The NORSUnian Vol XXXV Issue 15-16

WE write for you. we fight for you.

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TIMELESS SMILE. Farmers enjoy the fun-filled activities during the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries(CAFF) harvest celebration at NORSU Bajumpandan Campus on September 20. Photo by Marco Paolo B. Ramirez

LSO records 78 student orgs, empowers exhibit ‘17 Narlyn R. Mascardo

Regardless of the dissolution of Negros Island Region (NIR) mandated under Executive Order (EO) 38, regional directors of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) push to continue future partnership with the regions.

CHED Region VII Director Freddie Bernal said as long as there is an order from the CHED central office, they will continue serving the NIR despite its closure.

He said, “Much to our desire to stay here, again, we have to comply because we are just foot soldiers of the Republic.”

Meanwhile, Officer-In-

Charge and Chief Education Specialist of CHED-NIR Dennis Rebueno said that they cannot do anything because it is not their call “whether NIR will stay or not, it’s his [president] decision.”

“All programs, unfinished tasks will have to be continued by both regions, region six and seven,” and there will be no disruption of services, Rebueno furthered.

He said they were able to make action to schools located in secluded areas in the region having unrevised curriculum alongside with the creation of NIR. Region VI Director 4 CHED / to page 10

CEA turns 23 years old Mary Joy C. Llorente

B u i l d i n g camaraderie for 23 years, College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) celebrates all September long KaCEAhan 2017.

Centered with the theme: “23 Years of Competence, Excellence and Attitude,” CEA Student Government (SG) headed by Christ Quinicot extended help to Barangay Piapi through coastal clean-up on September 9.

Mathematicians of the 16th century were brought back to life on September 15 through the Mathematicians/Scientists Remake, in which Electrical

Engineering Department reps were declared as victors.

Artistic talents were showed off by the Civil Engineering Department as Joemar Villarejo dominated the Poster Making Contest on September 20.

On the same day, Jeanette Aliman’s team from the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department won the Pinoy Henyo. Showing off their engineering skills, exhibits from each course department were also displayed from September 18-22.

To culminate the celebration on September 22, SG conducted an Academic Convocation with Engr. Elijah Serate, Mechanical CEA/ to page 10

Ang Pagpakabana

THE DAUNTLESS STROKE SEE PAGE 3

Boosting stUdents’ participation in various school activities, League of Student Organizations (LSO) recognized 78 registered organizations this year, a figure higher than the prior school year’s 69.

The registered student organizations are divided into four categories, namely: academic with 45 groups; religious with 17 groups; fraternity/sorority, and special interest with eight groups.

Out of 78 organizations, 55 displayed creative innovations with the theme: “Game of Thrones:

The Harmonious Reunion of Organization and Empowerment of Students,” during the LSO Fun Day 2017 on September 15 at the university gymnasium.

LSO president Clint John Gramatica said they chose the said theme as the motif since it is the trend of todays’ generation in which they highlighted harmony between the four functions.

He furthered students will be empowered through their involvement in making their exhibits since the students would showcase what they have got and what they have learned in their chosen field of interest.

Gramatica said he admired

the modeling and simulations of miniature airplanes from the Supreme Student Council of Aviation Department, and the composition of herbal medicines displayed by the Pharmacy Department.

Conversely, he apologized for the mishap in announci ng the winner for “Best in Exhibits.”

T h e y found an error in computing the

result after they overlooked some of the organizations’ scores, thus, he admitted it was their mistake.

Official results for “Best in Exhibits” are the following: Life Science Society with 89%, Supreme Student Council of Aviation Department with 88.20%, Elemento de Quimica with 88.10%, Architectural Drafting Society with 88.77 %, and Computer Technology Society with 85.77%, respectively.

TN grabs 5 Nat’l OSSEI Awards Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

Reaping a total of five major awards, The NORSUnian (TN), the official weekly student publication of NORSU, remained steadfast during the Organization of Student Services Educator, Incorporated (OSSEI) National Campus Journalism Workshop in Baguio City, September 21-23.

TN, which continue to fight for students’ rights despite fund deficit, is one of the consistent student publications nationwide to achieve various major awards.

With 280 delegates coming from 51 participating State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nationwide, TN grabbed first place Best Newspaper Publication for Semi-Broadsheet category followed

by Cagayan State University (CSU) – Sanchez Mira Campus, and TN/ to page 10

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

CHED directors thrust partnership despite dissolved region

Narlyn R. Mascardo

THROUGH THE COLD. The NORSUnian Main Campus together with TN-Bayawan take hold of awards during the OSSEI Traning and Workshop held at Baguio last September 21-23.

COLLEGE HEART-WARMER

UNIVERSITY DIARIES SEE PAGE 4

THE PILINGON COMICS

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OPINION

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EDITORIAL Hazing Spectators The death of 22-year old freshman law student in the University of Sto. Tomas, Horacio Tomas Castillo III made headlines after he was declared dead on arrival due to cardiac arrest resulting from severe hazing. Supposedly, the lad was heading to the brotherhood of the Aegis Juris Fraternity’s ‘welcoming party,’ but he ended up being thrown along the roadside, covered with a blanket and was left lifeless.

Considering the declaration of Republic Act 8049 or the anti-hazing law stating that violent hazing or initiation rites of fraternities are criminal offenses, the perpetrators of Castillo’s death are still free and are temporarily issued with suspension only. This only proves that the anti-hazing law has not been doing its purpose, noting that since its declaration, there has only been 1 conviction among the 32 hazing-caused deaths.

With that being considered, citizens are now concerned on the safety of the students within fraternities/sororities.

The organizations’ purpose, existence and activities are now being questioned and scrutinized by the public’s eyes.

Relating it to Castillo’s case, wherein Faculty of Civil Law dean Nilo Divina said the ceremony which is supposedly attended by freshmen was not coordinated with the university. This only means that despite being a registered organization, the academe is not keeping a close eye to the organizations’ members and their activities.

It is well-known within the province that Negros Oriental State University has an overwhelming number of fraternities, evidently, the walls which surround the vicinity of the campus are painted with their logos. In a related case, during the early years of the university, an article written by the university’s student publication cited that there was a case wherein, a neighbouring Christian school had made a feud about the frat logo-painted-walls; a nun had conveyed her resentment on the university allowing such organizations.

With matters concerning fraternities and sororities, their image is now at stake, and the definition of brotherhood and sisterhood is being doubted. The membership of each organization might not take its toll due to the fear that has been implanted to the parents and the students with the cases of hazing-caused deaths. Nevertheless, the issue with Castillo must not dive the existence as a whole of such organizations.

