The NORSUnian 2nd Issue

June 7-11, 2010 JUNE 11–15, 2012

CITadopts ‘greenarchitecture’ for P28 M renovated bldg Vol.XXX Issue No. 2

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EBA committee nominates Sojor in International Award

By Francis Ivan G. Ho

All in a day’s work. Construction men work hand-in-hand to finish the extension and renovation of the P28-million College of Industrial Technology building. (Photo by: Ranulfo D. Repe, Jr.)

By Mei Anne A. Morales

In order to maximize space and be energy efficient, the Negros Oriental State University–College of Industrial Technology (NORSU–CIT) currently adopts the ‘green architecture’ design for its second floor extension to the tune of P28 million. The project includes the renovation of the ground floor.

The ‘green architecture’ design was initiated by Assistant University Engineer for Architecture and Civil Works Architect Roy Solis. The new second floor has 12 classrooms, two storage rooms and comfort rooms located on its south and north wings.

“We only have 12 rooms because we

cannot expand the dimension…we have limited space,” Solis said.

Solis added that with the ‘green architecture’ design, electric fans and fluorescent lights will be less needed because there is sufficient ventilation and light that can freely enter into each room.

“In that way, we consume less electricity,” he noted.

CIT Dean Glicerio Duran, Jr. said that the design made their college beautiful and conducive for learning. More so, Duran is hoping that the new building will “inspire students to learn.”

“It will be easy for us now to organize our major classes,” said Rudilito Cabajon, CIT Drawing Department instructor.

Moreover, Assistant Professor II Lorenzo

Sugod said, “The building is properly designed.

We can now establish a good teaching-learning process since we already have new rooms.”

Sugod also suggested that every technology room the college has, must also be provided with tool and file cabinets for safekeeping of documents, as well as new white boards.

“New look, new building, new people, new instructors,” said Aida Francisco, a sophomore Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology student.

Meanwhile, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) students Jed Ryan Alabastro and Reynaldo Katada Jr. praised the placing of benches along the waiting area of the second floor so that the students will not be bored while waiting for their next classes.

Macahig challenges new LSO president

By Jeffrey John G. Bungcasan

N e g r o s O r i e n ta l S tat e University–League of Student Organization (NORSU–LSO) Adviser Giovanni Macahig challenges newlyelected LSO President Xyza Mae Callao to help all student organizations to be actively involved in civic and community activities this school year.

Macahig said that the LSO must participate in tree planting, clean-up drives, and blood donation activities, among others. With these, Macahig added that the organization’s involvement will be its way to get registered easily in the LSO. “We will be planning to clean and plant trees at the banks of Banica River and in Brgys. Balugo and Candau-ay because these places need it most,” Macahig said.

The LSO adviser is also asking Callao to arrange an “organization day” wherein each student group will be allowed to advertise their own organization and recruit new members. According to him, this plan would sustain the number of registered student organizations and would help them prepare for NORSU’s 85 th founding

Inspired to work.With a new and bigger responsibility at hand, newly-elected League of Student Organization President Xyza Mae Callao lives up to the challenge of its adviser Giovanni Macahig. (Photo by: Roxanne R. Mercado)

anniversary.

Asked about her opinion on the LSO adviser’s challenge, Callao, a graduating Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences student, said that Macahig’s plans are ‘okay’ for her and that she is willing to help the LSO achieve its purposes. More so, she said that there must be a collaboration between the LSO and the student body in order for them to attain the goals and plans they want.

Meanwhile, Callao added that she is

open to any suggestions from the studentry since this would help them identify the areas that need improvement. She added that the LSO office will be open to cater the needs and suggestions of the students and that an LSO officer will be readily available to aid them.

“I cannot work alone because I also need the cooperation of my members to answer students’ questions,” Callao disclosed.

The Europe Assembly Nomination (EBA) committee based in Oxford, United Kingdom nominated Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) President Henry A. Sojor to the International Socrates Prize in the Science Sphere (ISPSS).

According to EBA Director John W.A. Netting in an e-mail, Sojor has been nominated in the ISPSS because he qualified the requirements for international ‘contemporary’ leadership.

“We are happy to inform that your high authority and immaculate reputation, active civic position and fruitful professional activities, personal contribution to the national science and integration processes got high recognition of the international community,” Netting stated.

The director continued, “Your establishment [NORSU] was chosen as one of the best representatives of national education. The best graduates of your university are well known for their high level of knowledge and professional skills both in your country and abroad.”

Dr. Henry A. Sojor supposed that he is nominated because he has been invited into international fora and symposia as key speaker and research person. “In my own point of view, I am nominated because I am responsible in making this [NORSU] into a state university, giving quality education for poor but deserving students, and besides, their [EBA] research institutions are the ones responsible in investigating public opinions to discover leaders,”he said.

