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The Bosun is back with the very first episode of On Deck season 3, bringing you more fresh and probing discussions! How far does AI stretch its bounds? Would a generation that adopted AI prosper or suffer? Is it genuinely a revolutionary technical advancement or a parasite that sabotages students' efforts to learn? Join our hosts Michelle Avila, Kei Tagabucba, and Icy Suarez as they tackle this highly debated topic we all can relate to.
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Join our hosts, Icy Suarez, Marcus Asinas, and Justin Joson while they discuss the controversial topic of the use of slurs in any setting. What are they? What do they implicate? Why is there such a prevalence of racial slurs in this generation?
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Hosted by Icy Suarez, Marcus Asinas, and Justin Joson
Video Edited by Alfonso Bajado
Videographed by Geo Castilla and Lara Gonzales
Logistics by Santi Miranda, Sei Alonzo, and Levy Macaraig
Audio by Rowan Corporal and Karan Singh
On Deck episode 2 picks up where we left off from season 1; but now the hosts delve deeper into the broad term and meaning of "harassment."
Is harassment subjective? Do people tend to overreact? Where do we draw the line between 'jokes' and harassment? Join our hosts in this discussion.
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Hosted by Justin Joson, Icy Suarez, and Javi Fadrilan
Audio edited by Karan Singh & Row Corporal
Logistics by Sei Alonzo & Santi Miranda
On Deck Season 2 starts strong!! The crew talks about political correctness and how rampant its effects are, especially in the Philippines and in society. The hosts delve deeper into its pros and cons, the hard truth, cancel culture, politics, race, and reconciling differences. Produced by: Akasby PanteHosts: Icy Suarez, Javi Fadrilan, and Justin JosonLogistics by: Santi Miranda & Alfonso BajadoAudio Eng: Sei Alonzo & Santi MirandaAudio Edited by: Karan Singh and Rowan Corporal
Together with our hosts, Chi San Juan, Justin Joson, and Marcus Asinas, we will be talking about Harassment Cases. This episode tackles the definition of harassment: What does it entail? What happens in cases of false accusations? What sort of situations are truly considered as harassment?
This episode aims to make students more conscious of certain behaviors that may make someone feel harassed. It is structured in a way that would allow the hosts to present their current perceptions of harassment as well as to iron out misconceptions or solidify correct beliefs.
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Hosts: Marcus Asinas, Chi San Juan, and Justin Joson Video Editor: Alfonso Bajado Production Writer: Kai Feliciano Videographers: Lara Gonzales & Geo Castillo Logistics Manager: Levy Macaraig Audio Engineers: Karan Singh & Rowan Corporal
Presenting: "Good for Him/Her/Them: Should Preferred Pronouns be Used in UA&P?" with our host, Javi Fadrilan, and special guests, Vier Barreiro and Cat Molo.
This episode talks about how the use of pronouns is becoming more popularized that numerous institutions, both locally and abroad, have begun making it a mandatory practice. However, such developments have been met with backlash due to various reasons.
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Hosted by Javi Fadrilan
Written by Akasby Pante
Videography by Geo Castilla
Logistics by Sei Alonzo
Audio quality by Karan Singh & Rowan Corporal
Caption by Lyka Manalo
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This episode talks about how there are numerous professors in every university notorious for being “terror profs” ; but how do we genuinely determine whether they are truly terrorizing their students or simply challenging them?
On Deck delves in deeper with the help of UA&P’s very own Doctor Robert Cortes.
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Hosted by Icy Suarez & Justin Joson
Written by Pio Cruz
Logistics by Santi Miranda
Audio quality by Rowan Corporal & Karan Singh
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THE FINALE OF SEASON 2.5 Why do friendships get toxic? Are best friends and acquaintances real? Should you date your friends? Is flirting okay? In this episode of Discussion Room 95, Sam, Pili, Frances, and Kyle tackle everything behind romance and friendship. Hidden agendas. Usefulness. Time investment. The last episode of Season 2.5 focuses on things that the pandemic has put into question. In a time of distance, what makes a real relationship? Stay till the end. Kyle gives his final message to UA&P as a graduating student. His last time as a host. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 3:34 Should you have acquaintances? 11:59 Should you have best friends? 25:46 Toxic friends 39:34 Friends with ulterior motives 48:30 Why should you break up with someone? 57:56 Is invested time the most important? 1:03:17 Is it okay to date your friends? 1:11:57 Is flirting okay? 1:23:34 Last words of advice 1:33:21 Kyle’s final message ________________________________________ For more content, check out our social media links down below: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cbUp42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BosunDR95/95 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discussionroom95/
The new USG answers the hard questions. We’ve looked beyond our bubble, now for what will change within it.
