First issue of the official student publication of Marinduque Midwest College. Contains campus news, feature articles, editorials and opinion pieces written by student journalists. Topics include the school's debut at the District Schools Press Conference, a training-workshop for senior high school teachers, anti-bullying campaigns, fuel price effects on commuters, single-use plastic waste, and…
The Cornerstone Issue 1 2026 is the first edition of the official student publication of Marinduque Midwest College. It is written by student journalists and covers campus events, school policies and student life. The issue is bilingual with articles in English and Filipino.
The front section reports on the school's first participation in the District Schools Press Conference with 52 student journalists competing in nine individual and two group categories. It also covers a training-workshop for teachers of core subjects held at Marinduque Midwest College Function Hall in August 2026.
News articles include a report on fuel price drops that commuters say are not reflected in fare reductions. Another article covers the school's intensified anti-bullying campaign including seminars with police and social welfare officers. Both articles cite specific dates, laws and officials.
The editorial argues for limiting single-use plastics on campus citing environmental concerns and proper waste disposal. An opinion piece defends bag inspections at school gates as a safety measure. A Filipino-language column discusses whether artificial intelligence helps or harms education.
The issue lists the full editorial staff including the editor, managing editor, writers, editorial cartoonists, photographers, copyreaders and the school paper adviser. Contact information for the college is provided at the end.