In addition, the president said that he will not attend the awarding ceremony because he cannot afford to be there.

The distinction is designed to honor the best personalities in the field of higher and secondary education, fundamental and applied researches, science and culture. It also symbolizes the highest degree of professional achievements, recognitions and services for common values enriching. The awarding ceremony and euro science open forum will be in Dublin, Ireland on July 1-15.

Meanwhile, EBA research teams are the ones responsible in examining likely individuals prospected to be leaders. Those who have excelled and have prolifically made contributions to the national science and positive social processes are the ones chosen and nominated, according to Netting.

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Vol.XXX Issue No. 2

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June 11–15, 2012

Ambitious but Possible If Negros Oriental State University is a human body, the administration has undoubtedly made the university look outstanding on the outside. We are talking about the tall buildings, renovation of classrooms and buildings, newly painted walls, brick-floored entrance, and so much more. not to mention new facilities and equipment like the hundreds of computers recently acquired to give students an avenue for learning.

All these things are good. The university has never looked so impressive in the last four years. But some things have been left unattended. Some stones have not been turned. Some things need to be addressed, ASAP. Students can testify to how uncomfortable and smelly our comfort rooms are every time we use it. Freshmen have been welcomed by the smell coming from these rooms. The inconsistent water supply has also been a constant problem since last year.

Garbage is dumped and is not immediately collected in certain areas near the Administration, College of Business and Accountancy, and College of Industrial Technology buildings.

This has also been an existing problem for some time.

No doubt NORSU delivers high-class education. But toprate educational instruction should be accompanied with a clean and green environment conducive for learning. These two must come together as one. When one of them is out of the picture, there is a big problem.

University officials are solely not to blame for this. After all, it is us students who often use these comfort rooms. It is us who cause these rooms to get dirty and smelly. The garbage around the campus is the product of our own doing. The wrecked chairs and tables in classrooms are proof of our negligence. We produce so much junk that a regular city garbage truck cannot carry all the junk that we have.

With these, we suggest that we set a date at the calendar, a special date where all Norsunians will have the chance to work hand-in-hand in solving out these problems, a day where each of us will take the time to pick up the garbage he/she once threw in the trash bin and shovel it into the garbage truck. As for the water supply, we ask the higher-ups to install water tanks in every comfort room.

These ideas require long-time planning, and a few garbage trucks are needed to clean up the whole NORSU. These ideas are nothing but ambitious. Yet everything is possible. We can borrow garbage trucks from neighboring municipalities and ask them to help us.

Again, everything is possible. The Local Government Units and the Norsunians working together towards one cause has never sounded so good.

This is also a call to the NORSU administration and to the Student Government. This is just a suggestion. Any better ideas that will be presented are very much welcome. We all want a better NORSU. Here is the chance for us to work as one and make it happen.

Let Us not be Stubborn Basura N’yo, Ligpitin N’yo!

Hindi namin sinasadyang magtapon ng basura d’yan.

Hindi naman gano’n karami ang tinapon naming basura.

Those were, at least, what I have understood with what I have heard from the news report a few nights ago.

With the onset of the rainy season and the rowdy rough attitude of the pasttyphoon Butchoy, it can be noted that a lot of disturbing amount of garbage can be seen floating around the streets of Metro Manila together with the murky waters that failed to drain because of a clogged drainage system.

Now, garbage carrying all sorts of microscopic viruses that cause infections on children and morbid illnesses to people are barricading the entry way of rain waters in canals and drainages.

To think, a similar scenario happens every year, every rainy season, and a similar group of people

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Shooing Rainy Day Illnesses The rainy season is finally here. And no matter how we dislike this time of the year, the best thing that we could do is accept it.

Rainy days seem to connote something that triggers our immune system to be weak. During this time, we are more prone to illnesses brought about by the rain and the cold zephyr that will always bring an unusual chill to one’s bones. More so, it is ordinary to see people having cough, cold, fever and even some water-borne diseases like dysentery and cholera.

But as these droplets from the sky start to fall when the first semester is just beginning, let us take some precautionary measures to guard our health from these rainy day illnesses.

Drink plenty of water. Drinking eight to 10 glasses of water a day helps the body excrete and shoo away pathogenic microbes in the body. This will also hydrate the body thus, helping you deal with those diseases.

To efficiently excrete water in the body during the wet season, you may need to exercise in order for you to

are suffering from the consequences of such act.

Unfortunately, these are also the people who throw their garbage, and more disturbingly, people when interviewed on national television, would only say, “Hindi namin sinasadyang magtapon ng basura d’yan.”

