FAST TRACK NO. 3

Rabbi hip-hop cRew dominates dance tilt

By Quian Vencel Galut

In the Hip-Hop Competition held at the Teatro Ilocandia on October 5, the Rabbis of the College of Teacher Education (CTE) took 1st place out of eight teams from the different colleges of the Mariano Marcos State University.

The Rabbi dancers’ spirited performance energized the crowd as they demonstrated incredible maneuvers against the other teams.

Venturing outside of their com fort zone and entering the competi tion with little time to prepare, their win came unexpected, according to their leader 3rd-year Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education student Chin Emery Ramos.

“Para sa amin, unexpected kasi kaunti lang ang preparation namin, 5 days practice… ang challenge is other dancers have their sports [to join as well] and nagkakatugma

CAFSD artist CLINCHES 1st place in Charcoal Rendering Contest

By Ivy Jane U. Guanzon

lang ang aming hours mga 6PM to 11PM,” Ramos said.

The Rabbis’ win in the street dance competition is their first in many years. “May mga nagsasabi sa akin na hindi pa yata nagchacham pion ang CTE. Ang highest na place po ng CTE is rank 5,” Ramos added.

Meanwhile, all the sacrifices and efforts of dancers from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) and the College of Agriculture, Food and

Sustainable Development (CAFSD) paid off as they were able to secure the 2nd and 3rd places, respectively.

The teams were judged based on their performance’s creativity, staging, spacing, formations, and level changes, including the team’s showmanship, intensity, confidence, projection, and presence. They also looked at the participants’ street presence or attire and audience appeal.

With

his jaw-dropping skills in sketch ing, College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development (CAFSD) student Joshua T. Arzaga bagged 1st place in the Charcoal Rendering Contest on Wednes day, October 5, at the Teatro Ilocandia.

Arzaga and other participants were asked to draw a photo of Apo Whang-Od, a renowned traditional tattoo artist from the Cordilleras, on a 15 x 20 cardboard. They were given four hours to accomplish their portrayal of the reference photo.

In an interview with Arzaga, he mentioned that he felt so proud of himself, that because of the talent that is bestowed to him by God, he has the opportunity to show it to everyone.

“Yes, it is pressuring because after many years of not attending contests [like this], it was hard for me because it is new to me again. [That is why] I was shocked when my name

was announced as the winner,” Arzaga told SIRMATA in Ilokano.

A total of eight talented artists from the different colleges showcased their mastery in using the charcoal medium to bring their blank canvases to life.

Meanwhile, participants from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) Jedlius C. Agamao, College of Teacher Education (CTE) Rolan Alnias, College of Engineering (COE) Godfrey Gumallaoi, and College of Health Sciences (CHS) Maricon Pammit bagged the 2nd to 5th place, respectively.

The winner of the said contest will represent the university in the upcoming Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) to be held at Lingayen, Pangasinan on November 21-25.

CTE SONGSTRESS WINS POP SOLO CONTEST

By Alliah Dimple Quitevis

Withher powerful and melodic voice, Jobelyn Pastor from the College of Teacher Education (CTE) emerged victorious in the Pop Solo contest held on Wednesday, October 5, at the Teatro Ilocandia.

Pastor’s rendition of “Sino ang Baliw” by Kuh Ledesma earned wows and claps from the crowd — proclaiming her as the winner of the said singing contest.

In an interview with Pastor, she shared that she is not actually nervous during her performance because she is trained and used to facing a big crowd and she has a lot of stage exposure. She also said that as a senior, it is her time to shine because this year she is about to graduate.

“Actually, I was not able to prepare much because I have a cold. I told my coach that I want to back out because of my cold and cough. But at God’s mercy, I was able to push through,” Pastor told SIRMATA in Ilokano.

A total of 16 singers from the different colleges showcased their singing prowess and serenaded the crowd, singing their own rendition of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) songs that were popularized in the 80s to the present.

The contestants underwent two rounds, the eliminations, and the finals, respectively. Participants selected in the elimination round proceeded to the final phase of the contest.

Meanwhile, participants from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Arazelle Annilei Aleta, College of Teacher Education (CTE Swerte Me Mariano, College of Arts and Sci ences (CAS) Daryl Iris Arizabal, and College of Industrial Technology (CIT) place 2nd to 5th, respectively.

