The NORSUnian Vol XXXIV Issue 6

WE WRITE FOR YOU. WE FIGHT FOR YOU. VOL XXXIV ISSUE NO 6 JULY 11-17, 2016

Crowded canteen annoys students LUNCH RUSH. The typical overcrowded situation of the university canteen jampacked by hungry Norsunians especially during lunchbreaks. (Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho)

Since the start of classes this school year 2016-17, the canteen is one of the most crowded areas in the university during lunchbreak.

Norsunians expressed disappointment on the inconvenience brought by the congestion of more than a hundred students ordering

and eating at the same time.

According to second year Geology student Ma. Benylle Gesette Enrera, “Imbes nga naa kay time nga mao nay ikaon nimo, dili nalang kay huot kaayo ang canteen.

Init pa jud kaayo kay tapok tanang students unya walay klarong ventilation.”

Junior Education student Edralyn Balbon also pointed out, “It’s so annoying kay

kanang uban magtambay nalang bisan wala na gani nagkaon, kitang mangaon dili nalang kakaon.”

She added she has no choice but to eat her lunch at 1:00 pm since it is the only time the canteen is not too crowded.

In addition, Ma. Tefhanie Ho, a third year Biology student, suggested the construction for a new

canteen. “Hassle biya jud kay kanang magkaon ka, atngan ka sa likod para mosunod og kaon nimo. Sabuton pa ka daan nga ‘Miss, ako’y sunod nimo’. Maytag naay bag-ong canteen.”

With this regard, Negros Oriental State University Vendor’s Association (NORSUVA) President Felisidad Flores said, “Kon

CROWDED/to page 4

Number of scholars decreases

Larry Villarin

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Student Scholarships Office recorded a 7.8 percent decrease in its number of scholars in the Main Campus for first semester of academic year 2016-2017.

Total population of NORSU scholars tallied to 2,610, lower than last year’s 2,813.

The top five scholarship programs with the most number of beneficiaries are Hon. Pryde

Henry A. Teves, with 444 scholars; Hon. George P. Arnaiz, 209; Commission on Higher Education Student Grantin-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (CHED –SGP-PA), 204; Local Government Unit of Bacong (LGU Bacong), 183; and Local Government Unit of Valencia (LGU Valencia), 160.

Moreover, the five scholarship programs happened to be government-types of grant.

Student Scholarships Director Nora Maria Elena

Osmeña explained the contributing factor to the decrease of scholars’ population was that they do not have the Scholar ng Bayan grant anymore with supposedly about 200 beneficiaries.

“I cannot say like gitangtang but there was no support on it,” she said.

“I feel sad kay siyempre NORSU is known as the university nga daghang scholars because daghan pung scholarship nga gipang-offer kay lagi poor, but deserving

students ang gaeskwela ari,” Dumaguete Kalauman Center scholar Anna Mae Kitane said.

Norhima Hassan, a second year BS Geology student, said, “Discouraged kay nagkawala ang determination sa mga students nagi-maintain ang ila grade for their scholarship.”

As of now, other scholarship grants opened additional slots to new applicants. For this semester, the Office recorded a total number of 65 registered scholarship grants.

money on the ground of the CIT court at the back of the university canteen.

Instead of keeping the bill for good, Caldanus and Eugalca surrendered it to the SAS Office.

Owner of the money Apple Jen Caraca, also a BSIT student, felt relieved when she learned someone found and turned it over to the office. The cash was supposed to be an additional

payment for her tuition given by her mother.

“Overwhelmed kaayo ko kay naa pa jud diay tawo nga honest, og wala pa to nila giuli patay jud ko sa akong mama,” Caraca said.

Moreover, there are still several returned items to SAS Office but still were unclaimed by owners. Most of these

items include mobile phones, wallets, pouches, and paper bills.

SAS Director Julio Ventolero planned to set a day exclusive only to Norsunians who proved their honesty.

Furthermore, these honest students can be acknowledged through TN publication said the University Security Management Office (USMO) Director Rosalinda Abellon.

Honest Norsunians return money

Mary Noreen Erojo

Two Norsunians returned the 1,000-peso bill to the Student Affairs Services (SAS) Office found at the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) court on June 28.

