The Carolinian

Mr. Intrams ‘11 takes the hot seat

FEATURE, 11

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CAS breaks cheer dance dry spell

SBE medley swimmers set new record

NEWS, 2

SPORTS, 16

October 13, 2011

Cebu City, Philippines

AFTER 7 YEARS OF SILENCE

‘WE’RE BACK’

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This October 13, 2011 issue will finally end the seven-year information vacuum for the students of the University of San Carlos (USC), following the reconstitution of the official student publication—“The Carolinian”.

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DEPARTMENTALS news from your department.

SBE holds seminar on business in „glocalized‟ setting The School of Business and Economics (SBE), in collaboration with the Business Administration Department, Graduate Programs Department and the Finance Club of the University of San Carlos (USC) initiated a seminar called “Glocalized Environment of Business,” last August 20, 2011 at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, USCDowntown Campus.

The event was attended by nearly 300 BA and MBA students of the USC and selected students from the Asian College of Technology, Southwestern University – School of Business, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, University of the Philippines – Cebu Campus and the University of the Visayas.

Finance Club adviser Dr. Liberato Reyes and Dr. Melanie de Ocampo, head of the Finance

cluster were also present to oversee the event.

SHCP launches „One Stop Health Shop‟ Stop. Look. Be Healthy.

The School of Health Care Professions (SHCP) organized an event named “One Stop Health Shop” as part of the weeklong celebration of the University of San Carlos (USC) Foundation Anniversary last August 22- 26, 2011.

It was the main objective of the event to promote health and wellness among the faculty, students and even the guests of the University.

This activity allowed SHCP students to showcase much of their expertise on different areas of health care and wellness by posting different stations wherein which students could approach and be taken care of.

By: Jhaine Lyka A. Villa New PolSci department office opened The new Political Science (PoLSci) department office has just opened at the second floor of the Ernest Hoerdemann Building at the USC - Downtown Campus last August 24, 2011.

This physical relocation intends to strengthen the working relationships of students, faculty and alumnus alike.

The blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by Fr. Severo Biton Jr., SVD. Among those who attended the inauguration were former senator Miguel Zubiri, former Comelec commissioner Atty.

Gregorio Larazabal, the dean of the School of Law and Governance Mr. Roderick Poca, the assistant dean Atty. Joan Largo and the assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Mr. Frederick Boncayao, faculty members and students.

CES, NSTP lead three-fold green awareness campaign

Today’s Carolinian’s “Morbid” issue in 1996 included centerfold photos of a cadaver going through the whole embalming process.

The 2004 “Sympathy for the Devil” issue, on the other hand, marked the final moments of Today’s Carolinian as the official student publication of USC.

After seven years, our student publication has been finally revived under its original name — “The Carolinian”.

Boxx-ed In

EDITORIAL Trending Topic

JOSEPHINE VANIA R. RUIZ jovania.ruiz@gmail.com

We welcome your comments, suggestions, letters and contributions. Only letters with signature will be entertained.

Original manuscript contributions must be typewritten, double-spaced on a legal bond paper, and should bear the author’s name, address, year level and college.

The identity of the writer maybe withheld upon request. Submitted contributions will become property of the publication. Send your contributions to this email address: thecarolinian.usc@gmail.com.

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Goodbye, Today’s espite the obvious gradual popularity that The Carolinian is getting among students and faculty members, the Supreme Student Council (SSC) still remains just so hard to please. They are not humans, are they?

The last time this publication had a share of quite a bit of misfortune in the hands of SSC was when they did not agree on staff members’ induction done during a mass that they sponsored for Dayon Week. But wait, there’s more.

A reliable source was also caught saying in Facebook about SSC President’s recent statements referring to the editorial article of the maiden issue, that should have misinformed the public: Dear Carolinians, do not be dismayed or discouraged by the article in page one of The Carolinian. It is a paper created by OSA, not by students.”

Her Excellency should know, first of all, that all The Carolinian editorial staff members are students. They are part of the very core people who have voted her to position she is enjoying right now.

And these students were not merely finger-pointed by OSA. They have gone through the whole process of undergoing qualifying examinations and panel interviews conducted by no less than Atty.

Ruphil Bañoc of Sun-Star, Mr. Mike Lopez of The Freeman and former Today’s Carolinian editor-in-chief Mr. Radel Paredes.

If there was any intervention by OSA in the recruitment and selection process, it was just only to deliberate the results. It is unfair, not just to the writers of The Carolinian but also to OSA to be falsely accused of something with no clear bases. circa 1930 Rm G112, Anselmo Bustos Sports Complex, USC Downtown Campus, Cebu City

Besides, what is the whole point of engaging in a war that has already been long won over? By the time the new staff was formed and the maiden issue distributed, the students have already gotten their voice back. And is this not the entire idea of SSC’s battle to reconstitute Today’s?

