INTRAMURALS 2023 Day Two Newsletter

you Overcome, you Live and Discover. Go shine and be gold for we are golden survivors.”

These gleaming words were conveyed by Johnrex Galdo, City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao’s executive assistant, on behalf of the City Mayor’s office during the Mindanao State University-General Santos City 50th anniversary and intramurals opening in the MSU quadrangle on October 4.

While not being able to personally attend the celebration, the mayor extended her greetings through Galdo on the golden anniversary of MSUGSC.

Galdo imparted the mayor’s message explaining that being GOLD means that they should never forget to be Good despite being dubbed as Iskolars ng bayan or having good character, they should Overcome challenges and obstacles with an eduring spirit despite having classes from H building to gymanasium and will be patiently walking for they know that MSU has the best education; they Live the world with excellence and that speaks the standards; and D is for discovering hidden potentials not only for one’s self but as they crest towards the years to come as Iskolars.

Paying Tribute

“Minsan mang sinubok naging bulalakaw at nahuhulog sa lupa, binaon ng kasaysayan, hinasa, hinanda at mas lalo pang pinatilaw na maging bulawan dahil ang MSU gensan ang dahilan, tanglaw, bulawan na siyang patuloy na magsasabog at nagsasabog ng liwanag,” the campus secretary, Norman Ralph Isla’s, excerpt of his poem tribute.

Isla voiced that even with all the challenges MSUans face, they are molded to become gold, continuing to burst light even after all for the expansion of the university.

New CDP competition seeks to implement social awareness among students

A new literary event made its debut this October 5, replacing the traditional writing events with a competition that aims to implement a mandate of the university.

Incorporating the elements of the usual essay writing and pagsulat ng sanaysay contests, the Collaborative Desktop Publishing (CDP) is a competition that aims to showcase each college’s prowess in writing while implementing MSU’s mandate for students to be aware of issues in society, as emphasized by Prof. Love Batoon, head of the CDP Committee.

“Doon sa mga press kit nila or news content

nila, nandoon talaga ang mandate ng MSU na maging aware sila sa social issues,” she remarked.

Batoon states that the CDP is also a venue for college publications to be recognized wherein they should form a team of seven which includes a news writer, feature writer, editorial writer, photojournalist, and layout artist.

Each team must submit a news magazine complete with a news page, editorial page, feature page, and sports page. With some of its specific sections based on ongoing sports events and the opening ceremony of the Intramurals.

According to Batoon, the guidelines and

score sheet were adapted from the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) and modified according to MSU’s setting.

Moreover, Monlouie Sorzano, head of the literary committee, said the announcement of winners will take place on literary night.

The final outputs will be posted on Basic Institute for Dramatic Arts (BIDA) - General Santos’ Facebook page, he said.

The eight competing teams include seven undergraduate colleges and it will also be joined by Senior High School and College of Medicine.

Nagasidlak ka, you are GOLD and be gold ‘cause we are golden survivors — Pacquiao

Guia Rebollido

Maria Nicole Silva

“Bilang gold, isip usa ka bulawan nagasidlak ka, you Go,

Poise, Poses, and Prowess: Redefining Beauty towards Women Versatility

Leslie Payongayong

From the most entertainable acting skits to the most solemn monologues, eleven stunning ladies proved that their talents, adorned with their beauty, make them versatile as women.

Being hailed as the Golden Queen is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As we celebrate Mindanao State University

- General Santos’ 50th Foundation Anniversary and Intramurals 2023, students are all hyped up on placing their bets on who is worthy of the Miss MSU 2023 title.

Serenades from Antonia Clarisse Suan from SHS, Arkianna Kryzelle Lubaton from COE, and Cyrille Mae Marcilla from COF were the perfect songs for serenely starting

the evening with their heavenly vocals.

Showing off their cultural and contemporary dancing skills, Phoebe Gates Lacuna from the CBAA, Ishie Inocelda from CNSM, Kate Albaran from the COM, Mariel Kate Liwag from the CSSH, Shakira Tayamora from COEd, and Krizelle Kate Arcala from the COA struck the audience with their balancing techniques and finesse on their dance numbers.

Not only this, but the strength of a woman was manifested by Rhenne Jhel Springael of the SGS as she featured her taekwondo skills. Kristel Kate Bolante from the COL gave voice to the weak, helpless, and oppressed in her earnest monologue.

Indeed, the candidates already graced the stage with their poise and poses — having each talent as their pinnacle prowess. But how fiercer will it be on the night when they compete for the crown of the Golden Queen? Witness the gold, glitz, and glamour of the most-anticipated Miss MSU 2023 Coronation Night!

The Golden Kiosks: Peek at the Cultured MSUans’ Thriving Minds

Krystel Lubaton

As the MSUans walk further to the festive corners beside the Mindanao State University, General Santos City (MSUGSC) University Gymnasium, there is a captivating sight of various booths assembled and designed by the creative ideas of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) students from the different colleges in the university while avidly commemorating the 50th Foundation Anniversary and Intramurals of MSU.

Digging deeper into the cultured minds of the MSUans, Kate Aubrey S. Tadlip, an assistant lecturer from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH), and Eden Rachelle Estrebillo from the College of Agriculture (COA) shared their preparation for creating their booths and highlighted their unique creations.

“Our product is unique because combination siya ng mga pagkain [products] na customized na for sure tangkilikin talaga ng mga MSUans, like cookies, jewelry, and stickers,” Professor Tadlip stated delightfully. (Our product is unique because it is a combination of customized foods [and products] that the MSUans will enjoy, like cookies, jewelry, and stickers.)

Furthermore, Eden expressed, “Our booth

is unique because it commemorates the golden harvest of the College of Agriculture. We sell products that display the qualities of our college.”

