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HELLO FRESHMEN! Senior High School students looking for their names and sections posted on the bulletin board in front of LS building. (Photo by Ma. Angelica Ho)
NORSU-SHS adds classroom scarcity Jenifer L. Cenas
Norsunians will possibly have to spend another semester of classes outside classrooms as the opening of Senior High School (SHS) in Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Main Campus intensified room unavailability.
Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development, Dr. Noel Marjon Yasi in a discussion with TN stated the shortages are due to the length of time SHS students have to spend during the day in NORSU, pointing out their classes’ regular timeframes from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Yasi added, “Dili ninyo magamit ang LS rooms kay senior high will occupy eight of it, plus two sa CIT [College of Industrial Technology].” Aware of the university’s problem on classroom scarcity, Yasi mentioned how the university administration refused to cater 2,000
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Incoming student regent vows term success
STUDENT REGENCY. Hon. Remart Dadan in an interview with TN.
Kenneth Carlorio Surilla
Soon to assume student regency for academic school year 2016-2017, elected S t u d e nt G o v e r n m e nt o f Dumaguete City (SGD C) 1 President Remart Dadan assured the entire student body of Negros Oriental State
University (NORSU) a success for his incoming term. “Yes, confident gud ko na ma-success, especially the major ones,” guaranteed Dadan. “Actually, daghan gud na kaayo,” referring to a list from his notebook. Dadan plans to provide infrastructures, resolutions,
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advocacy, and projects and activities for the studentry and the community. H o w e v e r, c i t i n g a problem on the near depleting SG fund, Dadan said, “The st anding b a l ance c annot suffice all the activities of this administration. Once maapprove na siya, maka-collect na [for the 2 nd semester].” Also, Dadan proposes to fortify dissemination of information to the students o n F S G ’s p r o j e c t s a n d activities wherein all of it will be listed with their respective budgets and will be opened to the public. Furthermore, FSG, according to Dadan will be convened for a deliberation on the Dress Code Policy and its revisions the studentry demands before passing it to the university heads and the B oard of Regents. “I am not in favor of – kanang mga tattered jeans, except sa INCOMING/to page 4
students as requested by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), but agreed to accommodate 1,000 students instead. “Bali namong binalibad, kay if 2,000 pa to, wala na moy [college] rooms.” Aside from the lack of classrooms, the SHS are also given priority resulting
to several Norsunians complaining about the disordered process of encoding and editing of subject schedules during the first day of classes. “Pagsaka namo sa Sky Lib, gatapok na [students], lisod ibahig or i-identify og kinsa ang nauna,” Ted Elrico Tamparong, a subject
encoding-editing support staff and time supervisor shared. According to Tamparong, the most common causes of editing “kay working, ang uban kay dili ganahan sa time, travel time from MC I to MC II, or na-closan dayon nisugot magunderload unya nibalik kay NORSU/to page 4
SAO explains insurance upon enrolment Kenneth Carlorio Surilla
Starting this academic school year 2016-2017, students are required to secure their personal insurance upon enrollment to the university as mandated by Board of Regents Resolution no. 12 series of 2016. As obs er ve d dur ing enrolment period, senior high school, 1st and 2nd year college and graduate school students were required to provide their
own personal insurance. However, junior and senior year students are being covered by a university insurance as compensation for the unexpended insurance fund of academic school year 2014-2015. Julio Ventolero, Students Affairs Office Director, in an interview, said NORSU will no longer collect but require personal insurance ever y enrolment. “I think the system of what we are doing today of
requiring the students to be insured murag mao na gud na ang maayo.” Leonilo Barangan, BS OSM student commented, “Maayo pud ilang pamaagi karon kay para man sa kaayohan sa estudyante, na unsa’y matabo gani, na-a ta’y tabang makuha ba.” Also, Info Tech student, Almira Alcoran agreed. “Maayo kay reinsured na mi daan, dili
“Mao na amo giproblemahan karon, lain kaayo imbis ang estudyante mo-graduate na, ma-extend nalang sila kay naa pay subject wala nakuha tungod 15 units lang ang na-allow.” Having the same sentiments, Edgar Paul Amigo grumbled over the unjust payment of tuition fee of OP students. “Di gyud siya maayo kay dili baya lalim ang pag-iskwela, maayo unta og mabawasan sad ang tuition og ma-15 units ra ang makuha,” he said.