The survival of fraternities and sororities is not the problem, the activities done within is. Hazing is the main issue of the activities done; it could be a test of loyalty and willingness of a member to join, yet the method has turn to violence. Do not let hazing turn you into a murderer.

The news about Castillo’s death affects and will continuously mark the image of the organization. The only thing that the university could do, specifically the people who are most concerned about student affairs should not ignore this, and proper guidance from the administration should be strictly implied. No man can foresee the future. If a man dies because of hazing,who shall the people blame?

The man? The organization? The university who chose to ignore and wait another injustice to happen? Or the useless law? Let us not be spectators of hazing.

Mission Impossible: Zero Waste The basic practice in dealing with solid waste is to reduce, re-use, recycle, and refrain from overconsumption of products.

Despite the efforts of concerned people, our country has an alarming increase in the daily volume of waste, caused by urbanization, toxic colonialism, and global waste trade; a manifestation that the advancement of today’s technology comes

with its impact to the environment. In the midst of extra-judicial killings and political issues, we are facing an obvious societal problem — proper solid waste management.

The concept of zero waste is appealing but ambitious, and it is too idealistic at this time. Now, let us talk about what we can really do to solve this dilemma. What makes this oblivious is the fact that we are more focused on extra-

judicial killings and political issues than environmental stories.

Let us start with a city having a sanitary landfill that is better than an open dumpsite. This is the typical destination of your garbage, preventing it to accumulate outdoors without any cover or anything underneath it. While some people interchangeably use the word “landfill” with “dump,” it is important to note that a landfill has been engineered to provide some level of protection for the environment. Making it the best it can be is a challenge.

Incineration is another method for solid waste management. This method refers to controlled burning of garbage in a container that captures the gasses, solids, and ashes for further re-processing; however, incinerator technology has its flaws, and all systems still have some residue that needs to be considered.

Perhaps, the best option

is an aggressive waste reduction campaign.

Mandatory recycling programs support solid waste management. For those places having no sanitary landfill, waste reduction campaign is considered a way of delaying the time when the community needs to undergo the trauma of finding a new location and helping to bear the expense of a new facility if the strategy is only partially successful. There are a lot of options to lessen the volume of garbage in our area. Let us go for a greener environment as it is dependent to us.

In the advancement of today’s technology, the manufacture of items with their harmless decomposition will be a step in the right direction.

Zero waste is not going to be the real condition here.

So yes, let us observe the basic practice in dealing with solid waste and be involved with our obvious societal problem.

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was shamelessly attacked by majority of the friars just because of his novels containing the truth. And people were forced to hide their copies just to avoid penalties bestowed by the Spaniards.

Well, if you listened during your High School years or during your Rizal class, probably you would understand what I mean.

Even before, media had been stained with lies and deceit just for the benefit of Narcopoliticians and used to ruin people.

Remember when he whomever. Certainly, this published the Noli Me Tangere proves that money and power and El Filibusterismo? He are all it takes to manipulate

different realities.

Social Media sites should be the platform of spreading awareness and truths, but somehow, they have become breeding grounds of false information. Many pages in these sites share news that are very well-made, letting the public think that they are true, especially if their ‘biases’ are concerned.

Of course, it cannot be denied that each and every citizen in the country has his or her own stand, but should it be the cause of defending them even if they aren’t worthy of being defended?

It is evident that the times

of today are very critical, extremists are out to criticize our government system, and et cetera et cetera. Moreover, to pressure downfall more on the government, spawns of ‘some’ media outlets, influenced by some highranking officials and public figures who always let money talk, creating news that are very unbiased.

And who are we to know if these articles feed us with the truth? We aren’t the ones being talked about, instead, we are the ones who will be talking about them. We create a stand, but sometimes, these stands turn out to be major

bashing and criticizing beyond the constructive borders.

The media should be the first platform in spreading the truth, even if it means facing against powerful people who might give out threats just a have their names cleaned. But as to what is observed, media has become something which spreads biased and inaccurate stories.

Is this the kind of country we all long for? No. But our very own citizens create our nation into something preposterous.

If we don’t make a move, then we’ll have to settle with knowing no truth at all.

a lot are already so uptight of what is now rather than what has been.

Philippines is an archipelago and little did we know here also lies, aside from historians, Filipino psychologists who spent their lives on research about indigenous psychology. But how is Sikolohiyang Pilipino in the Philippines?

The situation at some point is that, we are Filipinos and that Filipino psychologists want to find out a true identity of indigenous psychology. However, the theories and concepts used and the methodological process are enhanced from the West which was made for the people of the west. We borrowed something which was not designed for our people. A bit alarming.

In an article I have read

by Rita Mataragnon’s “The Case for an Indigenous

Psychology” journal article, Filipino Psychologists are either cursed or blessed because of the bountiful ready-made theoretical concepts. This is undeniably not argumentative.

In an article from De La Salle University (2002), Dr. Allan Bernardo pointed out that low representation of Philippine psychologists in psychology literature is most likely reflective of two things: one is the weak emphasis on research and a stronger emphasis on application and practice, and another is the fact that psychology as a scientific discipline is still underdeveloped in the Philippines compared to economically developed countries.

Back to Mataragnon’s journal article, she mentioned that maybe at this stage Asian Psychologists should ask more questions,

formulate hypotheses, rather than get arbitrary answers.

I have found connection to Dr. Bernardo’s result of his study that even if topics and problems are chosen for their local interest and relevance, the indigenizing orientation is found mostly in the theoretical/conceptual level, as the methodological approaches taken conform to the highly experimental and quantitative orientation of mainstream psychology. Which is really based on cultural milieu of the West.

I have somehow read some journal articles given by my teacher Dr. Chizanne Sarabia-Ridad of my Sikolohiyang Pilipino/ Filipino Psychology class and every time I compose a reflection, I always end up writing assumptions and suggestions.

In our discussion she

mentioned, “All of the authors seek for universality but at some point there is still a struggle for identity.”

Moreover, there are standards appearing but not really written. A study is only considered a good research only when it is by par of the mainstream psychology has been noticed. Another provocation I might say.

To some extent, when one talked about psychology, it only meant psychology of Americans.

However, there are still Eastern Psychology, Hong Kong Psychology and Filipino Psychology.

A blog once said that, “Sikolohiyang Pilipino continues to thrive … its proponents continue to advocate for a psychology that is truly responsive and reflective to the needs and the unique situation of the Filipino people.”

postponing it for the second time is enough justification of a profound purpose to curtail the crucial freedom of our right to suffrage.

After the suspension of its original schedule in October last year, the supposed second schedule on October 23, 2017 for Barangay and SK elections have been reset to May 14, 2018, the second Monday of May 2020.

In consequence, the notable contribution of the popular house who gave P1,000 budget to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Energy by any of these issues could be used as a scheme of fake news and chaos. It is a notion that has been introduced into our daily lives using social media and aims to mislead and muddle people.