Melody Caldanus and Hazel Eugalca, both Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) students, said they found the

NASTY BIT OF SARCASM

TSINA-COLADA opinion|see page 2

University diary

FLOODING CONFUSIONS FEATURE|see page 3

THM bldg questioned

PRECLUDED PLAN. Dr. Elsie Ramacho, CBA Dean, speaks about the impediment of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Training Center.

Mary Joy C. Llorente

College of Business Administration (CBA) s t u d e nt s q u e s t i on ov e r pending construction of Php 10M-worth Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) Training C enter supposedly erected in Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Main Campus 1.

“Mas tsada gud unta og naa na kay ila naman gung gibutang sa tarpaulin. Nya kay kinahanglan na pud unta… kanang in-aron nga loaded ang uban nga studyante maglisod og pangitag room,” BSHM student Joralie Desales said.

“Maayo unta og mahimo na na siya para makaabot pami,” Eden Grace Galvez, a sophomore student, said.

In answer, CBA Dean Dr. Elsie M. Ramacho disclosed her fear they may not pass the BSHM accreditation next school year if they still do not

have the building.

Nevertheless, CBA is now on the process procuring their Php 2M-worth equipment for HM in line with the accreditation next school year.

The THM Training Center was a project of the former University President Don Vicente Real’s administration but was halted by the Board of Regents (BOR) after issues and anoma lies sur face d during Real’s administration.

University Engineer Jose Serester L. Tuballa explained the situation citing, “Katong previous president, iya na ng gipa-bidding, dayon naa nay winning bidder, gitagaan na og award at the same time gitagaan na siya og 15% mobilization then pag-present sa Board gi-stop man sa Board [of Regents] kay in the first place wala man nitugot ang Board nga i-go nato siya nga project,” Engr. Tuballa stated.

THM/to page 3

DRUGS AND CORRUPTION University poll

backpage|see page 4

Photo by Neil Ryan F. Saraña

Raya Mariel A. Cadiz

OPINION

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EDITORIAL Parity in Policy The “no ID, no entry” policy, which is strictly implemented by the University Security and Management Office (USMO), causes the security guards and criminology interns to confiscate misused and unused IDs of students; the worst part is sending away our fellow Norsunians—who may have unfortunately left their IDs or enrolment load slip and have come from far places just to attend their classes, from the university. Such depressing scenario overwhelms us even more with the thought that some faculty and staff are using their position as an excuse to enter the university without wearing their identification cards. So, where is justice?

The policy has two-fold objectives, including security and discipline. Since it is a must in our university to implement the said policy, all of us should follow the rules without exemptions of whatever positions you are inside the university.

The policy is a security measure. Through this, the students are given a training ground where they can feel secure from those visitors who may have ill-motives in entering the school premises. We understand that the security guards are just following orders from their superior in barring and sending away students who have no ID or enrolment load slip to present, but we think that it is not an ideal method of fulfilling the spirit of the objectives of this policy, for this would possibly expose the university and authorities of claims for suits and damages when students are at risk outside the campus.

This mere policy teaches the students not only discipline but also a sense of responsibility; however, discipline does not remain within the campus. Whatever and wherever they go, it mirrors the image of NORSU. Rules are rules until someone chooses to break it. In pursuit of this obligation, the university may impose rules and regulations, and assign fair penalties to the violators. Thus, students should not be the only one subjected to prohibitions but also those who are in a higher position.

So, it is ironic to witness some teachers and deans who do not properly wear their IDs to the extent of berating the security guards for calling their attention as they enter the campus; it is very unprofessional. Considering them as role models, it saddens us—students, for they are setting a bad example to us.

Since this deals with a real issue of security measures and personal discipline, the university needs the said policy to uphold peace and avoid slim chances of mass shooting and terrorist attacks. All of us should follow the rules with no exemptions. Administrators, students, faculty and staff, and all violators shall pay the consequences thereof. Through this, we can find fairness and parity.

