

Casualties and damages continue to rise in Agaton-devastated regions

Words by: Solsaels
Proofread by: Raiden Siegneur

The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed on Wednesday, April 20, that Tropical Storm Agaton already caused 178 deaths and more than a hundred missing individuals with millions-worth of damages in infrastructure and agriculture.

In the latest interview with NDRRMC spokesperson Mark Timbal, he stated that authorities are not losing hope in finding and rescuing the 110 missing individuals. “We do not lose hope, no matter how bleak the situation there, we have trust in our search and rescue team. [...] We are conducting search and retrieval because we are hoping that we can find survivors because their families are still waiting,” the spokesperson announced.

Baybay City police chief, Joemen Collado, also confirmed that 22 bodies were recovered in Leyte after being buried beneath an avalanche. On a similar note, Locale 8 (Eastern Visayas) reported 128 deaths, Region 6 (Western Visayas) had six, and Locale 11 (Davao), three.

NDRRMC delivered on Friday that the damage to agriculture and the infrastructure withinside the Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and factors of Mindanao are amounting to P257,025,441.06 and P6.95 million, respectively.

Within the vital territory of Leyte — Agaton caused massive avalanches and storm surges that crushed cultivating and fishing communities, wiped out houses and changed the landscape. More than a hundred remained displaced as residential areas are still destroyed. Bad weather and thick dirt complicated restoration endeavors in Pilar, in which the ground became unsteady.
Relating this recent disaster to La Bryzanta Academia, some students from the Visayan regions were affected by typhoon Agaton but assured in an interview that they are doing well as of the moment. No changes in workloads are imposed by the Circle of Hydra given that the typhoon is no longer in the vicinity of PAR, but assured that should events like this happen in the future, a memorandum will be released.



¶ EB ANNOUNCEMENT               truth shall never perish                   we are the voice                  we are the ...
22/04/2022

¶ EB ANNOUNCEMENT

truth shall never perish
we are the voice
we are the agents
WE ARE VOX VERITAS

Greetings everyone! It is with greatest to introduce this to you all this season's Vox Veritas Editorial Board.

❒ EDITORIAL BOARD HEADS
|| Editor-in-Chief: Migu
|| Associate Editor: Moira
|| Managing Editor: Zaccheo

❒ WRITING SECTOR:
|| Macaroon
|| Migu
|| Moira
|| Range
|| Sean
|| Solsaels

❒ EDITING SECTOR:
|| Glai
|| Hann
|| Migu
|| Zaccheo

❒ BROADCASTING SECTOR:
|| Moira
|| Myaree
|| Solsaels
|| Therese
|| White

❒ COPYREADING SECTOR
|| Alab
|| Avery
|| Raiden
|| Yulienne

❒ ADVISERS:
|| Mariounne
|| Paris

❙ COLUMNIll Omen Words by: DagonEdited by: AlabCartoon by: Kalawakan If you wish to be responsible, it's your choice but...
05/11/2021

❙ COLUMN

Ill Omen

Words by: Dagon
Edited by: Alab
Cartoon by: Kalawakan

If you wish to be responsible, it's your choice but if your definition of responsibility is inferior— you're part of the condemnation.

Accepting complete responsibility in your life means you refuse to make excuses or blame others for anything that you're not happy about. However, if things come out of hand and you experienced the aftermath of your actions while doing your responsibility— this is where the bias starts.

Last October 30, 2021, a game drill was held in La Bryzanta Academia (LBA) called ''Guessing Word." As depicted in the mechanics, the game wasn't faulty. However, amid the game, multiple students raised a concern saying that it is unfair, biased or the game was only made for a certain kingdom, Leviticus. Why? because in this scenario being responsible and being bias surrounds.

Allegations, allegations, and allegations— these and that has been circling the institution for five days. Yes, it took five days before it was given a solution because of the students' opinion so as the lecturers' are taken into consideration.

La Bryzanta Academia's administration responsibilities start with giving a schedule, down to its events, and maintaining the academy itself. It's a lifelong commitment that was accepted, however, the solidity is not just tested once but several times. The administration, in solving the problem recognized their share of responsibility and held themselves accountable for their mistakes.

La Bryzanta Academia and its students somehow differ in opinions, especially when one thinks that their opinions are clouded by the other. Due to differences in opinions, things escalated; so as the situation. There is a difference between perspectives for we don't see things as they are but we see things as we are.

