January 2010
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Symbols
By Kristal Gazmen
The most obvious of symbols of the Ateneo is its seal, ever-present in students IDs, school uniforms, buildings, letters and envelopes. However, the establishment of an identity goes beyond enrolling in the same academic institution where the seal, school mascot, and school color are pretty much laid out. It is the common set of interests and values that the Ateneo education...
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“The 10 symbols show how the school is able to mold an identity despite the...”
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To 150 and Beyond
by Patricia Mariano
Having just celebrated its sesquicentennial, the Ateneo de Manila University can boast of a long and proud history (more of which will be discussed here) that is by no means dwindling with the passage of time. As with before, Ateneo is still committed to its ideals of magis and of working for others and for the greater glory of God. Ateneans - students, alumni, faculty, and...
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Those who went to Ateneo.
The alumni were interviewed in order to get a better idea of what Ateneo was like then, so as to compare it with what the perception of Ateneo is now. They were asked what they remembered about it and, as this is about legacies, if they would send their own children to Ateneo.
Although a very limited number was interviewed, it seems that the school spirit that binds...
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“My first three years in college, Ateneo wasn’t co-ed.”
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Those who want to go to Ateneo.
The last year spent in high school is not only filled with nostalgia for the years that have past. More likely, it is a whirlwind of excitement and anxiety for the years that will follow. What school will you go to, what course will you take, will you be able to make friends easily? To consider these questions, of course, you first have to get accepted into a...
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“My dad studied there. It’s supposedly a good school that provides quality...”
– Fred Uy
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“My father belonged to the 3rd batch of Ateneo’s ME course and he lives up...”
– Mel Moya
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“It seems like just another private school and is a bit like high school.”
– Carmela Cinco
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Ateneans are rich. They are spoiled, they are elitist. But they work hard and are good at what they do. It seems that magis is a very important principle. You give your all, and then a bit more. You can give a 100%, surely, but why stop there when you can give 150? If you can exceed your expectations of yourselves, then why shouldn’t you? If there is something more to be given, then why...
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10 Tips on how to be a Good Student
by Neri de Guzman
There are certain behavior and characteristics that come with the term “college student” much more with the name “Atenean”. These expectations within a group are called social norms – the set of rules that govern how people interact with each other in a community. Norms can either be formal (written) or informal; it can also be subdivided into mores and folkways. Mores are rules...
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1) Never cheat
One of the mores in life, cheating is heavily frowned upon in society. May it be in academics, work, relationship, or even in games, cheating is unacceptable. An upstanding student should never degrade himself/herself to such abominable action. Not only is it unfair to the other party, it is also unfair to yourself since you invested so much in schooling as to become a better and more...
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2) Drug abuse is never the answer
A leading problem among the youth is drug abuse. The Ateneo does not condone such behavior in its students. In fact, random drug testing is employed on its students because the school knows that once a student takes that one hit then everyting goes downhill. Ironic that some students take drugs so that they can stay up all night for a test or a project only to find out that it can be...
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3) Never Plagiarize, even yourself
Plagiarism is a big issue especially in the university. If one is caught plagiarizing, a sanction ranging from suspension to expulsion is made. One of the mores in the academy that should be taken seriously, plagiarism does not foster the correct study habits that a student should gain insight to from experience.
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4) Resist the urge to Vandalize
One folkway in the academy is vandalizing. The age old debate in vandalism is “art or defacement?” Of course any straight laced student would tell you that it is defacement and it is because the school owns those properties on which one can write or carve anything on. It is very much disrespectful to the academy to do such things and a mark against the student’s character to succumb to such...
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5) Avoid PDA aka scandalous display of amorous...
One of the more common folkways that are broken in every day life, PDA (Public Display of Affection) makes the list. Although it is not that reprehensible of a behavior, it is still not appropriate to do in school or in any public setting. For one, school is a place to learn, make friends, and ready one’s self for the future not to have fun with your significant other. Holding hands is fine,...
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6) Always follow the dress code
A folkway that people always try to find a loophole in is following the dress code. It is one thing to look fashionable and chic but dress codes are there for a reason. By dressing properly, the image that one projects garners respect from his/her peers. Avoid wearing clothes that are too big or too small.
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7) Be environment friendly (BYOB and CLAYGO)
There is a new trend among Ateneans, they now bring their baunans to school but this is not a statement this is Ateneo joining the green revolution. The Ateneo has always been an advocate for environmental protection, another of its projects are BYOB (Bring Your Own Baunan) and CLAYGO (Clean As You GO). BYOB aims to lessen the styrofoam use, reduce trash significantly, and teach the students to...