In this episode of Season 2.5, Kyle discusses with newly appointed USG President Stan Reyes and USG Internal Vice President Cath Salazar to clear up every mystery behind the USG. Credo. Advocacy. Controversies. Are we still in the pursuit of true UNITAS? Then where will the new USG start?
Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 3:25 Evaluation of the past USG administration 6:53 Measuring the success of a student government 13:36 What’s the value of a student government? 19:47 Underlying issue of dissatisfaction in college 29:48 Is there something wrong with our school? 38:19 Is the administration their enemy? 49:45 Is UA&P student life dull? 1:01:36 A USG officer’s resignation 1:06:35 Was that decision right?
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School spirit in La Salle? Student apathy in Ateneo? Political parties in UP Diliman? USG and administrators? In this episode of Season 2.5, Holly interviews three USG presidents from ADMU, UPD, and DLSU. They tackle the ins and outs of student politics and take insights from the things that make each school different. Which one is doing it right? Let’s go beyond the UA&P campus and look past the corners of our school. How can we step up? JB Bejarin is the President of the Loyola Schools Sanggunian in Ateneo De Manila University. He is taking up a Major in Political Science and a Masters in Public Management in ADMU. Sean Thakur is the Chairperson of the University of the Philippines Diliman Student Council. He is in his 2nd year of MA Philippine Studies in UPD. Lance Dela Cruz is the University Student Government President at De La Salle University. He is a fourth-year BS Applied Economics Major in Financial Economics and BS Accountancy in DLSU. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:38 Discussion on school spirit 11:48 Each school’s unique selling point 20:03 Student apathy 33:08 Roles of political parties in school 44:57 How administrators affect USGs 1:02:56 Advice to incoming leaders _______________________________________________________________________________________ Discussion Room 95 by The Bosun is a college podcast that tackles university norms and issues. In Season 2.5, the discussion brings new hosts, bigger topics, and off-beat content For more content, check out our social media links down below: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cbUp42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BosunDR95/95 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discussionroom95/
If you could start over freshman year what would you do differently? Climb the ladder? Find a better crowd? Be more ambitious? Serve? In this episode of Season 2.5, Ramon, Kyle, Marco, and Brian talk about their reflections on their stay in UA&P. Acads. Orgs. Student life. Whether you’re just getting into your first year or nearing your last, learn from these students that have seen it all. ________________________________________
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What’s the difference between someone who succeeds and doesn’t? Did college help you? How to find your personal style? In this special episode of Discussion Room 95, Kyle and our guests Jill Arteche, Billie Dela Paz, and Kelly Cruz talk about their art, content creation, how they started out, and more! Jill Arteche is a full-time visual artist, illustrator, and designer. She finished her illustration residency at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She finds beauty in is beauty in the unattractive and expresses it in all its comically grotesque glory. Kelly Cruz, known as Kelly Chews, is a Media and Entertainment Management graduate from UA&P, Youtuber, aspiring actress, and widely known for her entertaining mukbang videos. Billie Dela Paz is a singer and bassist of Oh! Flamingo. They play an active role in Metro Manila’s gigging circuit, making rounds in local events which include music festivals like The Rest Is Noise, Fete Dela Musique, and Wanderland and abroad. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:54 - Surprise questions 8:35 - Where did you start? 13:38 - How do you get good at your craft? 16:28 - How did you find your personal style? 18:10 - Difference between someone who succeeds and does not? 22:18 How to start a portfolio? 24:48 - Did college education help you? 30:28 - How do you manage hate? What would you say to the haters? 40:25 - How did you muster up the courage to go for it? 46:58 - Quick and quirky questions 58:11 - Guests asking each other 1:05:39 - How to start for each of your industries? 1:10:08 - How do you deal with creative block? 1:13:22 - Do you do something else when you’re into a project? 1:15:12 - Conclusion ________________________________________________________ Discussion Room 95 by The Bosun is a college podcast that tackles university norms and issues. In Season 2.5, the discussion brings new hosts, bigger topics, and off-beat content. For more content, check out our social media links down below: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cbUp42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BosunDR95/95 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discussionroom95/
People are going out.
Businesses are starting again.
The government is doing something else.
But lives are still being lost.