Pastor is expected to compete in the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Region 1, to be held at Lingayen, Pangasinan on November 21-25.

CTE Rabbi make it hardcore on stage with their dance moves during the Hip-hop competition in MMSU Teatro Ilocandia, on October 05, 2022.

Photo by David Acacio

UNLEASHING THE STALLIONS:

Best sprinters secure glorious podium finishes in various Athletics finals

By Benedict Jay Collado

Geared up and fired up to claim the top brackets.

After intense face-offs in three Running events in the Unigames, the best sprinters and jumpers took the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Field on fire as they survived the odds stacked in front and clinch a spot on the podium on Wednesday, October 5.

Winners in the 800m Run Men and Wom en divisions, 200m Dash Men and Women divisions, and 110m High Hurdles Men and 100M High Hurdles Women, were finally recognized after the heated-up matches that contributed to the humid breeze.

College of Industrial Technologies (CIT) Red Lions’ bet Joshua Dariagan shattered his midway barriers before clearing up the track as victorious in the 800m Men Division, fin ishing at 2:34 seconds as he puffed enough gas to escape his enemies.

As the clapper sounded, Dariagan together with Andrew Academia of College of Agri culture, Food, and Sustainable Development (CAFSD) Tamaraws and Arvin Mateo of College of Business, Accountancy, and Economics (CBEA) Eagles spotted fighting for the top.

But Dariagan boosted his engines to pin his opponents down to win the top spot. Academia ended claiming silver with 2:25 seconds while Mateo lagged off third with 2:27 seconds.

In the 800m Women, Ritchelle Quilala of College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Wizards pulled the lead against Colenn Farah Quitoriano of College of Teacher Education (CTE) Rabbis during the second lap in order to secure the gold.

Despite Quitoriano placing a huge leap in the first lap, Quilala took advantage of her enemy’s sluggishness in the middle run and finished the race with a strong 3:10 second

finish while Quitoriano melted at second place with 3:20 seconds. Jelina Camille Gueverra of the CTE Rabbis claimed third with 3:30 seconds.

Meanwhile, the top two spots in the 200m Dash Men Division were seized by College of Engineering (COE) Maroons as Clark Asuncion finished with a swift 25.23 seconds and Mark Jame Putolan lagged .54 seconds behind to end in second.

CIT Red Lions’ Cedrick Quelnat finished at 27.81 seconds to finish in third place.

The Women Division, however, was not a different story as the CIT Red Lions also ruled the top two spots with their lioness run ners Judy Ann Gamboa gained the gold with her 31.96-second clutch and Jolina Caluya came in to grab the silver with 32.6 seconds.

The two CIT bets boosted their engines right off the bat, making them fight head-on for the lead. However, Gamboa prevailed as she stretched the lead, while CAFSD’s Creda Joy Adrungan came after Caluya at third with her 33.29 seconds.

On the other hand, CIT Red Lions once again claimed the top bracket in the 110m High Hurdles Men as John Kenneth Salacup posted a strong 19.16-second finish that paved his way for a clear win.

Oris Suniga of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Applied Technologies (CA SAT) Blue Marlins finished in second place with 20.65 seconds while CAFSD’s Jaybee Wei Seneron with 21.02 seconds.

CTE Rabbis’ Keith Clouie Bautista clinched a grip of maneuver and found her heads start that pushed her to open the race with a large pace.

Bautista seized the gold with a quick 19.09-second run while COE Maroons’ Leah Antonette Mercado came in second with a 21.09 finish and finally, CIT Red Lions’ Love Vizconde’s 22.11-second finish made her settle for third place.

CAS, COE dominate Taekwondo competition, to send good number of fighters to SCUAA

By Paul Angelo Juan & Sheryll Anne B. Umali

Mercilessly

kicking their way to the spotlight, male Taekwondo players from the College of Arts and Sci ences and female Taekwondo players from the College of Engineering (COE) reigned over opponents from other colleges in the Unigames 2022 Taekwondo competition, held at the jam-packed MMSU Covered Court, October 5.

The CAS Wizards managed to amass a total of 3 championship titles in the different Taekwondo male divisions. Aside from that, they were also able to come out 2nd in 2 divisions of the female Taekwondo competition.

