Intramurals 2024 officially commences; CNSM clamps parade tilt championship
John Paul Siapel & Dave Modina
With the loud banging of drums, different colleges from Mindanao State UniversityGeneral Santos City (MSU-GSC) expressed their spirit of competitiveness as they showcased their best yell performances in the opening of 51st Foundation Anniversary and Intramurals 2024, October 10.
Anchored on the theme “Advancing Academic Excellence and Global Competitiveness, Leading a Transformative, Resilient National Peace University,” the opening of the much anticipated celebration included events such as the parade and yell competition which showcased each college’s variety of symbols – from colorful floats to their eyecatching props and costumes.
The event officially started with the lighting of torch and a fireworks display, spearheaded by MSU-GSC’s faculty and staff, students, and different religious and non-religious organizations.
Parade competition
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) rose from the ashes as they were declared champion in this year’s Intramurals parade competition.
It was an unexpected turn of events for their college, according to Ms. Cyberelle Teves, CNSM president.
“It is the very first time in how many years, and actually to be honest, [compared] with the other colleges, nag-prepare lang kami almost 4 days before the parade, and because our constituents are eager to win, and because of our props, we are able to win the championship for the College of Natural Science and Mathematics,” she exclaimed.
Moreover, the Dean of CNSM, Dr. Jay D. Buscano, expressed his gratitude to his constituents for their efforts in preparation of the parade, from the late night props making until in their practices, “seeing the dedication to win the parade competition.”
“Considering na relatively gamay lang ang amoang constituents, gi-maximize gyud nila
ilahang resources, and I hope na ma sustain ang success sa CNSM sa mga musunod pa na mga events,” he said.
In addition, CNSM also received the acknowledgement as the Most Creative and Most Energetic Contingent.
College of Agriculture (COA) on the other hand, was later declared as the Most Organized college during the parade.
Moreover, the award for the Most Participative College was given to the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA), and the Best College Shirt was awarded to the College of Engineering (COE).
During the parade, there were three designated judging points, from the University Library, University Gymnasium, and in front of the H building, respectively. #
Mass dance 2022 performances still top 2023, 2024 performances; judges name missing aspects
Lourenz Jay Loregas
With the 2022 mass dance performances remaining as the benchmark for each year’s mass dance competition, the chairman of the board of judges, Al-Nezar Ali, once again noted several elements missing in this year’s performances.
“After the pandemic, medyo nanggigil ang mga tao. I think after the pandemic’s presentations and performances were more...I think mas mataas ‘yung level noon. Bakit? Kasi nga post-pandemic, ‘yun yung difference. Pero ngayon, the energy are there. Pero ‘yun lang, we’re looking for something new every year. Alam natin ‘yun. Competition ito, dapat nag-iisip,” Ali stated.
Ali had judged MSU-GenSan’s mass dance performances for three consecutive years and the years before the pandemic.
In an interview with Bagwis during last year’s mass dance competition, Ali and fellow judge, Evelou Villodres who also judged the mass dance competition starting in 2022, explained that they do not compare MSU-GenSan’s mass dance performances to performances outside.
“It’s better if the comparison should lie on the event every year being presented para fair ‘yong discussion. Kasi nakakatakot on our part if we say something that would be comparable. May merits kasi ‘to. The MSU has its own merits; has its own powerful displays.” Ali said.
What the judges are looking for
Establishing on how they are looking for something new, Ali noted other factors that should be considered for the succeeding years’ performances.
“Siguro ang hinahanap kasi namin is, una, bago ‘yung attack. Kasi you don’t need a story. Kasi ang mass dancing, walang category or criterion na lalagyan mo pa ng story arc. Bastang importante yung manipulation of costume and props,” he emphasized.
Ali added that although costumes and props are important, future performances should focus on choreography and dance skills, especially its originality.
Furthermore, he expressed concern over the use of hand props, stating it might overwhelm the performance, making it difficult to appreciate the dancing itself. He also hinted that the performance lacked a level of skill that the judges are looking for. “Nakikita mo lang yung mga hand props at extensions more than the dancing itself. Siguro ang hinahanap natin next year, medyo taasan. Kasi nakulangan kami sa skill. Nakulangan kami sa energy. Nakulangan kami sa projection. Kasi compare mo yun last year, mataas ang level ng projection,” he said.
Ali also advised having a shift in the creative approach to avoid repeating familiar ideas and to bring something fresh to the performance.
“Alam mo, ang advice ko, take the risk. Do not be very safe in the process of creation. Kasi pag safe ka, uulitin mo lang yung safe din ng mga things that you have created before,” he suggested.