I for one, was a victim of such so I wouldn’t waste my time to focus on mine thus this column goes utterly to the political opposition who has been eagerly maligning and disorienting our country to the world by mainstream media. Let’s take Philippine Daily Inquirer’s (PDI) latest sham news. There it says, “Int’l Groups Press Probe of Drug Kills” as per front page photo showing the seven EU parliamentarians contradict the killings in the Philippines, projecting the mini-placards to the press.

Additionally, “Human Rights Watch says the Philippines could be expelled from a UNHRC while EU

Regulatory Commission (ERC), and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has set an approval on the third and final reading with supporting 213 lawmakers echoed by the call to postponement.

Barking to his proposition of deferral, President Rodrigo Duterte asserted that 40 percent of the barangay officials nationwide are linked in illegal drugs, stepping into conclusion that officials would influence the polls with the use of it. With added causes, congress is floating an idea that billions of pesos can be saved and SK mission warns the country could lose a preferential trade deal if the Duterte’s administration doesn’t stop the killings,” labeled in PDIs banner photo. On the latter side, The Philippine Star published a news on October 12, saying, “EU denies hand of Philippine visit of parliamentarians” meaning that PDI is making a curvy, enticing drama in the left corner and, Philippines Star is straightening the swerve drama of PDI in the right corner. So which side am I? Read more and you’ll know at the end of this article. Before anything else, let’s unmask the deceitfulness of this all.

First off, two of those are fake parliamentarians issued

by PDI: one is Thomas O. Melia, Assistant Administrator of Europe and Asia of the US Agency for International Development and another one is Rep. Tom Villarin,

Reform Act’s full enactment will be given ample time.

Its pursuance can perhaps be a building block to offer a prospect in bringing back the repute and rinse out undeserved government pillars, thus, consenting holdover position of incumbent barangay officials to persist would capacitate them in cossetting drug lords.

The long-live drug contaminated barangay officials might be version of punishment to citizens from a hardnose administration.

Instead of eradicating them, we let them continue to thrive representing the Congress in the ‘pink’ party-list Akbayan, of which Sen. Risa Hontiveros is a leader. PDI photo don’t even represent their countries and don’t have substantial European constituency.

They are mostly small-time but noisy Non-Government Officials (NGO) in ‘their’ countries, as per VOVPh. Second, it is not the job of US official policy to destabilize our government through allegations of human rights violations.

And last, “The EuropeanUnion had no involvement in the visit of seven-member delegations of international parliamentarians that warned of trade consequences if the Philippines fails to uphold bloc’s human rights standards...It is therefore not correct to label the visit an ‘EU mission’,” the EU delegation clarified their statement in Philippine Star.

for more months. Come to think of the hundreds of millions spent (from the taxpayers) in the preparation of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)’s printing for poll equipment.

Conversely, it is beyond killing thousands of Filipinos in the streets, it is murdering the democratic value that our dead and living heroes have fought and shed their blood for the freedom we enjoy.

As public eye, abridging our basic right to suffrage is an alarming indication of a dictator governance. After all, election is a symbol of Philippine democracy.

Since the time that President Duterte reigned the country, several news, of which are fake logics, circulated the social media.

Along its way to establish a safe and livable nation, mainstream media plays an important role here but their role seems to be deceptive and compelling while on the pros, providing nothing but simply integrity on its side. This cause Filipinos to be divisive in some ways that they may seem argue in social media, making it trend, using hashtags, condemning killings, and sharing or posting unethical manifestation of and to the government.

We aim a habitable country. We aim a feisty leader. But it seems that we don’t give someone a chance to prove the best way he knows he can yet JUST/ to page 8

Presstitutes on duty Even before, during Rizal’s time, the pen had been used to spread false stories, whereas the voice has been

Ang Pagpakabana We are very much aware of how we are influenced now than before. These influences come from a few dominant countries in the world. Though not everyone but at least 9 out of 10 are trying their best to fit in on what is cool and new.

The fad is just so powerful that one cannot resist but

purchase the product.

If millennials and youths at heart struggle to ride the bandwagon, on the contrary, many scholars are trying their best to look into history up to the present of what could describe a true Filipino. For some reasons, many people question why and what for? It would be a waste of time since

Right to Suffrage The controversial Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) move of the government elections for the first time to defer the Barangay and hold a considerable cause, but

Just like a circus I’m a data hog, so I spend my free time peeking and scanning down some interesting stuff on social media thru my smartphone.

I like it when I read a long thread of bone to eat and you know that one is undeniably a whopper. It (fake news) seriously moves and constricts one’s vein even more to be lured by

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an ‘alleged’ and ‘scandalous’ news using overpowering and lethal words. In short, it just convinces someone easily.

Social media has been a powerful tool to educate, disseminate information, and persuade young minds to be aware of universal issues - may it be social, economic, religion, culture, sovereignty, and the undying political issue. But

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CAMPUS IMAGE

Illustrated by Jameel E. Daksla

Photo by Pamela Louise M. Abrasado

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Angeleah Grace J. Acaso

“Solo mid ka bai!”

He heard one of his co-players call. Only gamers would know this, and he knew it very well. He turned to look at his co-player and nodded his head before placing his headphones back. The game is on!

People might say that gaming is just a waste of time, but he thinks otherwise. Gaming for him is not a bad thing.

He has proven to anyone that being a gamer is not a hinder to pursue goals in life, as long as you know your limits and you know how to balance things in life.

For some reason, he finds joy in being alone and he knows how to divert his attention. Every time he feels lonely, he focuses on his studies and online games. Most of the time, his thoughts are deep as his gaze crosses the university lobby, looking at the people around him with a view of curiosity, wondering how life would have been if he wasn’t alone.

He is Arish Van Nikon Jarales, a senior Information Technology student who definitely loves gaming, fantasy movies, history, philosophy, and theology. This 21-yearold lad born on January 21, 1996 is not the type of guy who initiates conversations or takes the first step of making friends.

When he was little, he was known to be the chubby and the cutest kid in his family and relatives. But it turned out to be the opposite whenever he is not at home, for every time he was left alone, his schoolmates and other kids bully him for being fat. It was hard on his part having no one on his side to defend him.

He envies other kids for having an older sister or brother. His young mind thought about how wonderful it would be if he had siblings. He even asked his parents to give him a baby brother or a sister, but nothing happened until now.

For him there is no difference when he is at home because sometimes his parents are not around and even if he has a lot of toys, movies, and video games, those could not fill the emptiness he felt in his heart.

