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Vol.XXXIII Issue No. 11 - 12
25 Norsunians off to Singapore for youth leadership training By Mary May M. Saguban
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e g r o s O r i e n ta l S tat e University sent 25 students to Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore on August 24 for a three-week Community Action and Leadership Exchange program under the sponsorship of Temasek Foundation in coordination with Saceda Youth Lead of Dumaguete City. In its aim to build a more prosperous, stable and connected Asia through building human and social capital, Temasek Foundation chose NORSU to send its delegates for a three-week leadership training for having a direct link to Saceda Youth Lead, a Dumaguete-based youth group and educational organization, through the College of Education (CEd). Representing NORSU to the said event are ten students from BS Tourism, three from BS Architecture, three from Education, two from BS Geology, two from BS Business Administration, one from BS Civil Engineering, one from BS Hotel Management, one from BS Industrial Technology, one from BS Psychology and one Bachelor of Arts. They are accompanied by NORSU faculty chaperones, Dr. Sarah Fatima Valencia and Prof. Angel Mahinay. The BS Tourism students are Prissie Gem Aboy, Jessa Mae Amores, Roxinnie Calimpong, Anabel Elloreg, John Paul Fernando, Jerissa Fontejon, Phoebe June Gordoncillo, Kate Mangubat, Vilma Rubio and Tonne Rose Tomales. The BS Architecture students are Rahma Khayat, Al Anthony Siplon and Marga Estrelle Vilas; while the Education students are Joy Asierto, Realyn Garsula and Agustin Nicolas Salva Jr. The BS Geology students are Ryan Jay Cornelia and Don Victorino de Guzman; while the BSBA students are Manny Jr. Barrios and Marie Cris Catubig.
The five other students are John Angelo Albina- BS Civil Engineering; Janice Ella- BS Hospitality Management; Philip Sardan- BS Industrial Technology; Lorimar Atienza- BS Psychology; and Neil Jones Naces- Bachelor of Arts. Students from the CEd were originally the prioritized participants as stated by CEd Dean Libertine de Guzman. However, despite this priority, only few CEd students join the delegation that is why students from other colleges were also given the chance to represent NORSU. “Diyutay raman gud ang Education students nga naay passport (in NORSU Main Campus), thus, ni-ask na lang ko ug mga interested students from other colleges,” de Guzman said. Spending three weeks in Singapore, the delegates will undergo workshops, field trips, reflection and learning activities with the Singaporeans to enhance their leadership skills. Such program includes a compilation of their ‘learning journey,’ exhibitions, and presentations wherein the delegates are given the privilege to visit the Singapore’s city gallery, Marina Bay Sands (MBS)—Gardens by the Bay, Resort’s World Sentosa, Red Dot Design Museum, and many other educational and tourist destination in Singapore, also, this program includes the overview of the Singapore’s Economic system and some of Singapore’s heritages. The delegates enjoy all-expense-paid trip to Singapore—except for the personal expenses. The student leaders and their chaperones will be in Singapore until September 13. They will be back in NORSU on September 14 together with Singaporean delegates who will be in Dumaguete City for two weeks for leadership training.
University clinic raises health services concerns
For healthtier teeth. University Dentist Marites Electona cleans the teeth of a Norsunian as one of the offered services of the University Clinic. (Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho)
By Caryl J. Sapepe
Pressed by the lack of facilities and delayed budget from Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Administration, University Physician Dr. Noel De Jesus and University Dentist Dr. Marites Electona raised the matter in an interview with The NORSUnian (TN) on August 13. Electona and De Jesus recount the issue with the delayed procurement process for
the additional facilities intended for the University clinic thus, affecting the health services being offered. “Sige ra man ta ug request, wala pa man intawon. Dugay gyud kaayo ang procurement process… tong bakasyon pa gisugdan,” Electona said. “The dental clinic needs more dental instruments. Besides, we can’t stop the aspiration to keep our targets.” Electona added there is a need to have UNIVERSITY CLINIC... page 8
Norsunians tanging prayoridad sa Php43M budget para sa Internet
Malaking pakinabang. Patuloy pa rin sa paggamit ng mga kompyuter sa Internet Research Station (IRS) ang mga Norsunians para sa kani-kanilang takdang aralin sa kabila ng mahinang koneksyon nito. (Kuha ni Jay Mark T. Umbac)
By Bobby Valencia
In i h aya g n g B o a r d of Regents (BOR) ng NORSU na ang mga estudyante ang mas makikinabang sa laang Php43
milyong pondo para sa pagpapabilis ng koneksyon ng Internet Research Station (IRS) na inaprubahan sa nakaraang BOR meeting na ginanap sa Bethel Guest House noong ika-31 ng Hulyo.
Bagamat malinaw na nanggagaling sa mga estudyante ang milyon-milyong pondo para sa Internet, inihayag ni Student Regent Vince Anthony Villanueva na mas prayoridad ngayon ang pagpapaganda ng sistema ng Internet para sa mga estudyante. “It was BOR member Hon. Henry Pryde Teves who insisted and pushed the notion nga dapat ang mga estudyante jud ang makinabang sa Internet fund kay ila manang kwarta,” sabi ni Villanueva. Inilahad din niya na ang Php20 milyon ay inilaan para sa panlimang taong bayarin ng Internet sa service provider at ang Php23 milyon naman ay gagamitin para sa panibagong kagamitan ng IRS at dagdag rin dito ang hardware at network
infrastructures para sa pagpapabilis ng koneksyon sa pamamagitan ng Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). Base sa planong binuo ng Planning and Development Office (PDO) at Information Technology Office (ITO), lalagyan umano ng Internet routers ang ibat-ibang kolehiyo katulad ng College of Education, College of Business Administration, College of Arts and Sciences at College of Industrial Technology upang maging sentralisado na ang koneksyon ng Internet. Nilinaw naman ni ng direktor ng PDO na si Dr. Guilbert Nicanor Atillo na walang network o bandwidth manager ang ITO kung kaya’t walang nag-aasikaso sa pagbahagi ng signal ng Internet na nagbibigay
dahilan sa kasalukuyang mabagal na koneksyon sa mga apektadong tanggapan ng unibersidad. “Kung ang opisina namin ang naunang magbukas ng Internet, dito agad yan halos dadaloy lahat ng signal that’s why mahina ang koneksiyon sa ibang offices,” paliwanag nito. Magtatayo rin umano ng IRS sa mga colleges upang magkaroon ito ng mga sariling mga istasyon na pwedeng gamitin ng mga magaaral na walang sariling kompyuter o laptop. Inaasahang mapapatupad ang planong pagpapabilis sa koneksyon ng internet sa lalong madaling panahon matapos ma-aprobahan ng Board of Regents ang lahat ng budget para sa School Year 2015 at 2016.
