NOHS - The Reflector

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 | Multiple gunshots were reportedly heard at the second floor of the Senate as of 7:48 p.m. tonight, May 13.

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | NOHS carries out ARAL summer program to aid at-risk learners

Targeting learners at risk of falling behind, Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) held an orientation to kick off the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) summer program at the Main Building, May 6.

The program, under DepEd’s ARAL framework, provides remediation and enrichment during the academic break from May 6 to June 2, consisting of 20 days of classes from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays designated for home-based learning.

“Learning gaps among Senior High School (SHS) students at Negros Occidental High School can be considered moderate but require appropriate learning support,” said Ruby Treyes, Assistant Principal for SHS.

She added that the SHS Remediation Program aims to provide targeted support to students with learning gaps to help them meet essential competencies.

Students were identified based on their performance in the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LNA) for SHS and the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) for Junior High School.

News | Aeon Montañez
Photos | Grace Cahilo / FB

𝗦𝗖𝗜-𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 | Artemis II: Worth a Lifetime Wait

𝑨𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌

Way before we had the technology to leave Earth, we already had the desire to go beyond it. This desire has tested our limits for generations, with each technological innovation having the intention to reach farther than the sky. In 1969, Apollo 11 first brought humans to the moon, and after over 50 years, our desire to reach for what lies beyond has brought us back to our cosmic neighbor. But why do we keep going back to a place that is so far from home?

, a mission that has marked humanity’s long-awaited journey around the Moon, is a key step to a path toward establishing a long-term presence at the Moon according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This mission was led by Commander Reid Wiseman and Pilot Victor Glover, alongside mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. For 10 days, the Orion spacecraft, NASA's crew capsule designed to transport astronauts beyond Earth, flew as part of the Space Launch System (SLS), a heavy-lift rocket intended for lunar missions. Additionally, the capsule was powered by the European Service Module (ESM), which supplied electricity, water, oxygen, and thrust for space flight while also keeping the spacecraft at the proper temperature and course. While circling the Moon, it tested key systems such as how it determines its path, how it stays in touch with Earth, and how it sustains the lives of the astronauts, which are critical steps for future Artemis missions, especially those aimed at landing astronauts on the Moon.

People may not feel the sense of accomplishment because of the mission's success alone, but rather because of the long-endured wait that made it possible. The lengthy experiments carried through generations of astronauts and astrophysicists, the patient pursuit of science to expand what humanity knows, and the long-awaited success in them returning here to Earth safely. Even the name Artemis itself carries a legacy forward; it is named after Apollo’s twin in Greek mythology, and is based on the Apollo program, which launched the first humans to the moon. While Apollo marked the beginning of lunar exploration, Artemis is its continuation, shaped by decades of both the efforts of NASA and astronauts. Wherein all was guided by the hope that every step into space is ultimately a leap taken for the good of humanity. A promise to improve life and to extend what is possible for everyone to grasp.

Artemis II stands as proof that our generation has gone to great lengths for each innovation, a journey of discovery that led us to strive further. Maybe this is why we return: not for the Moon itself, but for the courage it awakens in us to discover what it truly means to leave home. In the end, the sky was never really our limit—in fact, in knowing that we have surpassed this limit, Artemis II is truly worth the wait.

Now, the world exhales that you are safe. Welcome back home, Artemis II!

Sci-Tech | Rhavie Taquiso
Photos | via European Space Agency, space.com
Layout | Daniel Dizon, Rhavie Taquiso

Happy birthday to one of our editorial writers, Lleyan!

Echoing the truth with each paragraph, you ensure that every fact reinforces the stand you take, unveiling the reality behind events that matter. Forming educated opinion steeled with bravery, you integrate every piece of evidence into your articles, shaping perspective in the name of truth.

Each sentence not only echoes out the truth but also reflects your dedication in pursuing it. As you celebrate another milestone in your life, The Reflector wishes you all the best.