I was a student of LBA for a year and currently a moderator for almost a month — I've experienced two angles of the story: a student that plays the activity and a moderator that hosts a game and deals with concerns in it. As a student, only some of them, to prove their point; they find loopholes even though it's nonsensical. You are responsible for your actions, you look like a fool for blaming other people for your behavior. Let's not play victim to the circumstances that we created.

As a current moderator, as well. I own up for my mistakes during the said event. However, I didn't show any impartiality for what happened to the leading team, they swept because of the excellence they possess. Though, argue no more, the equality was not up for debate— it's the implicit truth.

❙ EDITORIALCrossing The Fine Lineby: Vox Veritas Editorial BoardEdited by: AlabCartoon by: Kiyo In an environment fueled...
05/11/2021

❙ EDITORIAL

Crossing The Fine Line

by: Vox Veritas Editorial Board
Edited by: Alab
Cartoon by: Kiyo

In an environment fueled by competition, wherein almost every action has merit, every activity has a corresponding score, lessons are being read because they want to answer the quiz bee— and even heated arguments between members in varying contexts, it's almost impossible to not want to be ahead of the pack and be competitive.

There is certainly nothing wrong with a good old friendly competition for it motivates an individual to ace things and be on their best foot as they want to prove something may it be to others or themselves. Furthermore, being in a competitive mindset makes people want to create bigger goals for them to achieve which only brings betterment and improvement to them. Lastly, it has been proven by numerous studies that competitiveness will most likely lead to success— for it's only the people who are bold enough to try and competitive enough to be at their best state that is capable enough to go through such lengths. Realistically speaking, people who did something to win will most likely win compared to those who did the bare minimum.

As cliché as it may sound, everything that is excessive is completely detrimental— and in this context, competitiveness is not an exemption. Although having a healthy competitive environment would indeed be beneficial for everyone an excessive act of such may lead to toxicity and endless problems which are being depicted in numerous events happening in La Bryzanta Academia (LBA), not only in activities but also in casual days.

On top of the list, failure to accept defeat. Each Bryzantean has its morals to uphold reaching the point wherein these attitudes collide and cause havoc. Going around in circles is quite a common scene for no one wants to break the cycle and be the bigger person who knows how to accept their failures or the truth.

Second, those with high pride. Even on the smallest things, the biggest pride is called to action. As petty as it may sound but even casual and small events develop into a big problem just because of the clashing pride of two people who do not want to do the first attempt of fixing the issue.

Lastly, not wanting to give way. The idea of losing to an argument does not click with some of the Bryzanteans involved in the discourse. More often than not, they seem to be more willing to waste their time having a repetitive conversation than to give way.

All these seem to overshadow the true essence of an academy which is to bolster students and enhance their knowledge and skills through the subjects and activities being inside academia. However, as this competitive environment further widens, it is as if students from each kingdom are also being divided and forcibly put in a place wherein the question then arises— did the competitive environment of La Bryzanta Academia turn into a toxic one full of one-sided people who refuses to see all points in the story because they do not want to accept defeat as their pride won't let them do so? No one knows.

❙ LITERARYWords by: KalawakanPublication Material: Vox Veritas Editing Sector                        Cries of JusticeIn ...
04/11/2021

❙ LITERARY

Words by: Kalawakan
Publication Material: Vox Veritas Editing Sector

Cries of Justice

In this room where her story is embedded
Sounds of scream, groans;
night after night — they can be heard,
Flashes of memories—
showing how her life ended,
sobs of fears next to the trembling whisphered — "I'm scared."

Gasping, foreboding and fear prevail
as she runs— knees shaking
asking for help yet no one came,
until her last breath;
tears from her eyes— were evident.

Too many voices, there's blood on the floor.
The last sight, no one will never know.
The rip in her lungs and die.
Now she is dead, do you wanna know?

And in this house, there is a room.
A room with a door— room full of secrets.
Secrets that are dark,
secrets that they left unnoticed.

Sound of movements,
whispers and cries—
whispering from beyond;
whispering through the dark.

A girl from death and evil,
crying for her justice,
looking for these guys.
Don't look. Just run,
before you see her teary eyes.

Wind blowing slides down your spine,
she is watching all the time.
In the corner of that room,
you see her dressed— as white as light.

The justice that she is looking—
burnt into ash, wind-swept and gone.
but her pain is growing and living,
when this will be gone?

For her, life is unfair.
She may be dead, but the sadness is still in her.
In night you'll find her,
searching for revenge; crying in anger.

See her, do not cross the line.
step through pathways on the floor,
you cannot speak, you just have to follow.
Leave no footprints, make no sound.
If you don't, you may not be found.
Shut the door— leave the bend.
you will never see her again.

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