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The FLAME

fOUNDED OcTOBEr 16, 1964 Year 47 |Issue No. 4 | October 2011 - January 2012

EDITORIAL STAFF
2011-2012
Jennifer M. Orillaza
Editor in Chief
Nickky Faustine P. De Guzman
Marie Angeline M. Pagulayan
Associate Editors
Camille Anne M. Arcilla (Scenes)
Kristine Elizabeth B. Dihiansan (Issues)
Azer N. Parrocha (Faces)
Angelica Clarisse R. Esmerna (Culture)
Zendy Victoria Sue G. Valencia (Letters)
Section Editors
Ardigail C. Sarangelo
Photography Editor
Jennifer M. Orillaza
Layout and Design

Candisse Anne Louisse G. Amoranto,
Alyza Katrina G. Cabais, Carissa R. Caraig,
Marianne Angela B. Dee, Trina Mae R. Mendiola
Senior Writers
Michael Justin C. De Vera, Arkon D. Dia,
Dan Allan U. Dupale, Zhea Katrina R. Estrada,
Jose Nicolo C. San Diego
Senior Photographers
Francia D.R. Afulugencia, Christine Diane R. Almanzor,
Jenina R. Avanceña, Zara Janella M. Cacha,
Isabella E. Cuartero, Kathleen T. De Villa,
Reigno Jose D. Dilao, Randolph B. Leongson,
Elyssa Christine A. Lopez, Lorenz Christoffer S. Marasigan,
Katrina R. Mariano, Justine P. Mendoza,
Celinda A. Mercado, Christian Carl E. Nariz,
Maria Nikka P. Policarpio, Denise Angela E. Salazar,
Patrisha Vanessa Q. Santos, Jericho Lester M. Vargas
Junior Writers
Carlos Benedick R. Arcayan,
Julia Maire D. Francisco,
Eddxer D.V. Valenzuela
Junior Photographers
Justine Kaizen V. Marce,
Edilberto Lorenzo R. Morelos, Jr.,
Angeli B. Valenzuela
Junior Artists
Bono Kris B. Diaz
Anne Nicole M. Santos
Contributor
Prof. Nestor G. Cuartero
Adviser
The Flame, the offi cial student publication of the Faculty
of Arts and Letters, aims to promote a scholarly attitude in Scenes Perspective
the Artlets community in the analysis of the implications of
current relevant issues to their lives and society at large, 6 Mr. Bes, Ms. Pol Sci win Insignia 2011 15 Catharsis: Serendipity at its best
to serve as a forum not only between the Artlets students
and the administration, but most importantly among the 6 Int’l confab highlights UST history, legacy 16 Word Class: What comes next?
students themselves, and to provide a vehicle for publica- 7 Artlets studes sweep awards in 27th Gawad Ustetika 17 Thinking Out Loud: Touch-move
tion of in-depth articles on the concerns of the Faculty.
All rights in letters, manuscripts, drawings or photographs 7 LegMa senior represents PH in Unesco workshop 18 This Just In: Untimely death of a relationship
sent via e-mail to thefl amquadri@yahoo.com or posted to 8 ABSC eyes amendment of its constitution 19 Hakuna Matata: An open letter
the Flame offi ce, G/F St. Raymund’s Building, University 8 20
of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, will be treated as uncon- Admin bans class from borrowing equipment Rhyme and Reason: Coping with the end
ditionally assigned for publication and copyright purposes 9 Journalism seniors win in national thesis tilt 21 Touché: Learn and unlearn
are subject to the Flame’s right to edit and comment edi- 9 22
torially. The Flame will not be held liable for items sub- Bes Soc supports mental institution in Prime BLP Ink and Paper: I begin to write the end
mitted with or without the intention of being published. 10 Artlets professor launches fl ash fi ction book 23 The Juxtaposed: A wallfl ower’s reminiscences
Nothing appearing in the Flame may be reprinted either
in whole or in part without written permission. 10 AA stages ‘Hakbang’
©2012 by the Flame. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11 LegMa Soc intensifi es human rights campaign
Front cover photo by 11 Eco studes push for climate change awareness
ANNE NICOLE M. SANTOS 11 English Language Studies to establish own society
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