The Crusader Publication

The Crusader Publication The Crusader is the Official Student Publication of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan.

We're keeping the lights on a little longer.Couldn’t make the deadline? Perhaps your story still needed a little more ti...
05/09/2026

We're keeping the lights on a little longer.

Couldn’t make the deadline? Perhaps your story still needed a little more time to find its shape.

The submission period for Memento has been extended until September 19. Take the extra time to finish the piece, polish the page, capture the moment, or finally send in the work you have been keeping to yourself. Submit your entries through bit.ly/Veritas2026.

There’s still time to make something worth remembering.

IN PHOTOS: Various XU college and school student publications gathered for BANWAG 2026: The First Campus Press Summit on...
04/09/2026

IN PHOTOS: Various XU college and school student publications gathered for BANWAG 2026: The First Campus Press Summit on September 2 at the XU Little Theatre.

Communications and Engagement Officer of FAIR Justice Samantha Bagayas led the plenary session on journalism in community building, emphasizing its continuing relevance in empowering communities through credible information. “Journalism would always be relevant,” she said, drawing from her experience in the field of truth-telling.

Bagayas also noted that reporting on local issues brings them into mainstream public discourse. "Not every story makes an impact [...], but it is still a story that has to be told," she shared, highlighting that the value of journalism lies in telling stories that matter regardless of immediate reach.

The summit then shifted to the awarding ceremony, recognizing outstanding entries across News Writing, Feature Writing, Editorial Writing, Column Writing, Sports Writing, Photojournalism, Editorial Cartooning, Broadcasting, and Publication Branding.

Ang Giya Journal of the School of Education (SOE) swept the podium in Feature Writing, Column Writing, and Broadcasting, securing first, second, and third places in each category. It also clinched first and second places in News Writing, first and third places in Photojournalism, second place in Editorial Writing, and first place in Editorial Cartooning as the sole entry in the category.

Moreover, The Apex Publication of School of Business and Management (SBM) secured a total of four first-place medals, dominating Editorial Writing, Sports Writing, and Publication Branding, while also taking third place in News Writing. Meanwhile, The Diagnosis Publication of the College of Nursing (CON) took first place in Feature Writing, second place in Photojournalism, second place in Publication Branding, third place in Editorial Writing, and sweeping both second and third place in Sports writing.

BANWAG is a university-wide campus journalism summit and recognition platform celebrating The Crusader Publication’s 90th anniversary, bringing together student publications to honor journalistic excellence and unite in the pursuit of truth, integrity, and social consciousness.

Report by William Barron
Photos by Shaquille Chou, Mat Dy, Ethan Magto, Precious Progella, and Avril Piedad

Campus journalists from various XU college and school publications converged for BANWAG 2026: The First Campus Press Sum...
03/09/2026

Campus journalists from various XU college and school publications converged for BANWAG 2026: The First Campus Press Summit, discussing the craft, realities, and responsibilities of student media.

Get a glimpse into FAIR Justice Communications and Engagement Officer Samantha Bagayas’ insights on journalism for community building.

Report by Camile Bombeo
Layout by Karl Ethan Cabello
Photo by Ethan Magto

Only one more day remains before the stories take center stage.BANWAG: The First Campus Press Summit officially takes pl...
01/09/2026

Only one more day remains before the stories take center stage.

BANWAG: The First Campus Press Summit officially takes place tomorrow, September 2, from 1 PM to 5:30 PM at the XU Little Theater. Bringing together storytellers, and creatives, the summit celebrates journalism, excellence, and stories that pursue the truth with purpose.

The frontlines of democracy demand communicators who do not stop at mere reportage, but empower communities to take part...
01/09/2026

The frontlines of democracy demand communicators who do not stop at mere reportage, but empower communities to take part in the issues that shape their lives.

From the newsroom to the spaces where civic action begins, Samantha Bagayas brings her experience in journalism, media literacy, fact-checking, and community engagement to BANWAG: The First Campus Press Summit.

Join us as she takes the stage for a timely conversation this September 2 at the XU Little Theater.

What are we willing to stand for? Every generation inherits a nation shaped by the courage of those who came before, yet...
31/08/2026

What are we willing to stand for?