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Vol.XXXIII Issue No. 11 - 12
Aug 17— Aug 30,
On the other side of Norsunians
When Candies taste bitter We go to school. We earn our degree. Land a job. Get married. Become parents. Maybe I am just too excited to raise a kid, but not really. Well, who would not want to have kids when you’re clock is ticking, you’ll be turning forty and have a bold bald head a sign of you know---aging. Just kidding. I am not yet forty nor have a roll-on-body-deodorant head. Just making exaggerations. But life is lifeless without family. Last night while scrolling for good news in the net, my mom called me (from overseas). As usual, she asked my food for dinner, how’s my sister doing, how am I doing. Of course, I am doing fine, though I have various problems in life, we can’t always tell it to our mothers. She has a fragile heart, I do not want to see her crying while dripping on the wall, that’s too much drama. Mothers are supportive though,
Sincerely Resentfully yours, It is very disrespectful and unprofessional for a personnel to make indirect indictments, showing resentment and other behaviors aimed at thwarting another’s resolution of conflict. As for me, I already had enough. To tell you honestly, I am not complaining about how our university guards and on-duty personnel handle security operations and implement university policies, because it is part of their job; it is what they needed to do, and I am not an exception. I am still fine with the university student dress code, even if I usually find it too constricted and traditional. I just have to share an instance where a criminologist, which was on-duty, made a negative remark on me as I walked inside the campus premise on a Sunday afternoon. Before the incident occurred, I had to do some editing and rewriting of outputs for the next issues of our university paper, so I went inside the university on a Sunday morning with no security problems, and fulfilled all of the things that I was assigned to comply before noon. Unfortunately, as I went home, I remembered that I left my phone inside our pub office. I decided to get my phone late that afternoon. In most cases, if you are a student with no university business on regular Sundays, you are not allowed to get in the u-portal. Despite this, I am certain that I would be given the pass to get back in because I am a member of the pub, and I left something which I consider important – my phone. Wouldn’t that be a valid reason? As I was about to enter our narrow entryway, I thought, “this is where I squeeze myself, together with random Norsunians as it gets congested every hour of the day during weekdays…now it’s lifeless and quiet.” Then, a distressed notion went inside my ears,
an inevitable role when you reach parenthood. While staying on the monitor looking for a popping topic, I was stuck by a video performance during the Hollywood’s Video Music Awards (VMA) 2015. The stage was awesome and the musicians did a great job too, but not all of them. I watched a portion when Miley Cyrus (also host in the award) performed and I find it annoying. A performance where at least fifty percent of the viewers are young audiences, not to mention those who watched at home through social media, that’s a lot of kids watching. Cyrus appeared to be performing like a crap. Yes, it was a dirty show (well in my own opinion). That night of her performance, she wore a wardrobe which is let’s say, unhealthy for the eyes of the minor audiences. Wearing only a strip of metal sheen covering her chest and a few chains hanging on her bottom like a chandelier. Three fourths skin and an eighth of a dress while singing songs that celebrates dope and addiction and your daughter (if you’d be the parent) is watching the whole show. Wow! That’s a good inspiration for a kid from her idol. We see these incidents frequently. And children now are slowly exposed in this kind of culture that we have. This is immorality for me and needs a lot of censorship. Five years from you’ll have your own kids and they will have their own wants and likes---their candies. Be sure to give them the right candies, the sweet ones not the bitter ones. “Sir, isup-ot sa imong ID before musulod.” It came from one of the two guards. I was barred along the campus entryway, because I was not wearing my ID. I obeyed as I was freaking out, trying to look for it. After seeing my ID sling, I continued walking and wore it as I went in. Just a meter away from the portal, a remark— solidly hitting my soft eardrums, flung into the air. It wasn’t loud, but there is one thing I am sure of, it was for me. “Gahi-ag ulo,” resentfully said by the criminologist on-post, who was the same guy who pleaded my ID to be worn. I felt a sudden blood rush. My temper was heightened. The remark ruined my Sunday. As I continued to retrieve my phone, I had this rockhard urge to come back and speak with the guy concerned. Sa pagkagahi nako’g ulo, after I luckily got my phone, I hurried and went back to point out something that these security personnel have already taken for granted. I thought, “dapat makabalo sila nga dili maayo ilang giingon.” I started and spoke to the criminologist in black polo, “Boss, kinsa tong niingon ug gahi’g ulo kanina?” “Ngano man, sir?” “Ikaw to, boss?” “Ngano diay, sir?” “Sorry diay boss ha nga gahi kog ulo, pero ako bayang gisup-ot akong ID pagsulod, nganong muingon pa man ug gahi’g ulo?” “Sir, ikaw ba diay among gipasabtan?” “Alangan pod ug siya…?” I mockingly pointed the security guard, “…nga ako ra man ang niagi diri kanina?” The heated dialogue continued. The exchange of words wasn’t healthy, but it wasn’t inappropriate. The criminologist repeatedly pointed that I was really affected by his ‘indirect’statement, because I was really ‘gahi’g ulo.’ I, also, repeatedly told him that I was offended by his remark. And even if it was not directly aimed at me, it was really unprofessional, impolite and clumsy for somebody implementing security management and procedures along the entryway to say that. It ended like this, “Nisulod man ka sir nga wala pa nimo nasup-ot imong ID, bisag lantawon pa nato ang CCTV.” “O, boss, mao gani’ng nangayo ko’g sorry, ang imoha rang giistorya akong gikalainan boss, balo lang ug madunggan na sa CCTV! Pero boss…nangayo ko’g sorry, ambot lang sa inyuha.” SINCERELY RESENTFULLY... page 8
With the canteen scenario becoming worse than ever before, NORSU food court vendors are now complaining against irresponsible students for unreturned utensils and cluttered mess after meal. In an interview, canteen vendors voiced out several complaints concerning the unreturned utensils borrowed by costumers as well as the inobservance of students to the Clean-as-you-go-policy that had been enacted by the previous Student Government. Reportedly, most of unreturned utensils are those brought outside the food court of which some are recovered in classrooms and at the bleachers around the campus. Putting the matter in a clear perspective, to say Norsunians are poor is quite becoming detestable at times. Seemingly, some students daydream about the campus as their kingdom with the university canteen as their throne. They appear to be despicable kings and queens who drag with them illusive servants to clear away their mess. In the pursuit to lay remedy to the matter, NORSU Vendors Association (NORSUVA) posted on the walls of the canteen notices pleading students to return used utensils to respective stalls however, most students seem to forget how to read no matter how big and intricate the fonts are. Perhaps, these students are devising a setting like that of a high-class restaurant within a naked reality or if not, are merely displaying spiteful habits rooted from their homes. Objectively, constant reminders wouldn’t assure a dramatic shift to this matter for in one way or another, culprits will always invent argumentative escape from blame though others accept counsels. The Student Government has already exhausted efforts emphasizing Clean-as-you-go policy in all areas around the campus but unless there is a due forfeiture against violators, the story will just repeat itself over and over again dressing up the canteen vendors with a nanny’s gown. Norsunians are very privileged to have everything prepared from viands down to snacks all on a shiny plate by those weary vendors, but despite the canteen’s pleasing offers, maggots-filled plates left aside in desolation become the upshot. Is this how a STATE SCHOLAR should act?