In a July 25 letter addressed to the deans and assistant deans of schools and colleges in the University, VP for Administration Fr. Eleno P. Bucia, SVD attested that The Carolinian is now the duly recognized and official student publication of the school.

Now that the campus paper is revived and SSC still not feeling good about it, there must be another political trace underlying this whole thing. Could it be that the SSC wants to take control of the publication, the articles and the funds? Possibly.

While we wait for them to support this real independent publication, our mission here will remain fierce, direct and unmoved: to advocate responsible journalism in the spreading of news and information to the whole community.

For now, the Carolinians can already sleep well knowing everything on this issue in bare black and white. We just have to settle that Today’s, together with its good and bad writers, is but part of history now.

Whether they like it or not. is a publication run by an editorial board of bona fide students of the University of San Carlos who have met the minimum requirements as prescribed under RA 7079 or the Campus Journalism Act of 1991.

It comes in tabloid and magazine issue, each once every semester.

No part of this tabloid should be used for whatever purpose, unless allowed under the law, without a written permission duly-approved by the publication.

All rights reserved.

The youth’s place in his ‘daang matuwid’

takea Make a point.

JUST SAY IT! STAND STUDENTS’ CORNER “Should cross-dressers be allowed to enter school premises?”  Ako kay depende raman na sa tawo kay

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iya ng freedom of expression. As long as dili kaayo provoking ang iya gisul-ob and ni-respect siya sa rights sa uban, ato pud siya i-respect.

Unsa ng mga cross dressers? Aw depende nila ui kun asa sila komportable.

Kun musugot ang school, why not?

“How do you find Steyler food?”  Balik-balik man ang sud-an oy. Dili kaayo JOHN M. DESTACAMENTO

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dodong_juan@yahoo.com

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varied and ila menu. Then mahal pa gyud.

Lu-od usahay kay maabot na ka sa point nga mapul-an na ka kay sige lang sila og luto balik sa ila sud-an pero lami man sa Steyler. Mas mu-prefer nuon mi sa ako friends sa gawas manga-on kay daghang choices. -Anonymous Pang-dato raman tawn ng canteen-na oy.

Okay ra, madala ra. Pero usahay kay strikta ang mga tindera, magsige lang og mug-ot. Makahadlok.

“How will you rate PNoy as a president?” 

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Employment is just a call away

BULL’S EYE Jodie Feliz I. Racho dodong_juan@yahoo.com

JODIE FELIZ I. RACHO jodieracho@gmail.com

Maayo nalang kay dili corrupt unlike other leaders nga mulingkod lang sa pwesto para maka-kikik. Hehehe. Bitaw, okay ra siya. Murag nay future ang Philippines.

For me, in a scale of 1 to 10, I will give him a 2. As a youth, I don‟t see anything happening around us. Yes, it might be true that a number of people have become hesitant to corrupt the people‟s money but I don‟t exactly see how it helps the common Filipinos of today.

Epic fail.

Hala guard, ngano man lagi ng uban magdala mag laptop sa sulod niya dili man lagi ninyo pangayoan ug permit ig gawas? Dili man gani icheck ang uban. Unfair man pud na ui, kadaghang magdala ug laptop. Tanan unta tagaan ug pangayoan ug permit. Para equal treatment. ***** Hinaya sad sa wifi sa Wrocklage oi, dili man gani ka load ug bisan pagsearch la’g google. ***** Kabalo man ming sige‟g limpyo ng mga janitor sa CR. Nya, nganong naa may adlaw na baho man kaayo tu‟g etards ang fifth floor sa Bunzel.

Pero classmate! Itunong pud nag bowl ang etards oi. ***** Wala ko kabalo nganong daghan kaayo’g vandal sa mga rooms ug lingkuranan sa Bunzel Building.

Pintalan sad unta na ui! Tigbayad bya mi ug tuition para manindot ng skwelahan. Mga studyante pod, undangi ng vandal oi. Wala mo hugawi’s classroom? ***** Si Mam, nisakay daw ug 10H nya nagklase pa.

Mam, nagnaning imong studyante ug answer sa imong activity niya sud lang ka kadjut, niya lakaw sakay kag 10H? Asa kaha ni si mam padung? Hmm? Wala raba daw ka nibalik ug klase mam. ***** Naa daw Koreano na pula kaayo’g buhok niya nakasulod sa school. Naa gani uban tag.as kaayog buhok. Ngano man na? Salig kay foreigner sila dili sila kasab.an? Pareha ra man intawon ming studyante oi. Dili jud mi ganahan na special treatment sila, dili gyud. ***** Mam, ayaw pud intawon mi kasab.i kung di mi karelate ug kaanswer sa imo lesson. Unsaon, ig discuss nimo maabot man kag love life, college ug uban pa dha. Wala man nay connect sa imo discussion ui. Usahay di na gani ka kadiscuss kay sige ka‟g tabi. Dili na namo sala mam ui na di mi kabalo. ***** Si Sir aie, 30 minutes na late. Pwede pa ba na?