Wizards’ Pryan Flores defeated the Blue Marlins’ Renel Taguding in the men’s Bantamweight division and grabbed the title. Meanwhile, Bryan Mangapit from the same college dusted Drykx Bognosen of the Fighting Maroons in the men’s Lightweight division, bagging the crown. In the men’s Welterweight division, another wizard was hailed as the victor after utterly defeating Maroon’s Angelo Balanay.

CAS Wizards were not as victorious in the female division after most of them got eliminated early on in the competition. An gela Saguisi, 1 of the only 2 female wizards

to advance in the semis, got ousted by COE’s Judy Anne Pecana in the Fin weight division. Tricia Bagadiong, on the other hand, was kicked out of the game after surrendering to the overwhelming strength of Rabbis’ Cable.

Moreover, COE Fighting Maroons gath ered a total of 3 championship titles from the female’s division. Judy Anne Pecana won against Saguisi of the Wizards in the Fin weight division. In the Lightweight division, Althea Lagodan battered Kash Bautista of the Rabbis, bringing home the bacon. Mean while, Miarielle Yadao won by default via no-show on the part of her opponents.

COE also did relatively well in the male’s competition. They managed to get 2nd place in multiple divisions which include Flyweight, Lightweight, and Heavyweight.

Christian Agustin, Drykx Bognosen, and Roman Luis, became finalists in the said divisions, respectively.

The champions in each division will move on to represent Mariano Marcos State University in the upcoming SCUAA R-1 this November 21-25, 2022, which will be held at Pangasinan State University. They will start training immediately after the Unigames.

CIT Lions female athletic flexes her flexibility in a high jump competition on October 05, 2022, in front of the Student Center.

Photo by Dannah Eclarin

HIYA! CTE and COE’s fighters clash in a deadly taekwondo match, exchange kicks and punches, October 5, 2022.

Photo by John Lloyd Balantac

whY the pRessUR aRtists deseRve betteR

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Ryan Angelo Ugalde Desk Editor

Many

would say that the luckiest people to exist are people of the millennial generation. This is due to the fact that they had the chance to live in an era where the world is transitioning from hardcover books to constant surfing on Facebook. However, for individuals like me who aren’t that fortunate, we were born with smart phones in our hands. A lot of us did not even have the chance to hear a bedtime story from our parents because the television was there to keep us entertained. Electronic devices became my first friend and until now, I hate to admit that it’s still my go-to companion.

If there’s one thing that I hate, it is being blamed for something that I did not have control over. A part of me wished to watch the parade festivals even more and indulge in the beauty of my Identity. Culture and the arts are not something that was nourished when I was a child. I could even say that it was a part of my identity as a Filipino child that was greatly neglected. Now tell me, why am I being held accountable for not loving our heritage when an opportunity to get to know it never even knocked?

The pressure to excel in culture andarts came from the reason that as internet kids, they would auto matically assume that I wouldn’t want anything to do with things alike. This stereotype kept me bothered because if you think about it, with or without pressure, my generation is actually doing great. I have been a great witness to how competent our generation is when it comes to our participation and contribution to the culture and the arts.

Back in Junior High School, I

enrolled in a program specifically designed to develop our talents in performing and non-performing arts. I was lucky enough to be included in a world-renowned choral group, Samiweng Singers.

They have traveled around the Philippines and abroad with their music. With enough determination and passion, I too had the opportu nity to go abroad and perform. The efforts that we put into what we do is enough to break the stereotypes thrown at my generation.

Generation Z is known to revive trends in the past, emphasizing those that were considered dead. For instance, Inabel, an Ilocano traditional textile has been absent in the fashion scene, especially in Ilo cos Region. But recently, the fabric can be seen in almost all corners of the industry. Young designers continue to incorporate abel in their creations to keep the tradition alive.

To sum up my points, there is an apparent need to introduce one’s identity right from childhood through the culture they belong to. However, the pressure to excel and compete with other generations in these endeavors is unnecessary. Culture is dynamic—it changes from time to time. If there’s a pressure to be recognized, it’s the pressure to keep these tradi tions alive amid the abundance of technological advancements. But with the right tactics, these two can go hand in hand to promote and preserve our heritage.