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Aug 17 — Aug 30, 2015
Vol.XXXIII Issue No. 11 - 12
Success does not come easy. Oftentimes, you have to experience multiple failures to be where you are meant to be. Your faith will be challenged; yes, your spirit will be broken too; and your self-confidence will be shattered. The hardest part is dealing with the pain. However, a winner knows that he should not sulk for so long as he knows that opportunities will come his way soon enough. He must prep-up and do his best always as the best is still yet to come in his life, in God’s perfect time. The question is, how exactly do we deal with it? Different people deal with things on their own weird ways, but let us be specific. YOU. You are the person we are talking about here. We might not know what you are going through right now or what you have dealt with, but you are a winner. If you don’t think you are, then who would? Talk to someone. This someone can be anyone. A relative, a friend, your neighbor, your pet or even your stuffed animal. Let it out loud. Cry if you must. Remember that crying is not a sign of weakness. It simply means that you are a human being capable of emotion, capable of
expressing yourself through shedding tears. But make no mistakes, for this someone should be trustworthy and (if it’s not your stuffed animal or your pet) is capable of understanding your personality and should also possess positivity in him or her or it. Be in your comfort zone. Let’s not focus on a place here. We’re also talking about comfort food! Eat your heart out! Buy an ice cream or a chocolate and hang out with your friends. And we mean your real friends who know you in and out. You can also be with your family if you insist. When you are in your comfort zone, you can think rationally and you will be able to identify the circumstances that lead to your failure. The truck was behind me, running hastily. I was not conscious back then. Until someone grabbed me away from the curved road. I was left dumbstruck at the moment. My skin crawled. I felt like my soul got out from my body. The truck distressingly continued, directly moving forward to a group of innocent passers. As I looked at the area, all of the passers were gone. They were scattered in different directions. My pals and I hurriedly ran on the site where the incident had happened. A number of people witnessed the grief-stricken scenario and started helping each other to find the lost bodies. I can’t explain this hiding feeling. How could the silent, cozy night took innocent lives in mere seconds? All I hear was the scream— the earnest cry of the crowd. “Sis, where are you?” The worried older sister cried. Also, the American man in his 60s, grabbed his flashlight and helped on the search for the lost victims. Minutes later, 10 bodies were recovered. Blood splattered on the ground. “My sister is dead!” the anxious lass cried. Among the ten victims, two were dead, one was ‘dead-onthe-spot’ while the other one was ‘dead-on-arrival’. But that was two years ago. May 19, 2012 flashes right in front of me. And I could still remember the traumatizing experience I have felt before. During my summer vacation, I went to Bayawan City to unwind myself from the stresses in life especially that I was a sophomore college student back then. Of course, I don’t have something to worry about. After all, I’m having a break with the pressuring class works. My closest friends invited me to watch a Basketball league at 6 pm. I really don’t want to go with them but they insisted. For friendship’s sake, I went with the flow. When we entered the gymnasium, I was half-deaf for the appreciative crowd was wild and free. They were ecstatic, seeing those basketball players in momentum. From a distant, I noticed her in a blurred vision. She was happily sitting, wearing a white t-shirt with maong pants. Suddenly, I came back on my senses. I realized that game
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Be optimistic. Yes, it is not easy, believe us, we know. Especially if you thought you’ve had it at the tip of your fingers and then boom! It’s gone! You found out that whatever signs you thought it was leading you to your goal was merely either a coincidence or you just didn’t read the signs correctly. But it may help if you think of it this way: Did you learn something with your experience? We know you did. So use that knowledge. It will come handy the next time and we’re sure, you’ll do so much better. Remember that before you go up, you must climb the ladder. As the famous Michael Jordan said, “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” So go on, take that chance. Failure is a part of life, and we must deal with it. It is there to hone us and make us a better version of ourselves. was at its end. Minutes later, the referee blew his whistle as a sign that the game has ended at exactly 10 pm. “Mamauli na ta kay human na,” my friend said. “Ah, sige. Mulakaw na ta.” After the game, the street was absolutely overcrowded. And it seemed like they own the road. I didn’t bother, for I was listening to a song, entitled ‘One of Us’ with my earphones. We were four in the group, lining up horizontally. And the horrible scenario took place. I can’t believe that I’m alive. Maybe, my father was there. He died last February 2012. And I felt like his just around, protecting me from harm. I’m okay, but I was bothered by her. Alas, she was a loss. She was intelligent, God-fearing, kind, and a Pylon correspondent in her time. Also, she was a high- achiever in academe and a fresh college graduate. I kept on dreaming on her after that incident. When I woke up one early morning, this line was the first thing that I heard from my Lola, “Patay na siya. Tala, mubisita ta.” I remembered when her corpse was sent to church for a funeral ceremony, the place was filled with compassionate people. All were crying while a PowerPoint presentation was being played, reminiscing her past. During the burial, her family let numerous balloons to float on thin air. The last balloon that floated had a picture of her smiling while she raised her hand as a sign of farewell. Tears fell down unto my cheeks as a sign of sympathy to her death. Sayang! She died at a young age. Even though her life had ended, I know that her life still continues after death. I realized that we should live life to the fullest. We never know when we’ll bid farewell to this planet, right? Dang dang is a student from the College of Business Administration. He adores to take some risky and challenging adventures. He likes to balance things in the worksheet, except for love.
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Vol.XXXIII Issue No. 11 - 12
Aug 17— Aug 30, 2015
“Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.” ― Douglas MacArthur The lifespan of a student’s subject load has certainly met the likes of history. Also, when you say heroes it doesn’t necessarily mean that he died as a martyr for the country. But when you say Andres Bonifacio, that’s a different story, he was the man filled with valor, who died fighting for the country. For history’s crooked ways will be bent straight. Irony will be shattered and a new yearning for heroes, graced. This is where the Kataas-taasang leader’s story is set straight. The roots of our Supremo Most know him as a native of Tondo, Manila, an orphan who only finished Grade 4 and earns a living by being a craftsman back then. He was also a clerk messenger and an agent of foreign commercials in Manila. Though only finishing a portion of grade school, he learned to read and write with the help of a tutor because his father was a highly paid tutor at the time. Prof. Ambeth Ocampo through the book of Jose Rizal, “Rizal’s Teeth, Bonifacio’s Bones” revealed that indeed Andres Bonifacio was a voracious reader. In his list of reading materials were the History of French Revolution, The Bible, and Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables among others. This proves formal education does not define a person’s knowledge. Bonifacio came from the middle-class, being born from a mestiza mother and a middle-class father who had a white collar job. In addition, Jim Richardson discovered that Andres was a bodegero of a German-owned company. Being known as the fearless leader of the Kataastaasang Kagalanggalangan Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK) was not his only tool in achieving freedom from the Spanish regime, which many did not know. He also joined the La Liga Filipina which was led by the prominent Dr. Jose Rizal
before it was abolished; when Rizal was captured by Spanish forces. This proves that happenings do mold individuals, from a person who believed in the Propaganda, ironically did the opposite and led a revolution by force. Andres in his ill fate Bonifacio did not only use a bolo but also a revolver in the arm struggles he initiated in the past. The great Philippine hero is often, up until today, pictured out as a bolo leader without a side arms, but sources says otherwise. His died together with his brother Procopio Bonifacio. Despite some account for the basis that both of them were shot to death, it was in fact that his brother was, but Andres was stabbed by a bolo. This information was according to Gen. Guillermo Masangkay, one of Macapagal’s men who reinforced the fact. In 1918, his skeletal remains allegedly were exhumed in Maragondon, which included a fractured skull which backed up Masangkay’s claim. Today the old ten peso bill you had and the current ten peso coin you might have in your pocket right now is based on the only existing picture he ever had, the only one that surfaced throughout Philippines’ history. Meaning other photos of him are only from other artists’ perspective. Andres Bonifacio who died being accused with treason should open up curiosity for the Filipino public. It is for a fact that he was of great influence during the
time when we were battling the tight grip of España; for freedom. We should start recognizing the people who’s worth it. And confirm the truth behind the narratives of our Bayanis. References: •http://www.filipiknow.net •http://biography.yourdictionary.com •http://inewmedia.org
grocery at the mall or at the wet market. Moreover, the Cancer Prevention Coalition recommends that children should not eat more than 12 hotdogs per month because of the risk of cancer. Chips/crackers/cookies Chips and crackers has always been there beside us since our elementary years while keeping some inside our bag as our baon but you may never know that these, too, cause certain serious diseases. These generally contain white flour and sugar as well as transfats, but it’s not enough to simply look for these ingredients on the label; you have to actually “decode” the ingredients list that food manufacturers use to deceive consumers. They do this by hiding ingredients (such as hiding MSG in yeast extract, or by fiddling with serving sizes so they can claim the food is transfat free, even when it contains transfats).