Kinse minutos ra man siguro tong policy sa school.

By: Leonilo T. Inot, Jr.

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K-12 Challenge to Philippine Tertiary Education The following article was chosen as a featured blog of Human Rights Online Philippines on April 19, 2011 and was originally written by Rod Rivera in his Dekonztruktschon blog page at rodrigo1975.wordpress.com.

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the country. What should everyone be aware about is the implementation of those aims to assure quality education.

The length of the road and time walking to school can be bearable, what is not bearable is the poor The gov- education they get to keep them poorer even after they get their diplomas. (Photo source: rodriernment should go1975.wordpress.com) take every course available to guarantee that it meets the reported preneurial know-how that can ensure them livelineeds of the Department education for rooms, hood if they wish not to pursue a college degree. teachers, facilities and trainings. It should ensure A proactive strategy that private colleges and unithat education gets its recommended 6% budget versities will have to do is to give the last three allocation as the UNESCO sees it fit. batches of graduates from the old education cycle The government will require completion of options to take a pre-baccalaureate, international the 12 year basic education cycle on entry to colbaccalaureate, or associate degrees for two years lege by AY 2018-2019. The urgent challenge then before they take the four-year degree course. In should be an opportunity for colleges and universithis attempt, general education teachers will have ties to innovate and reinvent while addressing the to design academic programs and reengineer their existing programs for the change.

Apparently, private higher education institutions are oblivious of what to do, because the Commission on Higher Education has not laid its plans yet or provided the HEIs an outline of the college education curriculum. The DepEd Secretary, Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, secretary Implications of K-12 Implesays that one impact of mentation K12 implementation is The aims of the enhigher enrolment because the subjects will be impact on student enrolment. Since, the rationale hanced K-12 or K -6-4-2 have positive implications downsized and some others will have to be taken to improve the education that every Filipino student for implementing the K-12 system cycle is to align in High School. our standards of education to that of what is globalshould get. College educators could attest to the This projection contradicts what K12 is ly accepted, then higher education institutions will fact of the lack of preparation that high school supposed to provide Filipino students in terms of have to take a proactive stance to this change. graduates receive when they enter college. Because giving them the education that is comparable to The Philippine economy is much dependbasic education is free in the Philippines, this global standards.

A college graduate from the Philent on international labor and the remittance of mishould not actually harm the many poor families in ippines is short of qualifications in other countries grant workers. Everyone because of the 10 year cycle we have for basic edjust seems to want a job ucation. Our degree programs in colleges are alabroad, but with the Bomost patterned to world standards. Hence, cutting logna Accord to be in down on the subjects or reducing the length of colfull swing starting 2010, lege education will result to the same dilemma. the chances for the FiliThere may be subjects that will be taken in pino workers to integrate high school from the present college curriculum. in international labor becomes lean, particular- The challenge now is to offer more vital subjects for the college students, advancing their ly in Europe and North knowledge skills to be better off when they start America. their career. The expected impact of K-12 on HEIs This is a situation that will be probably felt four years from now, but as should also be adinformed individuals the academe has to set its dressed, and this becomes an opportunity for course action by now.

With strategic actions from HEIs the imcolleges and universities pact of K-12 implementation will be cushioned. to offer prebaccalaureate Now, what teachers from the basic and secondary programs to provide stueducation should be reflecting about is how to dents additional years of make these 12 years of education education. These proIf these kids will spend more time in school, make sure they spend those times meaningful and fruitful. The hopes of grams that will be ofwith quality! those kids who walk a long road to fered should guarantee get some education should never be students employable If these kids will spend more time in school, make sure they spend those times with quality! failed in those longer years of travails. competencies or entre(Photo source: rodrigo1975.wordpress.com) n simple terms, K-12 is a necessity to align Philippine Basic Education Curriculum to that of the global standards, by adding two years of senior high school to the current four year secondary education, and another year for mandated kindergarten. This as planned will push through the coming school year.

While many have touted on its impact to the basic education curriculum, to the economy, and to our bid in synchronizing our educational system to world standards, rare is the discussion on its impact to tertiary education. The urgent challenge that administrators need to think about is how to cushion the impact of this new cycle to enrolment. But of high importance is the evaluation and re-engineering of the curriculum to address the changes in the cycle.

Starting next school year, the DepEd will implement the system to incoming grade one students. Based on the briefer that Department of Education posted online, the incoming high school will also be the first beneficiary of the free 2-year senior high school education which is designed to enable them to obtain the employable skills with their diploma. This scenario means that colleges and universities will face a lag in enrolment for two academic years between 2016-2018.

