Ye External Power BankIt's that time of the year again when we bid good- bye to hot summer days and say hello to cool rainy days! Together with the cooler season comes the back- to-school rush. Here are Power Plant Mall’s top picks to start the new school year right.

National Book Store

What back-to-school shopping would without stopping for essentials at NBS? a class assignment with NBS’ wide array of pens and notebooks. Being organized never looked this good! Drop by NBS at the Archaeology Wing, R2 Level.

Digital Walker

Smartphones and tablets are now must- haves for almost every student.They store everything from notes to textbooks in one convenient gadget. Imagine go- ing through your day with 10% of battery left and no ac- cess to your files! Moments like this call for battery back- ups. Without a doubt, power banks are lifesavers for any student on the go. Get yours at UniqloDigital Walker at the R3 Level.

Uniqlo

The rainy season is upon us! Time to whip out your jackets and sweaters. Take your pick from Uniqlo’s basic and printed sweats to go with any uniform or outfit this school year. Pre- pare for sweater weather with Uniqlo at the R2 Level.

Payless Shoe Source

From basic black school shoes to sneakers for PE, you will surely never run out of styles to choose from at Payless Shoe Source. Find the perfect pair of shoes to keep you going all day. As the saying goes, “All you need is...new shoes!” Visit Payless Shoe Source at the R3 Level.

Minions

Bee-do, bee-do, bee-do! We’ve all learned to love these little creatures f rom the “Despicable Me” franchise. Before there was Gru, there were T. Rex, Dracula and Napoleon. Follow the Minions as they search for a new master. But finding a master was the easy part, keeping them is a whole different story. Take a break from school and watch “Minions” at the Power Plant Mall Cin- emas. For ticket inquiries, call 898-1702. (Story/Photos by: Isabella Padilla)

Minions

Payless Sneakers

Lepow

National Book Store