The students who receive failing grades in three or more of their subjects taken during a semester shall be placed on academic probation. Those on probation are only given one more semester to redeem the failure and are allowed to retake the subject(s) only once. They may be dropped from the University should they fail again in the subject(s) they are retaking, or they will be advised to shift. However, the probation
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OP policy irks Norsunians
Lifeel Gleedz Raga
Under the new administration, Norsunians expressed their dismay on the strict implementation of the “On-Probation”(OP) policy as stated in Article 77 of the University Code as the first term of academic school year 20162017 started. Joseph Zerna, a sophomore Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BSHM) student, who was affected by the said implementation, said
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Coping up a thousand hopes
EDITORIAL
Do we have enough teachers and classrooms to acCoping with a thousand hopes commodate all students of NORSU, both in college DoSenior we have teachers and classrooms to and in Highenough School?
To the Heroes who Fought for the Right Let’s not only remember during commemorations of historical events on national holidays the times when foreign colonial rulers and dictators suppressed our freedom. As Filipinos, we must value the importance of such events so that we may clearly see the picture of what it made us a nation today and for us to realize the importance of our contribution to the change that we yearn for our country. President Benigno Aquino III led the commemoration of this year’s Independence Day- his last as Chief Executive of
the country. A hundred and eighteen years ago, we gained independence from the Spanish colonial rule. But it seems like the President chose to reminisce the bitter memories of the Martial Law. We were not yet born at that time. But nevertheless, it is essential to value this event, not because it was the President’s family members who were directly affected, but it is to show respect and give justice to the Filipinos who lived in misery during those times and shed blood to fight for their right to freedom and democracy.
Rated OP (Out of Place) “I did my best, but I guess my best wasn’t good enough ‘cause here we are back where we were before.” This line is hurting me. It makes me want to cry as I realize its true meaning. It reminds me of the recent posts flashing on my Facebook newsfeed a week before the official start of classes. And I think they are going crazy. As I was scrolling through my cell phone, I noticed a post about the random students’ reactions and frustrations to the “On-Probation” policy.
In the affected students’ point of view, the policy is a disadvantage to them. Reading their rants online, I’ve realized that there are students who consider the policy as a burden and a discouragement for them to continue their studies. I feel the tension of them trying to graduate no matter what happens. But as a regular student, I’m not that affected with the said policy unless I become lazy on my studies. What caught my attention was the statement that NORSU is getting worst, questioning
Last month, we had contributed to the country’s change through the national and local elections. We witnessed the tight race between VP elect Leni Robredo and Senator Bongbong Marcos who alternately led the majority of the votes for the vice presidential post. People were alarmed at the possibility of another rule of dictatorship in the next 6 years if ever the VP would be Marcos. Issues and allegations regarding the Marcos’s ill-gotten wealth and human rights violations resurfaced in social media. It was a period we wouldn’t want history to repeat itself. A few years ago when I studied my first years in college, I watched an independent Filipino film “Sigwa” as part of our requirements in our History class. It was striking for me because the story, which was set in the Martial Law period, showed how activists were deported, tortured and killed for fighting against the government. It was related to true historical accounts, where there were really victims of
human rights violations. One of them is the President’s father and former Senator Ninoy Aquino who was killed while departing from the plane. The movie had a huge impact on me; it was traumatizing and I felt how devastating it was to suffer from oppression in one’s fight for the truth. They didn’t deserve to be treated as such. I recommend the youth to watch it. We haven’t had the taste of the dictatorship and it’s a good film to gain understanding from the historical event. My sympathy goes to the heroes who fought for their rights, fought for freedom, fought for democracy and fought for the truth. We should not only recognize our national heroes from the Spanish, American and Japanese colonial rule but also we must acknowledge the modern day heroes who suffered a lot from the oppression they do not deserve. For we are created equally to live a peaceful and fair life, we shouldn’t be suppressed from the democracy we ought to have.