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Trapped on SM Stage

a USC USC--TG first semester treat

he stage—SM Cinema 1 accommodated a total of 900 people with extra chairs lining up at the sides of the aisle fully occupied by enthusiastic stage play goers, all curious to watch the University of San Carlos Theatre Guild’s major production in line for this semester, Bitag.

The title itself poses as a mystery as it means “trapped” or “troubled”. This original play, written by USC TG’s homegrown talents Jissa Saludar and Alfe Marie Latras and directed by by Ceasar Augusto Machacon Jr., focused on life’s many unpredictable temptations and consequences and the protection of unborn life.

A production such as this was shown over the weekend and so on September 3 and 4, everyone from cast and crew were busy bringing to the audience the example of Anna, a typical young girl from the slums, the main character’s confused and difficult life on set.

Every scene was just as humorous and meaningful to all who witnessed the plot race to situations of pain and redemption and dive into the suffering youth due to neglecting the morals of this time.

Despite the claims by the committee heads that all are amateur thespians and production members, USC TG still claims to be exceptional in both delivery and overall performance. This production has been recommended by Vice-President Jejomar Binay, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, the Archbishop of Cebu Jose Palma and TG’s very own adviser, Ms. Charity Tecson also

known as Ms. Chat, for incorporating its main themes of acceptance, redemption and hope through crafty presentation and touches of Filipino endearment.

Plays are never easy to show especially if the members and materials are new to work with. According to playwright Saludar, one of the major struggles this time is that 75% of its members are new and thus entail more sacrifices for training. Their efforts have gone far enough as their motivation springs from TG, the people involved, the passion of their skill and the enjoyment in what you are good at.

TG’s objectives are not only to entertain the audience but to educate them beyond the formality of classroom discussion. Being the oldest theatre organization in the Visayas and Mindanao, USC TG continues to make current mat-

ters into art and amusement; risking with exaggeration while keeping a place for reality.

Whatever and however the outcome of talented minds that come together, TG has always ended with a loud responsive applause. What should come on stage, the changing lights, the music fit to bring us emotionally there with the actors and the script that catches us at a familiar path, await everyone from one generation to the next.

It can all be a long, exhilarating journey to mount a play but these artists always have the extra energy to grip all their hands together while loudly saying the yell that defines who they are and what they are made of— “Viva TG”!

BY: MARIAH L. MAHINAY

Highlights

By: Leonilo T. Inot, Jr. and Melissa Angelique B. Malaga

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ulius Oliver P. Moller, a 20-year old PolSci student, stands 6’0”, likes blue as a color, favorites Razor (Lightning Revenant) in DotA and says "Ma-rattle pud gamay kay wala man ko maanad," when asked how he feels being interviewed to be featured in The Carolinian tabloid issue. A humble and winsome guy, he could not escape being noticed—what you see of him speaks for him.

The Carolinian let this year’s Mr. Intrams take the hot seat as he answers the questions that have been plaguing the students, most especially the screaming girls.

“When I was young, I wanted (to be a) paleontologist or archeologist because my father was also a marine biologist before; exposed jud ko sa nature and science.” He has been enjoying being a PolSci student though and shares the possibility of becoming a corporate lawyer someday. Ten years from now, he looks himself as “Maybe a lawyer practicing in Lapu-lapu pero I (also) want to study abroad—dili man important kung unsay study-han sa gawas, basta maka-experience lang ba.”

More than just a pretty face, Oliver is an intelligent student. From first year to second year, he was a dean’s lister and he’s currently working his way on getting back to the list. When asked about his study habits, he replies “I don’t study so much at all.

THE GERMAN LAD WITH A FILIPIWhat I do usually (is) basta naay discussion, NO HEART all eyes and ears. So, I listen attentively to Oliver was born to a Filipino mother the discusand a German fasions para ther. He holds a dual once I need citizenship, but has to study spent most his years something, in the Philippines. it’s more of When asked a review.” which country he He then likes better, he anadmits that swers, “Philippines the hardest kay lahi ra’ng people thing of here gud, compared being a adto kay murag student is strikto man sila ‘nya balancing dili kaayo friendly. fun and More sociable ang The Carolinian dares Oliver to crack a ‘corny’ studies.

Filipinos compared joke. Here’s how it goes: “Pro-RH to Germans.” He Oliver: Knock, knock… bill. I think follows up that he The Carolinian: Who’s there? it’s about admires Germans O: Honda. time for for their discipline.

The C: Honda who? the PhilipO: Honda first day of Christmas my true love… pines to THE SPORTY make a The C: (laughing because it’s not even corny) GUY stand on Serious…serious!!!

Undoubtedly, reproducO:Sige, serious. Knock, knock…

Oliver enjoys swimtive health The C: Who’s there? ming and basketball like other O: Honda as his fortes in countries.