Look at how ugly this scenario could be. Though we can say that there are also people concerned at segregating and disposing their garbage properly, there are more people out there who care less of where their garbage go, and what effects this unfavorable act could bring them.

We have been constantly reminded by television ads, our teachers in school, concerned citizens, and even by past typhoons that we have to segregate our garbage and throw them in the right areas. But it is seemingly taken for granted by many of us Filipinos.

Unless these people stop what they are doing for the better, unless they decide to make a 360-degree turn from their old, filthy habits (which I greatly think is impossible), these garbage problems would forever define us, Filipinos, as one of the hard-headed races to have existed on Earth.

Smoke-belching Mouths This is not the first or the second time that I have encountered smokers smoking along the sidewalks just outside the premises of the university. It is important to note that last year, an anti-smoking rule was implemented in NORSU. If a student wants to smoke, he must do it 100 meters away from the school, church, and other public places, said the University President Henry A. Sojor.

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sweat well.

Take Vitamin C. This vitamin helps the antibodies in our body to repel cold virus faster. Citrus [oranges, kalamansi, etc.] contain this vitamin which is safer than over-the-counter drugs because the vitamin the fruit contains is made naturally. If you don’t have vitamin C drugs in your medical kit as of now, you may also take in other vitamins, too.

Wash your hands. If you have dirty hands right now, you are more prone to diseases. According to medical researchers, unclean hands help escalate cold virus in the body especially during the wet season. Since you use your hands daily, providing direct contact to common rainy day viruses, washing your hands with soap and water or even using a hand sanitizer will help you avoid having flu.

Have a balance diet and sleep well. Eat the right kinds of food during the wet season. Nibble vegetables, eat carbo-rich foods for energy, avoid junk foods and liquor, eat fruits, and more importantly, sleep at least 8 hours a day. Prevention is better than cure, so if you’re a die-hard fan of avoiding rainy day illnesses, better maintain healthy eating and sleeping habits.

Pack a rain gear. This might be the most effective way to lessen the body’s ability to attract illnesses during the season. It consists of an umbrella, rain coat, hooded jackets and waterproof shoes which are readily-available in stores here in the city. Wear rain coat and jacket to avoid the humidity and coldness of the environment and waterproof footwear to prevent the entrance of viruses in the pores of your foot.

Following these simple ways might help you fight diseases during the wet season therefore, aiding the burden brought about by medical payments and check-ups. Since Shooing rainy day... page 3

June 11–15, 2012

Vol.XXX Issue No. 2

Beep! Beep! Nonsense Message Received…

There comes a single day, perhaps, a very rare moment in your life that you need to decide for your life the future. The things, all of it, all the wrong things, and the right ones you did will matter. But the future only counts the good ones. The rest are just accessories.

– Berg Insel One ordinary day of school year 2008–2009. I had to skip my Calculus class, along with a few other minor subjects because I was up for a very important appointment that afternoon. Actually, I’ve got two important appointments for that day: I was to meet this gal from Silliman University and a few hours later, a hottie from Foundation University.

Too random a day, school year 2009–2010. A friend of mine texted me that we have an important game somewhere in Guihulngan. It was badminton actually.

The game was too addicting. I would rather join practice sessions than attend my evening classes. I was aiming to be the best among my colleagues. Perhaps, even to be the best in the entire province.

A day the same as the other days, school year 2010– 2011. One of my teachers approached me and told me that I was going to fail in her subject. I said, “Okay,” and proceeded to a nearby internet shop to play DoTA the whole evening. I had to divert my academic problem into gaming.

A month later. My girlfriend broke up with me. The feelings that I have invested was crucial but I could no longer get it back. My emotions have been distributed one by one to different girls. It was really bad. The emotions would break you down. The simultaneous break-up to different girls would cause emotional breakdown in an over-reactionary manner.

More months later. I have to quit from the varsity team. I have learned that being the best is too much to ask. It was too late. I should have dreamt of that dream in high school. But you know, I always lose in high school. I was a loser in the Regionals. It was a good thing that I was able to play for the national collegiate games. But then again, I did not win even a single set in every game.

Enrollment day, second semester of 2012–2011.

I was talking with the CAS dean. We were discussing about my grades which were incredibly low from the cut-off. I was going to lose my game in the academe. I was advised to shift to another course, but none of the available courses would best suit my grades. She could not do anything about it, she said.

It was the time to think. I had to think hard. It should be a thinking that would be different from all the other thoughts that I have thought of for the past few years.

It was time to mature. I need to change my life’s vision, as well as renew my party-everyday attitude.