Who wouldn’t love sitting, chuckling alone on your couch watching your all-time favorite Hollywood romantic comedy movie in your breezy sala, eating chips or fries? Or even trying to dry those tears watching the local blockbuster hugot drama movie of the year in your barkada’s apartment while having a hefty dose of doughnuts, popcorns, and pizzas with you? But wait, you might be slowing down and spitting out what you are eating now, because home foods are really that cancerous. Yes you read it right. You are what you eat. The statement ‘everything causes cancer’ has become a widespread inflation. One that some people use as rhetorical feedstuff to excuse their dietary and lifestyle fiascos, particularly as they pertain to cancer-risk food. According to The Huffington Post, each year, 12.7 million people discover they have cancer and 7.6 million people die from this disease. So how are we contributing to our bodies’ mute cancer cells while eating our favorite foods offered just around the corner? Microwave popcorn Popcorn may sound a perfect comfort food when inside the cinema or even at home but this food has a lot to pop, substantially when
it comes to cancer. These are lined with chemicals that are linked to causing not only infertility but also liver, testicular, and pancreatic cancers. “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in microwave popcorn bag linings as “likely” carcinogenic, and several independent studies have linked the chemical to causing tumors. Likewise, the diacetyl chemical used in the popcorn itself is linked to causing both lung damage and cancer. So be careful eating those popped corny. Hotdog Hotdog? Everyone’s quick viand, best friend during breakfast when rushing going to school. But this processed meat has hidden potential on bringing up the risk of cancer. Most processed meats contain chemical preservatives that make them appear fresh and appealing to everyone’s sight, but this one can also cause cancer. Both sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate have been linked to significantly increasing the risk of colon and other forms of cancer, so be sure to choose only uncured meat products made without nitrates, when going to buy your
French fries/doughnuts These kind of foods are always present in most fast food chains near or in the city. In fact, French fries has been renowned as barkada’s best friend, but wait, it seems that your best friend is not safe to be eaten. Well, acrylamide (also known as neurotoxin to humans), it goes out, turns up in foods when they are fried like fries, baked or otherwise cooked at high temperatures like doughnuts. They are form from sugars and an amino acid naturally found in food, as part of the Maillard Reaction (that’s the chemical reaction that transforms the flavor and color of food when cooked). In other words, it has been in our foods probably for as long as we’ve been cooking, but we didn’t know it until a little over a decade ago. On the other hand, “Reader’s Digest calls doughnuts “disastrous” as a breakfast food, and many experts agree it’s probably one of the worst ways to start the day.” So, wondering if you’re going to eat these again? Relax; cancer is preventable if you just change your dietary and eating lifestyle. Perhaps, preventing cancer is actually straightforward. By just thinking twice what you’re going to eat and be guided with future risks, then you are already making a step for a change. At least.
Aug 17— Aug 30, 2015
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Fired up in excitement, her heart was jumpy. The spotlights focused on their circle made the feeling more intense. This is the final game. The game that will determine the champions of the season. The team bowed their heads, murmured a prayer. But she didn’t say a word, did not bend her head. And just before their team was called, a co-player muttered, “This is supposed to be a catholic university, isn’t it?” Communists. Satan worshipers. Rebels. As a nation of believers, most Filipinos think of atheists as bad, if not, malevolent evil individuals. Since majority of Filipinos adhere to a religion, many people criticize atheism without truly understanding it. Obviously, most Filipinos grow up in communities wherein almost every aspect of life is affected in one way or another by religion. They subscribe to the assumption that there is a supreme being. That there is God. That there is Allah. That they were put on earth to live out a purpose. That there is life after death, and that this post-death incident will be either of two things - eternal damnation or eternal happiness. With all that said, coming out as an atheist in our country would be a strife. Political leaders are afraid of coming out as atheists, employees are not getting the promotion they deserve, and individuals losing friends because they are labeled as a bad influence. A taboo of struggle for acceptance, respect and freedom. But why did it come to this? Why do Filipinos have
negative reaction towards atheism? Floating misconception Misconceptions about atheists are the main drivers of these negative thoughts. Most Filipinos think that atheists are Satan worshippers and hate those who believe in God. This often stems to the line of thinking that goes “If you don’t worship God, then who do you worship?” Atheists however, do not believe and worship any supernatural being. It is difficult to despise what one does not believe to exist. There is also a belief that they are less trustworthy people and that they are sinners and immoral. In other words, religious people think that atheists reject God as an excuse to keep on sinning without realizing that there are good and bad atheists just as there are good and bad Christians, Muslims, Jews, and any other category thereof. They are also decent people and they want the same things out of life and understand that to make life better they have to live by the same set of moral rules. Moreover, atheists also have some misconceptions on persons under different denominations thus, creating the conflict. Most atheists think that religious people are judgmental and garner higher positions in the society because of their religious standing. Being in a religion, however, somehow means that they are humble enough to admit that they are sinners and that their
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goodness find its source from their creator. More so, some individuals are often stereotyped as being anti-science and illogical when in reality, they embrace science and the exciting discoveries it offers. They welcome knowledge, critical thinking, innovation, new ideas, and the truths they reveal. Common ground Let’s not play games here. Atheists and religious people share the same evolutionary history and therefore the same cognitive biases. Notice that if you remove the supernatural elements of most religions, their moral code is very similar to each other. Most ethical elements of many religions are agreeable to theists and atheists alike. And the term “faith” has multiple meanings that most atheists do not reject. Atheists can and often exhibit “faith” in the sense of trust in other people. They do not, however, exhibit faith in the sense of a belief that is not based on proof. Atheist are simply being without belief in God, on the other hand, people believe in deities because they seem to take more comfort from a stance that says, someone created the world with good intentions. Understanding both sides, nevertheless will help one examine their beliefs more closely. Not only that, people will become more open-minded and less militant towards the other side of belief. Equality and respect. Don’t we all deserve these regardless of our beliefs?