The C: Honda who? sports. “Pag-bata (Example O: Honda second day of Christmas… nako, gi-train ko sa is) Thailand The C:>.< akong father sa kay niswimming. Dayon, improve (pag)second year high-school, I was offered jud ilang stabilization on population a spot in RP national team sa swimming growth,” he opens his thoughts on the con‘nya gi-turn down nako kay dili mu-support troversial RH bill. akong parents mag-varsity kay kuan lage--studies first,” he tells. He soon admits that THE ROMANTIC GUY AND THE BOY not accepting the national swimming NEXT DOOR team offer has been his greatest regret so “How do you say I love you in Gerfar. man?”

Oliver says, “Ich liebe dich.”

A regular gym dude, he is an advoOliver can be your romantic guy. He cate of healthy living and encourages openly shares the entreaty he made to a others to follow a healthy lifestyle. He girl on Valentine’s Day. “Gi-surprise nako does not smoke, has not ever smoked akong uyab.

Nisulod ko sa iyang boarding since birth and won’t ever. house with the help of her cousin. Unya gibutangan nako’g flowers everywhere, teddy THE POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENT bear og balloons. Unya akong gi-ON iyang It was his father’s decision to make laptop. Naay video sa iyang reaction, mao to him pursue PolSci. Had he been given the cute iyang reaction. Una kay nasuko kayo freedom to decide for himself, he states

siya ‘nya nihilak lang kalit; nya kuan pa jud, PolSci Days pa to namo so gaduwa pa ko’g basket gikan.” Along his being romantic, he emphasizes that when it comes to relationship, he is faithful. His longest relationship lasted for six years.

Oliver is no doubt one of the campus celebrities. He doesn’t effort to do anything to be noticed. He just stands in place and then girls start to go crazy. During the opening and closing programs of the university intramurals, he was juggled around for many took the chance to go close to him, to have a picture taken with him and others to (physically) hold him.

Now, he has 1000+ friends on Facebook. After being named Mr. Intrams, he checked his Facebook and found 1000+ friend requests from girls and/or girls-atheart. When asked if he has stalkers, he states there are several. “But I’m not scared,” he says, “it’s weird lang jud.” He has even received messages like “I love you, would you be my boyfriend?” He states that he doesn’t really want to be popular but if he were to be popular, it had to be for the right reasons.

ANTICS AND SOCIAL LIFE “I’d rather go to the beach than go to the club,” Oliver describes himself. He claims he is just a simple guy. Like anybody else, he enjoys hanging out with his friends, listening to music, watching TV and sleeping.

Oliver tends to keep things to himself. But in reality, he is very talkative only as he states, “If nay mu-initiate sa conversation.” He lets people lead the conversation and talks only when necessary.

“What are your insecurities in life?” He pauses and ponders. There comes a bit of a moment of silence and he is still thinking.

“Wala siya’y insecurities,” The Carolinian assumes.

Until he realizes one: “Sometimes mafeel ko (nga ma) insecure basta i-compare sa akong ate (Yasmine), kay bright akong ate, pero dili g’yud kanang insecure nga lain (o bati), naganahan sad ka mu-compete gud kay lain baya bright kayo ang ate nya ang manghod kay…”

“The drunkest (moment) I’ve been kay katong dili na ’ko kalakaw,” Oliver admits.

In his drinking moments with friends, he shares an anecdote about the frolic time he and his friends made fun of their intoxicated friend. “One of my friends was really drunk so we drove him to Ayala Business Park kay he was already knocked out ‘man.

We laid him on the grass and went away but we were hiding behind the trees to witness his reaction. Mao to pagmata niya, nihilak… wala man sad siyay kwarta plite pauli, pero amo ra sad siya gikuha gyud kay ganahan lang mi kakita sa iyang reaction.”

“Nakasuway naka’g kapyut sa jeep?”

“Yes… gikan Mercado padung Cordova,” he confesses. He has never tried

planking. However, he remembers one moment when his friends dared him to dance in the middle of the mall, which he did.

He is also a model, one of Dexter Alazas’ AD models. But despite the modeling job, he enjoys the idea of meeting new friends and faces. He likes to think that he is a very friendly person.

LIKES AND THOUGHTS Oliver enjoys watching comedy and action films. His favorite actor is Adam Sandler and Megan Fox as his favorite actress. He likes munching pizza. He listens to Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger”. His biggest dream is to backpack around the world alone. He says that his personality is his biggest asset. He believes in the motto: “Sometimes, it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask permission.”

“Tell us one word that comes in your mind when we say..”

“USC” Oliver: “Big.” “Swimming” Oliver: “Freestyle.”

“P-Noy” Oliver: “Democracy.”

“German women” Oliver: “Strong.”

“Filipina” Oliver: “Pretty.”

“Intramurals” Oliver: “Swimming.”

“Yasmine” Oliver: “Smart… Annoying. hehe” “Azkals” Oliver: “Overrated.”