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8) Always, always respect the national anthem
One of the most important mores not only in the university but also in the country is to stop whenever one hears the national anthem being played. In fact there are various provisions in our constitution about respect for the Philippine flag and our national anthem. In fact during 2008, it was passed that students have to sing out loud the national anthem instead of merely standing and listening...
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9) Avoid using curse words in everyday...
More and more curse words are being steadily inserted in everyday conversation. There isn’t a time that one wouldn’t hear of an exclamation of disgust, fear, or surprise expressed through offensive words. Though the feelings behind those words are not nefarious or scathing it is still not pleasant to hear such words out in public much less in an academic setting. The Ateneo is not only a...
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10) Always wear your ID
Perhaps the most important folkway in a university student’s life is always wearing one’s ID. It does not only grant the student access to the important facilities in the school (i.e Library) it also serves as a measure of the student’s discipline. Wearing an ID should not be a task to be remembered but a habit ingrained through discipline. IDs do not only serve as identification for the student...
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Summing it all up, an Atenean can also be defined by the rules he/ she adhere to, some of which may be formal or informal. In the end, it all comes down to respect - respect for the country, society, institution, fellow Ateneans and one’s self.
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What changes has the university seen?
By Yani Tan
The Ateneo de Manila has been around for 150 years, has survived a world war and various civil unrests, has produced a host of successful alumni, and is continuing to adapt to our fast-developing borderless world.
Below is an article about adaptive mechanisms and how Ateneo dealt with the different time periods it has lived through.
The Dawn of the University
The Ateneo Under...
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The Dawn of the University
The Ateneo de Manila University founds its origins in the history of the first teaching order in the Philippines by the Society of Jesus sent to the Philippines in 1581 as missionaries. They founded the Colegio de Manila, which later became known as Universidad de San Ignacio, the first royal and pontifical university in the Philippines and in Asia. Later, it was noticed that the Society...
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“It was noticed that the Society encourages its native students to be more...”
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The Ateneo Under Spanish Rule
The Escuela eventually changed its name to Ateneo Municipal de Manila when it became licensed as a school of secondary education. Slowly, the Ateneo expanded its reaches and grew in number. It started offering bachelor degrees and other fields of study such as surveying, agriculture, and business.
The Ateneo did not fail to teach its students proper education. Jose Rizal studied his secondary...
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The Ateneo Under American Rule
It was with the help of the Americans that the Philippines became free from Spanish Rule. The Treaty of Paris in which the Philippines was handed over to the Americans and is again under foreign rule. The Ateneo de Manila lost its government subsidy and the Jesuits removed the Municipal from the school’s name.
Eventually, the killing of Filipinos by Americans sparked another war for independence...
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“Even after such calamity and devastation, the university and its students...”
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The Ateneo, World War II, and the Third Philippine...
The Philippines got caught up in the WWII when Japanese invaded the country. Since Americans were still staying in the country, the Filipinos together with the Americans fought against the invading Japanese. The Ateneo campus was affected by the war and was devastated. The only statue that remained standing from the destruction during the WWII was the statue of St. Joseph and the Child Jesus that...
“It was on the year after [the declaration of Martial Law] that the Jesuit...”
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The Ateneo Under Martial Law
In the year 1965, Ferdinand Marcos was elected as the new president of the Philippines. It was also in the same year that Fr. Horacio de la Costa became the first Filipino Provincial Superior of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus. 4 years later, Pacifico Ortiz S.J. became the first Filipino president of the Ateneo de Manila University.
There was a rise of student activism in the...
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The Ateneo During Calamities
The Ateneo de Manila was very active in terms of relief operations and volunteers to help many of those affected by calamities - the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and the coming typhoons that hit the Philippine archipelago especially the island of Luzon. Despite the coming of these calamities, the Ateneo de Manila still flourished and developed into a well-known university where Ateneans are truly...
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“Ateneans, I believe, stand for what they know is right.”
– Yani Tan
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The Ateneo in the 21st Century
The Ateneo de Manila University lived up to its name and expanded more fully and successfully. The professional schools of the university were restructured to become the four current schools of the Ateneo: SOSS, SOM, SOSE, SOH. Many of the structures and buildings we see in the campus were built during the 21st century. Such structures are the Moro Lorenzo Sports Complex which Atenean athletes...
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Who is an Atenean?
by Jedd Ugay
An Atenean is a person that even if he/she has a lot of things to do, and/or sometimes slacks off and goes gimmicking, he/she still finishes and accomplishes his/her duties as a student (and/or an org member/officer) and oftentimes excels in it amidst tremendous pressure. He/she is committed to his/her work and does it with passion. An Atenean is a person that loves to grab...
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“An Atenean is someone typically portrayed as [an] elitist.”
– Miguel 