Prof. Tadlip and Eden also added that even if the information was announced only last Wednesday, they were still able to make a way and successfully plan for the products they are going to display and sell at their respective NSTP bazaars.

Without any iota of doubt, the celebration of the 50th Foundation Anniversary and Intramurals is also a crucial opportunity for the NSTP students to manage their bazaars and give good value and purpose to their existence. This encounter also shows how prepared they are to cultivate their ideas and put the Golden Kiosks, with their thriving minds and kaleidoscopic innovations, into reality.

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Vanguards duo delivers commanding start with 2 openingday victory in Darts

Joseph Carl Estrera

Taking the opening day by storm, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) Vanguards descended in the mixed-doubles darts arena with its dynamic pair of Jelius Jell O. Cuñado, Harvey Bustria, and reserve Florence Dyan Amod, overtaking opponents from the College of Engineering (COE) Asteegs and the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) Tycoons in the University Gym, October 3.

The Vanguards tandem faced off against the Tycoons Harris Datago and Eloisa Vego in a nail-biting match, despite initially trailing by one leg, CSSH contenders executed a remarkable comeback with Amod’s gamewinning doubles performance in a thrilling 2-1 finish.

“Super naging successful ang naging

training namin para dito kasi everyday 10 PM na kami umuuwi galing school,” Vanguards’ Cuñado said in the aftermath of the game.

She also made a promise to lead her team to a well-deserved podium finish.

Turning to the other side of the action,

the College of Agriculture delivered a heart-wrenching blow against School of Graduate Studies’ clinching a triumphant start on the opening day.

On the other hand, the COE narrowly escaped a fierce challenge from the Senior High School, with a clutch performance of Jason Alajan to seal the game.

SGS Masters sweep COL Esquires, set first Intramurals 2023 women’s volley win

Niel Zsun John Vega

Mindanao State University - General Santos City-The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Masters broke through Intramurals 2023 women’s volleyball, scoring its first win in the competition after a 25-11, 25-16 demolition of College of Law (COL) Esquires in University Open Court on Thursday, October 5.

Racing to a commanding 19-7 lead in the first set, the Masters wrapped it up with a 6-4 blast punctuated by its service aces and attacks.

Entering the second frame, Masters’ lead increased to nine, 19-10, after a poor service effort from COL, before the Esquires scored five arduous ponts to bridge the gap to 19-15.

Following the last-gasp run, Masters sealed the deal in 6-1 blitz, which was closed by backto-back attack points from SGS’ lady spikers.

Masters Team Captain Noron Tarusan continued to tow the the Masters offense, while Esquires had a quiet performance after a 0-2 slip.

“We are so happy, kasi kahit gaano kami kabusy sa mga different agencies pero nandito pa rin na nakalaro kami,” said Tarusan, after expressing her gratification in her stint as a player in MSU-GSC’s golden anniversary.

“So exciting ang laro namin kahit busy kaming lahat at kulang kami sa practice pero gano’n yung nangyari na masaya at the same time masaya kami na grupo kasi kami ang nanalo,” she added.

Ensuing their debut gain, the Masters has to beat Senior High School Legends tomorrow, October 6 in order to continue their rubber match hopes.

Delegencia-led COF erupts opening double-digit lead, sinks CNSM for 2-0 Sepak Takraw Tourney start

Kimbian Lim

Breaking through the Sepak Takraw win column early, the College of Fisheries (COF) Anglers vented its ire out and coasted a clean 2-0 campaign against the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) Wizards.

Anglers Tekong Angelo Delegencia flirted with service aces in the second set, stuffing the stat sheet with 8-points during their 2114 surge, to recover from the

early sluggish gameplay that even saw the Wizards leading by 4 on the Sepak Takraw Court, October 5.

It was practically an earlymorning no-contest in favor of COF, as it rolled to a 21-11 pullaway in the first set with Delegencia’s roll spikes that led to Wizard’s committing avoidable errors.

Joseph Malazarte of COF helped pace their second set mid-game domination with multiple assists.

Wizard’s poor communication and brittle defense made their points rely main only COF’s error, falling apart the rest of the way to absorb their first loss of the tournament as they sank to a 2-0 slate.

COF is now set to face the Game 5 winner, College of Education, tomorrow, October 6, after their narrow 2-1 escape against the College of Agriculture.

Vanguards escape relegation, slit 28-point dump against Wizards in women’s basketball

Berjan Pagadatan

Coming from an upsetting twopoint defeat against the College of Engineering (COE) Asteegs, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) Vanguards carved a startling 28-point gap, 45-17, slashing the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ (CNSM) Wizards chance for triumph at the University Gymnasium on October 5.

Karen Daselao spearheaded the Vanguards’ redemption to remain in the tilt, drilling 16 points, while teammates Ailyn Alon and Janice Antoinette Pinque, who play the second and fifth positions, both dished four points in their loser’s bracket match against the Wizards.

Bursting up the initial quarter with a fivepoint shortfall, 9-4, the Lady Vanguards took the momentum to their sides as they further sent the Lady Wizards into

shambles, putting their second half contribution in clamps with two, 19-6, mooring from Daselao’s invincible closebucket jumpers and Pinque’s assertive inside presence.

The CSSH appeared to be too much for the CNSM as the Vanguards further extended their double-digit lead, despite the Wizards showing up third quarter dominance, dashing eight points in defiance of the Vanguards netting 11 points, 32-14.

Anchored by Daselao’s prowess, the Vanguard’s bet punched six out of their 8-0 run, amidst the Wizards’ Tonette Benon and Sam Ledesma conquering the inside, ending up with the CSSH with a doubledigit lead, 45-17.