{"id":841,"date":"2025-11-28T18:47:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T18:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyondthestories.site\/?page_id=841"},"modified":"2026-04-03T08:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:50:59","slug":"in-focus-ep1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beyondthestories.site\/iteration2\/in-focus\/in-focus-ep1\/","title":{"rendered":"In Focus 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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From Passion to Purpose:<\/mark> The Story Behind Storytellers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every campus journalist has a \u201cwhy,\u201d a reason that shapes both their identity and sense of purpose. Bringing into focus the official publication of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), The Varsitarian<\/strong>, as five campus journalists share their whys.<\/p>

The step that started it all<\/strong>
The path of journalism is ingrained in their system for some, starting as a passion for writing or merely a pursued dream. Ralent Penilla<\/strong>, Special Reports’ editor, shares that being a campus journalist was a dream that started growing up.<\/p>

Alexandra Demaisip<\/strong>, a writer for News and Special Reports, shares that her passion for writing and her experience as a campus journalist since high school sparked her desire to join a campus publication in college. Similarly, Jed Gocatek<\/strong>, Layout editor, shares that campus journalism has been a part of his life since high school, bringing him to become a part of The Varsitarian.<\/p>

Entering a profession without knowledge or experience is a risky step for most. For Valkyrie Bueno<\/strong>, a Features writer, being a campus journalist tests her writing skills, which become a valuable practice before entering the industry. Angelo Palma<\/strong>, Special Reports\u2019 writer, shares similar sentiments as a journalism student.<\/p>

Practicing the craft<\/strong>
Through writing and joining a campus publication, you enter a world where similar passions and interests merge. As Bueno stated, it\u2019s the best way to find people with whom she would possibly work with in the future.<\/p>

Gocatek expressed how campus journalism became an avenue for him to express himself, stating that, \u201cI view campus journalism as an avenue to expand what I know \u2026 and become a more productive member of the campus as a whole.\u201d<\/p>

In their work, these journalists not only serve their community through the stories they tell, but they also deepen and refine their morals and critical thinking to fully serve the public.<\/p>

Driven by purpose<\/strong>
What started as a mere \u201cI\u2019m passionate about writing\u201d and \u201cI wanted to see myself on TV\u201d has gone far beyond when student journalists begin to see a path for why they are doing what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>

As Demaisip stated, \u201cStories [are] one of the most powerful things that could move a country, or move the world.\u201d<\/p>

Journalists, student or professional, continue to write stories that matter, and through this, it further deepens their understanding of their identities and responsibilities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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From Passion to Purpose:<\/mark> The Story Behind Storytellers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Every campus journalist has a \u201cwhy,\u201d a reason that shapes both their identity and sense of purpose. Bringing into focus the official publication of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), The Varsitarian<\/strong>, as five campus journalists share their whys.<\/p>

The step that started it all<\/strong>
The path of journalism is ingrained in their system for some, starting as a passion for writing or merely a pursued dream. Ralent Penilla<\/strong>, Special Reports’ editor, shares that being a campus journalist was a dream that started growing up.<\/p>

Alexandra Demaisip<\/strong>, a writer for News and Special Reports, shares that her passion for writing and her experience as a campus journalist since high school sparked her desire to join a campus publication in college. Similarly, Jed Gocatek<\/strong>, Layout editor, shares that campus journalism has been a part of his life since high school, bringing him to become a part of The Varsitarian.<\/p>

Entering a profession without knowledge or experience is a risky step for most. For Valkyrie Bueno<\/strong>, a Features writer, being a campus journalist tests her writing skills, which become a valuable practice before entering the industry. Angelo Palma<\/strong>, Special Reports\u2019 writer, shares similar sentiments as a journalism student.<\/p>

Practicing the craft<\/strong>
Through writing and joining a campus publication, you enter a world where similar passions and interests merge. As Bueno stated, it\u2019s the best way to find people with whom she would possibly work with in the future.<\/p>

Gocatek expressed how campus journalism became an avenue for him to express himself, stating that, \u201cI view campus journalism as an avenue to expand what I know \u2026 and become a more productive member of the campus as a whole.\u201d<\/p>

In their work, these journalists not only serve their community through the stories they tell, but they also deepen and refine their morals and critical thinking to fully serve the public.<\/p>

Driven by purpose<\/strong>
What started as a mere \u201cI\u2019m passionate about writing\u201d and \u201cI wanted to see myself on TV\u201d has gone far beyond when student journalists begin to see a path for why they are doing what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>

As Demaisip stated, \u201cStories [are] one of the most powerful things that could move a country, or move the world.\u201d<\/p>

Journalists, student or professional, continue to write stories that matter, and through this, it further deepens their understanding of their identities and responsibilities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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From Passion to Purpose:<\/mark> The Story Behind Storytellers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Every campus journalist has a \u201cwhy,\u201d a reason that shapes both their identity and sense of purpose. Bringing into focus the official publication of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), The Varsitarian<\/strong>, as five campus journalists share their whys.<\/p>

The step that started it all<\/strong>
The path of journalism is ingrained in their system for some, starting as a passion for writing or merely a pursued dream. Ralent Penilla<\/strong>, Special Reports’ editor, shares that being a campus journalist was a dream that started growing up.<\/p>

Alexandra Demaisip<\/strong>, a writer for News and Special Reports, shares that her passion for writing and her experience as a campus journalist since high school sparked her desire to join a campus publication in college. Similarly, Jed Gocatek<\/strong>, Layout editor, shares that campus journalism has been a part of his life since high school, bringing him to become a part of The Varsitarian.<\/p>

Entering a profession without knowledge or experience is a risky step for most. For Valkyrie Bueno<\/strong>, a Features writer, being a campus journalist tests her writing skills, which become a valuable practice before entering the industry. Angelo Palma<\/strong>, Special Reports\u2019 writer, shares similar sentiments as a journalism student.<\/p>

Practicing the craft<\/strong>
Through writing and joining a campus publication, you enter a world where similar passions and interests merge. As Bueno stated, it\u2019s the best way to find people with whom she would possibly work with in the future.<\/p>

Gocatek expressed how campus journalism became an avenue for him to express himself, stating that, \u201cI view campus journalism as an avenue to expand what I know \u2026 and become a more productive member of the campus as a whole.\u201d<\/p>

In their work, these journalists not only serve their community through the stories they tell, but they also deepen and refine their morals and critical thinking to fully serve the public.<\/p>

Driven by purpose<\/strong>
What started as a mere \u201cI\u2019m passionate about writing\u201d and \u201cI wanted to see myself on TV\u201d has gone far beyond when student journalists begin to see a path for why they are doing what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>

As Demaisip stated, \u201cStories [are] one of the most powerful things that could move a country, or move the world.\u201d<\/p>

Journalists, student or professional, continue to write stories that matter, and through this, it further deepens their understanding of their identities and responsibilities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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