Norsunians call for action on unused speech lab By Kenneth Carlorio Surilla
T h e s p e e c h l a b fee amounting to almost Php 1,000 per student collected in the previous school years is now being questioned as its operation has not been visible before students’ eyes. A group of students express their disappointment having paid a handful amount for the speech laboratory that has been left dysfunctional for a couple of years already. Bachelor of Arts (AB) student Ma. Pauleen Undangan said, “It’s so disappointing kay sayang kaayo ang facility…Unsa man ang purpose ana? Patayaan ra?” Meanwhile, another College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) student Rufel John Silorio contended people in-charge should have initiated action on the matter citing out the importance of having a functional speech laboratory. “Dapat naay gibuhat kung kinsa man galing ang in-charge ana kay sayang kaayo… makatabang pa unta na namo,” Silorio said. Moreover, another CAS student Saela Vilas expressed, “Unfair kay basin apil pa na sa balaryan pero wala di ay magamit. Plus it helps
improve our communication skills so unsa na lang if wala? Unfair diba?” Having noted the presumed negligence of the facility, a Bachelor of Geology student Evantry Tianero said, “Whoever’s in-charge should do something about it and they should have done it long time ago because the facility seems useless…it should not be.” As the matter was raised to the CAS Dean Consolacion Unabia, she explained the Speech Laboratory is under repair after two years of dysfunction. According to Unabia, the facility still has to be inspected for possible repair and upgrade. The Speech Laboratory houses 40 desks with headsets connected to a specialized table as well as 40 English Communication books that are supposed to cater to speech students. Head of English and Literature Department Dr. Ralph Cardeño said an order for inspection has been given out however, it has to undergo proper procedures as it will be coordinated to the Supply Office. “I already sent a request to the supply office to have it inspected so that necessary actions may be taken,”
The unused Speech Laboratory of NORSU Main Campus I located at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Building (Photo by Jay Mark T. Umbac)
said Cardeño. On the other hand, one of the supply officers Allan Alagarno revealed the situation has been placed to the inventory as well as to
the supplemental annual procurement plan with an amount of ₱6M for the proposition of repair of equipment. “Naa nay plan to inspect it but we are not capable to handle the
materials so we still need to hire people who can. And unfortunately, we can’t promise that actions for it will be done this year,” said Alagarno.
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Aug 17— Aug 30, 2015
NORSU cafeteria converted to HM lab By Lifeel Gleedz G. Raga
NORSU permanently closed the operations of the University Cafeteria to convert into Hospitality Management (HM) Laboratory to accommodate the massive number of students having skills trainings as approved by the NORSU Officer-in-Charge Dr. Peter T. Dayot on August 17. According to the operation incharge Milliard Tubog, the shift of the building’s function into HM Laboratory would help cater HM students for as Tubog cited, a total of ten sections per schedule with more than 40 students require extensive room to have quality education. Though there are floated dismays on the closure of cafeteria that has been a quality service provider to most CBA students, Tubog said, “Though nanghinayang ko but at the same time nalipay kay sa pagkakarun
luag-luag na gamay, maarrange na namu ang scheduling sa laboratory.” Having noted of some allegations raised against the former cafeteria operation, HM department chairman Ryan Tayko said, “Na-aware man mi nga naay mga reklamo kabahin namo, against the department pero wala ra na namo gi-mind,” referring to the legalities of using the building for business purposes. Thus, as Tayko added, they decided to withdraw the claim and stop the operation to avoid disputes with the provokers whose names he refused to reveal. Meanwhile, upon the appraisal of Tayko’s appeal to stop the operation, Dr. Dayot approved the proposal to utilize the building as an extension of the HM Laboratory. In concordaance with certain protocols, Tayko said a plan has been realized regarding the shift of the operation to academic purposes.
“Kami amo ra gyud nga gisunod ang mga instructions nga gikan nilang Dr. Dayot,” Tayko disclosed. Having this, several Norsunians express varied comments regarding the closure of cafeteria operations of which some were delighted hence others are dismayed. Ranielyn Paculanang, a BSHM sttudent, said, “Maayo na siya kay at least bahig na and then clean napud nga ang lababo wa nay tubig nga magpundo, arranged na gd siya.” Moreover, Michelle Sarono shared,“Nice siya kay madali nami sa paghimu sa among mga hilinuon, dako na ang lugar para sa activities ug dili mi maapeki sa pagluto.” However, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy student, Dolly E. Cadavid expressed, “Syempre madisappoint na ang uban kay maclose na ang palalitan diha.” Considering both views on the matter, BSBA student Riza Dizon
Class set up at gymnasium irks students, instructors By Bobby Valencia
Several instructors and students are now complaining on the negative impact of muddled class set-up at the University Gymnasium to learners. Instructors conducting lectures inside the university gym expressed their disappointments about the unconducive class setting, lack of chalkboards and the frequent class suspension caused by activities at the gym. English instructor Jess Reille Espinas said the insistent and discordant noises affect retention among her learners which is then worsen by the lack of necessary facilities like chalkboards. According to Espinas, students in most English classes are visual learners hence, due to this scarcity, she no longer expects that all of them will absorb everything from the topic that they are taking up. “It is really noisy here, and their attentions are caught by other students. There are also dancers that interrupt my class,” Espinas said referring to the PE students undertaking physical education exercises. Moreover, a first year student of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Joy Marie Brown who belongs to the class of Espinas said she cannot focus on her class due to the noise that interrupts their class discussion.
Uncomfortable. Norsunians bare with the uncomfortable class setting at the University Gymnasium. (Photo by Jay Mark T. Umbac)
“It’s very noisy actually. A lot of things interrupt our class like playing and there are students that are roaming around. It’s not good. That’s my opinion,” she said. On the other hand, PE instructor Michael Dela Pena explained the PE subjects are activity-related thus, according to him, “We cannot do something about it because that is the nature of the subject.” However, Dela Pena contested students who have no classes lounging at the gym are mostly the ones creating loud noises. Upset about the matter, history instructor Edgardo Santillan said it is
very difficult to discuss in open air with his 60 students sitting on the bleachers. “Discussing here is taxing because it is very distractive having many people around. It is fine if all of the classes here are just doing lectures. But when we see students dancing with a loud music, what will you think about it?” Santillan said. As per report in the previous issue of The NORSUnian, the primary reason of classroom shortages is the skyrocketing increase of student population in this school year that bounced from 24,000 to 29,000 officially enrolled students in the whole NORSU system.