Tulo-Singkwenta
LLIANAH MARIE MORA, CATHYLENE BULADO
RAYJIE CARILLO
Nganong naa may puto bumbong dinhi sa MSU?!
Mao gyud na’ng una nga nisulod sa akong utok samtang nakatindog ko luyo sa mismong stall nga ginatapukan sa mga MSUans. Wala ko nalain. Sa tinuod lang, mas nigaan akong paminaw sa pagkabalo nga naa’y mga bag-ong butang karong intrams nga wa pa nako masuwayi sauna.
“Kakuyaw gud ani. 3 pieces na for 50 pesos! Sulit kaayo,” ingon nako, gamay kombinse sa akong kaugalingon nga mupalit. Unang adlaw pa lang pero pirte na nakong gasto.
Samtang nagatan-aw ko sa pagaso ug sa pagbutang ug condensada sa init pa nga puto bumbong, di ko mahimutang nga mukuot sa akong pitaka para mukuha ug singkwenta ka pesos. Mao ra man sad na ang una nga nisulod sa akong utok. Pero habang ginakuot nako ang pitaka sa akong bulsa, nakaisip kog kalit sa mga butang nga halos wa na nako maisip.
Na-huna-hunaan nako nga murag pila ra ka adlaw ang nilabay sa katong niaging bulan nga nag promise ko nila Samantha ug Gail nga musuway mi aning puto bumbong inig Tuna fest. Ingon pa nila, sa Tuna fest man gyud nanggawas ang kaning puto bumbong nga naka-linya didto sa Oval katong niagi.
Nakahuna-huna na sad kog kalit. Niatras ko gamay. Nihatag ug
espasyo para sa mga kustomer nga sigurado kaayo mupalit. Nawala ug kalit ang akong pagkagusto mutilaw mahuman ang pag hinugna na akong naisip.
Nilabay nalang ang Oktobre, karong intrams, wala pa intawon ko kasabay nila Samantha ug Gail na magpalit ug mutilaw nianing puto bumbong.
Nakatawa ko. Mura siguro ko’g tanga nga nikalit rag katawa sa akong sarili. Kabalo ko nga isa ra mi’g eskwelahan, tapad ra man gani mig mga Colleges! Pero sa sulod sa pila ka bulan aning semestre ni isa wala mi nagkita. Siguro kay dako kaayo ning MSU—pila pa ka kilometro ang kailangan nimo lakwon— pero grabe, ingon ani na gyud kapait ang gitakda sa amoang tulo.
“Sagdi na lang uy! Basig mulabay na sad ning Intrams, di gihapon mi magkita, di na pud ko katilaw ug puto bumbong,” pinahutik nga saad nako sa kaugalingon.
Nilakaw ko padulong sa tindera, nakipagdasok alang sa tulo-singkwenta. Sa akong hunahuna, inig palit nako ani, ako na lang agdahon silang Samantha ug Gail na mukaon didto sa field. Inig gani di japon mi magkita, naa ko’y rason para maguna na ug ingkit.
“Kinsa man sunod?” Pangutana ni ante, gahulat ug order gikan sa amua nga manogpalit.
“Isa ka order daw akoa, Ante!” Sabay namong litok sa babae sa akong kilid.
Nahunong ko. Sa wala nako damha, ug sa kadakong binuang ni aning kinabuhia, ang akong gipangita’g pipila na kabulan kay nagtindog ra sa akong gilid. Pareho nako, gapalit ug puto bumbong nga among dati na giplanuhan ug kaon.
Si Samantha. Naka headdress ug college shirt. Nagdala pa ug props nga pirteng dakua. Sabay niya si Gail nga naa ra sa parehong kahimtang.
Nangatawa mi apan masabtan ang nagahitabo. Gilingi mi ni ante, abi ug nangaunsa. Sa among kalipay, nakalimot mi nga naa mi sa iyang atubangan, gapalit ug puto bumbong.
“Sos! Ganiha pami sige ug pinangita nimo, naa ra man diay ka diri! Ta, tambay ta kadali sa Field.” Ingon ni Samantha sa akua. Sabay namo gikuha ang tag-iya nga order kay ante.
Makatawa ko ug huna-huna, habang galingi sa duha katawo sa akuang atubangan. Sa kadako sa MSU ug sa kadaghang panahon nga nilabay, dinhia pa gyud mi gitagna nga magkita. Atubangan sa stall ni ante nga tulo-singkwenta nga puto bumbong, sa sugod sa Intramurals sa MSU.