Desiring for the Better As the hands of the clock stroke 8 in the evening, our teacher dismissed us from class, just in time for dinner. While I thought about what I should eat for that night, I passed by the canteen. Although all stalls are already closed by that time, the tables were full. Not of food, but of trash—everywhere—in the canteen.

It saddens me seeing the

canteen untidy. Considering there are no people eating there at that time, from whom those rubbish were? After eating, don’t you clean up your mess?

You still have the guts to leave them and let others clean it for you? Wow. Two years ago, the vendors’ organization NORSUVA donated the tables and chairs we are using now. They posted

Tsina-colada The best coco-not cream on beautiful sandy beaches, hospitable spark-filled rum paradise and backyard-grown pineapple juice extracted from a 4000-page pleading shoot apex and a supplemental 3000-page memorial slip—all together prepped and mixed makes an easy brew to at least tickle an immovable sleeping giant.

With PH having the slimmest chance to gobble up a country of 1.357 billion people using the shudder taste

of their own cold beverage, The Hague Arbitral Tribunal’s ruling has just done it.

The recent court decision just punted Tsina’s ass for stoutly believing they own the South China Sea. To remind us again [and all keyboard warriors online], there are five things, aligned with the significant rulings of the arbitrary court, we should take heed of.

T hat f i rst , t he n i ne dash line made official by Tsina alone is not legal and

reminders promoting selfservice in the canteen. Also, some vendors collect the plates after the students eat. In their own way, the NORSUVA responds to the students’ needs as much as they can. Have we, Norsunians, cooperated with them? Or do we just continue to complain without thinking what we have contributed to help them?

It is always good to yearn to be better than we are today and eventually aim for the best.

But we cannot just babble about it. We have to act on it. Return the plates to the stall where you bought your food after you eat. Give your space to the people who shall eat after you.

Throw your trash to its proper place. But don’t stop wishing for improvements. Desire for a bigger canteen with better ventilation and sanitation away from unpleasant factors.

Let us make this university

a university. We, the students, make up the apple of the apple pie—the most essential ingredient. And by making this a university, we should act like professional university students—scholars of the country. Do not allow your teacher or anyone to call you “mga bata.” We are college students, dili mga bata. So do not act like a bata.

For whatever concerns we Norsunians have, we must speak up. Aim for the improvement of the university. Contribute to its development. Desire change for the better. Aim for quality education. Are all your needs catered and attended to by the school? Scrutinize your professors’ instruction. Are you getting the quality education you purchased for? Because we are the clients and we are paying for our education. The whole country sends us to school.

historically correct. The basis that this big bully has the rights to exploit the resources covered by this intangible line in the SCS is invalid.

Although historically evident since 1947, the ninedash line is a selfish claim tampering about 90% of other countries’ exclusive economic zones (EEZ) which is second on the list. Whether it’d be on a google map or on a world map, the nine-dash line inaptly encompasses far remote areas Tsina should not have a grip on.

Thirdly, come to think of it, since Tsina made maritime dominance over PH waters, PH vessels, including Filipino fishermen were catapulted away by Tsino-owned lawenforcement vessels. This misbehavior is internationally deemed unlawful and defeats the treaties of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) which our dear Tsina signed about 40 years ago.

It would’ve been better if maritime standoffs were the

only issue here, but the largescale reclamations and island building on areas around PH’s EEZ have made the arbitral panel rule over these fourth and fifth discriminator y measures made by the Tsino government to the shoals and waters disputed. Tsina, clearly, has vehemently extruded force and power which could’ve provoked our government, in arms, to answer back expeditiously.

For tu nately t hou g h , we’ve countered a better bullseye. With this ruling travelling through waters and cyberspace, the international community has prepared a more solid backing for Tsina’s bully actions.

Ever since the dynamism of economy and the onset of globalization, Tsina has transported products, people, and culture to most countries in Asia. Tsina’s international relation, without a doubt, has its roots from trades and mercantile exchanges.

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TSINA/to page 4

FEATURES

A Peek to the Silent Zone Mary May Saguban

The cold place is now heated. The silence is already gone. Students are now rushing in search for a vacant seat. The library is now occupied with people having different to-do-list and motives.