CEA-SG initiates fund raising to support college publication
By Niña Marie T. Pino
T h r o u g h t h e leadership of June Rhea Cancio, governor of the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), the Student Government donated a total of Php 4,540 to The Touch, the official weekly publication of CEA through t-shirt fundraising. The t-shirt fundraising is a limited edition and is a non-compulsory activity aiming to support the college’s Official Student Publication, The Touch. According to Cancio, the initiative is a big help for it subsidizes amount to sustain the publication. “Nakita namo nga kinahanglan kaayo ug support ang The Touch, so we come up with the idea nga magfund
raising through t-shirts kay makakuha pa ang estudyante ug makatabang pud sila sa publication,” Cancio said. As with the mechanics of the initiative, Liza Marie Ragusta, CEASG vice governor and Editor-in-Chief of The Touch Liza Marie Ragusta relayed, “In one t-shirt that costs P250 in all sizes, 10 pesos is deducted and will directly proceed to the publication thus, a total of 4540php was raised.” Delighted of the SG’s effort, Ragusta furthered, “This is a big help to us especially nga naningkamot mi nga maka-publish jud and I am very thankful sa CEA governor for initiating this.” BS Mechanical Engineering student Jocelyn Quibido remarked, “This idea is wise in a way that The Touch is not dependent to the fees of the students. It works as unity in
diversity.” On the other hand, Florence Nuique, a 3rd year architecture student said, “It’s a very brilliant idea because students are benefited as well as our publication…so, dili jud mag mahay ang mga estudyante.” The Touch publication will celebrate its 21st year in service thus, in collaboration with the local student government, the publication continues to strive for an amount of Php 8,000 to Php 10,000 to be able publish 500 copies this semester. On the other hand, the SG of the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) planned of having CEA Pahungaw Fun day for this school year. By August, programs under CEA undergo accreditation. By October, they shall participate in the PICEsiklaban.
Now a laboratory. Two HM students do their pratical activities at the newly converted HM dining laboratory. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)
concluded, “It would be an advantage sa mga HM students kay makabenefit man sila and makahimo sila properly sa ilang mga lab activities
since dako-dako na ang room, and para nako okay ra kay naa ra man pud lain nga food court diri sa school.”
NORSU observes NDPR 2015 By Maria Dominique P. Ferrolino
In o b s e rva nc e o f the annual National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Celebration, Negros O r i e n t a l S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y, Provincial Capitol of Negros Oriental, people with disability sector, and Foundation University (FU) commemorates the birth of the Sublime Paralytic Apolinario Mabini in a wreath laying ceremony held in the Capitol on July 23. Atty. Richard Enojo, provincial legal officer representing the Governor of the province, gave his message paying tribute to the hero who fought for Philippine independence despite the disability. “We are empowered; we are all equal. Mabini gives inspiration to the able and disable because you can be productive in the community,” he mentioned. Co-founder of the youth-led organization MY IDEA Rolando Jr. Villamero also gave his speech about the MY IDEA initiative
and empowering student-teachers the capabilities to accommodate students with disabilities. “We can never call Negros Oriental progressive if we continue to marginalize the persons with disabilities,” Villamero said. Person born deaf and member of the EFFATA Association of the Deaf, Marie Grace Monding, shared her experiences being deaf. Although there were instances wherein they feel excluded, she said, “Be positive and ignore bad perception. God has plans for us to be successful and productive.” Also, she was grateful of the chance to speak on behalf of the deaf community. Stating their requests to the government, she said, “Treat us fairly, please give us job opportunities, do not ignore us, and please use proper words.” “May this event be a continuation of efforts for the persons with disability. Let us move forward for inclusive Negros Oriental,” Kathleen Dawn Young Ricardo, co-founder of MY IDEA, stated as the event concluded.
VPAA disproves BS Geo program ‘closure’ rumor By Alec Benjamin Ramirez
To clear things out, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Rosemarie Pinili denied the rumor regarding the alleged NORSU Geology program’s closure which floated out as relayed through reports early July and August. With provokers not identified, rumors have been circulating that the BS Geology program of NORSU will possibly be phased out if it fails to achieve a Level 1 status from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities (AACCUP) after its scheduled accreditation, August 24. Hence, according to Pinili, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is the only institution that could direct Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to terminate programs that fail to meet its minimum requirements and standards, thus students should not be alarmed of baseless assumptions. Pinili further explained CHED would not directly phase out a certain
program; instead, CHED would be giving notices to the concerned HEIs to comply with its standards and to note, NORSU hasn’t received notices of such nature for the BS Geology program as of press time. Meanwhile, second year BS Geology students Genesis O. Dimatulac and Kurt Neilvy T. Villarias said they were relieved upon hearing the news as they, due to the rumor, have already pondered on either shifting to another course or transferring to another school. “Ang kalipay namu di masukod,” Villarias said. To n o t e , o n l y s i x H E I s are offering BS Geology in the Philippines, namely: Negros Oriental State University, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Adamson U n i v e r s i t y, M a p u a I n s t i t u t e of Technology, University of Southeastern Philippines and the Partido State University. Also, one of the goals in the CHED Strategic Plan for 2011 – 2016 is to increase enrolment in Geology programs, which it classified as critical high-level professional discipline and hard-to-fill.
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Unreturned plates, cluttered mess upset canteen vendors By Niña Marie T. Pino
N ORS U f o o d c o u rt vendors complain against some irresponsible students for unreturned plates and cluttered mess after meal. In the interview with The NORSUnian (TN), canteen vendors voiced out several complaints concerning the unreturned utensils borrowed by costumers as well as the inobservance of students to the “Clean-asyou-go-policy’’ that had been enacted by the previous Student Government. One of the vendors Felima Tindoc said, “Makaguol gyud kaayo kay sa kapin sa 200 namu nga mga plato, less than 100 na lamang ang nabilin…Gi-ulod na gani ang uban nga ipang-uli.” Tindoc recounted most of unreturned utensils are those brought outside the food court of which some are recovered in classrooms and at the SL bleachers at the back of the College of Education (CEd) building. “Among sugtan ang mga estudyante nga dal-on sa gawas especially kung huot na ang canteen…maluoy man gud pud mi,” Tindoc added, hence she calls out for students to be responsible with what they borrow and clear out the mess on the tables for successors. Meanwhile, another vendor Anabelle Duhaylungsod shares the same sentiment
saying, “Mao na jud na diri...biyaan ra ang mga kinan-an unya kung sultihan dili raman pud magtagad.” According to Duhaylungsod, the NORSU Vendors Association (NORSUVA) posted on the walls of the canteen notices pleading students to return used utensils to respective stalls however, as she stated, “ Muingon raman ang uban, ‘dugay na bitaw na’ so wala najud mi mahimo.” Moreover, another vendor from the J.A Cadiz stall who refused to be named shared common instances of unreturned plates saying, “ Nawalaan pud mi diri ug mga pinggan… ang set sa 10 ka plato namo, usa na lamang ang nabilin.” Furthermore, one vendor from the Inez Grovino stall who refused to be named commented, “Mura jud ug mga dato sa ilaha ang uban nga mga estudyante…” On the other hand, John Mark Tolomea, a third year Bachelor of Elementary Education student admitted he is guilty of the matter and that he understands the concern of the vendors saying, “ Kabahin sa mga plato, though guilty man pud ko ana, pero dapat jud iuli sa mga estudyante ang mga kinan-an.” Taking the same side with Tolomea, Jesselah Bangca another Education student suggested, “Regarding anang pagpahulam ug plates, mas maayo if ilang kuhaon ang ID sa
Neglectful Norsunians. A canteen vendor cleans the messy table and collects the used plates and utensils in the table left by students after eating. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)
muhulam then ibalik if mauli ang plato…and dapat jud responsible ang students sa pag-uli.” Sought for his statement on the matter, president of the Federation of Student Governments (FSG) Vince Anthony Villanueva sways all students to observe the “Clean-as-
CARE forms peer facilitator program
CARE Center Director Annie Rose Taguba speaks before the audience during the launching of the first university-wide student-based peer counseling program at SAO Hall. (Photo retrieved by Precious Erika Aliboyog)
By Lifeel Gleedz G. Raga
In the pursuit to expand counseling services to Norsunians, Counseling, Assessment, Resource, Enhancement (CARE) Center of NORSU established Peer Facilitator program this school year. According to the CARE Center Director Annie Rose Taguba, the program purports to provide positive role models, help students maintain a positive self-image and guide them in decision-making endeavors which will be enacted through peer counseling. As noted, the program is a student-based counseling structure comprised of volunteer students
from various colleges in Main campuses I and II which as Taguba cited, “They are very good arms of CARE center. It’s like, the more satellites we can have, the better we are going to have the reception.” She furthered the campus peer facilitators are effective agents in expanding the scope of CARE services in the university. “They really have nice access to students rather than us nga muduol sila namo kay mas dali mang duulon ang estudyante specially once identified na sila. It’s not difficult for them to share everything,” she added. On the onset of the program, the peer facilitators underwent through series of trainings during the Basic Help Skills Training conducted last August 7 at the Student’s Affairs Office.