the decision of the university administration. Seriously? To think, the OP policy has been there in the student handbook ever since. So, is this an indication that some students are not well-informed with the university rules? In accordance to Article 77 of the university code, students will be placed on academic probation when they have failing grades in three or more subjects taken in a semester. Also, failing a major subject is tantamount of being on probation and being allowed to retake the subject only once. Those students who fail to meet this provision will be advised to shift to another course or program. Instead of ranting about this online and offline, why not study even more? Well, I’m not Miss “Knowit-all”. I’m just like the other typical students who are afraid of failing marks on their grade forms. Like them, I feel like I’m out of place sometimes; like I don’t deserve to be part of the four-year degree course I’m taking. Now that I am a third
year student, it is a challenge for me to have passing grades and to graduate. If they consider the policy as a waste, they should think twice. As an educational institution, the university is expected to have this kind of policy to uphold its academic standards and to provide a worthy training ground for students. Why? Do you want the outsiders to brand us as “taga-NORSU ra”? Wouldn’t you get affected as a Norsunian if someone said that NORSU has low academic standards? Of course, you would defend it. I think the problem is not the policy but the approach towards it. The deserving students will surely graduate, while those students who remain in the campus still need to be trained. Grades serve as a way for students to graduate, but it is not just about the grades; it is also about who you will be in the future. So, this is what thrill is all about. Experiencing the thrill in university life is not just about pure happiness but also pain.
accommodate all students of NORSU, both in college and in Senior High School? The Philippines is once one of the only three countries Philippines washas once one of theeducation only three countries in the world that a 10-year basic cycle, making disadvantage for has graduates competing in a progressively ina the world that a 10-year basic education cycle, increasinga global market. Thus, Kindergarten to Grade 12 making disadvantage forthe graduates competing in program is seen by the administration of PNoy an essential a progressively increasing global market. Thus, the modification in the education system gearing the country Kindergarten to Grade 12 program was seen by the towards global competitiveness. administration ofimplementation PNoy an essential in With the full of the modification K–12 education system in the Philippines, Negros Oriental State University the education system gearing the country towards (NORSU) will now be accommodating Senior High School global competitiveness. (SHS) students, creating a fuss and compromising the administration’s readiness and preparations. But is NORSU ready to be a haven for the so-called “chance for change?” WithGood the full implementation of the of K–12 education intentions aside, the launching SHS in NORSU poses toinfurther logistical and humanOriental resource State challenges system the Philippines, Negros Uniwhich have haunted the university up until today. Logistically, versity (NORSU) will now be accommodating Sewith the implementation of SHS, the problem of where to nior High School (SHS) students, creating a fuss and conduct Grade 11 classes and where to relocate the displaced compromising the Itadministration’s readiness and college students arises. seems that more classes will be held preparations. Butcourt, is NORSU to be a — haven for at the gym, open or at theready amphitheater and no matter how optimistic Norsunians could be, the so-called “chanceand forenduring change?” this situation is simply not in line with the global standards we are trying to be at par with. Of even greater importance is the need to provide SHSGood intentions the over-a-thousand launching of hopefuls. SHS in ready instructors for aside, the incoming To take theposes brunt oftothefurther additional load will beand the multitude of NORSU logistical human repart-time instructors we have at our service. These same partsource challenges which have haunted the university timers are the under-appreciated and under-compensated – up until today. Logistically, with the implementation having meager pay and benefits that almost never arrive on of SHS, thethey, problem Grade 11 time. While driven of by where passion to andconduct the desire to help, classes and where to relocate the displaced college may be willing to take the yoke, ignoring their plight will surely drive them toIthegira outthat of NORSU. students arises. seems more classes will be Albeit K-12’s main projected objectives are to empower held at the gym, open court, or at the amphitheater — graduates who are ready to join the work force right after and no matter how optimistic and enduring Norsunihigh school and properly prepare those who want to go on to ans could be, this situation simply not inclassrooms line with higher education, if we lack the is human resource, the global standards we are trying to be at par with. and other facilities, do you think students would acquire the quality education and be empowered as they graduate? These problems are, indeed, natural for a bold and budding program such as K-12. Because we have to start somewhere. Of even itgreater is administration the need to but provide However, is a mustimportance not only for the most SHS-ready instructors for the incoming over-a-thouimportantly for the government to note these beginnings can never hopefuls. be the statusTo quo.take the brunt of the additional sand this the transitory incapacity going on we in load As will behad thebeen multitude of part-time instructors most secondary and tertiary public institutions nationwide, have at our service. These same part-timers are the NORSU is not an exemption. A thousand hopes are relying under-appreciated and under-compensated – having on NORSU’s SHS program, and we have to deliver quality meager pay and benefits that almost never arrive on education equally regarded as “K-12 ready!”