TO HIS FELLOW CAROLINIANS “Study hard and party. Balance everything in life.”

TO THE CAROLINIAN “More power to you guys and keep up.”

Highlights

CURTAIN CALL USC’s Best Season 2

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ights fade in. Curtains open. Performers ready.

And three, two, one. Boooom!

As soon as the curtains opened, the stage drove me to a fictional world, where music and dance beats rhymed in perfect harmony. From the vibrant costumes of the dance performers to the style they echoed their vocal cords and grooved their bodies to the rhythm, there was no single doubt in mind that this year's Curtain Call did not only knock every Carolinian off their feet but more importantly, lifted their sense of pride as students of this University.

The assortment of the past, modern and futuristic palates of music and dancing was not only a show-stopper, an attention catcher, a head turner. More than that, it was a celebration of talent—a talent that was genuinely Carolinian. So for those who did not belong to the 1,500 spectators who were blessed enough to enjoy the splendor in that cold nightfall of August 25, 2011, here's a simple recall for you to get a glimpse of what it felt like to witness USC's best.

A multitude of thrilled crowd was greeted with an appetizer of rave in the Hispanic era with the USC Dance Troupe’s version of Manileña. The smoothness in the manner they glided upstage plus their dresses that swayed in grace pictured the far history of our nation during the Spanish times. Then with his rendition of “Mi Manchie”, what could be appropriately christened as the Andrea Bocelli of USC, Fr. Jong Biton, SVD wowed the pack as he resonated the lines. An interpretation by Fr. Pat delos Reyes, SVD of “Feeling Good” simply lived up to its title and USC Choristers’ “Paseo de Narciso” signaled the closing of the curtains for the Hispanic era phase.

As the stage luminosities nimbly transitioned to more bright and vivid, everybody knew they would be seeing something that was “in” their generation, yes, the generation where you and I belong! Who could ever forget how the troika of Fr. Rex Vidal, SVD, Fr. Biton and Mr. Gino Jun Bagano filled the whole venue with ear-impairing yells as they went: “It’s not about the money, mon-

ey, money. We don’t need your money, money, money. We just want to make the world dance. Forget about the price tag.” Not to mention Fr. Vidal’s moves that defied age and time. Cheers to these three stage wonders who sketched more colors to the whole picture.

Add to it the back-to-back acts of violinists Kyle Sherri Cañete and Venice Diane Lafradez as their instruments hummed to the beat of “Go the Distance”, the inviting gwapitos of USC Choristers in their heart-melting adaptation of “I’m Yours” and the equally-alluring “Born This Way” routine by USC female Choristers, plus an unforgiving hip-hop treat from Kinesyx and a dose of pop jazz remix from the USC Dance Club. Nobody had the time to breathe.

When finally the third verse was underway, we had a little bite of what the future of music and bopping would be. There went James Banogon on the piano with his “Cubana Cubana”; Waltzing Matilda showed us how to “Party Rock”; BEATCHESTRA offered a dub-step techno and MIZUNDAHSTUDZ just sealed our fates with a base down low dance number. Before the final curtains had to drop, all the individuals who, in one way or another,

provided something for the successful production took the stage and the limelights.

Perhaps, when the overall organizer contrived on mounting the fabulous show, she did not mind all the hassle on her part at all.

That when she laid down the blueprints of the spectacle, she did not mind going home later than anybody else just so the finest show could be put up. Perhaps, there was only one thing in her mind when she birthed this festival of flairs and talents, “The Carolinians deserve the best and only the best.”

So it was all lucky for us; we only got

there just to sit back, watch, clap, cheer, shout or scream. The thing we never knew was that behind the drama onstage was the person who thought it all, a person who had dexterously woven every single piece of idea to catapult such a great showcase of stage abilities.

Now that the Intrams fever is over and everyone is back to their ordinary office and school lifestyles, let us take a moment to thank the woman who made it possible for these talents to be served hot on our dinner tables–Mrs. Nimfa Alo. (JMD)

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Dear Dr. Churva, I am a third year student and it’s my first time to be in a relationship. I find this guy cute, charming and a good person. It was going well at first but, recently, my best friend told me that my boyfriend is having a strange relationship with her brother!

I didn’t believe it at first, but I started to notice that he spends a lot of time with her brother. It was alright, because they’re guys and they usually do guy things like drinking and basketball.

But then, I found a fashion magazine in his bag! I was blown away because I never expected my first relationship to be with a closeted gay.

I asked him if this was true and he said he’s just a friend. I also asked about the magazine. He didn’t say anything.

But I trust my best friend on this. What should I do?

Complicated Girl

Dear Complicated Girl, That’s a tough one. I myself haven’t had a relationship, but I can tell you’re feeling rather uneasy right now.

First, you should ask yourself. Do you really feel that your best friend is telling the truth about your boyfriend?

