The Inkwell Chronicles

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 | Student journalists received recognition for their outstanding achievements as members and awardees of The Inkwell Chronicles for School Year 2025–2026 during the Promotional Day and Completion Rites on March 25-26, 2026.

Their dedication to truthful storytelling, critical thinking, and responsible journalism highlights the Academy’s continued commitment to excellence in campus journalism.

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 | Grade 10 completers and Grade 12 graduates of St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, Inc. marked a significant milestone on March 26, 2026, as they took part in the Completion and Graduation Rites.

The ceremony recognized their academic journey, achievements, and readiness to take on the next stage of their education and future endeavors.

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 | St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, Inc. recognized students during the Promotional Day on March 25, 2026 as they completed their respective grade levels and advanced to the next stage of their academic journey.

The activity highlighted the learners’ progress and achievements throughout the school year and marked another step in their educational growth.

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 | Remote by Leiah Son

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 | The Unbalanced Scales Between Wealth and Poverty by Samantha Marie Amparo

The latest issue of the school paper is officially out!

Each copy reflects the dedication and effort of the student journalists in delivering meaningful and relevant stories to the school community.

TIC acknowledges its printing partner, MQ Printing Services for its quality service in producing these physical copies.

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | The latest issue is here! 📰

Not just pages—this is where voices rise, truths unfold, and stories matter.

Behind every piece is a student journalist brave enough to speak, bold enough to write, and driven enough to make a difference.

Read. Reflect. Be awakened.

Get your own copy here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RfkMA2N8lhBxQYFnb40FD1AbV1lO0bgG/view?usp=drivesdk

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 [Reflective Prose] | Landmine by Jaivin Dignos

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 | The Life She Could Have Lived by Leiah Son

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 | Silent Battles Behind Smiles: Unseen, Yet Real

There are always smiles that shine brightly in classrooms, group chats, and casual hangouts. But sometimes, behind those smiles is a person who is fighting battles inside their head that no one else can hear.

Mental health isn't always about “being joyful” or “being tough.” It is about how people think, how they feel, and how they cope with the struggles of life.

For a long time, many people have misunderstood mental illness as a mere “concern” rather than a crisis. Behind statistics are individuals who struggle for their well-being.

Mental illness is a serious concern. Individuals may slowly experience loss of hope and emotional deterioration.

Mental illness is not just one condition but a spectrum of disorders like anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and other serious conditions. These may be caused by personal challenges such as family issues, discrimination, self-isolation, and stress.
Immediate action is considered important in addressing this concern. Addressing it could help prevent the illness from rising.

Many schools are starting to raise awareness for those who are struggling. Communities are establishing support groups to provide a safe space for individuals to connect with others facing similar challenges.

Therapists and other mental health professionals state that expressing feelings and talking to someone who listens can lighten emotional struggles.

This shows that taking care of one’s mind is just as vital as taking care of one’s body.
Mental health recovery is a process rather than a simple cure. It is often described as a journey.

With more understanding, care, and support, recovery becomes possible for many individuals. The journey toward better mental health may require support, care, and understanding from others.

Reaching out to friends, family members, or school authorities can provide support for those who may be experiencing these challenges.

Feature Writer | Tristan Ford Manual
Photo | Amenic181

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 | The Youngest Daughter by Leiah Son

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 | Juggling Grades and Goals: The Academic Struggles of Student-Athletes

Despite the cheers and recognition on the oval and court, many student-athletes face an often-overlooked challenge: balancing their sports commitments with academics.

For these athletes, being successful in sports goes beyond training and victories. Behind the practices, strategies, and applause from the crowd lies the ongoing responsibility of keeping up with all of their schoolwork. Some student-athletes face academic pressure as they try to balance demanding schedules, high expectations, and limited time for rest.

Despite multiple challenges, some find ways to succeed both in sports and academics. Many shared that one major challenge student-athletes face is the lack of time. Some report that long hours of training and travel for competitions can reduce the time available for studying.

To overcome this, some athletes learn to prioritize their tasks. One of the most common strategies that athletes use is time management. By creating
schedules or planners, athletes can allocate their time wisely between training and studying. By planning carefully, student-athletes can prioritize important assignments, study ahead, and make use of short breaks during the day.

Good planning helps them stay organized and prevents them from falling behind in class. While some may underestimate their abilities, student-athletes often give their best effort to succeed both academically and athletically.

At St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, approximately 50% of students are active athletes, and many of them also excel academically, as reflected in the honor student rankings. This demonstrates that, despite the demands of sports, student-athletes can still achieve recognition beyond the training ground.

Discipline learned from sports can help athletes academically. The habits they develop such as consistency, focus, and goal-setting can be applied in their studies. Like training, academic success requires effort and commitment

Support and self-care also plays an important role. Encouragement from teachers, coaches and family helps student-athletes manage pressure, while taking care of their mental and physical health allows them to perform better in both areas.

By maintaining balance and determination, student-athletes can prove that success in sports and academics can go hand in hand.

Sports Writer | Dorez Claire Soliva