time. While they, driven by passion and the desire
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Are you caught in between words that sound right though grammatically wrong? These confusing words are called uncountable nouns or anything that cannot be counted. Even though they are not individual objects, they are singular and one must always use singular verbs with it. Here are the most common uncountable nouns that we, students, often misuse. Consider scenery to the list. You all love to travel and capture selfies with the different sceneries around. But wait! Sceneries? Tsk! The word scenery is uncountable in English, so we can’t say sceneries or a scenery. Scenery is defined as natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance, especially when picturesque falls under the category of frequently used abstract nouns. So wherever you travel, you witness the wonderful scenery around you.
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A Siquijorian lass— having a fair complexion, a pair of brown eyes and lashes as curved as the ocean’s waves, thought she would easily reach the easy right track as she had planned…however, life’s plot twist came along her way as she faced and struggled to overcome all the odds fate brought her. She usually wears a boring tee and a pair of jeans in the university premis es. But unlike any other boring gal, she transforms herself into a well-dressed chick when she’s at a party. Known to be the outgoing Engineering and Architecture Student Society President and a fifth year student under the Civil Engineering program, Emerald S. Dongon has been studying in College of Engineering and Architecture for almost seven
years already. Emerald, while setting up her courteous aura, brashly fixed her short blonde hair as she boldly started talking about how her life has been lately. “Gulang na jud ko diri,” Emerald opened, quirkily citing summer classes as annual for her. D e spite hav i ng t i g ht schedules that caused her to struggle in keeping up with her lessons, she committedly works in offices as a student assistant. To lessen her parent’s financial burden, she uses her honorarium as her day to day allowance. Sleepless nights. The sadness she felt every time she sees her batch mates and friends graduate ahead of her. She took everything in positively, regardless of the
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Off to the Derailing Road By Don Makaryo When the door doesn’t open, otherwise the window does. Perhaps, right? It was a billowed summer. That was nearly three weeks before our onthe-job training starts. In my course, with this short amount of time, we have to
process all the requirements needed for the job. From bunch of photocopies to a long-haul line for submitting all the requisites at the registrar, it seemed very constraining on our part to make our exhaustions out from our body. But that
hardships she is experiencing with her major subjects. Emerald said she had no regrets for staying in CEA for a long time and shared, “Di man angay na ikaulaw ang mahagbong. College is preparation man gud para sa real world…” Failure for her is not a bad thing as well, for it taught her a lot in life. It encouraged her to study more, because she claimed that the reason why she failed before was because she lacked the determination to learn more. “Gisige ko’g encourage sa mga higher years ato na mopadayon,” she added. “Ang ako ra jud gisige og hunahuna kay ‘nakaya man gani sa uban, mao kayanon pud nako.’ ” She loves her course, and she loves engineering. She revealed that once you love
something, you’ll end up doing everything to achieve it. That’s why shifting never became her option, neither did it ever cross her mind. For her, years don’t really matter, but knowing where you are heading does. “Ang ako ra jud mai stor y a s a mg a l owe r years na nagduha-duha kay padayon ra jud,” she said. Normal ra nang mahagbong sa engineering…ayaw ra jud mo og ka discourage. Tuon ra mo ug ayaw ra mog hunong, padayun ra jud.” Though she might not have graduated in five years, she is still grateful for she learned a lot more in her field, and she is able to attain more experiences to prepare herself for the real world. Emerald, who is now 23 years old, will finally be graduating this October after almost 7 years.
