WE write for you. we fight for you. VOL XXXV ISSUE NO 22 | NOVEMBER 20-24, 2017
THOROUGH PROLONGATION. The soon-to-be CIT Building still stands inoperative as the second semester of school year 2017-2018 starts. (Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho )
Norsunian tops Geologist Licensure Exam
Narlyn R. Mascardo
Alec Benjamin Ramirez, a fresh geology graduate in March 2017 ranked first in this year’s Geologist Licensure Examination given on Nov. 14-16 with an average of 83.20 percent. There were 452 examinees nationwide.
With Ramirez, other NORSU passers are Jorge Gabriel Adrian Adanza, Van Christian Adrias, Marlowie Ageas, Jenth Dales, Ma Alexa Ezquer, Wennah Fuentes, Wendel Rei Lagroma, Louie Morandarte, Alton Nabua, Lyndon Nawanao Jr., Faith Que, Bran Joseph Romares, Gale Salamorin, Chiran Solamillo
Norsunians call for
vending machine maintenance Faith Jessica E. Alejano
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Photo by Pamela Louise M. Abrasado
Caus i n g inconvenience and risking students’ safety, Norsunians ask for maintenance on several vending machines located at the campus vicinity. The vending machines are situated at College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) building, Science and Technology (ST) building and near the university cafeteria.
Marlyn Alaban, a BS Education student said she witnessed cups are not refilled on time. Meanwhile, Syriyl Mapili, a junior BS Computer Engineering student, said some students using the said machine experienced electrocution. “Nakuryentehan na gani mi, tubig ra pa jud nga na’ay galutaw-lutaw na itom ang nigawas imbes na Milo, Rip-
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY. Norsunians seeks safety and maintenance to every vending machines located around the campus.
Tortogo Jr.. Ramirez, a resident of Calindagan, Dumaguete City, said in an interview with The NORSUnian (TN), “Wala ko ga expect na maabot sa top, odds gud kay lisud gyud maka-abot dira.” Upon knowing the result, he expressed, “Lipay gyud kaayo, pero na shock ko, dili ko kasiguro kay
the results went out a day before the expected na mugawas siya, usually after three working days.” “It is helpful that you have mastered the basic subjects because once you have the foundation, you could apply it, and when it comes to the review time, you do not need to go back since you already know it by
heart,” he said. Ramirez did self-review as his preparation for the exam, he then organized a small review program in Dumaguete City with his batchmates wherein they would meet twice a week. “CVPC, NORSU Geology Alumni Association — they were NORSUNIAN/to page 3
Michelle M. Salmin
because it is part of our education… related to [the] sports program,” he said. As explained by Padernal, the budget for the intramurals was proposed together with the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) budget proposal for the athletes; however, it was removed due to prior scheduled events. “I scheduled it after the regional meet on January 23, so maybe we could have a week of training for the students,” he
said.
As explained, agri-fishery development is the priority program of the national government and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Guest speaker Asterio Saliot, agricultural training institute director IV said, “The president [Rodrigo Duterte] is much aware that the numbers of aspiring agriculturist are decreasing each year due to some technologies that makes new generation forget about agriculture.” Saliot furthered that through STEAM, it would help encourage students to engage in the agricultural
field.
Alec Benjamin Ramirez
Intramurals to push through in 2018 After struggling to insert the activity due to previous lined up events, Sports and Athletics Department assured tNorsunians that the annual Intramurals shall take place in January 2018. In an interview with The NORSUnian (TN), Robeleo Padernal, Sports and Athletics director explained that the delay is due to the budget’s late approval from the Board of Regents (BOR). “Dili mawala ang intramurals
Ryjim Clark Gallano, a freshman BS Computer Science student said, “Walay tay mahimo kung ma-delayed kay students raman ta ug igo ra ta mag-follow kung unsay gipang-implement sa school.” “We should consider nga there are more significant events and activities nga maoy ilang gi-prioritize maong wala ni siya na implement this year,” Nichol Domingo, a freshman BS Hospitality Management student
said.
AB Gen student Joane Roda said, “It allows the students to endure their education outside the classroom, as well.” “Last year na namo run sa university so dapat ma- enjoy ug magdula jud mi’g taman.” Arjie Esler, a senior BS Criminology student said. Responding to students dismay on the activity’s delay, Padernal said, “Ang unang ma-disappoint kung walay intrams kay ako, [since] it’s part of the sports program.”
Limson to focus NORSU agri-fishery expansion Faith Jessica E. Alejano
Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) president Joel Limson pushes to launch the academe’s expansion of agriculture and fisheries during the opening ceremony of the Philippine Agricultural Extension forum, Nov. 23, 2017. In his speech, Limson said, “Starting 2018 we have to refocus our direction and our resources towards the development of STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Agri-Fishery and Math] .”
Jun Rey Nahial, a freshman agriculture student said, “As an agriculturist…the plan of the president, if would be implemented next year, will make a change for the better.” “Happy kaayo ko kay murag napansin jud ug naka-realize sila na tagaan og priority ang agriculture kay nakasalalay jud namo puhon ang pagkain ng bayan,” Jelyn Pasco, a sophomore agriculture student said.
Citing the problems faced by agriculture students, Trixie Claire Duhaylungsod, a sophomore forestry student said that no equipment is provided during their classroom sessions and field work, and the library lacks learning materials to cater their program. Limson, on the other hand said, “We still have to see good results on our agriculture and fisheries board examination, hopefully this year we could really make a good name on our agri-fishery.”
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