12/10/2026
Owl Day, Owl Night
Whooo's there?
An owl is a creature of the night, a quiet observer whose eyes remain open when the world rests.
Perhaps this is why the owl has become more than a simple name to the students of CSU - Andrews Campus; it has become an identity, carrying the pursuit of knowledge and the persistence through every challenge, under the sun or late into the night.
Detail by detail, this attire carries that spirit. Crafted from spoons and plastic bottles, the vest features a V-neckline and button-down front, with symmetrical beadwork across its surface and dangling beads along sleeves, reflecting the patience and craftsmanship behind the piece, much like the patience required in learning.
The vest shows a collection of materials familiar to Filipino life. Plastic bottles form the subtle details of the karamay seen on the shorts, while overlapping plastic spoon pieces cascade along the left leg.
Behind it all is the backdress, carrying the wings. Bordered by vertical pieces of mountain dew bottles and newspapers,it brings the image of labor, livelihood, and the land. Completing the attire is the kuwago, a headpiece establishing the owlโs commanding presence, strength and endurance.
The karamay exists within this setting, but the attire shows that it is never above the owl itself. The karamayโs fruit ripens with time, eventually leaving the branch when it is ready. Perhaps the student is much the sameโgrowing within a place, learning from it, and eventually carrying what it has given them beyond its branches.
Together, these elements tell a story that extends beyond the attire itself. That true wisdom is not found in the books alone. It is found in patience. In persistence. In resourcefulness. In the vision to recognize potential.
To know beyond what is taught.
To endure beyond what is expected.
To rise beyond what is possible.
All day and all night.
Narrative by Jeanne Ashley Macapulay & Prichelle Ann P. Rigos
Video Created by Mike Owen D. Alvarez