Or there could be the fact that you’re spending too much time with your boyfriend that your best friend feels unappreciated or forgotten? Sometimes you feel that your best friend is like your sister but you must also understand that she is also human.

Investigate. Try to find ways to verify what your best friend told you. Be as sure as you can be.

But if you want a straight answer to your confusion or suspicion, it’s better to talk to your boyfriend. Start by small talk like asking him “what did you do today?” and later mention about what your friend said. In a relationship, there must be trust and no secrets. So ask him, how he feels about you and how he feels about your friend’s brother. If the accusations are true, you have to tell your boyfriend that you cannot be in a relationship with secrets and fear; that you can’t be in a relationship where there is give-and-take, instead of give-andreceive.

Also, give yourself a break. Worry more about things that really matter like studies and family. Give yourself a break by indulging in your favorite snack or activity. And divert yourself to your studies or hobbies.

God bless and more power.

Truly churva, Dr. Churva

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Bizarre Laws

hile killing a person is illegal and the reason for its enactment is conspicuous, there are actually prohibition laws that are applicably absurd. If you will happen to go into these places, you need to know at least the rules of the government's dumbness or else you'll end up holding the bars behind confused.

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finish in both women’s 50-meter freestyle and 50-meter breaststroke with a time of 33.48 and 44.37 seconds, respectively.

Denise Marie Ong bested in three events which were women’s 50-meter backstroke at 38.03, 100-meter individual medley at 1:23.28 and 25-meter freestyle at 15.03.

Along the line up of SBE individual champs were Rudolf Karl Candelaria for men’s 50-meter backstroke finishing at 39.38 and Joseph Adrian Cabanday for men 100-meter breaststroke at 1:25.99.

Representing the College of Education (CoEd) for the women’s 50-meter butterfly was Kristel Antoinette Pacana who beat the rest with her 39.07 time.

Julius Oliver Moller from the School of Law and Governance glided first at a clever time of 1:10.10 in the men’s 100meter freestyle.

Rooting for the CoEng, Jaykee Joel Teves reigned the pool water for grabbing the first place in 100-meter individual medley at 1:13.01 and 50-meter freestyle at 27.68, and surpassing his preliminary record by 0.27 of a second in the 50-meter butterfly event. (Leonilo T. Inot, Jr.)

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“Who put the BAD in Badminton? Engineering!” I felt like cheering back but I kept my mouth shut because I was outnumbered by CoEd supporters supporting wildly for their team and I asked myself “Where are my co-supporters for CoE?” That was Thursday, Aug 25 when CoEd met CoE to settle a match that would bring the winning team a level higher since both teams were at par, having only one win from Law, who forfeited from the game.

That win didn’t seem to give the teams a true sense of victory so they were all propelled to achieve one goal in this match—win the game with blind determination!

I went from oh to wooh! The match was awesome. Well, it was, for a common viewer such as me.

After all, it was my first time witnessing a real live match that went by the rules. I was amazed at the unique display of skills and techniques by each team’s representatives.

The use of the drop at the opportune moment when the opponent was breathlessly still at the baseline was clever and those flawless hand moves in hitting the shuttlecock, either forehand or backhand, the fast footwork executed by opposing players and even their offensive stance had grace despite the tension and pressure building in the game especially during the doubles match when CoEd was losing to CoE. There was no doubt that both teams had set their minds into winning. They came to win! But guys, where’s that part which they call, “The joy of playing badminton”? I saw perseverance, dedication, and the passion to win. I also saw tempers breaking loose and frustration creeping up to the losing team which I think is common during a game but remember, despite adversity and the disappointments of a loss there is always that joy of being able to represent a whole department and that opportunity to encounter other players with either greater or lesser skills. This, I believe, is the value behind the whole event.

That’s why, in the end, in spite of the intense competition among the two departments, the game had brought out the spirit of sportsmanship between them. Loss was accepted and a bond was formed.

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Gamma edges out Amigos, 77-74

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By: John M. Destacamento CEBU CITY—IT WAS A tough road to the final stretch but in the mighty hands of Ryan Jay Peñaranda, the unforgiving College of Engineering (COEng) Gamma was just three marks ahead of the defending victors, School of Business and Economics (SBE) Amigos, to create a dramatic comeback, 77-74 in this year’s Intramurals basketball championship trophy collision, an overcast August 26, 2011 here at the Anselmo Bustos Sports Complex.

Watched by a throng of enthusiastic spectators composed mainly of SBE students, Gamma proved that home court advantage was not the only factor to win the game.

The 20-year old forward shooter stole the limelight from his flamboyant teammates as he headed his team to a 9-2 rally in the second quarter to surpass the opponents’ first quarter lead of 14 points, 3733.