The training was composed of activities such as Making Contact or Establishing Rapport, plus testing their attending skills and listening skills in which after thorough preparation, they will then be assisting upcoming CARE activities. Having undergone the training, SGDC-I vice president Derry Deff Sampang shared, “Dugay na kong nangandoy nga adunay peer facilitator sa campus kay kini nakahatag ug dakong tabang sa kadaghanan, pinaagi sa maong training.” M o r e o v e r, S a m a n t h a J o y Fernandez, a freshman Information Technolgy student, said this program will surely help students overcome what they feel. “Makatabang siya kay dili biya tanang tawo makasabot sa imung gi-feel and we need someone nga makasabut nimo ug makatambag siya ug maayo nimo para maiwasang maging pariwara.” Having the same view, Yves John Mark Manaban, one of the volunteers said attending programs like this is both beneficial to the facilitator and participant. “It is very beneficial in terms of passing knowledge in resolving issues on those who need help, so since facilitators are experienced, they could provide advice and as well as key points for the participant to be more knowledgeable,” he said.
Interns question unused OJT fund By Hengie V. Jalando-on
S o m e s t ud e n t s a r e now questioning the continued collection of OJT fee in various colleges despite the unused OJT fund. As disclosed by Student Affairs Office (SAO) director Julius Ventolero, the estimated balance amounting to Php600, 000.00 accumulated from the previous school years’ collection could still suffice upcoming OJT activities since there were no exact utilization of the fund. According to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) student Jhundie GV Liao, they paid Php300 for the fee yet, there
was no presented breakdown. “Nibayad mi kay di mi ka proceed for OJT pero wa gyud mi kabalo ug para asa nang amung gi bayad,”Liao said. For Joshua Jon Renquijo, Information Technology student, the amount collected isn’t equally reasonable since the expenses for requirements were shouldered by OJT apprentices without compensation from the company and assistance of the fund. “The amount is not that reasonable kay amu man pud ang expenses for OJT but, mubayad na lang mi kay di kinahanglan man gyud,” he said. Moreover, having known of the unused fund, BSBA student Jason
Rudavites said there should be no further OJT fee saying, “Dapat ang kwarta for OJT kay maka-help sa students then sana dili na mubayad next semester kay naa pa man fund nabilin.” Regarding the remaining fund, Ventolero said its utilization with due procedure to be undertaken and approved by the administrative officials however as of the press time, “we are still drafting and implementing rules and regulations for this to be approved by the BOR which needs several processes that’s why I’m asking the colleges’ cooperation and admin’s approval for the plan. It may take for years but at least the problem will be addressed,” he disclosed.
you-go Policy” to maintain orderliness and avoid the cited disputes. “Students really must observe and follow the policy not only in the canteen but also sa mga magtambay sa mga corridors ug bleachers sa campus,” he said.
NORSU Softball Women savors triumph in inter-baranggay open By Jenifer L. Cenas
N ORS U S o f t b a l l W o m e n Team championed in the Inter-Barangay Softball O p e n To u r n a m e n t h e l d i n Dumaguete City High School (DCHS) Grounds on July 19 after defeating Barangay Banilad in a score of 10-5. NORSU Softball Team coach, Orly V. Ibero shared in an interview, “Bisag wala mi pildi gikan sa elimination gaapas gyud mi sa score kay labaw man sila sa sugod pa lang.” “Nakahilak na gud ko pagabot sa 4th inning kay abi nakog mapildi nami,” Rencesyl Duran expressed, “kay gikan gyud ug 1st inning ga-score ug 2-0 unya pagabot ug 3rd inning 5-0 na, unya ang ilang pitcher kay gikan pa gyud ug UP [University of the Philippines], naa pud silay player nga gikan ug RTU [Rizal Technological University].” Dolly Ann Somoza further said, “nakatabang gyud si Sir Orly kay bisan murag mu-giveup nami ingon siya kaya pa na! murag didto nabawibawi namo ang momentum unya naka-Home pa gyud si Robelyn.” “Encourage ra sa team nga muhatag ug 101% nila. 100% attitude ug 1% para ni God,” emphasized by Ibero, “Discipline, teamwork, positive outlook, mao gyud na ang way para ma-achieve ang winning goal.”
“Proud to say, back-to-back champion ta kay kita ang nidaog atong 2013 dayon karon na pud, wala may game sa 2014,” he further said, “And we are very thankful for the support nga gihatag sa school especially ang director sa Departamento ng Isports at Atletiks ng NORSU, Robeleo Padernal.” Among the players of the NORSU Softball Team are Jessica Abalos the captain, Judy Mae Loyloy, Robelyn Nomio, Jovy Cordura, Anjanette Somosa, Rencesyl Duran, Evangeline Wale, Roxanne Verar, Junclaire Torres, Apple Jen Caraca, Patricia Castillon, and Ruzle Jumauad, who was awarded as the Most Valuable Player (MVP). NORSU Softball Team played for Barangay Taclobo, where the university is located, and was seconded by Barangay Banilad which was composed of alumni players of DCHS and NORSU Softball Team ex-members. Other participants of the event were the DCHS Softball Team who played for Barangay Calindagan, Junob National High School (JNHS) Softball team for Barangay Talay, and ASTIG which is composed of the alumni players of NORSU and Silliman University for Barangay 8. The Inter-Barangay Softball Open Tournament happened during Sundays of June and July which lasted for 7 days because of the unpredictable weather.
