Preserving the Past

Our history is a force, a vector that comes from the past but continue through the
present and to the future.

By studying the past we learn how and why people lived as they did throughout the
world and the changes and causes of such changes that occurred within these time frame.
History isn’t important because it’s deemed to be repeated but to understand where we go into
the future, and to understand what’s needed, one needs to have a foundation of the past. We
study the past to acquire a broader and richer understanding of our world today and our place in
it.

From the earliest times before the coming of the Spaniards up to this contemporary
world, we have ventured to bring you stories of "Origin:- this semester's theme. These are
articles that tell stories of how our past continues to affect our daily existence. These features
are rooted in the fundamentals of our past, how people coped and survived the hard times.

To our devoted readers, beloved individuals, fellow Lacsonians and the whole Lacsonian
community, may the stories we have developed inspire you to start knowing your past and live
better in the present. May you use this magazine as your motivation and steer you in your lives
and not head covers during rainy times or "pamaypay" on hot and sweaty days.

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all
of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have
because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its
own. -Michelle Obama