“Ma’am, I know I don’t deserve this thing that I’m going to ask. My grades are all low, and it is my fault.

But Ma’am, let me proceed with my studies. Give me a chance. Just this time and remember my face. I won’t ask the same thing again. Please…”

That encounter was a real life drama. I was sincere and it was all I was hoping for.

“Okay, I will give you this chance. One chance and make the best out of it,” she said.

My talk with the dean ended with a positive outcome. She may no longer remember that student who begged for his future because of the hundreds of

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The moment you opened your eyes, you heard a monotonic beep from your typical cellular phone. Titit! Titit!

1 message received. You had a sense of thrill afterwards, and anticipated for the message’s content. Unfortunately, your excitement vanished into thin air as you discovered that it was neither understandable nor sensible.

The world of text messaging has changed a lot. In a crazy and technology-centered society like ours, things transform faster than the speed of light. The usage of gadgets constantly affects the lives of millions, and this is the only thing which will never change throughout the test of time. Like the habit of changing normal text messaging, it is a proof to the kind of generation we have–difficult and complicated.

Although text messaging provides great service for human connection, it also generates negative aspects like the relaying of a comprehensible message into a perplexing one. We might not be fully aware of how it slowly damages the vital sense of communication, yet we have to know that negative things like these should be eradicated.

Group Messaging If you think ‘status posting’ is only applicable in Facebook, think again. With the trend that we have today, especially for text addicts, group messaging or GM is the best outlet for sharing one’s feelings and emotions for the day.

One might not have posted anything on Facebook but surely, if he has registered in unlimited texting, he can also have unlimited sending of GMs. One irritating thing about this is that when you have received a particular GM and you cannot even relate to it. The best thing to do? Press Select, and then Delete.

One-word Replies It is not bad to respond to text messages containing one-word replies like ‘okay’, ‘oo’, or ‘dili’. But considering that someone made an effort to type a lengthy message just to make your text conversation interesting, one-word replies might not be the best replies.

People who usually do this are either busy with something else, or are not interested with your text conversation anymore. The best thing to do?

Press Select, and then delete the message. Next thing to do? Get a book and read, get a shovel and plant a tree, or get up and help your mother.

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we never know when we become the target of these illnesses, especially when examinations are approching, as a Norsunian,

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Urban lingos originally pioneered in the United States.

But because of songs and movies produced and released by the Westerners, we tend to copy some of their styles especially the way they communicate. Since Filipinos have been branded as ‘good imitators’, certain words have been adapted even to our everyday texting. ‘Yow Waddup’, ‘Howdy’ and ‘Hey Doug’ are only some examples of Western words that are now applied in the texting zone. This reduces the process of easier communication for this isn’t the kind of language used by the majority, well except if you know how to use it properly. Be straight, direct and simple when it comes to texting because it deals with reading— unlike speaking wherein the message can easily be transmitted.

The Abbreviators This is a disease wherein words are abbreviated until it can no longer be understood. It could be that the sender is not fond of typing drawn-out words in text messaging because it is not their taste, and/or maybe it tires them to do so. Abbreviating words depend on the way it is being shortened, yet too much abbreviation fails to convey the exact information, mainly if the receiver is not an expert in this field. It is like saying, “WUD?”, “LRS”, “BRB” and other words that are popularly used by texters.

But how about those who don’t know what these mean?

Instead of typing “WUD?” why not state it directly to “What are you doing?”—lengthy yet clearer and better.

The Great Punctuators Punctuations are important, yet too much punctuation can cause annoyance. Many mobile users are also doing this.

They love to put various punctuations in a single text which is a headache to the person reading the message. Examples of this are, “.,Gud morning!!’,..” or “How’.,are you’ guys!!.,,” Those who do this is a good source of disturbance.

Perhaps, it would be better if we lessen the use of punctuation marks and apply the proper way of using them.

According to a report by the new United Nations, 60 percent of the world’s human populace now owns a mobile phone.

But hey! It is not just a phone. It is an important tool for communication which plays a vital role in the society and this needs to be used appropriately. It is not bad if you are the type of person who cannot get away without your phone. The only thing that matter is how you utilize it according to its purpose. we should value our health and always live with the cliché that say’s, “Prevention is better than cure.”

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Vol. XXX Issue No. 2

June 11–15, 2012

NORSU–MC I lib implements ‘log-in’ system

By Jela Mae T. Ruales

To help determine the number of students who avail of the services of the Negros Oriental State University–Main Campus I (NORSU–MC I) library, a ‘login’ system was implemented last June 4.

The new system was mandated by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in order to have documentary records on the number of students who use the library every day as well as assess and evaluate the performance of every library personnel.

