The NORSUnian 21st issue 2014 2015

Vol.XXXII Issue No. 21

November 3 - 9, 2014

VP Dayot assumes position as OIC NORSU

gets 37.43% in LET

By Francis Ivan G. Ho

Due to the preventive suspension of University President Don Vicente C. Real, Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development Peter T. Dayot assumed the responsibility as Officerin-Charge after being designated by the Board of Regents (BOR) through BOR Resolution No. 101, series of 2014.

The BOR Resolution No. 101 was an enactment of Commission on Higher Education Special Order (CSO) No. 84, series of 2014 signed by CHED Chairperson Patricia B. Licuanan which was approved by CHED Commissioner Chair and Presiding Officer Minella C. Alarcon As stated in the order, “Pursuant to the pertinent provision of Republic Act No. 8292, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997” Article VII, Section 30 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and in exigency of the service and due to the preventive suspension of Dr. Don Vicente C. Real, Dr. Peter T. Dayot is hereby designated as OIC, Office of the President, NORSU, effective immediately until this designation is sooner revoked.”

Responsibility as OIC The CSO stated that Dayot is hereby directed to discharge all the day-to-day routinary duties and responsibilities of the Office of the University President, and shall be entitled to emoluments, allowances and other benefits allowed by law and which are applicable to the said position, except the basic salary thereof.

By Francis Ivan G. Ho

With 37.43% passing rate, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) system has registered a total of 524 passers from the conducted Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) last August 17, 2014.

Dr. Dayot, Officer-in-Charge of the NORSU System (Photo by Kendrex B. Pael)

Moreover, the OIC is required to render reports to the BOR on actions taken in the performance of his duties, and shall endeavor at all times to maintain the stability and regularity of the academic and administrative operation of the university.

The CSO added, in case these [duties and responsibilities] exceed routinary activities, the same should be endorsed to the BOR for approval.

To note, a majority of seven members from the BOR signed the Resolution No. 101 that was issued

last October 3, 2014 at the Higher Education Development Center, C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

According to Dayot he will proceed with the designation of BOR as OIC. “Business as usual… going ahead with the approved plan and activities in accordance with the policies of the university promulgated by the Board of Regents.”

“I can assure them that they [Norsunians] will enjoy the freedom of the press.” Dayot furthered.

The results showed that 360 elementary and 164 secondary teachers out of the 1, 400 hopeful takers from the entire system of NORSU have passed the board exam.

From the elementary level, there were about 92 education graduates from NORSU Guihulngan City, 91 from NORSU Bayawan-Sta. Catalina, 83 from NORSU Dumaguete City Main Campus I, 54 from NORSU Bais and 40 from NORSU Siaton who passed the August L.E.T posting 47.94% rate.

Meanwhile, the passing average of 25.27% for the entire secondary level comprised the 62 education graduates from NORSU Main Campus I, 38 from Bayawan-Sta. Catalina, 31 from NORSU Bais 20 from NORSU Guihulngan City and 13 from NORSU Siaton.

As recorded, this year’s passing rate is 2. 83% lower compared to last year’s 40.26% system wide percentage.

Moreover, for the entire country, a total of 25,301 elementary teachers out of 70,786 examinees passed with 35.74% passing rate and 26,767 secondary teachers out of 77,803 takers succeed having 34.40% ratings from the August LET as released by the Professional Regulation Commission and the Board of Professional Teachers.

Moreover, out of the 524 LET examinees, 145 passed from College of Education (CEd) of NORSU Main Campus I with 83 from the elementary level and NORSU SYSTEM PRODUCES...page 5

Psych dep’t prepares seniors for 1st PBLE 8 Accy grads pass CPALE

By Dayanara G. Villalon The Psychology D epa r t m en t o f N e g r o s Oriental State University is now preparing the graduating students of Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSP) for the firstever Psychometrician Board Licensure Examination (PBLE).

The imposition of PBLE is related to the provision of Republic Act No. 10029 or known as The Psychology Law of the Psychological Association of the Philippines. Written under the said law was the regulation of the practice of psychology and

psychometrics in the country.

