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The annual compendium of Xavier Ateneo. For decades, the Crusader Yearbook (CYB) has been in the service of Xavier Ateneo.

As the University's official annual, it acknowledges every graduating class. Moreover, it is a collaborative effort done by a small group of college students working together in the four corners of StC 303, composed of an Editorial Board and a set of creatives and officers. At its best, the yearbook is a collection—of graduate and creative shots that give a dreamer a face, of write-ups resonating

aspirations, gratitudes, and everything in between. It also features offices within the campus and recognized organizations, as well as photos that encapsulate the events during an academic year. Graduating students can grab a copy by subscribing to the CYB office which, in turn, can be done through the subscription period. A subscription period is an event held on every start of the second semester that gives seniors the opportunity to be part of the hardback memento. Its theme varies every year, depending on what suits the class; nevertheless, it pursues a time of nostalgia and vigor that both highlight the Atenean college experience. Aside from an individual copy of the yearbook, when one subscribes, they are entitled as well to a photo package.

30/10/2025

𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 👾

What began as a celebration of unity and competition has now crowned its victors; a testament to the faithfulness, loyalty, and camaraderie that echoed through every game, cheer, and performance. As the curtains close for this year’s battle for the championship title, the legacy of The Xavier Cup lives on as a symbol of a new era—one where tradition and progress go hand in hand, and the spirit of One Xavier Ateneo continues to thrive.

The echoes fade, but the spirit remains. Congratulations, everyone!

𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

Photos by Toni Unabia, Pristine Alibio, & Makai Redoblado
Words by Mary Kate Baconga

23/10/2025

ICYMI: The battle for the golden cup has hit a new level. The Xavier Cup 2025 has ignited the campus, turning the arena into a perfect battleground. 💥

This year's tournament has been an endless combination of skill and drive. Established champions are being pushed to their limits by new players who are flawlessly executing their moves and landing critical hits.

With spirits soaring and the ultimate title on the line, the fight to be crowned champions is more intense than ever.

Photos by Toni Unabia, Makai Redoblado, Ryle Tan, & Mikhael Montaño
Words by Pristine Alibio

19/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🎮

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 officially ignited with thunderous cheers, dazzling performances, and a sea of purple that lit up the Xavier University Gymnasium. As flags rose high and music filled the air, the spirit of champions echoed across the arena, marking the beginning of a new era of unity, competition, and camaraderie in Xavier Ateneo’s centennial journey.

From the hype-filled introductions to the thrilling cheer dance showcases, each college brought their game faces on: the 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 from the College of Computer Studies with their spirited 𝗜𝗪𝗜𝗭 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗, the 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 from the College of Arts and Sciences with their dynamic 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗢-𝗘𝗗, the 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 from the School of Business and Management with their energetic 𝗦𝗕𝗠 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦, the united front of the 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 from the College of Engineering and the 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘀 from the College of Nursing through their headstrong coalition, the 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘, and 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗦, the formidable league of the College of Agriculture and the School of Education.

Beyond the cheer and chants, the day was a celebration of loyalty, faithfulness, and shared purpose—reminding every Atenean that being a champion goes beyond winning; it’s about lifting one another higher. The arena comes alive once more, and the next era of Xavier Ateneo has begun.

𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?

Photos by Toni Unabia and Makai Redoblado
Words by Mary Kate Baconga

17/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦

From the first serve to the final spike, rallies are a battle for momentum.

The air hums with tension as players rise, reaching higher with every hit. Precision and power converge, while grit fuels every dive across the court.

At 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, only those who dig deep will rise above it all.

Photos by Toni Unabia, Makai Redoblado, Ryle Tan, & Mikhael Montaño
Layout by Janelle Buragay, Sofia Maghanoy, & Nesyl Ylanan
Words by Pristine Alibio

16/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗭𝗭𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦

From the opening tip to the final echo of the buzzer, time is the enemy.

The noise fades when the moment matters most. Mistakes echo louder when the stakes rise higher. This is where pressure turns into power… and players into legends.

At 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, only the relentless will survive the clock.