He finished with a colorful record of 16 poured in perimeter marks, lorded 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

His court buddy Leo Adrian Bulias backed him up by defying a solid defense wall against the Amigos as his team moved seconds closer to the final second quarter buzzer, setting the game to their momentum.

Midway in the second canto, the Amigos suffered three consecutive travel-

ing violations, missed turnovers and put their squad to a penalty situation after committing five team fouls. Coach Max Elemino was also warned for technical foul for “continuous complaining”.

Iron men Brian Downey and Franco Te then carried the Amigos on their shoulders in their quest for rebounds and easy fast break shots while Christian Sinening boomed the crowd with a back-to-back three pointers in the third face-off but this seemed not enough to stop Gamma’s ram-

SBE swimmers set new record in medley event The School of Business and Economics (SBE) lady swimmers comprising of Nikka Joanne Lim, Christine Sesante, Denise Marie Ong and Marian May Tan, collaboratively attained the fastest time in the women’s 200-meter medley relay at a splashing finish time of 2:40.05 during the finals round of the Intramurals swimming competitions, August 26, 2011 at the USC swimming pool area.

Buoying with prowess and determination, they broke the 1996 College of Engineering (CoEng) record of 2:41.

SBE proved themselves invincible in the said sports as they acquired the highest number of gold medals with 11 first places notched out of 16 events.

In the men’s 200-meter medley relay, the tag team composed of Joseph Adrian

Cabanday, Neil Ebrolen, Rudolf Karl Candelaria and Mark Ynclino belted along with a finish time of 2:21.73.

SBE still dominating the relay events, Gian Paolo Bagano, Neil Ebrolen, Judah Jyreh Cohen and Katrial Adrian Sato ascended from the pool with smile on their faces as they finished first with a time of 2:09.84 in the men’s 200-meter freestyle relay.

Hannah Alo, Stephanie Tan, Jennifer Sembrano and Denise Marie Ong in the women category did not let their guy team mates only get the pride with their empowered time of 2:41.81.

In the individual events, SBE also took supremacy in owning eight primes.

Christine Sesante made the fastest

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The Peñaranda-Bulias duo was unstoppable in their perimeter hitting at the opening of quarter 3, nailing the scoreboard at a 56-44 mark and taking advantage of their 24-second shot clock opportunities.

Just as Gamma was beginning to feel holding the game’s control, the Amigos made a huge turnaround run in the final moments of the fourth segment led by the triumvirate of Downey, Te and Sinening to cut the lead down to three, 77-74 with 0:12 remaining on the clock.

“Gamma has a lot of heart to win. I think that’s our lead,” claimed Coach Ian Mark Gascon, who has trained Gamma for three years now since 2009 when he obtained his first USC Intramurals basketball gold with the team.

He said that his lineup was not particularly distracted by the thunderous cheers of the audience and relied instead on the talents of its members.

In the concluding moments of the 40minute battle, the ball went to the field of the Amigos and a three-point attempt from Sinening could have saved the day for his team’s towering roster but the all-around offense-defense of the Gamma troop finally offset their foes, leaving them behind by a three-point margin as the final bell buzzed.

Warriors lord Cesafi volleyball tourney Aznar Coliseum—The University of San Carlos Warriors walloped the University of Southern Philippines off the track to the final top rankings as they championed this year’s version of the Cebu Schools Athletic Federation, Inc. (Cesafi) volleyball tournament on September 21, 2011.

The Warriors obtained a ticket to the finals by defeating defending winners, University of San Jose Recoletos Jaguars in the semifinal match.

Comprising the promising lineup of Warriors squad were Ryan Mark Abut, Michael Alelen, Alvin Bacaling, Kenneth Bensig, Harvey Bernil, Leo Renz del Rio, Junpit Giff Escasinas, Bon Vincent Estrera, Ryan Delmer Fuentes, Earven Joseph Gallegos, Leon Marie Gaspar III, Jerone Maestre, Arman Quirol and Dennis Sepulveda.

Meanwhile, the Lady Warriors volleyball team succumbed to the groundbreaking Southwestern University Cobras in their final collision.

The USC volleybelles, who finished first runner up in the tilt, were composed of Akemi Aono, Ma. Theresa Aranas, Methosheena Bate, Anna Krist Capinpin, Nina Irish Cortes, Kara Louise Evangelista, Chona Gesulga, Excel Ignacio, Katherine Jumapao, Elmargie Montejo, Suzette Panis, Christy Sucalit and Mangelica Gell Villaflores. (JMD)

Gold Medals Obtained by USC in Cesafi 2011 (partial) Lawn Tennis Singles (M) Lawn Tennis Singles (W) Lawn Tennis Doubles (W) Table Tennis (M) Overall Champ JavelinThrow (M) JavelinThrow (W) 100m Hurdles 3,000m Run 800m Dash Pole Vault Volleybal (M) Badminton Singles (W) Swimming (M) Overall Champ