The struggles went on as he grew up, though he wasn’t bullied anymore because he was starting to grow thin, he tried so hard on putting up his image. Being an only child is not easy. His parents wanted so many things for him and he wants them to be happy to the point of giving up his only dream— to study Education majoring in Social Studies.

What can he do when it was his parents’ wish for him?

He wants to be a professor someday, but he could not hurt his parents by disobeying them. He had a very low selfesteem even in college but he thought to himself that it was high time for him to spread out his wings and spring free from his shell.

Illustrated by Claire Francis B. Elum

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College Heart-warmer Story of Aly

In Baguio with a Sweet Twist

Irish Mae S. Cuaresma and Narlyn R. Mascardo

The thick fog covers the faces of the tourists enjoying the experience of horseback riding while taking pictures of the breath-taking view. Few meters away from the site, countless vehicles transporting passengers from different places. It was indeed a busy day.

The Wright Park, which that he had been in the streets especially that he is one of the seven hours, specifically from is just beside Rizal Elementary from the sweat pricking his three registered vendors who are twelve midnight until seven in School, is where you will find forehead. allowed to sell within the vicinity the morning. Another ingredient peace after looking at the famous He is Ruben Malgana, a of Wright Park. is strawberry jam which he says ‘Pool of Pines’. Aside from 51-year-old taho vendor. But He exclaimed that no one is should be observed well by the that, you will see he is no ordinary one, allowed to sell anything within buyers due to the reason that a gazebo leading because what he sells Baguio unless if registered in the some vendors use strawberry talc to a long flight of is one of the best respected local government. He instead of authentic strawberry stairs down the delicacies of Baguio furthered that this is to uphold made into jam. Other ingredients hill towards the City— strawberry security measures not only to the include sago pearls, and arnibal Riding Circle taho. people living in the city, but also (brown sugar syrup). where horses He has eyes to the numerous tourists storming This is only a sneak-peek of different that always wander every week. to what Baguio has to offer.

“Tatlo lang po kaming taho Aside from the oh so delicious sizes are hired around, looking for for interested customers. As people vendor dito kasi kaunti lang po strawberry taho, which is very visitors. wave their hands, a sign ang binibigyan ng permit. Strikto much sought after far and The place indicating that they want po ang City Hall sa pagbibigay ng wide, are the different tourist was calm to buy taho from him, business permit kaya hindi basta- spots in the city that you might despite the he happily walks bastang makakapaninda dito,” want to visit in the near future. bustling of along the street, Malgana said.

Indeed, the Philippines is a In a day, his average earning is haven of diverse landmarks people from heading to their different call. As he opens P2,004 in selling strawberry taho enriching the tourism sector of places whom the lid of the two from ten in the morning, until an t h e country. uncertain time in the afternoon. all went to containers he He says that it is enough for the city in carries around all him to send his daughter to order to witness the wonders day, his customers’ eyes glint at the study architecture who offered. Taxi drivers were waiting sight of the strawberry jam mixed is now in her fourth for passengers whereas vendors with other ingredients, probably year, in St. Louise continue their routine, when a foreign to their sight.

University— a raspy voice echoed throughout As a strawberry taho vendor private Catholic the park, startling some visitors. for 34 years now, Ruben’s day university in “Taho! Taho!” yelled a always starts sweet. Aside from Baguio, City. middle-aged taho vendor. On his his family who always motivates According shoulders, he placed a wooden him to keep a smile at work, his to him, the support which holds the two job, making other people taste product is made containers he carries, half-filled what Baguio is proud to offer, of soya which he with his product. It was evident brings pride and honor to him, personally made within “I’m looking forward to meet this person,” I read as I squealed with joy. It was a comment from him, my college heart-warmer.

Almost everyone in college had probably laid their eyes to one of their schoolmates or classmates whom they find attractive in a certain way. Well, what do you expect within the four years of studying and meeting the demands of instructors, right?

As for me, I thought of college as a very dull experience. I would wake up every morning battling with myself if I should go to my History class at seven o’clock in the morning or

just stay in bed, dreaming of whatever. But as soon as I had my eyes fixed on a certain tall guy at school, the motivation came easily to me since I was always looking forward to see him wherever.

I tried searching him in all social media accounts that I was registered in but to no avail.

Probably, his name was being hidden away by these sites that it made me frown. The next thing I knew is that I was already asking for pieces of advice, so my close friend told me to post it on a certain confession page on Facebook. So, I did.

The next day, I stayed in the library with my book and my phone, anticipating the arrival of my crush. When I saw

him walking inside the room, my heart pounded faster. I even forgot the existence of my book and the noisy alarm of my phone, indicating that I had a class to attend to.

Moments later, I checked my phone. My heart went wild when I saw that my message was already posted on the confession page where I sent it. I told my friend about it, and she supported me even if I knew for myself that it was a crazy thing to do.

Later that day, I went home and did my daily chores. After finishing them, I checked my phone again and I was happy to see that my message was filled with comments. I scrolled through the comment section

and my attention was caught with the familiar picture of a guy. I looked closely and exclaimed in my mind, “It’s him!”

I can’t explain what is going on inside me. I read all their comments and the thing that made my day was that when I saw his picture, knew his name, and learned that he was single. That was the moment when I saw his comment that made me squeal in excitement.

Perhaps my experience is a little to cheesy for others, but I think it is one of the best things that ever happened in my entire life.

Aly is an education student who is shy.

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Defying the Student Beat Elmark Jade Ignacio

Someone who studies his lessons, attends his classes, answers his assignments, beats school works’ deadlines, finishes school stuff, then goes home to eat, study, and sleep— now that’s a student.

Photo by Pamela Louise M. Abrasado

Students are supposed to do well since studying is their only chore, to graduate, to look for a decent job, and to enjoy a good life; but NORSU, known to be a home for poor but deserving students, certainly redefine this because lot of students struggle more than what their course entails.

Generally speaking, a college student consumes eight hours of his time completing school requirements, 5 hours for personal contentment, and the remaining hours are for sleeping—recharging his mind and body for the next day’s requirements. This is the rhythm all students are bound in.

But for Ariel Mora, a senior Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) major in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), his student life plays a different song, takes a different tune, and exerts triple notes.

Just like other students, Ariel was not that fortunate to study college right after graduating high school.

Having a dad who suffered from a mild stroke, he was

obliged to work at a very young age to shoulder some of the family’s expenses.

He was once a construction worker, a gasoline pump attendant, and now a regular bartender in Hayahay, a treehouse bar and view deck resto-bar in Piapi, Dumaguete City.

Through his hard work, determination, and dreams, he was able to finally send himself to school.

His daily life starts at seven in the morning, when he sends his son to school him to send his son to school.

Yes, you read that right.

Arial has a son and as of the moment, he is excitedly waiting for his daughter to be born.

