Dustin Celestino

The Pope is Sorry About Priests Who Fuck Children

In a private mass last week, July 7th, Pope Francis apologized to victims of clergy sex abuse. That's cute. Unfortunately, it...

On the Hazing Article: A General Response to Comments

A few days ago, I wrote, "A Letter to CSB on the Recent Hazing Incident." One reader immediately demanded that I retract...

A Letter to CSB on the Recent Hazing Incident

Dear College of Saint Benilde, In the University Mall, next to my alma mater, DLSU, I once saw a 6-foot fratboy punch...

The Unicorn Dilemma: How Purity Myths Harm Women

In the research writing classes I teach in Asia Pacific College, I usually allow students to select whatever topic they are...

From Social Rejection to Social Acceptance: The Adventures of My Little Brony

I don't travel much, but I still consider myself a recreational tourist. I have the belief that the only thing you...

Atomic Bombs, Cryogenics & Jorge Luis Borges: The Aesthetic Appeal of Science

I've been reading a lot of comic books recently. I've always been a fan of comic books, but there are a...

I Say “No” to Fat Acceptance

What's so Wrong with Fat Shaming?    There's something wrong with shaming, in general. I'm going to make the assumption that everyone is...

A Rational Approach to Jealousy

I'm going to start out with some bad news. Dear reader, you're not as rational as you think (that, or I'm...

The Irrationality of “Utang na Loob”

I. Invisible Debt There is a uniquely Filipino concept that is often brought up when a person's relationship with his or her...

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