INTRAMURALS 2023 Day Four Newsletter

MELODIC TRIUMPH

Mentors’ vocal duet outsings entrants with stirring unrequited love anthem

Maria Nicole Silva

The College of Education clutched the champ as the vocal duet rendered an unrequited love melody during the MSU-GSC Musical Night, Intramurals 2023, at the University Quadrangle on October 6.

The golden duo, Josh Nicole Pepito, 4th year BSED Filipino, and Jazel Ree Noval, 4th year BSED Biology, sang “Kahit Kailan“ by South Borders, which tugged the people’s hearts, enacting that they still love each other despite her being transgender but cannot be together because she has embraced her identity more than before.

“Our rendition is original, and our concept is that I played a representation as an LGBTQIA.

Meron po dalawang magkaibigan na pinaglayo ng tadhana, na realize niya na trans pala siya, pero mahal niya parin siya, pero nangibabaw talaga kung sino siya, so di talaga sila pwede,” Pepito explained in an interview.

The College of Education (COED) toasts to this victory for a big leap in their last performance in the duet, garnering the 4th runner-up on intramurals last year.

stirring hearts

“Dili man ko trans pero kaagi pod ko anang bisan nagdugay na ang panahon kag daghan na nibag-o, palangga gyapon nimo siya, ga care ka gyapon saiyaha, relate kayko sailang kanta, nag sige nalang man

Roland Balolo, 2nd year BPED, shared about being relatable to the said piece as an audience in the said event.

While the Mentors secured the gold, competing with nine colleges, the Asteegs followed the podium, grabbing the silver, and the Tycoons obtained the bronze.

“We dedicate this to the College of Education, to our dean, Ma’am Maria Theresa Pilones na ever supportive jud,” Pepito expressed.

Defending champ COED incurs point deductions in vocal solo contest; COM seals gold

Lourenz Jay Loregas

The College of Education

champion in last year’s vocal solo competition failed to defend its title and incurred a two-point deduction per judge during the Musical night at the university quadrangle, October 6.

A member of the musical night

committee, Sir Evann Keith Tabasa, explained the consensus reached by the three involved parties, including the committee chairperson, to implement a two-point deduction per judge for COEd’s vocal solo contingent.

“Number one, under time. Number two is binanggit kasi ‘yung college—name no’ng college,” Tabasa said.

While saddened by the outcome of the vocal solo competition, Hon. Frank Jeay Montebon, the president of the College of Education Students’ Organization (CESO), upheld the committee’s decision.

“Sa totoo lang, sinubukan kong kontrahin

ang desisyon nila na bawasan ng iskor ang aming contestant kase kapag babasahin natin ang guidelines walang nakalagay doon partikyular na sa mga nabanggit na violations. Pero may kani-kaniya kaseng interpretation sa guidelines at ibinigay ko na lamang sa working committee ang pinal na desisyon kaugnay dito. Kinonsulta ko ang aking contestant at ayon naman sa kanya ay ayos lang ang pagbawas ng puntos sa kanya.” Montebon stated.

Meanwhile, the College of Medicine’s (COM) contingent, performing the track “Isa Pang Araw” by Sarah Geronimo, earned them a gold medal in the respective category.

Ian Paolo Villacencio, Guia Rebollido

Asteegs haul 2 titles via quartet, acoustic band competition COA, COEd, SHS clinches semis, CSSH perfect break for debate comp

Earning victories in P-Pop Quartet and Acoustic Band, the College of Engineering (COE) stood out in recentlyconcluded Musical Night.

The event was filled with great voices of each college which was applauded by the illustrious spectators.

According to Frodel Benhur Constantine Pascua, member of the acoustic band from the COE, their piece was a brainchild of every band member.

“Nagsuggest mi tanan ug parts sa song na i-change or i-lahi and every part sa song kay gisecure gyud namo ba na makainteract gyud ang audience,” he said.

The performance consisted of three songs which were chosen based on how well they fit the singers’ voices and the powerfulness of the instrumentals as Pascua remarked.