Editor-in-chief: Neil Bryant Baliao

Marc Louie Pasion

Paul Angelo Juan

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the Philippines, artists and cultur al advocates are often being com pared and discriminated against to those who are in the science and technol ogy industry, often receiving fewer oppor tunities when it comes to contests, awards, incentives, and scholarships.

A lot of artists are discouraged to pursue their passion as they are scared to be judged and discriminated against by other people, especially their parents, which is why they change paths and avoid what makes them really happy. Some parents also dictate the degree programs and hinder their children to pursue the arts.

Talking about incentives and scholar ships, science and mathematics majors receive a big amount of money compared to artists. For example, the Department of Science and Technology - Science Educa tion Institute (DOST-SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship provides a P40,000 stipend and P5,000 per sem book allowance to students, which is enough to sustain their studies. While in the field of arts incentives are limited, like in Ilocos Norte, the pro vincial government only gives a P10,000 per semester stipend to artists. Seeing the amount of money received between bud

art courses are absent in the programs that students could choose. Although the uni versity offers a culture and arts education program, it is still unfortunate that a lot of art fields are not offered, knowing that a lot of Ilokanos are talented in the field of arts. Many artists in the province also tend to go to Manila to study their interests and pur sue their passion.

On the other hand, those who are in the field of science and math have better infra structure than the latter. It is also proposed in Congress that DOST will receive a total budget of P24.064 billion for their projects, while the National Commission for the Cul ture and the Arts (NCCA) has a P25 million proposed budget in 2023.

Students practicing art should have the same level of opportunities the way science wizards have. People should not look down on them as their field of interest can also feed them. Education is not always about intelligence, but also creativity. That is why they should not be perceived as less smart and not practical.

If artists receive much appreciation and recognition, there is a chance that a lot of them will pursue their passion and be ex cellent in their respective fields. Filipinos

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Cartoon by David Acacio. Digitized by Abijah Barruga

Kultura...

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“Kultura’y pagyamin at dapat nating tangkilikin” Para sa akin, ito ay isang marangal na adhikain Ngunit di ko lubos mawari mga tanong na malalim… Sa paligsahan ng lakas ang kultura’y dapat isingit din?

Ang ganap na kultural sa patimpalak ng mga Atleta Ay parang hindi daw angkop, parang tatsulok na roleta Ngunit hindi ba’t ang kultura ang hineteng kinikilala Ng bawat aspeto ng lipunan… Ang dugo at ang diwa?

Kahit anong larangan, kultura’y dapat palaganapin Pagkat angkop ang kultura sa kahit anong gawain Parang malutong na lechon, isang mainit na kanin Na kahit sa anong handaan, ay bagay na ihain

Ang apoy ng ating lahi ay hayaan lamang

Life is a sport, for it did make a sport out of him

Once it is a common thought, to see life as a way to indulge, But then so suddenly, life decided to indulge him instead

A person without a name once says that he felt like he is Flash Running long distances is a passion worth spoiling, he once uttered none stop,

He bragged, but impressively sometimes he did actually humble a bunch

He ran for hours, he ran a mile He tried fun runs with sweats not so salty yet quite sweet because he finished it first

Such victor, he considers himself, and with vigor, he chose to embrace his ambitiousness

He ran and ran none stop He ran not only for the bod But also ran as a way to train and chase a dream he might catch

Then such confidence brought the days The great times he mutters in his sleep and also in his painful awakening The glories of his days in which he competes

The tracks filled with lines that separate him from one-liners in

which he considered his opponents to be

With a thorough thickness of skin, he shows only competition And over confidently he sees only him self crossing that finish line

As he lives his daydream, unexpectedly the command was heard “on your marks”, then a gunshot Then he ran, and suddenly got shot

Not with a bullet, but worse Realization, that such a runner as he considers himself to be, has no match for sprinters

They ran in an instance, just like Flash

He no longer lives a life he has chosen Life has chosen something else for him His dreams and hopes sprinted away, the way Flash always does

He gave up so very fast

Faster than light, in a blink of an eye Yet time does not pass so fast, it slowly falters a person in its very core