is not the story after all. Anyway, my classmates were anticipating the companies they’re applying to give them a feedback during application day while mine got approved by the local town somewhere in a remote place in Mindanao. I finally got a job! As days passed by, they were gradually off to begin their OJT to their respective mining sites while I was still waiting for mine to be approved at the office. Yes, I got all the requirements with me shortly days before the departure, but my application was denied in one unexpected event. It was like a wristwatch chained barely around your fist. I suddenly called my mom on the phone and told everything what went wrong. I was disappointed with a bleak emotion. There was a close friend of mine who comforted me and suggested that we should visit Simala wherein I could find peace of mind and ask God for better haps in the future; so we went. I never thought of having a dissatisfying answer after all the sweats and tears I have sacrificed. While we were on our way back to Dumaguete, my mom called me up on the phone. This time, I felt nervous. She cried while I was insensible of what
was happening. My tears immediately fell as I heard this line, “Hiwalay na kami ng Daddy mo.” Seriously? At this point of time? It was like hours ago since I asked God for signs from Simala for my veto application. And here comes another knot again. I really don’t know what to do. I think I’m the loneliest person ever standing alone in the middle of nowhere; trying to ask for help to survive in this recluse world. It seems like another sign that I cannot push through with my dreams of becoming what I have been dreaming of ever since. You will hate the world and all the pain they have caused you at first, but you’ll grasp why all these things are happening to you later on. I never hated neither myself, God nor blamed anyone. Here comes a dissatisfying decision I have made – to concede my studies, to let my sister finish first her goals in college life and to give my mom a better life before thinking about myself. It was never an easy decision, for my goals and aspirations in life were ruined in mere seconds. Presently, I got the chance to work in a OFF/to page 4
Which of these two statements is correct, “Our staffs are eager to see you” or “our staff are eager to see you”? Staff is a term used to describe a group of people. So, the word itself is already plural in form, making the second statement correct. We often use the term “information-overload” due to the fact that we are sometimes confused when several informations are presented to us. But, what? Take note that information is already a collection of facts about something or someone, hence adding –s to this word is offensive. Yes, equipments are part of this list. But how about fixing this statement first? Loaders. Backhoes. Dozers. Graders. Excavators. When these stuff are named as a whole, construction equipment is the right term. Ta-da! Many of us commit mistake in adding –s to the word so be careful with this one. How do you call your necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings when grouped together? Jewelries? Don’t be silly. These personal ornaments, which are typically made from jewels and precious metals, are generally called jewelry. Yes! You don’t have to change –y to –i and add–es to make it plural. It may be a snack, brunch, lunch, dinner or even breakfast, and you may be overwhelmed with its quantity but you will never have many foods. The usage of the word “foods” became common recently; however, food as a whole is already a collection of anything we love to eat. In any criminal case, evidence or the available body of facts indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid, are greatly needed. Yes! Evidence — without –s, remains as it is no matter how small, big or how many are found. So there is no such word as evidences. No matter how much you have uncovered through those dusty holes or dark libraries, you are not doing researches. This systematic investigation of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions, is basically called research.
How do you call the things inside your house? Is it furniture or furnitures? This large movable objects, such as tables and chairs, completely make a house, office or other space suitable for living or working. These stuff are often but wrongly called furnitures; however, if you check it, the word “furniture” is the general term. Thus, it shouldn’t be added with –s. What about garbage? Have you added –s to the word “garbage” when you see a lot of them scattering around? This common misconception needs to be corrected, especially with how fast critiques express their distaste. No matter how many garbage are around, the best thing you can do is to clean it. There is no shortcut in determining whether the words you use every day are correct or not. Language may be dynamic, but it won’t be hurtful to check dictionaries or read books to strengthen our grammar. By the way, writers break rules in writing when they deal with feature articles. So, just mind the top ten words on the list.