Have you ever wondered why the library is sometimes overcrowded? If you think that everyone’s studying, then think again. Let me give you some reasons why people go to the library and the kinds of students who go there.

The Nerds These students are not your typical nerds who wear heavy old fashioned glasses and weird outdated clothes. In reality, they would now prefer wearing small pieces of clothing for the satisfaction of making a new image. They might have evolved, but they’re still the usual nerds who prefer studying than hanging out with friends. You can find them scattered across the library with a bunch of reading paraphernalia right before their eyes.

The Sleepyheads The silence in the library triggers drowsiness that would drag you off to a peaceful slumber and trap you in a realm of fantastic possibilities. Silent and cozy— these are just two of some words that would describe a library. The sleepyheads can easily be found at the bookworm’s abode. You can see them fast asleep, ducking their heads as they enjoy the calmness of the air-conditioned room.

The Nowhere-to-Go Clan Have you ever tried being alone with nowhere to go after class? If you want to meet comrades, you can find some in the library. You will find them whispering to one another, playing mobile apps or doing something else. Try asking them the reason why

they choose the library to stay.

Probably, the common answer is the presence of air conditioners that give coziness in the room.

Couples “The place don’t matter as long as you’re in love.” Perhaps, this is the principle that some couple believe. They even make the solemn study crib as their dating zone. If you find a pair— typically a girl and a boy, holding hands in the library, what’s on your mind? Obviously, they can never be merely friends. Why would you hold the hand of your friend at the library?

The Smarty Sometimes, being a library tenant have its good points, and one of these good points is to be called the “class’ brainiac”. These type of students earn respect because they have this ‘genius aura’. They usually have their ear plugs on, doing school-related stuff there.

Flooding Confusions

Namrepeus

CAMPUS IMAGE Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

He is just like any other typical student with an average tallness and a tanned physique.

The kindness of his semi-weary eyes will not give you the hint that he is now in his 20s and has been through a lot in life but remains God-fearing.

Joemar Lapinid, who is now 26 years old, was born in Provincial Hospital Olongapo City on July 4, 1992. His family has been living there for five years. His mother is a manicurist while his father is a carpenter.

They had no choice but to move to Dauin, Negros Oriental because of the death of his grandmother, and their opportunity to own and sell the lots if they won’t move to the new place where his family is presently living.

In 2011, Joemar decided to drop out of college because of financial pressure. But he took it positively, thinking that it was not the right time for him to obtain a degree.

After he stopped schooling, he immediately looked for a job to earn

money. Fortunately, he was a c c e pt e d a s a p ar t - t i m e graphic designer at Transfer it , Z ip l i n k G r ap h i x an d iConcept.

Again, his faith was tested when he got a motorcycle accident that caused him to have an eyesight problem. His eyesight never went back to normal. He is now struggling on seeing things when they are near or far from him.

He got poor eyesight too, especially during night time.

Sadly, his eyes can no longer be treated as what his doctor told him.

It never went to his mind to surrender everything, and he even became stronger on facing his problems. Despite having a visual impairment, Joemar chose to go back to college life as a freshman

student taking the same program he left way back then.

Because of his passion in dancing, he became a part of KABILIN Dance Troupe and a chore og rapher of his own dance group, also known as Quick Sound.

His team aims to comp ete lo c a l, nat iona l and international contests.

As of now, the group has comp eted more than 40 competitions in different places and has bagged awards such as champions and runners up.

His family and God are his inspirations to continue kicking in life. He hopes to finish his studies in Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in MAPEH at Negros Oriental State University.

“Ang ord e r s a B o ard is ibalik tong 15% but the contractor refused to return the money kay for him naa siyay legal basis pud,” Tuballa added.

Moreover, former university Officer-in-charge (OIC) Peter Dayot tried to reinstate the project during his term but the issue surfaced and was again stopped.

Presently, the project was reapproved by the Board and Engr. Tuballa is waiting for the go signal from the President, Commission on Audit (COA) and the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC).

“Although it is approved,

but the President is still being very careful not to make any decisions over matters that are not clear legally. He has no orders yet to proceed with the project and I am only an implementing person,” Vice President for Administration, Planning, and Development (VPAPD)Dr. Noel Yasi said.