In this episode of Season 2.5 of Discussion Room 95, Raffie, Rock, Pili, and Frances tackle the issues we’re facing right now aside from the pandemic. Covid-19 is still here. The new normal isn’t working. How can we solve it?
Racist? Cancelled.
Insensitive comments? Cancelled.
Supporting the wrong beliefs? Cancelled.
Discuss with our hosts Raffie, Rock, Pili, and Kyle on their definitions of cancel culture, its pros and cons, the ironic toxicity as a movement aimed towards growth, accountability held for people with power, the extremities of mob mentality, and its different ways of manifesting hate towards pop culture and the society of modern change.
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How long will it take to end sexual harassment?
Join our hosts Rock, Pili, Kyle, and Holly in figuring out the roots of sexual harassment (8:33-11:50) occurrence through discourse on toxic masculinity (14:53, 19:40-20:57), ethical, social, and cultural upbringings (17:28-19:21, 28:46-29:16, 30:48-33:29), imbalance in power play (20:58-22:33), injustices in gender equality (23:12-23:34), and the long-running movement on dismissed public awareness. (41:31, 45:25-47:15, 49:26)
Was their term successful? What hindered them? Are they just doing assistant work?
Hear it from the USG itself.
In this episode of Discussion Room 95, our hosts debate with USG President Brian Sese and Internal Vice President Raffy Villarosa on this year’s administration and more. Is there more behind the student government? Find out below.
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For UA&P's online semester, were the lessons for LEARNING or COMPLIANCE?
In light to the crisis our country faces, we gain insight as we deliberate the transition of our second semester from physical to online classes. We tackle topics about UA&P's ManComm, efficiency of Canvas, our professors undergoing training, the grading system, and continuity of majors.
Join our guests Gita Manuel, Keiko Exiomo, Justin Joson, and our hosts as they share their own circumstances surrounding the situation of EDUCATION amidst COVID-19 and their thoughts on the next school year.
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Have we put our OLD ROUTINES in the PAST?
Or are we emerging into a NEW STATE of NORMALITY?
In this week's episode of DR95—we talk about everything from the busy days of academics and UA&P varsity life, the integration of work from home, to dealing with the situation at hand as individuals, our hosts gesture towards telling our own collective experiences.
Join Talitha Carlos, Nina Salazar, Franco Gaite in The Roam and our very own hosts as they give their definition of the "NEW NORMAL".
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The shutdown of one of our biggest broadcasting networks left us to wonder, what’s under threat here?
The law? Press freedom? Media?
From the cease and desist order on ABS-CBN, to what we should be doing about the situation; watch our hosts give their take on the issue in this episode of Discussion Room 95.
We’ve invited two UA&P alumni to give two distinct perspectives on the matter: Atty. Hannah Barrantes, a 2019 Bar Exam passer, and Mark Villaluna, an episode and multimedia producer for ABS-CBN documentaries.
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What’s your definition of SERVICE?
Is it a frontliner? Someone that starts campaigns to help the needy? A couch potato?
Catch Juris Yambao, a nurse from Makati Medical City, recount his experiences as a frontliner and two UA&P students, Weiss Carlos and Agatha Virrey, share the stories of their initiatives during this crisis.
Find out as our hosts discuss the different ways you can help in this time that calls for cooperation.
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End the semester? Pass or Fail? Numerical grades?
Are they just BAND-AID SOLUTIONS?
In this episode of Discussion Room 95, Kyle and our new hosts Marco, Raffie, and Ramon talk about how universities can deal with the current situation. Should they act for the MAJORITY or for the FEW?
Dr. Mariano relates his experiences as a former President of the University of Asia and the Pacific to tell us how we can move forward.
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This episode of DR95 was recorded on April 19, 2020. The facts and opinions of the hosts may have changed due to the difference in time of recording to the time of publishing.
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Is it possible that the lockdown will EXTEND?
if so, how can we COPE?
In this episode of Discussion Room 95, our hosts share what they’ve been up to while stuck in their homes.
Find out how this lockdown affects us and how we can deal with it.
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This episode of DR95 was recorded on March 27, 2020. The facts and opinions of the hosts may have changed due to the difference in time of recording to the time of publishing.
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The facts given by the hosts can be checked at the following sites:
Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/medicine/sph/ide/gida-fellowships/Imperial-College-COVID19-NPI-modelling-16-03-2020.pdf
Forge
https://forge.medium.com/now-is-not-the-time-to-obsess-about-productivity-d3f585006bf7
Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-how-you-can-protect-your-mental-health-during-lockdown-11962783
The Lancet
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30460-8/fulltext
National Center for Biotechnology Information
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3323345/
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Is it still an avenue for LEARNING?
or just a rough road for COMPLETION?