Photos by Toni Unabia, Makai Redoblado, Ryle Tan, & Mikhael Montaño
Layout by Janelle Buragay, Sofia Maghanoy, & Nesyl Ylanan
Words by Pristine Alibio

15/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦

Between the roar of the crowd and the silence in your head lies the edge where fear ends and instinct begins. When everything else fades, every pass, every strike, every heartbeat moves with purpose. Miss once. Learn twice. Score thrice. You’re not just playing the game; you are the game. That’s what it means to be locked in.

At 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, the fearless turn focus into victory.

Photos by Toni Unabia, Makai Redoblado, Ryle Tan, & Mikhael Montaño
Layout by Janelle Buragay, Sofia Maghanoy, & Nesyl Ylanan
Words by Mary Kate Baconga

14/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡

It is often said that great power can be achieved with countless hours of physical training. Pushing the body to its limits, strengthening what is weak, and sharpening your skills to absolute precision. However, it is not merely enough to have a strong body, but a strong mind as well. To have the power to step forward despite all odds, and the determination to get back up after a fall are the true marks that show an indomitable spirit.

At 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, true strength comes from within those who truly seek it.

Photos by Toni Unabia, Makai Redoblado, Ryle Tan, & Mikhael Montaño
Layout by Janelle Buragay, Sofia Maghanoy, & Nesyl Ylanan
Words by Dan Tupas

13/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢

The sound of the crowd drowns out, the cheers blur in the background, and now all you can hear are the echoes of the ball bouncing towards you. All distractions fade away as the world slows down and the ball is all you see. You’re in the zone, following your own rhythm, and nothing can stop you now.

At 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, only those who take control of the tempo get to break through with the win.

Photos by Toni Unabia, Makai Redoblado, Ryle Tan, & Mikhael Montaño
Layout by Janelle Buragay, Sofia Maghanoy, & Nesyl Ylanan
Words by Dan Tupas

03/10/2025

📢 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲-𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

➡️ Yearbook and Photo Package distribution will be put on hold.
➡️ The appointment link will be 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, and 𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱.
➡️ This pause allows students to focus solely on their academic commitments.

📌 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆).
The link will also reopen on that day, so please continue to follow the claiming procedures once distribution returns: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19wsYMKQF2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Thank you for your understanding.

🔵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥: 𝘌𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘐𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵, 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳

29/09/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗗 🃏🌟

What began as a deck full of possibilities has now unfolded into stories worth keeping. This year’s 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽 was more than just an event—it was a journey of friendships formed, challenges faced, and memories etched in the hearts of every Xavier Atenean.

As we close this chapter, may the bonds built and the sparks of passion discovered continue to guide our steps 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. 📖💫

Photos by Toni Unabia, Ryle Tan, Mikhael Montaño, Makai Redoblado
Words by Mary Kate Baconga

25/09/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗗 🃏✨

With the first reveal comes a story in motion. Memories are waiting to be lived, and bonds are waiting to be strengthened. The opening day of the 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽 marks the beginning of a journey where every card uncovers a new chapter filled with adventure.

These moments will not remain fleeting, but would rather find their place in pages that last. Every triumph and spark of joy will be captured and remembered… worth etching in print.

Photos by Mikhael Montano, Ryle Tan, Makai Redoblado, & Toni Unabia
Words by Pristine Alibio

23/09/2025

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦 📖🤩

🎙️ Behind every page etched in print is a team that dares to dream, create, and persist. This year, the Crusader Yearbook introduces its new 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 – a family of storytellers, designers, visionaries, organizers, doers, and dreamers. 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 is their vow, a promise that every victory, friendship, and hardship you live today will echo in tomorrow.

In many roles but with one heartbeat, they will seek to transform the fleeting into something everlasting. Because your story matters, and it deserves to be remembered. 💙📼

Meet the 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 that will make every memory possible. ✨

Layout by Kierah Tero
Photos by Frances Ryle Tan, Mikhael Montaño, Carl Antonette Unabia, Mychal Redoblado
Words by Mary Kate Baconga

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