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CEA dean assures growth Revealing the support of the current administration, College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Dean Josef Vill Villanueva assured improvement of the engineering facilities in Main Campus II – Bajumpandan. As discussed by Villanueva, CEA is now one of the priority programs of the new administration. In an interview with TN, Villanueva stated how the university would help him meet these growth through purchases of new equipment and planning for building construction to serve as an engineering laboratory. “Mapasalamaton mi ni Dr. Limson since we have a good support from him... helping them to do more”, Villanueva said. Addressing the performance of NORSU during the recent licensure examinations, Villanueva expressed, “Maayo kaayo ang performance sa mga students, sa school since all the result of the exams in engineering were higher than the national passing rate.”
USMO asks for university policy review Hengie V. Jalando-on
Relative to the opening of classes this semester, University Security Management Office Chief Security Officer (USMO) Rosalinda Abellon advised Norsunians and SHS students to review the policies and guidelines stipulated in the student handbook to tighten up security within the university premise. Due to the massive number of enrollees this year, Abellon stressed during an interview that students including faculty and staff must follow rulebooks and procedures in response to various emergency cases and imposing threats. M o r e o v e r, A b e l l o n accentuated the need to follow the “No ID, No Entry” and “Dress Code” policies which had
been tolerated for the past terms. “We are not doing anything that is beyond the given policy, ug unsay naa sa handbook mao ra nay among gisunod if ganahan sila to make a position paper opposing to it, then, that would be fine, as long as it is for the common good and welfare,” she expressed. Abellon said the handbook will build a positive university life to establish good relationships among students and staff while eliminating threats. Accordingly, Norsunians including faculty and staff of the university are obliged to return their old ID to the Students Affairs Office (SAO). “Failure of such may pose unprecedented risk” added Abellon citing offenses where students exchange their IDs
Main campus guard checks if students are following university rules.
to allow outsiders to enter the campus. Futhermore, she said, “The dilapidated IDs will be returned to the SAO for students to validate a new one. However, for cases like mislaid and the like, it must be surrendered to
the office (SAO) so that we can guarantee safety measures.” “This is for our safety. Dili man unta ta mag sige ug buyag kung walay magpabuyag. We should follow the policies kay para ra pud nis kaayuhan sa tanan,” Abellon added.
those students with P.E. and ROTC subjects, “we give them grade based on performance with rubrics and criteria to follow.” Furthermore, Kabilin, which is subdivided into Kabilin Dance Troupe, Kabilin Choir, and Kabilin Band including the twirlers, also engaged in a free clinic
which took place last April to May for two to three weeks. To note, the money used to provide scholarships for Kabilin members are taken from the 50-peso Cultural Fee that the students are paying as well as the funds for costumes, uniforms, supplies and different programs which is reflected in their PPMP.
CAO clarifies special treatment Jenifer L. Cenas
PHYSICIAN Dr. Wevina Fuentes advising students on medical care.