To remedy the problem, Dean Ramacho seeks the help of Engr. Tuballa to renovate three rooms including the old cafeteria, the room next to co-op and the second floor of THM building to suffice the lack of the training center for the accreditation.

Bachelor of Science in Tourism (BST) is a program

offered to individuals who are interested in making a career in the area of travel and tour industry and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) is a general course that covers all topics discussed in Hotel, and Restaurant operations.

These courses aim to develop students who will become qualified personnel, administrators and entrepreneurs in the tourism and hospitality management industry so they say with the help of the proposed two-storey training center building after being approved with a budget of 5M pesos for the phase one still unrealized.

things. I want my clothes to be simple and neutral as possible— the kind of attire that would let no man give me a second look, and I hate girly gestures like what my other peers do.

I’ve always admired this girl who isn’t really a girl by heart. She’s a sports personality, and I think it is normal to admire people regardless of his or her gender. I almost had a relationship with a guy who I cried my heart and nights out back then. I am female, I know. I am. Well, I thought I was.

One day, I started to notice changes about myself in the emotional aspect. It was almost my eighteenth birthday when I realized

that I was trying so hard just to please my parents. It is not that I hate them for pressuring me. It is just that there are things that I can never ever tell to my family.

I pity my mother who always wanted me to wear pastel colored dresses and tees. Also, she buys doll shoes and cutely ornamented sandals for me, but I hate them. I just can’t tell my mother about it because it would terribly hurt her.

My father looks up on me as if I am the most perfect daughter in any father’s eyes. Since I am the eldest among the three children, he expects so much from me.

He wants me to be the kind of lady who would grow up with integrity. He considers

me as a perfect housewife for my future husband. But I could only perpetually apologize in my mind.

If my family, especially my father, would ever know that I am in a relationship with a girl, the things that may happen would be unimaginable. My best friend even disapproves the fact that I’m with this person, but she understands me and I love her because of this. I just hope that my family will accept me for what I really am someday, if ever I tell them about the real me.

Namrepeus is a second year student from the College of Business Administration who is a Dean’s lister and achiever.

THM/from page 1

The Forced-to-Comply Students Do you have a teacher who mandates the whole class to go to the library for points or for the needed researches?

This teacher’s request is usually followed by the phrase: “not doing so, may lead to failure”.

Nonetheless, students have no choice but to follow the instructions of their teachers.

UNIVERSITY DIARY

Art by Joemar Villarejo

The Silent Ones Everyone has their own piece of paradise on Earth, and these individuals treat the library as their paradise and own piece of heaven. They visit the library for a common reason— silence. They are not usually there to study nor to chat with friends. They’re just silent everywhere, even in class.

Library is an open place for everyone. They got different motives; however, these motives would never be a passport to destroy a fundamental virtue— silence. Enjoy the place and the things it offers, but respect the dwellers.

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Art by Joleos Vegare and Marko Mikhal Deposoy

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I never thought this day would come when I am so confused about who I really am. I wear feminine clothes like short shorts and doll shoes. I even had my nails painted, and my hair got dyed by my gregarious best friend. But this is just a mere façade. A mere illusion. I am just a trying-hard person, struggling to fit in.

Fashionable clothing and girly actions– these are just some of the few things every female should possess. Each time my aunt visits us in Dumaguete City for a week’s vacation, she would bring a lot of feminine clothes that every living lass would dream to have. On the other hand, I am not really a fan of those

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Amphitheatre repair has no budget Despite the danger caused by the dilapidated bleachers, Buildings and Grounds Director Julius Ausejo revealed the budget for the repair of the university amphitheatre has not yet been approved.

“Ang impormasyon na akong nakuha ni Engr.

Tuballa, iyang giapil sa iyang mga repairs [the amphitheatre bleachers] but wala pa hatagi og budget sa pagkakaron.”Ausejo said.

Ausejo furthered the

projects were realigned which led them to prioritize the repair of the comfort rooms.

“Maybe next year, it will be implemented.” he added.