He has chosen a track

Different from the distance he once ran into

He picked not a faster track, a road he tried to avoid

The mundane he once thought to be the worst

A life not made up of his passion, but life only for the sake of practicality The norm he has thought that is there yet ignored

He pushed not to see Walk slowly for him not to feel But again, his heart races as he ran to anew

As he let his race carry on, he sees the runners fall behind or leave him along the way

The sight of sometimes pleasure, or the glances filled with none

As the perplexed chose mental practicali ty, over heartful physicality

He is a runner through and through It is a sport played by life

He never manages to sprint yet still he is running for his life

Finding a place to belong can take time, this goes the same with accepting ourselves especially when we are surrounded by people who make us feel unwanted. Being different from everyone sometimes makes us question ourselves, “Why do I have to be like this? Why can’t I just be the same just like the rest of them?” for the reason that most people are noth ing but about staring with eyes full of judgment and spitting words without giving a thought of it.

Being different from everyone makes us question our own worth no matter how much we tell ourselves “I am enough; I know I am so much more than what I lack”, you’ll still end up saying, “Maybe they’re right; I am not really enough”.

Instead of rooting ourselves in a place that does not nourish us –let us be brave to pull ourselves out and find a better place where we could flourish. It’s like being a fin gerling among a school of other fish. Who knows, instead of an aquarium, the deep and lively ocean is right where we belong?

This is what made John Lester Gonzales achieve more, a 22-year-old BS in Fisheries freshman student of the College of Aquatic Sciences and Applied Technology, as he wander and discover more of his ocean-like life –days where storms can rage on, but the calm days will always make his sail go on.

John Lester is born with a venous bulge in his nose which distorted the majority of his face. The buldge vein is con nected to his brain, which made it quite critical to deal with surgical interventions. He has lived on with insults and dis crimination from people around him because of it. Growing up, it’s almost just the same–people rejecting him on job ap plications and such, just because of his unique appearance. It frustrates him, for he knows he can do many things despite his condition. Are faces now the bases of capabilities?

Why is kindness so hard to find nowadays? It was never easy to deal with words emotionally, but with a strong will and everyone who supports him, he was able to overcome these isnults and turned them into inspiration. Discouragement did not stop him to reach his goals. College came,

and he knew he was in the right circle –a place where he can be himself without

GHome rowth

judgment. A place where he can un leash his full po tential. A place where he knows he is safe. A place where he knows he truly belongs. A place where he has found people that accepts him–every part of him. A place where he can eat and share meals with laughter. A place where he is appreciated loved and empow ered.

Just after a few months of being with the right people, he has proved himself already. He has accepted the fact that he can be not like everyone else, and everyone else cannot also be like him–a responsible brother, a reliable friend; a talented achiever. A student-leader. An inspiration.

He knows he is so much more than his appearance. He knows he is so much more than what people see with their naked eyes. He knows that God made him one of a kind –someone that only people with true and genuine intentions deserve to have in their lives.

Things that are beyond our control, are things that should be let go. To achieve growth, a point will come in our lives wherein we’ll stop fitting into the place that we want to be, and let the things that are for us, fit us. Home among people will come to us.

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mobile leGends: coe Rids oF cbea with a Gentleman sweep

By Marc Louie Pasion

The Maroons reign supreme in the Unigames’ first-ever Mobile Leg ends: Bang Bang Tournament, registering a 3-1 victory over the CBEA Eagles held at the Center of Flexible Learning last October 5.

The Eagles, who lost to the Ma roons earlier in the tournament, earned themselves a chance for the trophy after cruising their way through the lower bracket. Their recent 2-1 win against CAS featured a game 3 dominance, with a gold lead of as much as 15k.

The Maroons’ confidence soared high as most of the fans sitting from across the gamers’ table were people supporting the boys in maroon.

The first game started with COE taking control of the major objectives throughout the map, as the Maroons’ Balmond was equipped with the emblem Demon Slayer, as opposed to the Eagles’ Ling, who entered the game with Killing Spree.

Ling struggled for a portion of the game because of the Maroons’ Diggie, us ing his 2nd skill “Reverse Time” to force the jungler to climb down the walls.

The problem of CBEA in game 1 is rooted in their draft, as they picked four scaling heroes, with their win condition situated at the late game.