In replacement to Dr. Noel De Jesus, Dr. Wevina E. Fuentes renders her services to Norsunians as the new University Physician. Despite the large student population in the university, Fuentes said she already prepared and “have scheduled activities for the annual physical examination of the students.” She has also set necessary resolutions for the approval of these activities. Fuentes, who is new to the university proposed to have other plans such as symposium on voluntary blood donation and projects to further raise awareness on health problems among students. She also pointed out the significance of a university physician providing medical care to all and “to look after the health and condition of the students, teaching staff and other personnel of NORSU.” For the meantime, Fuentes, together with University Nurse Riza Mae Abellanosa and other student assistants is ready to responsively provide medical care to all needing students. OP/from page 1
period may be extended by the college/ department only on valid grounds as determined by the Dean of the college committee and recommended by the CARE Center Director. Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Rose Marie Pinili said that while the imposition of the probation status has been strictly implemented this year, it is a policy that is already present in the student handbook year 2011. Also, it is for the student’s sake and for the university to continue to uphold quality education for everyone. Jerraldine Buhisan, a BS Criminology sophomore said, “Sa uban na wala ga-expect, maka-disappoint siya. Gapasalamat ra pud ko na on probation ko instead na ma-advised to shift.” “Maayo siya kay para maningkamot ang mga estudyante nga mudako ilang grado,” BS Industrial Technology student Felix Laro Jr. said. On the contrary, he cited the drawback about graduating students unable to have an excess load, which in turn extends their stay in college and to working students not having the luxury of time to study that makes them less motivated to pursue. Wrapping it up, Laro added the said implementation help lift the name of the school through its provision for quality education, saying, “Makadugang sa chance na mu dako pa ug samot ang ratings sa NORSU.
Negros Oriental State University Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) Director Runelo T. Piñero clarifies the allegations of special treatment given to the Kabilin members during the enrolment period. “We requested that our students be enrolled in the earliest possible time schedule so that they can choose their schedule,” Piñero shared in a TN interview, “which will not be conflict with their daily practices from five to eight pm.” The said request was approved by the administration and sent to the University Registrar. “Kay ug dili nato i-block
ang practice time nila, usik ang atong kwarta sa pagpascholar,” Dr. Noel Yasi, Vice President for Planning and Development stated, “ato silang pa-perform-on anytime and maka-demand ta’g better performance nila [Kabilin members].” “Giving them scholarship is a manifestation that we are trying so hard to get the quality of our performers,” Piñero added. According to him, Kabilin members undergo a series of assessment and evaluation which is individuallygraded to check their level of competence which is done for the entire school year, and grades will be endorsed to the department especially for
KABILIN Choir Members regular afternoon voice practice. NORSU/from page 1
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BPO company here in the city – trying to escape the road that blocks ahead of me and earning money as much as possible. While I was trying to riddle out something on my way home, a close friend of mine who happens to be a CEO abroad sent me a
message. I told everything of what I was feeling at that time, then he offered me to just work with him for the meantime. I did not refute the chance, so I processed the requirements needed for my job abroad. Right now, I’m just waiting for my visa to be approved. Though I hate
the word “approve”, I highly hope that it will just go suave. Let’s see what life may bring me ahead outside the shell to where I was born and raised. Don Makaryo hates balut and Instagram; however, he loves to be at the beach all night long listening the serenity and spank of the blue waves.
mga jeans na ang tattered is printed.” Other plans Dadan has in mind are out-reach programs starting July, advocating “I Fight,” a committee against abuses and mistreatment of
college students, repair of certain drinking fountains, and the continuation of annual activities FSG had shouldered ever since. “Og masugdan na’g sayo, matiwas gud na’g sayo,” Dadan
added. The FSG constitution and bylaws states that the FSG president should c ome from the elected SG president from the most populous campus of NORSU.
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nako maghasol ug kuha.” Expressing his delight, Kent Vergaño said he no longer needs to acquire his own insurance and could save time in the enrollment, but remains doubtful of the undertaken actions of the administration. Constrained to disclose more information, the SAO director only cited an almost two million pesos is allocated for the planned procurement and covers all basic guidelines and benefits. Other activities for the success of the project are kept conf ident i a l by Ventolero.
magpa-add.” In an interview with TN, Yasi defended University Registrar Reymil Cadapan, after allegedly refusing to cater direct complaints from students and security personnel. “Sabta pud ang registrar kay sila man sige nakong i-address. Gipugos ta sa gobyerno nga maghatag og senior high nga dili man na nato mandate, unya dili man mi pabalibaron.” “I hope they [student] will also understand ang among dilemma sa administration,” he added. In response to the problem, Yasi shared the current administrative plans to construct new buildings in the main campuses and how some colleges, which could be transferred to Main Campus 2, Bajumpandan, are still under deliberation.
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