It takes less than 2 minutes for popcorn to be ready using a microwave. But what do we lose when we forget to make it on a stove? Think about the last time you prepared something from scratch? Did it feel different from pressing a button? If I could share one idea with the pioneers …
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For almost a decade, I have served in our adopted communities as the Community Extension Program Coordinator of the College of Arts and Sciences. Even during the pandemic—when movement was restricted and uncertainty loomed—we found ways to continue engaging. And among all the subjects I have handled through the years, none comes closer to my …
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“Mas komportable, kaya Comm ang course ko.” It’s a line often tossed around by those who barely grasp the complexities of a discipline that has long been stereotyped as the refuge of people who love to talk and hate math. But anyone who has truly immersed themselves in the study of Communication knows this: the …
Often, the irritating question, “So what?” dumbfounds those who tread the path of Investigative Journalism (IJ). An investigative piece starts out simple, with the trusty 5 W’s and 1 H, and then it transforms into a deeper piece of news that has the power to spark change in society. An IJ story can take months …
These days, it seems everyone is a broadcaster. With a smartphone in hand and a strong Wi-Fi signal, anyone can go live, upload a reel, or share an opinion with the world in seconds. As a communication professor at the teaching radio broadcasting, social media principles, and media ethics, I find this both exciting—and a …
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Sipping my brewed coffee from a small local shop near Session Road, watching people rush past while others linger in quiet conversation, I was reminded how everyday moments often carry the weight of larger social truths. It is from this same space of observation and reflection that two stage plays from my Introduction to Theater …
As far as I can remember, social media has served more than its purpose of being “social” for over two decades now. These platforms have evolved from simply enabling connections across boundaries to being places where all kinds of interactions happen—cultures being shared and formed, economic opportunities emerging, and political discourse gaining the attention it …
One of the most disliked – and often feared – course in college is Thesis, or research. In everyday conversations, research is often framed as something distant and intimidating: confined to the university classroom, thick bound reports, or academic conferences. Yet, in reality, we engage in research every single day. When we compare prices in …
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