With three turtles under their belt, and a lord secured for their side, COE began to attempt their walk towards the enemy’s turret, but an error in positioning and the difference in targets lead to a wipe-out for CBEA, giving them a breathing room.

A gold lead as big as 5,000 for COE turned into a mere 1,000. However, before

the Eagles could completely recover, the Maroons’ found CBEA’s Esmeralda on an island, and they ended the game with an 11-10 kill score advantage, setting the tempo for the series.

After getting banned in the first game, COE tried to continue their momentum by fielding Fanny, an assassin proved to be the most mobile hero in the 2nd game. Meanwhile, the Eagles stole the Diggie for themselves, limiting COE’s hero via bility to tanks that do not have a hard set.

CBEA paired the Diggie with a Paqui to, an exp lane hero usually contested in professional competitions, and also added an Akai, a tanky jungler, to complete their combo.

The yellow team turned the tides in game 2, taking control of most major objectives on the map. They found a way to neutralize the Fanny by COE as they figured that the Maroons’ win condition was predicated on their early game pres ence. Si minutes into the game and the kill score is still 2-1, in contrast with the first game that saw multiple team fights every minute.

In a crucial team fight for the 1st lord, COE’s Valentina tried to take CBEA’s Melissa out of the equation, but the sup posed ambush turns into a miracle play for the Eagles as they killed the Fanny, securing them the lord that spawns them the big minions.

COE took down the lord with ease, and CBEA retreated and froze the lane in order to elicit advantage. In the next battle for the lord, COE’s Grock stole the lord expected to be slain by Akai, but in turn

suffered tremendous loss as 3 members were killed for the side of COE, leading CBEA finishing game 2 with a 9-3 kill score.

Game 3 saw a different game plan for COE as they shifted their lineup to tankier heroes. Securing the Akai for themselves, they also obtained the Khufra, a tank known for its crowd-control abilities, and a Masha, infamous for her three HP bars. They completed their lineup with Faramis, known for its ultimate skill “Cult Altar” that gives a second life to allies around its area of effect, and a Karrie, one of the few HP-based damage heroes.

The first minute of game 3 was the deciding factor of the series. As CBEA’s Balmond tried to jungle vertically into the enemy’s jungle camp, Akai found and dealt tons of damage to the Eagles’ jungler, before being killed by Masha.

COE took control of the gold lane with Khufra-Akai combo. With the enemy’s Claude unaware of the heroes surrounding him, Khufra engaged with his “Tyrant’s Rage” and Akai followed the combo with a heavy spin, killing the late-game hero of CBEA.

The “Cult Altar” gave COE wonders as they withstood numerous team fights even with the enormous amount of damage being dealt by the yellow squad. Karrie exerted her dominance in the game, killing the important members of CBEA in the most crucial parts of the game.

The third game ended with a 14-5 vic tory, winning the famed “deciding factor” of a Mobile Legends series.

With the championship trophy slipping from the palm of their hands, CBEA tried one last run with a Paquito, now being placed in the jungle position instead of the exp lane. They debuted Irithel, a marks man, in what would be the last game of the whole tournament.

The Eagles started off by killing the en emy’s Claude before the spawn of the first turtle. They also forced the enemy’s Akai to use his ultimate “Heavy Spin” to take himself to safety, thus reducing COE’s chance of securing the first turtle.

An early advantage for CBEA was cut short, as their Atlas failed to utilize his ultimate “Fatal Links” properly in the ensuing small fight, and what would have escalated as a win for CBEA turned out to be their downfall as 3 members from their side were slain in the attempted skirmish to take out COE’s Claude.

In an effort to mitigate the loss that oc curred because of clashes in the gold lane, the Maroons took care of Claude, assign ing their roam, Selena to move across the map with him. With this small adjustment, COE harassed the members of CBEA, especially Irithel, who accumulated 3 deaths in the middle of the game.

COE’s macro adjustments were why CBEA looks uncoordinated during team fights – forcing them to target multiple heroes of their own while simultaneously attacking a single target for themselves.

Eventually, COE slayed a free lord that turned out to be the game-winning lord of the match and the series.