Every generation inherits a nation shaped by the courage of those who came before, yet each generation reflects on this same question.

Our national heroes fought for freedom from colonial rule, while those who came after fought to restore democracy and uphold the dignity of every Filipino. Today, the struggle continues in different forms: fighting corruption, demanding accountability, defending human rights, and pursuing responsive governance. Patriotism is not merely found in the moments of war, but in daily choices to protect the common good.

Heroism does not belong only to history. It lives in those who refuse to normalize injustice, speak truth despite fear, serve with integrity, and believe that our country deserves institutions worthy of its people.

On National Heroes Day, we honor not only the names etched in our history books, but also every Filipino who continues the difficult work of building a just Philippines.

Words by Cyril Aranas
Design by John Clark Bation

Where stories meet scrutiny and truth comes into focus.At BANWAG 2026, journalists, storytellers, and creatives from acr...
31/08/2026

Where stories meet scrutiny and truth comes into focus.

At BANWAG 2026, journalists, storytellers, and creatives from across the field bring their expertise and perspectives to the first-ever campus press summit of Xavier Ateneo, recognizing journalistic work that informs, questions, and speaks of the truth with purpose.

Meet the individuals entrusted to lend their expertise and judgment to this gathering of the student press.

This September 2 at the XU Little Theater, BANWAG 2026 brings the campus press together in celebration of journalism, excellence, and stories that pursue the truth.

In a digital world where information moves faster than truth can catch its breath and lies can travel at the speed of li...
30/08/2026

In a digital world where information moves faster than truth can catch its breath and lies can travel at the speed of light, the fourth estate stands on increasingly fragile ground.

When war leaves blood on the streets, power rewrites the names of the dead, and disinformation drowns voices beneath a flood of deception, journalism becomes more than a record—it becomes a fight over what remains when the headlines fade.

As Plaridel once wielded his pen into the shadows of a wounded nation, today’s ink burns across luminous screens. The tools have changed, but the duty remains: to question injustice and amplify the unheard. Filipinos will continue to resist, refusing to let power become the sole author of history.

To pursue truth is to walk toward the abyss; to face its darkness is the press’ greatest honor.

Padayun mga tingog sa katawhan!

Words by Joash Nalitan
Design by Summer Temple

29/08/2026

Sa pagsaulog sa pista ni San Agustin, nagkahiusa ang mga Kagay-anon gikan sa nagkalain-laing sektor atong Agosto 28.

Gikan sa tinuig nga relihiyoso ug fluvial nga prosesyon, diin giparada sa mga partisipante ang imahe ni San Agustin ug uban pang mga santo, hangtod sa Fiesta sa Barrio karong tuiga, ang maong mga kalihokan nagsilbing pahinumdom sa kadasig sa Cagayan de Oro (CDO) isip usa ka dakbayan.

Para sa uban pang impormasyon, tan-awa kining Insider Reel episode.

Report by Gabrielle Berino
Video by Julianni Jayoma, Alcherika Badal, John Kirby Emano, and Rinzel Poblete

IN PHOTOS: Decorated boats bearing sacred saint statues and various delegates cruised along the waters of Cagayan de Oro...
29/08/2026

IN PHOTOS: Decorated boats bearing sacred saint statues and various delegates cruised along the waters of Cagayan de Oro (CDO) River as Higalaay Festival 2026 religious and fluvial parade unfolded amid gloomy weather on August 28.

Embodying this year’s theme, “Grace ever ancient ever new: Renewing Hearts, Seeking Truth, Building Communion,” the annual celebration ushered in changes to its usual route.

Now beginning along the coastal road at Brgy. Gusa, the replica images of St. Augustine of Hippo and his mother, St. Monica, were accompanied by 52 participating organizations and institutions as they made their way to Isla de Oro in Brgy. 13, where a short program was held to express appreciation for the participants before continuing the procession by land toward the St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral.

A concelebrated Mass then took place at the cathedral, attended by hundreds of devotees, culminating the month-long activities observed for this year’s Higalaay Festival, exemplifying the tight-knit connection of faith and festivities in the lives of Kagay-anons.

Report by Jertrude Diolanto
Photos by Mat Dy, Ethan Magto, and Precious Progella

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