26/09/2025
ππ ππππ ππππ! The Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES) brought the Coachella concert vibe to the University Gymnasium during the EDAYS 2025 Litmus Events: MTV, September 25.
ACES flawlessly put on display the power, grace, and confidence the South Korean Girl GroupβBLACKPINKβembodies. The girl-crush concept truly captured the hearts of the audience as they bagged the title Champion.
βI was able to channel the Coachella energy by really embodying the character I was portraying. Blackpink is such a powerful group, known for their incredible stage presence and iconic performances, so stepping into their shoes wasnβt easy. The pressure was definitely there, especially knowing that the crowd could compare us to the actual members.
We worked closely with our officers and mentors, asking for feedback and constructive criticism so we could improve and fully embrace our roles. As for me, since I portrayed RosΓ©, one of the main points of critique I received was on my lip-syncing and how I needed to bring out more fierceness to match her vibe, which is naturally stronger than my own personality. It was challenging, but I pushed myself to meet those expectations and channel that confidence on stage. In the end, all the effort paid offβand we won!β Queencyl Kaye Dionson Tiwanac stated.
Written by Freya Aguirre Famoso
Photos taken by Alexandrei Josh Prietos