Meanwhile, University Engineer Jose Serester Tuballa said, “Every year mag-prepare man jud mi og projects, karon focus sa mi sa mga dagkong structures like sa CRs, LS, CARE Center. Wala naapil sa implementation ang sa amphitheatre.”

Moreover, Tuballa suggested students can raise their concerns to the University President, “kay for

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Francesca Nicole E Divinagracia

NEWSBITS

17 programs of external campuses accredited

SUBPAR BENCHES. Students who usually stay at the university amphi worry about the quality and inconvenience brought by these dilapidated benches.

now ang i-priority namo kay katong mga dagkong amount nga infrastructures.”

Third year BSBA student Marielle Catan expressed, “i-repair na unta na kay ako

nga tigtambay pud sa amphi, kon maglingkod mi dili jud mi comfortable kay guba ang bleachers ug tungod kana pung mga materials nila kay dali ra kayo maguba.”

Poor room facilities upset students untang ampingan ang property sa school kay kita ra baya pud ang mag-suffer. Kay ang ending, kita japun ang mag-reklamo tungod kay init ang classrooms during the day and walay suga during the evening classes,” she said.

Some of the AS rooms on the 4 th floor of the Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) building are reported to have enough number of fluorescent bulbs for evening classes but only a few of which are working.

Meanwhile, in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), students react to the lack of

DESIRING/from page 2

TSINA/from page 2

CROWDED/from page 1

So now, do you still have the guts to drop your subjects?

Leave your trash for someone to clean? Use the toilet but not practice proper hygiene?

If we want to be respected, we should give the people the impression that we are worth their respect. Aside from being a deserving student, what else are you proud of being a Norsunian? Show them that you really deserve to be educated in this state university.

However, with the current SCS abuses Tsina has been doing, these might abridge ties and further relations. But could PH do it without Tsina?

With a plea for a #Chexit, Filipinos should spot on the truth that most of the country’s richest dollar billionaires and businessmen are of Tsinos descent. More so, it would be another batch of exported tons of bananas smashed and plowed at Tsino’s backyard.

makakita ko og estudyante nga igo rang magtambay, ako na mismo ang moduol ug mobuyag kay daghan man jud kaayong mga estudyante.

Dili na makalugar ang uban.”

Meanwhile, in an interview with Income Generating Projects [IGP] Director Tulip Lopez, she said the office made a proposal for the extension of the canteen. “As of now, we’re entertaining proposals like food cart para naa ra ju’y option ang mga students.”

However, Lopez disclosed, “Kay proposal pa man ang ato-ang nagama wala pa man ma-approve.”

As for the updates, University Engineer Jose Serester Tuballa cited there is still no concrete plan for the extension, “Nagka-istorya nami ni Ma’am Tulip. Pero wala pa mi plano ana. Wala pa pud budget ana kay dili pa namo ma-picture out kung unsa jud ang buhaton kay dili

Infographics by Judeel Cuevas

electric fans available in their rooms.

According to BS In for mat i on Te ch nol o g y student Apple Princess Sepugay, she stated, “Kanang mag-klase mi og English sa among room kay wala jud electric fan bisag usa.”

Furthermore, in a recent interview with the Student Regent Remart Dadan, aside from his plans on the repair of the benches in the amphitheater, proposal of permanent course uniforms, and the banning of mufflers, he also stated the ventilations inside the classrooms will also be given attention. man na madali-dali.”

He mentioned that the space beside the canteen is an option but, “Wala naman gud pud ta kabalo kung asa nato i-extend ba kay kaning tapad sa canteen, under man gud na sa jurisdiction sa CIT,” he said.

In line with this, Flores is positive with the plan, “Malipay man ta ana kay para sa mga estudyante. Para pud dili na sila maghuot,” she said.

Divya Veronique Gomez, first year Geology student expressed, “Okay dapat ang extension kaso lang kung same pa rin na walang proper na paglilinis.

Walang point”. Sometimes, she notices some flies in the canteen.

John Franco M. Rendal, an Information Technology student said cleanliness and ventilation must be one of the priorities to make the students comfortable.

Comics by Jonel Baligasa

With unmaintained classroom facilities as experienced last academic school year, some Norsunians still find it difficult to focus on their studies due to the poor ventilation and lighting in some classrooms of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU).