The Maroons added 20 points to their overall tally, while CBEA will end the tournament by gaining 15 points.

coe aRtist dedicates winninG aRtwoRk to Fellow stallions

By Addison Pascua

After

clinching the top spot in the On-the-spot Poster-mak ing competition, third-year Civil Engineering student Godwayne Jann Pascual shared that he dedicates his winning artwork to his fellow students of Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU).

According to Pascual, his mas terpiece, which is centered on the theme, “MMSU: Cradle of Great ness,” was inspired by his previous artworks and showcases the greatness of the entire MMSU community.

“I dedicate this to my fellow students, my fellow stallions. To strive for greatness and to continue the legacy of MMSU,” the young artist said.

“Haan lang nga kinatalak ti MMSU ti pagdidinamagan, nodiketdi pati ti kinasirib ken nadumaduma a talugading nga maipanpannakel iti entero a disso,” he added.

Pascual, however, admitted that he felt pressured to represent the College of Engineering (COE), the reigning and defending champions of University Games (Unigames), but he remained grateful for the opportunity to showcase his talent to everyone.

“To be honest, [I feel] pressured but at the same time, I am glad and honored to be one of the represen tatives of the college of champi ons, COE - fighting maroons,” he asserted.

On the other hand, Jeffrey Asun cion of the College of Business Eco nomics, and Accountancy (CBEA) was awarded second place while Olivia Ballesteros of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) bagged the third spot in the said competition.

Completing the overall winners are Joanne Mae Batar of the College of Agriculture, Food Sustainable, and Development (CAFSD) and David John Pitpit of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), who captured the fourth and fifth places, respectively.

In a 4-hour duration, the eight par ticipants, representing their colleges, rendered their creative poster paint ings on a canvas using water-based acrylic paint which was provided by the Center for Human Movement Studies (CHuMS).

In addition, finished outputs were then evaluated and judged accord ing to their concept, technique, and composition.

The On-the-spot Poster-making contest is one of the 12 cultural events of this year’s Unigames.

SAVAGE. COE Maroons MLBB players celebrate victory, October 5, 2022.

Photo by John Lloyd Balantac

glorious golds in

By Benedict Jay Collado

not enough for Staycy Rodrigo as she tripled her gold haul for the College of Engi neering (COE) Maroons in athletics.

Rodrigo came in with an appealing performance that made her seize three top-bracket finishes in the long jump, high jump, and 100m dash, proving her worth as a high-caliber athlete during the Unigames 2022 at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Grounds.

Rodrigo relied heavily on her expe rience-based skills which became her springboard towards showcasing a clean and smooth technique, bringing three golden finishes for her team.

During the long jump, Rodrigo showed her mastery of the event as she flawlessly flaunted her wit and skill in jumping, nailing 4.64m distance in the third attempt which made her clinch the upper hand.

Despite her foul in the first attempt, Rodrigo rejected the odds stacked and carefully framed her top-tier attempts, 4.39m on the second attempt, and 4.48m in the final attempt during her battle on Tuesday, October 4.

Meanwhile, College of Arts and

set to join SCUAA nationals but the event was halted due to the

LEAP. Rodrigo showcases her extraordinary abilities in long jump, October 5, 2022.

Photo by Crisdeniele Clemente

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FOR SPORTS EVENTS

LIST OF SPORTS LIST OF TEAMS POINTS

I. SPORTS EVENTS COE CAS CIT CTE CASAT CHS CAFSD CBEA

Athletics - Men

Athletics - Women

Swimming - Men

Swimming - Women

Basketball - Men

Basketball - Women

Volleyball - Men

Volleyball - Women

Baseball - Men

Softball - Women 25 0 2 10 15 0 0 5

Soccer - Men

Sepak Takraw - Men

Taekwondo - Men

Taekwondo - Women

Badminton - Men

Badminton - Women

Lawn Tennis - Men

Lawn Tennis - Women

Table Tennis - Men

Table Tennis - Women

Chess - Men 15 7 2 5 0 0 0 10

Chess - Women 15 5 0 0 0 10 2 7

Beach Volleyball - Men 15 10

Beach Volleyball - Women

Futsal - Women

Arnis - Men

Arnis - Women

Mobile Legends - Men 20 10 5 0 0 0 2 15

Pomsae - Men

Pomsae - Women

Dance Sports (Latin)

Dance Sports (Standard)