They are the r e a s o n s why he wants to be a better man.

Ariel’s schedule in school starts at nine in the morning until five in the afternoon. Being a responsible man that he is, he is always willing to extend his time to finish tasks assigned to him. He was even the former TLE club president

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who was very productive during his time.

After a long day in school, he proceeds to his eight-hour work. He might have weary body and sleepy eyes, but never a tired soul.

He only has one semester left; then he’ll have his sweet diploma— a victory agaisnt all his battles. It might unfold another challenge, but for a determined and optimistic Ariel, he knows he’ll cease it triumphantly.

This might also open another opportunity for him to finally have a stronger vow with his girlfriend. To bind their love and lives in front of their family and God. For him to be legally called husband.

He knows one day, all of the wine and glass he’s holding will become class records and pens,

chalks and green boards, destined to inspire people and touch lives.

“I don’t want to see nga mag bartender lang sige. Ganahan giyud ko makahuman us eskwela.”

Ariel said.

There might be times in our lives that we feel down and tired, but humans as we are, we can never escape that. Just like Ariel, try to look back on the things that made you decide to fight, things that inspire us and give us strength. Life maybe i s unfair, but we always have options.

“Live life with no regrets, live life to the fullest,” she thought, as she prepared herself in conquering tides of struggles brought by a new day.

Growing up to both of her parents building their own families, it was one of the greatest hardships of her life. She wanted them to be together, but she realized that’s not how life works.

Sometimes, no matter how much you want something to happen, the odds may not favor you.

She didn’t want to bother her parents anymore for she knew that they had their own burdens to get by, so she looked for ways in order to provide for her everyday needs and study expenses. It was quite hard to do at first,

but she learned to get by as years passed by.

To somehow ease her financial dilemmas, she decided to apply for a scholarship before she entered college. Fortunately, she passed for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and enrolled for the program Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS Math) in Negros Oriental State University (NORSU)— Dumaguete.

But her struggles didn’t end there. She still had to work at night just to support for her other needs. Since she was living by herself, no one would be able to provide her, even her distant relatives so she had no one to turn to, but herself.

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Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

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Mother Story of Tingsi The mother is the light of the family, and her love is always incomparable.

My mother is the reason for what I am today. She is the reason for my happiness, the reason that I’ve achieved so much in life. I’ve learned so much from her like helping other people and to always look at the bright side. She believed in me at times that I didn’t even believe in myself. She is my happiness, our happiness; for she is the light of our family.

Her sweet smile makes you think like there’s no problem in the world. You can think that there’s nothing bad that will ever happen to you as long as you see her in your everyday life.

Happily walking along side with her as she holds my hand and I hold hers, still wearing that bright sweet smile, my light gaze suddenly turned into a frown, as her body goes numb and falls flat on the ground.

Still holding my hand, I was frozen as I watched with terror that the person I love so much suddenly collapsed in front of me and I couldn’t even do anything about it. With tremendous melancholy and panic, I fainted.

Next thing I knew, I was in an unfamiliar room and was waken up due to the beeping sound of the machines. Apparently to my disbelief, these machines were responsible for keeping my mother alive.

She was diagnosed with cancer, and that fact crumpled my heart the second I heard of it. As tears rolled down my face, I still managed to smile and carefully whispered to her ear, “I love you, Ma. Di nako kaya nga mawala ka.”

It was the exact moment when a lot of realizations struck me. My mother is one of the best people in my life and I never want to ever lose her. I don’t want this lifetime to end without showing her how much I care for her and love her.

Now, my family is fortunate to still have her by our side. Now, I see to it that I never fail to show her, and to all the people that i love, how much I want them to take care of themselves.

As I finish this story of mine, I would like to ask UNIVERSITY DIARIES/ to page 10 can never tell what struggles she had been through in her 23 years of existence. She remains as a girl who loves to be with positive people, and as much as possible, avoids those who discourage others.

Now that she is in her fourth year, she was elected as the BS Math Society president, colliding her work duties and academic schedule, but nevertheless, she had given her best in order to keep their organization as active as it can be during activities within the university.

This slim and tall lady is none other than Anna Silima Zaide, born in San Francisco, Tagaytay City, Cavite on December 5, 1996.

But now, she is a resident of the Municipality of Hinobaan, Negros Occidental.

All the sacrifices she had made in order for her to reach this point of her life are not merely because she just wants to graduate and work afterwards.

“My aspirations in life are; to help my parents for them to have a comfortable life when they get older, and to have a stable career for me to help others who are in need of my help,” Anna said, with a genuine smile traced on her lips.

And if you ask her how one should fulfill his or her dreams, she’d tell you, “Dreams may not be easy to achieve, yet if you are with God and hard work, everything will be possible.

So don’t stop dreaming and never cease in taking your steps.”

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TN echoes journalism

Photos by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

seminar-workshop to ACSAT Dgte

WELCOME, ACERS JOURNALISTS. A seminar for the newly founded student publication of Asian College spearheaded by the former Editor-in-Chief of The NORSUnian, Francis Ivan G. Ho, together with the selected The NORSUnian staff to talk about the basics of journalism.

Donna T. Darantinao

Spearheaded by ACERs, the official student media of Asian College Dumaguete, The NORSUnian (TN) staffers attend its first journalism seminarworkshop as resource speakers on September 29, at ACSAT Function Room.

Senior High School JUST/ from page 3 the demand goes a long way. Seriously? Filipinos versus Filipinos? I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt but don’t you ever upbraid the administration while utilizing the service of the government. Because what you always see are negativities and always demand.

While most of you are not aware of this nor don’t give any attention to at all, but fake news

(SHS) Instructor, Francis Ivan Ho, initiated a seminar for aspiring journalists to empower campus press among SHS and college students, and served as a speaker for Basics of Page Layout.

As an extension program of the publication select members of the TN editorial staff conducted the talks,

namely: Caryl Sapepe, Associate Editor, for Editorial and Opinon Writing; Larry Villarin, News Editor, for News Writing; Donna T. Darantinao, Feature Editor.

For Feature Writing; Joemar Villarejo, Graphics, Web, Arts, and Photography Unit (GWAPU) Head; and Ma. Angelica Ho, Senior Photographer, for Basics of

Photojournalism “It’s a leap of faith and a good kick start for the new breed of aspiring campus journalists in Asian College,” Ho said.

Losella Catadaman, SHS Adviser, expressed her final remarks after having the class journalism simulation and awarding of certificates to the participants.

have been spreading like a virus - mutating inside and transmits contagiously today. This is just one of the hundreds of fake news that we read daily trying to destabilize our nation doing it unpatriotically by money and power. This is nowhere far from a circus show.

Beware with what you read and don’t just be one-sided.

