Author: Chloe Chang

Janibek Subkhanberdin After failing to convince me to take a swim in the sea, my mom stood with me on the wooden deck of the boat, parts of it stained darker by water. The sun beat down from the cloudless sky and all was still except for my siblings playing in the water – splashes … Continue reading Meters or Kilometers

Joanna Calimag George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty Four (1984)"  remains a literary masterpiece, blending magnificent prose with an enthralling story that serves as a warning against the evils of totalitarian government. As I went through the pages of this timeless work, I was struck by its profound relevance to our current situation, particularly in the Philippines. … Continue reading Echoes from the Past: Nineteen Eighty-Four and the Philippines’ Grim Future”

Samaira Yadav The concept of individuality has undergone many interpretations throughout history. While some believe that an individual can become a better person through isolation, others believe that individuality can lead to harm. Many believe that the best way to lead a successful life is to remain part of a strong community. Hence, the concept … Continue reading The Dual Nature of Human Existence

Isabela Velasquez “Remember that time when?” That’s the funny thing about me. I do not remember. I can hold onto memories just as I can hold onto water. It slips through my hands, through the crevices of my fingers where there are little holes between the parts that don’t fit together. My hands, left wet … Continue reading I Remember

Earianne Jayne Ogatis Great things take time, but I would be lying if I said waiting is not draining. Etgar Keret's short story, Fly Already, examines two approaches to life: progress or surrender. Indubitably, life is full of hurdles, and it is up to us how we would overcome them. That said, the death of … Continue reading Taking Flight: A Deeper Look at ‘Fly Already’ by Etgar Keret

Rueshmel Martinez             When I was a child, the grown ups always described the world as something so beautiful. They spoke about it like a field full of green grasses and fully bloomed flowers, with singing birds and sunlight that lightly kissed my face as the warm breeze gently blew, tickling my skin as I sat … Continue reading The Garden of Lies

Maya Mohamed Growing up, I was surrounded by people who would refuse to use the ‘f-word’ and while I may not have known what it truly meant from a young age, I for one was never shy to identify myself as a feminist. Being a feminist is usually perceived as being synonymous with hating all … Continue reading My Journey of Discovering the ‘F-word’

Addison Paige The bird that sits on the shoreline cannot sing. His dinner will ripple to his feet, entwined with the water. The leaves will whistle in the wind as the sun falls, inviting his return. The sand will crinkle under his weight, and he will know he is supported. Still, he cannot answer their … Continue reading The Plight of the Wretched

Daniela Cesario If I had to estimate, I would say I had over 200 stickers collected up until I was eight years old. They were stored in the drawer of a small corner table in my childhood bedroom. I had all kinds of stickers: ones with googly eyes, glitter ones, and even ones that were … Continue reading Stickers

ZiYan Chen I grasp the ocean’s brittle white hairs, the serene loneliness of its shattered tears slicing throughmy fingers as the tide recedesSaline fragments pierce my aching blue lungs, it is beautiful and bloodyClean, yet briny, I inhaled its alluring nautical fumes which evaporate into salty oblivionThe ocean, she is meager and enticing; quiet, but … Continue reading Bitter and Beautiful Blues