With its prime purpose to uphold and protect the freedom of campus-level journalism, The Lycean Pioneer o Ang Simula, established in 2016, serves as the official Senior High School Publication of the Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila. The ideals and principles of this publication are grounded in the Lycean way of life; honoring God and Country in its role as campus press. Committed to the philosophy of its university founder, Dr. Jose P. Laurel, The Lycean Pioneer stands true to its own motto: Tabellarius Veritas et Fortitudo — “carriers of truth and fortitude”. It continues to advocate the values and integrity of journalism, rooted in its mission to be a vital and critical student publication that acts as a defender of the truth, and strives to cultivate responsible and dedicated journalists.