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WALANG PASOK

In observance of the Chinese New Year celebration, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) has suspended all classes and office operations on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

JUST IN | SLSU reclaimed CALABARZON's "Top Performing School in Campus Journalism"

Southern Luzon State University crowned as CALABARZON's "Top Performing School in Campus Journalism" during the RHEPC 2026, Batis Aramin Hotel and Resort, Feb. 16.

NEWS UPDATE | SLSU-COM opens online applications

Southern Luzon State University - College of Medicine (SLSU-COM) officially started accepting online admission applications for incoming qualified first-year students for Academic Year 2026-2027 starting Jan. 19 to May 29.

NOTICE | SLSU - Lucban closes onsite appointment for college applicants

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) - Main Campus no longer accepts onsite appointments for college application, as all slots are now fully booked, Jan. 12.

#RizalDay

Sa paggunita ng ika-29 taong kamatayan ni Gat Jose Rizal, kaisa ang The Kingfisher, ang opisyal na pang-estudyanteng pampahayagan ng Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), sa pagsusog at pagpapadaloy ng radikal na pagkilos ng lipunan.

NEWS UPDATE | SLSU to hold online enrollment for 2nd sem

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) will now conduct its first-ever online enrollment for the second semester of the academic year 2025-2026 on Jan. 7-10, following adjustments in the submission of rating sheets and the implementation of work suspensions.

Features

Freedom is the highest form of learning

FEATURE | On serving Filipinos’ craving this Christmas

This holiday season, the aroma of steaming bibingka and puto bumbong fills the air, yet even these beloved staples cannot mask the stench of a deceitful dynasty starving the nation.

Bantay Karapatan: Patuloy na laban sa mga minamaliit na porma ng diskriminasyon

Nananatiling malaking usapin ang pagkakaroon ng kalayaan sa ekspresyon para sa mga mag-aaral na transgender na naghahangad ng tunay na pagtanggap sa loob ng institusyon, sa gitna ng patuloy na pag-iral ng karahasan sa pinakamalilit at hindi inaasahang paraan.

FEATURE | Bear with me: The “man vs. bear” trend explained

Perhaps you have doomscrolled your way into that wild question circling the internet asking, “Would you rather encounter a bear or a man in the woods?”

FEATURE | Crafting mandala for artistry and space with Adelaida Guia

Adelaida Guia, a 54-year old born and raised in Lucban, Quezon is a crocheter known for her giant mandalas—a round-shaped design with repeating circular crochet stitches.

FEATURE | Into the treasure trove of Mount Banahaw

Beyond its proud elevation, Mt. Banahaw stands in danger of thieves stealing its treasures. The mountain’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage are at risk as illegal logging, mining, and unregulated tourism threaten its delicate ecosystems and sacred sites.

FEATURE | Mystical utopia beyond parables: Mt. Banahaw in the face of a pandemic threat

For many, the panorama of Mt. Banahaw is a plain student's emblem of the university; a stomping ground for outdoor-enthusiasts; a haunt for devotees; and a center for scientific research.

Opinion

Freedom is the highest form of learning

Opinion | (Un)cluttered

// John Lenard Romano|The L

As the new year begins, our habit of sorting what stays and what goes should never extend to our political collective memories.

Opinion | Concealed scars

// Aniela Vea Aceron | Verity

Emotional abuse, unlike physical violence, leaves no mark on the skin, yet it imprints itself deeply; shaping self-esteem, confidence, and interpersonal relationships in ways that take years to heal...

Opinion | REST IN PIECES

// Ashley Legaspi | Estrella

A law for the dead should not expose how decayed our institutions have become, yet here we are, mourning both the people and the policies meant to serve them.

Opinion | Greener Thumbs

// Jun Son Patrick Roa | Trinket

To be a sprout under the care of Quezon’s green school, SLSU, is a challenge that would need all the rest you can have every chance you get—something that was cut off short in the recent school calendar shift.

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