It’s sad that there are people being trapped and deceived by fake news

making it biased and unparalleled. And yet you tag yourself an opinionated one? Yes, I know you are entitled of your freedom but that doesn’t give you the license to be bigots and prejudicial. A big shame on you if you couldn’t even weigh things out. I’m personally pro Duterte and one of the ‘Dutertads’ like the opposition says but I’m never be a troll who sniffs like a dog on the grass

finding something that never exists and looks idiot and futile like that of the opposition.

Learn how to balance.

You can never fly an airplane when it doesn’t have a lift, thrust, weight, and drag.

Don’t castigate easily. Don’t be a fool. One day, their (opposition) propagandas will be unveiled one by one for the next five years. Hence, let’s wait, enjoy the show, and grab some pop corns.

DOST–SEI opens 3 grants for Norsunians

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34 NORSU grads pass PLE Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

After the Pharmacist Licensure Examination (PLE) in August 2017, 34 alumni of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) are now certified as registered pharmacists.

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released a 68.75 percent performance rating for NORSU in which out of 48 examinees, 33 passed, different from the number given by the College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS) to The NORSUnian (TN).

CNPAHS explained one NORSU alumni had carried the name of Silliman University for the exam. The college have not specified the person or other information regarding the incoherence due to busy operations of the office.

The 34 passers are Lady Joanne Altaya, Joyce Ann Angot, Beb Rolaine Balucos, Justine Earl Balugay, Jannifer Bangcal, Mary Angelique Banogon, Khera Joy Barredo, Florence Barron, Glorilaine Bayotas, Merry Rose Cagang, Kharain Campoy, Judy Ann Rachel Cancio, Stephanie Megan Cristuta, Giann Marie Emperado, Semper Fidelis Encabo, Izzy Antharesse Estorco, Shylene Fuentes, Nurhielmina Hinaut, Regine Horserada, Gabrielle Michela Icalina, Anna Rica Mercado, Ronah Mae Momo, Kerstein Kein Octava, Rea Oroc, Jonnah Lou Oyangurin, Joy Pasco, Bryce Benneth Perez, Martin Remollo, Ralph Ryan Rempojo, Lady Jovanie Ruales, Merlyn Santillan, Golda Dianne Tenebroso, Ruby Jane Tuden and Rhea Lou Umbac.

The national result showed 2, 784 passed out of 5, 079 examinees nationwide producing 54.81 percent.

ECE studes lead Wet Play Day Angeleah Grace J. Acaso

To further train them in educating children through play activities, College of Education (CED) Early Childhood Education (ECE) students initiated a Wet Play Day on September 23 at the university ground.

In partnership with the graduate school students of NORSU, they invited some kids from different schools in Dumaguete City to participate the activities.

Doctor Lanie Estrope said the event is part of the Creative Arts under graduate school and is also in line with the celebration of ECE Fun Day. She explained the event will not be completed if there are no children involved, thus “Every ECE majors will undergo like this [as] part of your [ECE students] training.”

“Wet play was being implemented kay for us also sa future nga early childhood educators...we are acquainted as to what is wet play og unsay whereabouts sa wet play,” president of the Department of Early Childhood Junerey Garilao said.

More so, senior education student Angelie Burla said, “It will develop the socialization skills sa mga bata because they are more focused on play.”

Aside from the educational training students can acquire, the event also serves an important purpose for program accreditation. Garilao said, “The more activities we have, the more points ang ma-gain given nga offer nga graduate program.”

Wet play is part of the Early Childhood Education (ECE)’s curriculum wherein students are learning through play.

LSO prexy explains claim on orgs const, bylaws

Photo by John Michael Ausejo

Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

ASPIRING-TO-BE. Joel Legazpi of DOST in Neg Or spearheads the Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) - DOST symposium to the aspiring third year students who are anticipating to apply for a scholarship in the gymnasium, September 18.

Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Pr o v i d i n g financial aid to three competent Norsunians, Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute (DOST– SEI) scheduled a qualifying examination for Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Program on November 19.

JLSS Program offered under Republic Act (RA) No. 10612, RA No. 7687, and DOST–SEI merit supports third year regular students taking Science and Technology Programs until they graduate.

Joel Legazpi, a chemical engineer from DOST–Negros Oriental Provincial Science and Technology Center

(NegOr–PSTC), said several variations exist among the three grants’ requirements and benefits that would ensure financial assistance on grantees’ academic obligations in the university.

He mentioned the three qualified students will basically receive financial assistance for school fees, book expenses, allowance, insurance, and

even transportation allowance for students studying far from home.

The required major application forms can be requested from the university scholarship office in Student Affairs and Services (SAS) Hall and the deadline for submission is on September 22.

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President of League of Student Organizations (LSO) clarified his statement on the previous interview with The NORSUnian (TN) regarding the constitution and bylaws of registering student organizations in NORSU. In a news article published by TN, Clint John Gramatica, LSO president said, “Ang tanang constitution and bylaws moagi ni Dr. Limson og naa siyay ipausab, inyo jud nang usbon.”

On September 25, he clarified his previous statement saying the organization must have an approved resolution from the university president if they have some changes or amendments with regard to their constitution and bylaws.

Notably, university president Joel Limson responded to Gramatica’s statement in August asserting his office could only approve documents given to him by LSO. Due to his other functions and schedules, the university president believes Gramatica and the Students Affairs and Services (SAS) director should be the ones to review and scrutinize the requirements complied by the organizations especially on the constitution and bylaws.

CAMPUS/ from page 4 On September 15, 2017, he in him. kissed his comfort zone goodbye Right now, contentment when he joined Mister and Miss flows inside him. Despite the College of Arts and Sciences circumstances that had come (CAS) 2017. It was hard since his way, he is not giving up with he was used to being alone. But his dream for he knows that destiny probably took his side one thing is for sure—there will when he won Mister CAS 2017, always be another chance, in perishing almost all the timidity God’s perfect time.

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Geo Dept holds data mining seminar-workshop

GLAMOROUS ROYALTY! Top awardees of CBA Pageant bathes in lights and flashes as they smile to the crowd with CBA Dean Dr. Elsie Ramacho.

Mr & Ms CBA ‘18 crowned Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

College of Business and Administration (CBA) geared up for this year’s Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) pageant with the crowning of Mister and Miss CBA 2018 on September 22.

Edwin Monceda from accountancy department and Joan Elegado from hospitality management department are the newly declared Mr. and Ms. CBA

2018.

Monceda won the “Congeniality” and “Best Speaker” awards, while Elgado was awarded “Best in Gown,” “Best in Uniform,” “Best in Playwear,” “Ms. Professionalism,” and “Best in Production Number.”

Winning for first runners-up were James Walog and Stephanie Lindava, both from business administration.