In an interview, Benz Carlo Malida, one of the guitarists,

said because all of their members are also a part of Arya, the university’s resident band under the Cultural Affairs Office (CAO), they could not help but feel pressured.

“Di jud maiwasan nga naay pressure mahitabo sa members sa acoustic band namo tungod kay member pod mis CAO. Maka feel mig pressure pero mas ni-amplify among love sa music ug sa college na among gi-represent,” he stressed.

In the quartet category, Asteegs took down reigning champions from College of Education which the Mentors finished currently at second place and College of Agriculture at third.

According to Kelvin James Pascua, one of the quartet member, he emphasized that their efforts were not in vain

“Ang ininvest po namin sa aming practices po yung dedication po namin na manalo po tapos dun po sa aming mga practices, meron po talagang mga sacrifices na ginawa po namin.” Pascua added.

Jefferson Quipit

After three long preliminary rounds of the 2nd MSU-GSC Parliamentary Debate Championship, Vanguards, Reapers, Mentors, and Legends bag the semis spot of the competition.

College of Social Sciences and Humanities bests the tournament with 3 wins, landing as the first breaking team and the only perfect break participant in the competition.

Reapers, Mentors, and Legends land on the second, third, and fourth breaking teams respectively.

Meanwhile, the College of Business Administration and Accountancy hangs as the reserved breaking team of the tournament.

Should any of the top four breaking teams be absent for tomorrow’s competition, Tycoons will substitute the missing finalist.

The semis and grand finals round of the debate competition will be held tomorrow, October 8, at the CAR Building and Y Building Conference Room.

Well-known judges in the debating community will attend the out rounds, including French Bandong from Ateneo de Davao University, Rey Anthony Porras from the University of the PhilippinesMindanao, and Justin Ian Doctor who is one of the pioneering members of the MSU-GSC Debate Society back in 2021.

ASTEEGS roll to women’s volley semis with dominant ouster of Anglers

Niel Zsun John Vega

Mindanao State University - General Santos City The College of Engineering (COE) ASTEEGS barged into the Intramurals 2023 women’s volleyball with a statement elimination of the College of Fisheries (COF) Anglers, 2523, 25-11, at the University Open Court on Saturday, October 7.

With a win, the retooled ASTEEGS ended the elimination round with a 2-1 record, meanwhile, the Anglers dropped to the classification phase with a [2-2] slate and will go no higher than fourth place.

COE’s daunting outside hitters Rhea Etang and Zaira Visande led the balanced attack to cancel the Anglers plunge into the next round, as the ASTEEGS formidable defense builds up their campaign to the triumph.

Following a pivotal first-set denial of a huge COF comeback, COE remained in control of the game, toppled a two-point edge to capture the match point through the frame.

The beginning of the end materialized soon for the listless Anglers as the ASTEEGS rolled to a 23-8 route off an Etang-led surge,

which they never recovered from.

“May confidence na mi na magdula sa second set kay nabasa na namo ilang play ug weaknesses nila, ug makuha na namo ang tempo sa among dula,” said ASTEEGS spiker Etang, who recalibrated herself in the second set authority over the Anglers.

In heed of their victory, ASTEEGS lady spikers will attempt to continue their podium-finish run against [last year’s runner-up, the College of Business Administration and Accountancy.

ASTEEGS kickers secure a ticket in finals of Sepak Takraw bout

Vaness Villafuerte

Proving their dominance in the Sepak Takraw semifinal match, the College of Engineering (COE) ASTEEGS secured a spot in the finals with a decisive 2-0 victory against the College of Education (COEd) Mentors at University Baseball Grounds, September 7.

ASTEEGS fiercely competed for points in the opening scene, unleashing powerful spikes and solid blocks led by Robert La-ab, resulting in a commanding 11-5 lead.

However, the Mentors gained an advantage as ASTEEGS committed consecutive service errors, with Aldous Raphael Tangpos contributing to their momentum build-up. Despite the Mentors’ efforts, ASTEEGS spiker Erron Rozz De Padua unleashed a barrage of powerful roll spikes, ultimately securing the set, 21-12. As the match begins its second set, both

teams engaged in a tight battle, reaching a 9-9 deadlock. However, the Mentors listed crucial service errors which provided ASTEEGS with the opportunity to surge a five-point advantage, gradually securing the set, 21–12.

