A Journey

Journ Icon achieved and awards unlocked 🔓🌟

As the era of 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 unfolded, these powerhouse duo embodied cutting-edge brilliance and fearless creativity, shining in the complexity of technology and modernity. With every step, they sparked progress and shaped the next wave of excellence.

Congratulations to John Mark Diolata and Chloe Chiu Lok Yiu of Journalism 1A for the well-deserved victory! 🎉

𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦
3rd Runner-up
Male: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝟭𝗔
1st Runner-up
Female: 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝗸 𝗬𝗶𝘂, 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝟭𝗔

𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦
Female: 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝗸 𝗬𝗶𝘂
CAL-CSC Choice Award
Female: 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝗸 𝗬𝗶𝘂
Face card of the Year
Male: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮

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Happy Birthday to the ultimate thirst trapper who turns every snapshot into front-page fire! As you chase those big journalism dreams, keep slaying stories and stealing the spotlight with that unbeatable glow. May your year be filled with exclusive scoops, viral moments, and all the cake you can handle. Cheers to you, queen—here's to breaking news and breaking hearts! 🎂📰🔥

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

Happy na birthday mo pa! Happy na birthday mo pa! Happy birthday sa heartthrob ng 1A! This day is celebrated because you brought a good kind of chaos in our room, a kind that brought laughter and smiles.

Enjoy your day! And continue to make girls fall for you!

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

Happy birthday, Elaiza! Happy birthday to someone who listens more than they speak—and in journalism, that is a rare and powerful gift. Some people shine without making noise, and you are one of them. Your quiet strength, thoughtful mind, and sincere heart will one day tell stories that deserve to be heard. May this new year of your life bring you wisdom, courage, and the confidence to keep asking the questions that matter.

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

Born to turn heads with curves that command attention and a mind sharper than a stiletto heel. On this birthday, you celebrate not just timeless beauty, but the brilliance that outshines any spotlight. Here's to a woman who seduces with wit and owns every room—may your year be as intoxicating as you are. Happy Birthday, Ashley Alexa! 💋🧠

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

Another year older, another year bolder, Happy Birthday to our Fiona! 🎉 Grateful for the lessons, the laughs, and the love that we filled this past year. Now you are stepping into this new chapter with big dreams and an even bigger heart. Cheers to growth, good vibes, and making every moment count. 💫 Enjoy your day, our fan girlieee!

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

Jasmine 1? Jasmine 2? Jasmin 3? AHA! It's 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮'𝘀 day! Happy Birthday to the bubbliest ink-slinger in the newsroom!🎈🎉✨️You've conquered challenges and celebrated wins with such grace. May this year overflow with joy, success, and all your heart desires. Wishing you endless happiness and magic ahead! 🎀🎁🍰

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

They say the first semester is the "baptism of fire" for any college student. It’s the time when we transition from dreamers to practitioners, navigating a new world of high standards and even higher expectations. Today, we are proud to pause and celebrate the individuals of 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝟏-𝐀 who didn't just survive this transition—they 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 it.

To our 𝟣𝓈𝓉 𝒮𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒜𝒸𝒶𝒹𝑒𝓂𝒾𝒸 𝒜𝒸𝒽𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓈, congratulations! Your success is a testament to your discipline, your focus, and your refusal to settle for "good enough." You’ve proven that you have the mental fortitude and the work ethic required to thrive in a field that demands nothing less than excellence.

This list represents the countless hours of quiet dedication that happen behind the scenes. It’s about the grit it takes to maintain top-tier performance while adjusting to the pace of college life. You have set a remarkable standard for the rest of our journey together as a block.

As we turn the page to the next semester, let these achievements serve as an inspiration to us all. We are only at the beginning of our story, and if the first chapter is any indication, the future of this block is bright.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 1-𝘼! 🥂✨

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Today marks a very special birthday for 𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗗, a man who truly deserves the very best. He has been such an important part of so many lives, and it is a joy for everyone to celebrate him today. May his day be filled with laughter, great food, and the presence of the people who love him most. There is so much anticipation to see all the amazing things he will accomplish over the next twelve months. Here is a toast to his health, his happiness, and a year full of continued success! ✨

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

𝓒𝓱𝓵𝓸𝓮'𝓼 𝓓𝓪𝔂!🥳🥳

Happy birthday to the muse of Journalism 1A, Chloe! Wishing you all the best, keep shining ✨✨ and may this new chapter of your life bring you a blessings and best memories! We are always at your back, our ate 👩. Stay humble as always and continue spreading your kindness to us. You deserve every blessing in the word 🌎

You're pretty as your pure heart ❤️ ❤️

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

𝙷𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝙱𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝐘𝐀𝐋𝐄! 𝙰𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞'𝚛𝚎 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚐𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚛. 💋🍰

Yale may be a woman of few words, but the beauty of her soul shines through in every quiet moment and gentle smile. She has a rare kind of grace that doesn’t need to shout to be felt by everyone lucky enough to be in her presence. Today, the world celebrates the lovely person she is, wishing her a birthday that is as peaceful and wonderful as her heart.🥰💝

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬

Happy Birthday, Glaiza! 💖

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest. May this new year of your life bring endless blessings, exciting adventures, and beautiful memories. You deserve nothing but the best!

Keep chasing your dreams and never stop believing in yourself — you’re capable of amazing things. 🌟

May your heart always be full of joy and your days surrounded by people who truly care. 💕

Here’s to another wonderful year of growth, happiness, and unforgettable moments! 🎂✨

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𝟭𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