In this episode of Discussion Room 95, our hosts talk about the effectiveness of online classes and how students deal with their workload in the middle of a lockdown. Find out whether the goal is still to learn, or to simply follow the academic calendar.
Tune in as they give light to the different challenges that students face right now.
Where’s the video? Is it just going to be Spotify?
Don’t worry!
Our editing team is currently testing a new video format that will keep the quality and energy of our content in this challenging lockdown period.
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Is it time to admit that our UNITAS is BROKEN?
This discussion might not solve the problem instantly but maybe it can be a step in accepting that there is one.
In this episode of DISCUSSION ROOM 95, Xeve, Kyle, Holly, and Rall tackle the hidden truths found outside the classroom setting. They discuss the relevance of organizations, the pros and cons of being part of a varsity, and the toxic system of university politics.
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This goes out to all the unsung HERoes.
The bright, the daring, and the dedicated.
Happy International Women’s Month!
In this episode of DISCUSSION ROOM 95, Holly, Marga, Xeve, and Ral discuss the value of women in our lives. With snippets of feminism, our hosts question the gender specific roles that exist in our society.
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DR95 would like to apologize for postponing yesterday’s episode release.
But here is COLLEGE IDENTITY, so we’re gonna give you the tea!
Without further ado, here is SEASON 2 EPISODE 2!
That is you,
This is me,
Let’s talk about identity.
In this episode of DISCUSSION ROOM 95, Kyle, Cholo, Xeve, and Ral talk about one of the biggest challenges of being a college student. The hosts tackle how to filter the comments of others and finally being able to become the person you aim to be.
In a place where one starts fresh, where is the line drawn between being who you really are and being someone you’re not?
Should you care about what other people think of you?
Discover your college identity by tuning into this episode!
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Still unsure of what DR95 is all about?
Maybe you have questions you’d like to raise,
concepts you’d want to understand,
or stories you’d like to share?
Perhaps you’ve tried searching for answers by asking your friends, checking the page, or going through extremes by asking a magical mirror (and you still don’t get it)?
Who would’ve thought that a conversation among some, could develop into a discussion among many? Discover how the founders tackle the essence, lifestyle, and culture the entire team uphold in this episode of DISCUSSION ROOM 95!
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Never have I ever had trouble forming a genuine friendship.
This episode starts off with Marga’s opinion on what it takes to be a real friend (3:41), and how to make this last (5:47). Ral, then, makes a distinction between the friendships kept in both high school and college (9:57). But when does friendship become toxic (23:00) and when is it healthy to cut it off (25:07)?
Define friendship using your own story by tuning into this episode!
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Have you ever felt like you had a lot to say but you have no idea where or how to say it?
In this episode, Kyle, Cholo, Holly, and Xeve talk about the Dragon’s Freedom Wall (2:53), the difference between essence and content (11:57). They also discuss the UA&P Voice Out (18:37) while defining what is respectful feedback (21:11). Each share their opinions and what better way to find out by watching the episode!
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What better way to spend time with your date by rewatching DR95’s UA&P Culture Dating episode!
In this episode, Cholo, Marga, Xeve, and Kyle share their experiences on developing a good friendship (5:49). They discuss what makes the Dating Culture in UA&P unique (16:40), and set ground rules for dating (25:42). Holly and Marga express their point of view (34:00) as well as Xeve and Kyle (37:53). Tune in on the episode to know more! Who knows, maybe it’ll finally help you find “The One”.
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From Mickey Mouse costumes to hangouts outside school, where is Unitas really evident?
In this episode, Marga Jalandoni, the project head for Crossfire, spills the beans on how Lola Amour came though (7:31). As a lasting tradition, Kyle Valencia also looks back at how Crossfire has evolved from time to time (11:22). They, then, move on to explaining the spirit of Unitas despite encountering shortcomings during the preparation (25:23). Holly brings up the role of the Project Management Team in encouraging the Dragons to embody the true meaning of Unitas (45:02).
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What’s the difference between running on a treadmill and running for USG? 9
In this episode, Kyle, Marco, and Sean tackle the Political side of UA&P. Marco and Sean share their experience on running for candidacy (3:35), and its aftermath and the issues that came along with it (6:20). They move on to discussing the people’s overall reactions (16:20), the Comelec (22:20), and describing the Political Culture of UA&P (36:06). Find out more by watching the episode!