Following their win, the ASTEEGS strong men are set to face the defending champions, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, in the title match on Monday.

“Ang napansin nako sa CSSH is mapildi mi sa error. Close fight lang jud. Galamang lang sila especially sa mga service errors namo. Dili na jud mi mag hold back mao pa tung reason nganong maoutside.” shared ASTEEGS Team Captain, La-ab, as he candidly expressed his anticipation for the upcoming championship duel against CSSH.

Vanguards’ Mintong game-clinching trey surpassed Anglers, earned twice-to-beat leverage in the finals

Joseph Carl Estrera

With a clutch game-clinching three-pointer in the final minute, Hussien Mintong propelled the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) Vanguards to the men’s basketball finals with a twice-to-beat advantage, 70-68, outshining the defending champions, College of Fisheries (COF) Anglers at University Gymnasium, October 7.

Right from the opening quarter of the game, Mintong ignites the offense with aggressive precision, consistently scoring jump shots while benefiting from Omer Ibrahim’s dominant presence in the paint putting the Vanguards at an early advantage.

As they stride the second half flaunting a formidable 10-point lead, 34-24, as Vanguards’ Norsalih Usop, maintain their commanding control, showcasing dribbling precision and

exceptional passing that continue to fuel their scoring supremacy.

Hailed as last year’s champions, the Anglers displayed unwavering resilience despite trailing by 13 points, Neil Diamante’s extraordinary scoring surge propelled the Anglers to a onepoint lead, cementing their firm determination to defend the throne.

CSSH’ two guard Mintong beamed with pride at the end of the game, stating, “Napakaganda sa pakiramdam kasi undefeated pa sila na team [Anglers] ‘tsaka tinatanaw talaga namin sila na malakas, kaya ang sarap sa pakiramdam na tinalo nyo ang pinakamalakas.”

“Ready na kami, at ang gaan sa pakiramdam kasi twice-to-beat kami sa championship, kaya may advantage kami,” he added.

ASTEEGS, kinulob ang Vanguards, kumopo ng 3.5 puntos sa men’s chess

Naglilliyab na pinasok ng College of Engineering (COE) ASTEEGS ang unang rout ng araw nang ipagpatuloy nila ang nanglalapa nilang chess prowess at liliman ang College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) Vanguards nang tumuhog sila ng tatlo’t kalahating puntos sa laban, 3 ½ - ½ sa tunggalian ng chess men na itinampok sa Regional Science and Research Center, Oktubre 7.

Sa katapusan ng ika-pitong rout, lalo pang pinagpatuloy ng COE ang kanilang kumikinang na lakbay kahapon, matapos

nilang magtala ng 19 na puntos, para paigtingin ang tyansang makapag-uwi ng medalya para sa ASTEEGS.

Mabilis na napurnada ang tunggalian sa pagitan ng ASTEEG na si Jerome Kent Masong nang pareho nilang mapagdesisyonan ng Vanguard na si Joash Dalimbang na i-uwi sa draw ang labanan, ½ - ½.

Nagmistulang tug-of-war ang labanan dahil sa ipinamalas na kahusayan nina Wesley Serenuela at Kim Eric Delicano ng COE at CSSH, ayon sa pagkakasunod,

nagmistulang game-changer ang queen ni Serensuela sa ikalawang rank, na sinabayan naman ng castle sa d file, upang ihatid ang manlalarong Vanguard sa pagkabigo, 1 ½ - ½ .

Coast to coast rook movements at pawn proficiency naman ang ibinandera nina Allen Je Villorente at Jacob Aparte upang gapiin sina Junso Vito Hiratsuka at Farrel Flores ng Vanguards upang maiangat pa sa dalawa ang kalamangan sa pagtatapos ng ikapitong babag.

Berjan Pagadatan