3.3: School Pride: The Rower

Anton Neric, II BS Health Sciences

Not only is this sophomore a head turner you would see modeling for different events and organizations on campus, he’s part of the Ateneo Rowing Team to boot. You’d find him stroking it out with his teammates at the Pasig River, or at La Mesa Dam before competitions. What’s more, ladies, is that he’s also very friendly and always game. He can strike up a conversation with you as if you were old friends.

What is he wearing?

Like most male athletes, Anton goes for comfort over style. He sports a plain white v-neck and jeans on a normal school day. His outfit also shows how down-to-earth and approachable this rower is. He accentuates his look with a trusty pair of Wayfarers, a handy accessory for shielding his eyes from the glare of the sun.

When asked about his fashion advice to the readers out there, he jokingly quipped, “‘Wag kang pa-cool.” He meant that people should dress according to what they think looks good on them, as opposed to simply following the trend. So, toss out that maxidress if it makes you look short. Sell that fedora if it makes your head look too small. The trend is only secondary, what matters is how you look in your clothes! That'll save you money, and a lot of closet space.

Advice from the BlueBook: Know your body type, and wear clothes that look good on you!

3.2 School Pride: The Basketball Star

Bacon Austria, V AB Interdisciplinary Studies

Here’s a bit of trivia not a lot of people know about Ateneo’s guard-forward: his name isn’t really Bacon. Nor is it his nickname. When he played for his grade school basketball team, he wore his dad’s jersey that said ‘Bacon’ on the front, the name of a town somewhere in the country. The name had been coined by his teammates, and later on spread when those teammates became his classmates as well.

What is he wearing?

Not to be mistaken with that tasty, salty strip of pork we enjoy, this basketball player  shows school spirit with his color motif (it just so happens that blue is his favorite color). Having to train six times a week, Bacon goes for comfort over style with a simple shirt-shorts-sneakers ensemble. He totes around a sizable backpack to fit his necessities for school. In its entirety, this outfit makes him blend in perfectly with the student crowd.

Bacon adds a personalized touch to his look with a black case hanging from his backpack. It contains his own pair of Beats by Dr. Dre, and shows how basketball isn’t the only thing that matters in his life. He also enjoys listening to an eclectic mix of music, ranging from hip-hop (his favorite genre) to sentimental songs. Music also helps him hype up before a big game. This just might be one of his secrets to becoming a better player.

Advice from the BlueBook: Remember where you are and dress for the occasion.

3.1 School Pride: The Courtside Reporter

Jaz Reyes, II AB Communications

What do we need for an UAAP basketball game to be epic?

1. The Ateneo Basketball Team VS anybody else

2. The ever supportive crowd of fans, alumni plus Fr. Dacanay

3. The Babble Battalion and the band

4. and last but not the least, The Courtside Reporter

Jaz amazed us with her great enthusiasm as she greeted the Bluebook team for her photoshoot and interview. A lot of you may recognize Jaz, especially the Freshies, as she was actually one of the Orsem hosts in the recent Orsem 2011: Lipad. But not a lot of people know that Jaz is actually a Junior Jock in Magic 89.9. Her dynamic voice and her great personality helped her reached where she is right now.

Although Jaz is probably known mostly because of her hosting skills, she's also considered as a style icon to most Ateneans. With her long wavy hair as her best accessory, she patterns mostly what she wears with convenience and comfort. For Jaz, by wearing a skirt saves her from wearing pants (just so she can abide by the dresscode) and also from the heat. Although she prioritizes comfort, she also doesn't sacrifice style. She always tries to be stylish while being at ease.

What is she wearing?


Jaz is wearing a bodycon skirt and a shirt with strings giving her a jungle look for her org's General Assembly. She also mentioned in her interview that it is important that you double check what you wear to see if it is appropriate and if there's something needed to be fix before you go to an event because you might get into a mishap for being underprepared.

Advice from the BlueBook: Double-check your outfit!

3.0 School Pride: The Swimmer

They are the pride and joy of the university. With Ateneo de Manila University hosting this year’s UAAP Season '74, the BlueBook team celebrates the opening of a new season with three of the hottest athletes on campus plus our very own courtside reporter. 

Read on to learn more about their take on fashion and style!

David Santos, III BS Legal Management

Believe it or not, David spends most of his afternoon half naked around 20 or more people. Not in a porn way, but because he only needs a pair of jammers and his googles for training. David has been a competitive swimmer since he was in 3rd year high school in Xavier School. Now making waves in the Ateneo, David doesn't only beat records in freestyle, but he also make girls fall in love with his simple but fresh look.

One of the prominent places where you can spot David is in JSEC. As the co-owner of Bonaroo & Wraparoo (B&W), David tends to linger around the area with his friends whenever he's not in class nor in the swimming pool. He can also be spotted by the Swimming Bench at the Sec B foyer, mostly playing cards or just chatting with his teammates.

What is he wearing?

David is wearing a plain white shirt and jeans. Because of his management classes, he usually wears a pair of pants to school even if he had to go to training before classes. David likes this kind of look because it expresses his simplicity in dressing up and it doesn't compromise his style. 

Advice from the BlueBook: Be yourself. Wear who you are.