Some Norsunians under t he C ol l e ge of Bu s i ne ss Administration claimed the building classrooms lack ventilation, citing there are only a few functional fans while the rest are inoperative.

According to a sophomore

BSBA student Joana Paula Somosot, “Kana jung kulang og electric fans ba kay init jud kaayo, samot na sa CBA ug sa TR. Imbes nga mag-focus ka sa gi-ingon sa teacher, mag-focus na nuan ka sa pagpaypay kay bali jung inita.”

Somosot added that some students do not turn off the lights, ceiling and wall fans when unused.

Shania Aranas, another BSBA student, appealed that despite the lack of fans and lights, most students abuse these facilities.

“Bisag ga-bayad ta og miscellaneous fee, ato gud

Donna Darantinao

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Matching the quality education to the main campuses, 17 programs of Negros Oriental State University External Campuses attained Level 1 status as disclosed on June 29.

Quality Assurance Management Center Director Cesar Estrope revealed the Level 1 accredited programs are from the Mabinay, Guihulngan, and Siaton campuses while three other programs from Mabinay QUAMC Director Cesar Estrope campus will have to be revisited.

This serves as proofs that the teaching methods and educational quality of the said campuses is as high as of the Main Campuses, Estrope added.

The accredited Level 1 programs of the NORSU Guihulngan campus are the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) majors in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and General Curriculum (GenCur); Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Majors in Technology, Livelihood Education, Math, Filipino, and Social Studies; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resources Development Management (BSBAHRDM); Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS); Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim); Bachelor of Science on Hospitality Management (BSHM) and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) Majors in Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, and Food Technology.

Meanwhile, BSHM, BS Information Technology (BSInT), BSBA-HRDM, BSCrim, BEED-ECE and GenCur, and BSED-Fil, TLE, Math, and Soc.of Siaton campus acquired the same status.

Although the BSBA-HRDM, BSHM and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture of Mabinay Campus earned a Level 1 status, the AACUP will revisit BSIT (Majors in Automotive and Computer Technology), BSCS, and BSCrim programs due to the absence of the library, which is one of the stations needed for accreditation.

The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACUP) conducted their first formal survey visit to the external campuses, March 14-17.

On the other hand, QUAMC is preparing for an upcoming Survey Visit on August in 14 programs of Main Campuses 1 and 2.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Forestry, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are applying for the Level 2 status.

Meanwhile, Bachelor of Science in Geothermal Engineering, Bachelor in Agricultural Technology, Master of Arts in Physical Education and Doctor of Philosophy Major in Math Education are to undergo Preliminary Survey Visit.

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MC-2 studes want paved road With the inconvenience in the students’ muddy and rocky entryway to the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), Norsunians continue to raise their concern and request for a cemented road in NORSU Main Campus 2.

Emerald Dongon, a fifth year BS Civil Engineering student, stated, “Hasul kaayo ang dalan, labina kay dili ipasulod ang mga easy ride, unya imbes gadali kay ma-late na hinuon tungod kay lisod kaayo maagian.”

Agreeing to Dongon’s statement, Franz Crisle Elnar, a BS Mechanical Engineering student, stressed, “Kailangan kaayo na isemento kay dili gyud lalim pag mag ulan kay lapok kaayo unya layo biya kaayo ang building sa gate, maayo untag pareha ra sa MC I na dug-ol ra ang building.”

Moreover, Gee Adrianne Pantinople, a BS Civil Engineering student, said, “Mas maayo pag masemento unta kay lisod kaayo ning walay maagian.”

In response to the complaints, Buildings and Grounds Director Julius Ausejo said there is still no budget allotted for that project, making it not a priority.

“Ang akong nabal-an kay wala pay budget para ana (cementing the road),” he said.

When asked regarding their priorities for the school year, he replied, “Sa pagkakaron, ang comfort rooms pay gi-priority naapprobahan gyud.”

After knowing Ausejo’s explanation on the lack of budget, Pantinople suggested, “Bisag bato lamang ang ilang ibutang para pud dili tantong maglapok ug dili manglubon ang sapatos sa istudyante pag moagi.”