Walog grabbed the awards as “Best in Production” and “Best

in Talent,” while Lindava was awarded with “Best in Talent,” “Best Speaker,” “Miss Photogenic,” and “People’s Choice” award.

Second runners-up were Llord Cloi Eugalca of hospitality management and Jan Zar Villegas of Office Systems Management.

Euglaca was the recipient of awards “Best in Playwear,” “Best in Uniform,” “Best in Formal Suit,” “Mr. Professionalism,” “People’s Choice” award, and “Mister Photogenic.”

Renante Gibang-Gibang Jr., current CBA Governor said the previous administration came to agreement that CBA ambassador and ambassadress declared last March would not represent the college for NORSU Pageant.

Meanwhile, Vincent Marty Ho, previous CBA Governor affirmed the conclusion leading to Gibang-Gibang’s initiative to lead the college pageant in September claiming the pageant season for CBA had always been in September.

Agriculture,” faculty and students from Bajumpandan and Pamplona, and invited farmers gathered and harvested various varieties of vegetables.

Jovelyn Rendal, an instructor from Pamplona Campus said, “Among gi-target ang mga different associations of farmers at least makainteract sila together with the faculty.”

Meanwhile, Rosalie Emit,

one of the farmers said, “This is for agriculture. Kami ang ni-harvest sa mga vegetables, lingaw pod siya para sa amo.”

“Interesting kaayo ang mga events. Then, tsada pod siya kay para makabalo mi kung unsaon pag-harvest sa mga vegetables,” Winlyn Dave Pasco and Marinel Cadallo, both students from CAFF Pamplona expressed.

Aside from the Harvest Festival, students also sold the

harvested vegetables during their Tabo sa NORSU. CAFF Bajumpandan vice governor Fritz Bon Atay said the benefit of the harvest festival is for the Founders Day celebration this December. “Para macycle namo ang para palit og fertilizer and for the upcoming Founders Day for NORSU [and] para magamit ang funds.”

Aiming to expose aspiring geologists in modern data mining techniques, Physics and Geology Department of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) conducted a seminarworkshop held at the Science and Technology building, September 12-15.

Resource speaker Monalee de la Cerna graced the 4-day seminar-workshop on machine learning, data mining and geological techniques for the third and fourth year students, introducing data mining tools such as Orange, Minitab and Weka.

“It is good that we have this activity because this is a good opportunity to learn the techniques in research with data mining,” Delilah Ablong, chairperson of Physics and Geology Department, said during the opening ceremony.

De la Cerna mentioned the importance of the said activity, guiding the participants to gain new knowledge and strategies that could be useful for future purposes. She explained that there is accuracy and cost effectiveness in using data mining techniques.

“The seminar taught us how to interpret data using software,” Allen Joshua Bungcasan, a senior BS Geology student said.

“Para nako, medyo advance ra ang pagtudlo sa amoa kay kailangan man og background knowledge sa statistics ug geostatistics but i think magamit namo ni as another way to present our data if we will conduct researches and fieldworks in the future,” he furthered.

Also, Vallery Pascobello said, “Those data mining/ geological exploration techniques would help us in the future in planning and building a better way through creative concepts of being responsible miners of NORSU.”

NORSU librarians join EFLC confab Photo by Pamela Lousie M. Abrasado

Photo by Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Caryl J. Sapepe

Harvest Fest ‘17 bonds CAFF Bajumpandan, Pamplona Jesyl Mae C. Vidal

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (CAFF) celebrated its college day through a Harvest Festival at Negros Oriental State University (NORSU)Dumaguete Campus II, September 20.

With the theme: “Upholding Resilient Technologies for Sustainable

IFIGHT, WE FIGHT! USMO head Rosalinda Abellon and Mr. Romualdo Seneris II once again share their knowledge about human rights to the student leaders from all NORSU campuses on September 15, 2017 at CNPHAS AVR.

ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIP. University president Joel Limson leads the ribbon cutting ceremony with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas representatives during the Launching of the BSP Knowledge Resource Network held at NORSU Library.

Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

September 11—Library personnel participated in a conference with the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas Knowledge Resource Network (BSP-KRN) in coordination with the Economic and Financial Learning Center (EFLC) at BSP Dumaguete Branch Hall.

According to EFLC Library manager Nelia Balagapo, the briefing with BSP KRN aims to establish partnership with libraries nationwide and to expand the reach of financial economic resources to countrymen, Local Government Units, the academe, and private sectors.

“This is a positive development since the partnership with the university and BSP KRN is mutually a beneficial relationship,” she added.

With the partnership of BSP-KRN and Negros Oriental State University Library, Norsunians as well as the university staff and teachers would benefit from the presence of excellent materials like books and Internet access for their research.

BSP Dumaguete is open to students who want to access books and KRN website for free research, and they just have to present their Identification (ID) cards.

Librarians were from NORSU, Saint Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD), and Provincial Library during the conference in accordance to the EFLC criteria that one State University and Colleges (SUCs), one private sector, and one LGU in one province must participate.

EFLC serves the 285 libraries nationwide in 81 provinces which include Metro Manila SUCs, private sector , and LGU libraries.

DOST/ from page 8 On September 18, DOST–SEI conducted an orientation in the university gymnasium to students aspiring to be scholars of the said program.

Notably, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), is one of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nationwide with the most DOST scholars.

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TN/ from page 1 Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College- Barotac Viejo Campus.

For Best Front Page Layout category, TN won the first place while Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas – Phoenix and Cagayan State University Andrews Campus – The CSU Communicators, placed second and third, respectively.

For Best Editorial Article category, TN News Editor Larry Villarin’s entry: “Choking unliprimacies,” won first place. Senior artist Emman Manlun-uyan’s editorial cartoon about “A move for [low] quality education” bagged first place, while photographer Ma. Angelica Ho’s “Step Up!” seized second place for News Photo category.

Furthermore, Bella Villanueva, OSSEI president said the seminar aims to provide skills training like journalistic writing, and layout and page design.

She believes conducting journalism workshop is filling the gap of campus journalists since not everybody has the background in journalism.

“As OSSEI founder,” she added, “this aims to hone the skills of campus writers.”

OSSEI was founded in 2003 and has been inviting aspirant student journalists since then.

National Training Workshop on Campus Journalism will soon have its seminar-workshop in the midmonth of January or February, 2018.

NORSU hails 1st Mr & Ms Math ‘17

ALLURING INTELLIGENCE. Information Technology candidates Arish Van Jarales (left) and Kathleen Rose Suelto (right) pose victorious smiles after winning the 2017 Mister and Miss College of Arts and Sciences.

Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

Both Information and Technology (InfoTech) representatives received the titles as the new Mister and Miss College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) 2018 after contending six pairs during the college fun day at the university gym, September 15.