Library attendant Zaldy Elmido said that a total of seven regular staff members are assigned to do the ‘log-in’ system—to record and tabulate the names and number of students entering the library.

Elmido explained that each staff member is given a quota of approximately 1,000 names of students per semester as required by the CSC. The number of students each library personnel can record will determine how well they have performed their job.

Moreover, he said that the new system would require each student to write his/her name, course, year level and his/her purpose in going inside the library. With this, library personnel would easily determine students who borrowed books, magazines, newspapers and other reading materials. More so, it

A new system for the new school year. Norsunians patiently sign the ‘log-in’ sheets of the Negros Oriental State University–Main Campus I library as mandated by the Civil Service Commission. (Photo by: Roxanne R. Mercado)

would help them impose fines on students who fail to return the materials they have borrowed.

“This might be a hassle for them but they will surely get used to it soon,” Elmido said.

Library student assistant Dayanara Villalon shared that she has prepared on how

to do the ‘log-in’ system.

“It looks formal to have that in the library,” first year Bachelor of Science in Tourism student Cookie Mae Pialago said, in reaction to the new system.

Merry Queen Legaspi, a junior Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering student shared that she was glad that NORSU has

CME Asst. Dean clarifies issue on JRMSU consortium

By Jeffrey John G. Bungcasan

Answers to last issue’s challenge.

After hearing several complaints from its students, Negros Oriental State University–College of Maritime Education (NORSU–CME) Assistant Dean Edgardo Santillana shed light on the issue regarding the university’s consortium with the Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) in Dapitan City.

The issue brought confusion to CME students after knowing that some of their subjects will be

offered in JRMSU. Santillana said that the issue is not true.

He added that the CME students will not be going to JRMSU to take their subjects. Instead, the instructors from the said university are the ones to come to NORSU. Since JRMSU is in consortium with NORSU, they will be opening subjects that would compensate the 24-unit deficiency of NORSU–CME as required by the Commission on Higher Education.

The subjects to be offered are Spanish Language, English Proficiency Enhancement, Accelerated

English Proficiency, Ship Construction and Stability and Safety II (Safety Procedure).

Junior Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) student Christian Kate C. Mandal said, “It is very okay that they will send professors here but it is still a hassle because instead of only three years, we have to take another semester for the additional 24-unit requirement.”

Another BSMT student, Julius Cabanlit, said he can now spend less for the expenses since they are not going to JRMSU anymore to study but they still have to pay for the professor’s fee.

employed a new system this semester. “Ok ra siya kay it’s for the library’s benefit man pud—to have a record of students nga musulod sa library,” she said. On the other hand, sophomore Bachelor of Science in Information Technology student Gemmarie Tindoc said, “Useless ra siya kay dili man pud mu-fill-up ang ubang students.”

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students who asked for the same thing to her every semester. But one thing is for sure. She changed the life of a man.

Because of that chance, one man will be successful some day.

This story is none of the melodramatic genre, not even close to that. I am writing this one to tell everyone how hard it is to sleep every time I fail a subject, how hard it is to tell my parents about it, how hard it is to study Math subjects, how hard it is to admit how dumb I am while my classmates have already moved ahead and have already graduated. But look at where I am today. I will be graduating with students younger than me.

I am writing this University Diary because I flunked in my subjects, took them again and failed them again. But I will take them again this semester. This time, I will pass them all. I will prove to everyone who laughed hard at me that they are no better than me. That graduation is not just to commemorate the glorious day of the students who graduated with Latin honors; it is also the time to celebrate the victorious day of us, Retakers!

This story is not intended to be read by smart people. But since you are reading this now, share your gift. The gift of intellect is not given to you to be kept but to be shared to others. Share it with us, share it to those students who failed their subjects despite trying.

To my fellow Retakers, there is always a chance. And when that chance is given, grab it. Hold it tight. Step unto the right path. The light is just there, shining so bright. The future is yours!

Grasp it!

Quartz Diorite is a student from the College of Arts and Sciences who loves to skip his classes and date random girls during his freshman and sophomore years.

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I do not know if these smoking students are aware of this rule, or perhaps, they are just turning a deaf ear to the anti-smoking law which was realized years ago. The problem is there are no enforcers around to reprimand these smokers and cigarette vendors along the outside foyer of the campus and continue to illegally sell cigarette sticks to students and by-passers.

I did not write this column because I hate smokers. I do not hate them. It is actually the smell of the smoke from these cigarettes that bother me, and I believe other students agree with me on this one. This article is meant to make these smokers aware that there are certain areas intended for smoking and that is where they should go and belch their smokes to their heart’s content.