Kudos! The Softball team of NORSU with their coach, Mr. Orly Ibero. (Photo by Ma Angelica G. Ho)
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AACCUP accreditors assess 18 NORSU programs E i g h t e e n N ORS U programs underwent Preliminary a n d F o r m a l S u r v e y Vi s i t s conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) on August 24-28 to assess the various areas of these programs for accreditation status upgrade. In a preparatory meeting held at CNPAHS-Audio Visual Room on August 13, Dr. Cesar Estrope, Quality Assurance Management Center (QUAMC) director, oriented the faculty task force of the different colleges and departments on the areas they needed to prepare: the Vision-Mission-Goal-Objective (VMGO), Faculty, Curriculum & Instruction, Support to Students, Research, Extension and Community Involvement, Library, Physical Plant & Facilities, Laboratories and Administration. The programs under Graduate School which are Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT), Master of Arts in English (MA Eng), and Master of Business Administration (MBA) underwent Preliminary Survey Visits (PSV). On the other note, Formal Survey Visits will be conducted to Master of Science in Mathematics and Master of Arts in Math Teaching for Level 1, Doctor of Education and Doctor in Management for level III Phase 1 and
Master of Public Management and Master of Education Management for Level III Phase 2. Dr. Craig Refugio, dean of the Graduate School, said their goal is to pass the accreditation and meet all the standards expected for the university. Under the College of Business Administration, BS Accountancy and BS Tourism will undergo Formal Survey Visits as they apply for Level I. CBA Dean Elsie Ramacho said the preparations of the college’s programs included spending of college funds for materials and supplies as well as preparing all the documents for the accreditation. “ We d o n ’t h a v e s u p p l i e s from the university because of the procurement process which they have to be careful,” she said. Tourism department chair Stella Marie Llera said the faculty and students of Tourism are preparing Areas 1 to 10 with students encoding, researching and filing documents for each areas. She also said the department is also working the documents for four scheduled field trips to be filed to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) which will help them for the Laboratories area. The CBA dean encourages A c c o u n t a n c y a n d To u r i s m departments to work hard, “I am not sure if we can really make it, but I know everyone is working hard. We should have to pray and believe that
Level up! The faculty and staff of the different departments and colleges work hand-in-hand during the preparation for the accreditation. (Photos by Jay Mark T. Umbac and Ma. Angelica G. Ho)
God is with us,” she said. Moreover, the College of Arts and Sciences programs also underwent PSV including BS Psychology, BS Chemistry and BS Computer Science. BS Geology will undergo Formal Survey Visit for Level 1 and a re-visitation on areas for BS Math. On the preparations, CAS Assistant dean Aloha Tolin said an organized faculty task force is working on the different areas to achieve and maintain the standards
Security Office reinforces ID policy By Mary May M. Saguban and Ritchel T. Noay
“I D r e p r e s e n t s t h e University’s identity, not just the students’.” This was said by University Security Management Office (USMO) Chief Security Officer Rosalinda Abellon calling out for a strict implementation of the policy after noting students who neglect the wearing of IDs within the university premises. “Dili na rason nga wala’y proper information dissemination kay naa nama’y orientation for freshmen, transferees and shiftees regarding the policy… mura lang man gud nga walay pakabana ang mga estudyante, mugimok lang kung mabuyag na,” Abellon said. Due to the students’ inobservance on the renewal and proper wearing of IDs, USMO has already confiscated
No ID, No Entry. The NORSU guard makes sure if the student is wearing her a validated ID. (Photo by Jay Mark T. Umbac)
more than 500 IDs just within June and July this school year. Addressing students’ complaints concerning the confiscation of the IDs, Abellon said, “the policy has been there for years, we’re just implementing it…even sa time pa ni
Dr. [Henry] Sojor, naa naman ning ID policy, we’re just implementing it.” Moreover, Abellon encourages students to have new IDs from the Student Affairs Office (SAO) to avoid arguments with the guards on the act of confiscation.
sure, at that time, my adrenaline made me want to speak. Ug makabasa sila ani, hinaot makakita sila sa akong punto. Dili kay magdumot, salig nisukol ang usa kaestudyante. Dili man dagay mo gusto nga suklan? Nganong mupakapin pa man mo ug istorya? Kaloy-i ninyo ang mga estudyanteng wala’y kusog ug kaisog musukol sa inyong mga istoryang dili na maayo. Tarongon lang gud nato atong pag-sita, di magpakapin ug
pasakit nga istorya. Why? Because it is unprofessional, impolite, clumsy, and unethical to utter words of resentment to students. The Federation of Student Government (FSG) president has already raised this issue directly to the University Security and Management Office (USMO), but I want to know if you’ve experienced the same kind of treatment from them. Send your concerns at francisivanhoofficial15@gmail.com.
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I know that I am compelled to follow university procedures, including the wearing of IDs and the proper dress code. These are the reasons why I do not pathetically complain on things without thinking about the circumstances I am into. I try to refrain from giving negative feedback about the university policies implemented by the security personnel, because I really can’t do anything about it. I am not a good speaker but I am
and quality of the programs. “We hope to get at least a mean score of 3 so that we can move on to the next level. I hope we will make it,” she said. Meanwhile, CAS dean Consolacion Unabia said the college is currently mobilizing the task forces. She said, “Everyone in the entire campus should be one in cooperation for the success of the accreditation.” Moreover, BS Nursing program of CNPAHS will also undergo
Formal Survey visit as well as CEA’s BS Computer Engineering, BS Architecture and BS Geodetic Engineering for Level 1. Vice President for Academic Affairs Rosemarie Pinili encouraged accreditation task forces to work one step at a time and make sure programs will not close as long as areas are well supported with documents. “We are doing all of this for our poor and deserving students,” Pinili said.
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student assistants in the clinic for assisting an estimated number of 30 students per day. “Dili nila dapat kuhaan ang akong mga student assistants kay dili nako madala kung ako ra. May nalang may nabilin kung pito [student assistants].” Meanwhile, De Jesus suggested the implementation of a drugfree workplace and the random drug-testing in NORSU, citing Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”. As stated in RA 9165, article III of section 36, “Students of secondary and tertiary schools – Students of secondary and tertiary schools shall, pursuant to the related rules and regulations as contained in the school’s student handbook and with
notice to the parents, undergo a random drug testing: Provided, that all drug testing expenses whether in public or private schools under this Section will be borne by the government.” He added putting up a pharmacy boutique would add more medicine supplies to the University clinic while serving as a sort of an income generating project. He said, “Mas better kung makapasa ta sa accreditation sa Phil Health, for it is also extending its universal health coverage to the beneficiaries of the insured individual.” “I am inviting all Norsunians to visit the University clinic. They should enjoy their privilege in medical and dental services,” Electona disclosed.
Question:
Do you think the barricades placed beside the sidewalk of NORSU solved the traffic congestion at Kagawasan Avenue?
195 students polled
By Joanne P. Ferrolino