Ms. CAS 2018 Kathleen Rose Suelto said she did not expect to win because the other

candidates were gorgeous and witty.

“I was overwhelmed and happy that night, but still I remained humble as always,” she added.

Meanwhile, Arish Van Jarales, the newly crowned Mr. CAS 2018 explained the coronation night was fantastic since he was also not expecting his victory as it was his first time to join a pageant.

Geology representatives Marc Reynan Nomo and

Desiree Razonado were awarded as the new Mr. and Ms. Hugyawan, while Computer Science students Marc April Mapeso and Joannah Claire Alforque grabbed the title for Mr. and Ms. CAS Ambassador.

Seven pairs of candidates from Computer Science Society, Geology Student Society, Social Science Society, Information and Technology Society, Mass Communicators Society, Mathematics Society, and from the combined organization

of Biology and Chemistry participated in the said pageant.

The newly crowned Mr. and Ms. CAS will represent the college for the upcoming Mr. and Ms. Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) 2018.

In line with the CAS Fun Day, a booth exhibition was held, participated in by the eight departments: Psychology, Mathematics, Information and Technology, Computer Science, Social Science, Geology, Biology, and Mass Communication.

Photo by John Michael Ausejo

Buglasan ‘17 features NegOr as ‘tourism hub’

BUILD TO AMAZE. Several booths from different towns in the province are currently under construction along the Kagawasan Avenue as part of the ongoing Buglasan Festival held annually in Dumaguete City every third week of October.

open park concerts lined up for this year’s festival.

Kicking off on the opening Marking another night on October 13 is the opening year of merry making, Buglasan of Heritage Booths at the Capitol Festival 2017 highlights to recreate Area, Miss Negros Oriental Negros Oriental as an eco-tourism Tourism and a grand fireworks hub lining up more than 100 display to end the night. activities, set to start on October Opening of the Heritage 13-22. and Sidlakang Negros Village Governor Roel Degamo said Booths is scheduled the next day. the province is eyeing towards the Candidates will vie for the Miss recreation, considering reports from Negros Oriental Tourism Negros Oriental 2017 title as the Council’s Provincial Tourism Unit battle of beauty and brains will be which shows tourists influx had on October 15.

Meanwhile, city streets will grew 19% for the last two years. be busier with the Street Dance Negrenses are to expect 110 Competition along the corner cultural and sports events, and UNIVERSITY DIARIES/ from page 7 you, when was the last the last time you showed time you said those three that you cared and loved words to your mother? Your them? father, perhaps? Or any If you haven’t, then you person that you’ve deeply should do it now. As long as cared and loved? When was they’re still alive, you will Mary Joy C. Llorente

on October 20. Lutong Garbo Competition will be on October 21, while launching of the Lutong Garbo Recipe Book on the next day.

On October 25 and 26, the night sky of Rizal Boulevard will light up, with the Fireworks Display Competition.

Pegged with P7 million provincial government budget, the amount apportions 1.8 miage booths and nine hundred thousand given to LGUs competing in the Festival of Festivals Showdown and Street Dance Competition.

Tight security measures

will be implemented during the festival, since President Rodrigo Duterte was invited to grace the opening.

More so, Degamo already sent a letter to Malacanang Palace requesting to have October 20 as a special holiday in the province for Negrenses to join the grand festival celebration.

“Community Development through Tourism,” is this year’s festivity theme patterned after the world tourism theme: “Tourism and Community Development.”

(With reports from Philippine Information Agency – Negros Oriental and Sun Star)

have never-ending chances to tell them how you truly feel for them. Cherish the people whom you love and loves you back.

If you don’t, then it will

be a life-long regret that will make you ask yourself, “Why?” Tingsi is a guy who loves smiling. It’s pretty obvious with his pseudonym.

ATTRACTION and NUMBERS! All the candidates enjoy themselves backstage after the first Mr. & Ms. Math Pageant.

Elmark Jade C. Ignacio

Outshining other candidates with their beauty and wits, Marco Paolo Ramirez and Maricar Cadocoy were crowned as the first Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Mister and Miss Mathematics 2017 on September 22.

Ramirez is a junior Mathematics student, while Cadocoy is senior Secondary Education, major in Mathematics.

Ramirez and Cadocoy emerged triumphant out of the six pairs of two participating NORSU programs namely: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSMath) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) Math.

Ramirez shared he was thankful for his unexpected victory, and happy at the same time.

“It’s actually my second time [joining beauty pageant] and I’m not really prepared for this one so I did not expect anything,” Cadocoy added.

Clyde Alcantara, a senior BSEd student was crowned as CHED/ from page 1 Cesar Medina said, “As a good follower, we have to follow what is mandated to us by the higher ups.”

Medina said it would be a challenge to the regional CEA/ from page 1 Engineering Department head and a CEA Faculty for 21 years, as the guest speaker. Though confronted with heavy rainfall, SG pursued their outdoor activities as per students’ request.

Amazing Race were champed by teams ECE, EE and CE; Quiz Bowl were dominated by Mae Therese Quilingan’s team; and Lorna Cabalida won first place in the Talent Showcase.

Moreover, the Architecture Department “Trashion Icons” were

Photo by Emmanuel D. Manlun-uyan

Photo by Pamela Louise M. Abrasado

InfoTech reps named Mr & Ms CAS ‘18 title

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first runner-up, and he also took home two subtitles, Best in Talent, and Best in Sportswear for male category. On the other hand, Victoria Marie Estoya won four subtitles, namely: First Princess, Best in Production Number, Miss Photogenic, and Best in Formal Attire.

Abundio Elegarle and Miafrel Sarvida, both senior BSEd students, were crowned second runners-up. Elegarle was hailed Mr. Photogenic, while Sarvida won the Social Media award, Best in Talent, and Best in Sportswear.

Russel Misa, a junior BSEd student bagged Social Media award, Best in Production Number, Best in Formal Attire, and the Congeniality award that was also received by Ferlyn Jane Galleon, a junior BSEd student.

Jesse Remasog, chairman of the Mr. and Ms. Math committee expressed his gratitude for the success of the event.

Normina Batucan, Mathematics instructor and adviser of the Euclidean Society, commended all the committees for the success of the said event despite the financial concerns.

offices to manage new relationships, transactions and programs, since there is an endemic program in a particular region. proclaimed Trash-toFashion champs. Though the ball games were halted due to flooded field, Frisbee Tournament commenced with CE Department as the winner.

“As organizer, dili ko kaingon og successful ba, ang students’ ra ang makatubag ana,” Quinicot said.

As to the funds used on the activities and prizes, Quinicot extends his thanks to Engr.

Angel Honculada, who helped the SG find sponsorship.