In addition, the act also entailed the implementation of board exam which will nurture competent, upright and assiduous psychologists whose standards of professional practice are excellent and globally competitive and also, protect the public from inexperienced or untrained individuals offering psychological services.

Department of Psychology Head Chizanne Sarabia-Ridad said the professors in NORSU Psychology department are equipped with knowledge, skills

and abilities who could be of great help in the preparation of the students for the PBLE. “We need to be keen in teaching,” she emphasized.

Aside from that, Ridad said they give full attention on subjects that might be present in the board exam. She furthered that the Psych department is in the system of selective student retention. “We are on the process of entertaining selective student retention due to the future licensing exam,” she said.

Furthermore, the Department PSYCH DEP’T PREPARES... page 6

Old university bus restored, blessed

By Maria Dominique P. Ferrolino

Rev. Fr. Bonocan, Jr. blesses the restored bus of NORSU. (Photo by: Kim Eden Felize Belnas)

By Francis Ivan G. Ho

Aside from the official bus of NORSU, a newly repaired bus will assist its transportation services as it was blessed by the University Chaplain Rev. Fr. Alfredo Bonocan, Jr. on October 30 at the open court.

The restoration of the old university bus with Vehicle SEY 246 Nissan model was part of the developing management initiative of the University Supply Office headed by Glenn Lumjod.

According to Administrative Aide III Alan Navaja, the facility should have been repaired several years ago but because of Sojor’s resignation, it was not given much attention. “Karon ra nga year na-repair ang bus,” he mentioned disclosing as well

OLD UNIVERSITY BUS... page 5

New CPAs. The new eight CPALE passers in a photo taken during their testimonial dinner, November 4, 2014. (Photo by Mayette Hanna F. Diez)

Eight Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduates of NORSU pass the October 2014 Certified Public Account Licensure Examination (CPALE) set by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

The new CPALE p assers are Mae Ann Caroro, Ariel Guadalquiver, Girlie Joy Faburada, Reynaldo Labayen, Mary Jane Naparota, Mary Rose Ortega, Leo Salvador, and Vivigrace Viernes recording a 47.09% passing rate for NORSU. Mae Ann Caroro, a graduate of BS Accountancy who fortunately passed the CPALE said she cried upon knowing the result of the

exam. “Nakahilak jud ko and I’m so grateful ni God. However dili ko absolutely happy kay I was expecting nga 100% ang makapasar sa among batch but I think God has a better plan for us,” she said.

Another CPA, Leo Salvador said he was not expecting that he will pass because the exam was extremely difficult considering that the October CPALE was given by a new set of Board of Accountancy (BOA) members.

He said, “Lisod kaayo ang exam. Ang mga nanggawas, wala sa among gi-expect.”

As an advice for all students w h o a s p i r e t o b e c o m e C PA s someday, Salvador shared, “Ayaw 8 ACCY GRADS... page 6

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Good Luck!

Let’s face it! Almost all of our bachelor degree graduates enter the realm of the real university world and encounter lots of rumbles and crumbles as they go along with their journey. And the most rewarding yet the most critical stage within their life is the recognition from their board exams, which determines their capacity or what their abilities are.

This could also be reflected to the university in general, and to those individuals who hone them to be prepared with lots of guns and plenty of ammos in hand.

Their preparation could have been that simple and effortless if they are used to be dwelling in the fields before that critical stage, or to those courses that do not require graduates to take board exams at all (they will have to take Civil Service Exams for their professions). But hard and tough for those that are yet to enter the gates of the nerve-wracking event.

For the first time, the Department of Psychology will be facing this hurdle for their students, thus preparing ahead for the incoming battle.

This decision was made through the implementation of the Psychology Law Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP). It could be inferred that in this implementation, only those well-trained and practiced psychologists, who bear the standards of professionalism and excellence must be offering psychological services, because they are globally competitive and at the same time they protect public trust from inexperienced and untrained individuals.

The department is said to have been preparing for the Psychometrician Board Licensure Examination (PBLE). Subjects for Psychometrician Licensure Examination are the Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Industrial Psychology, and Psychological Assessment, respectively.

The question is, are their staff trained enough to teach the students of psychology the things that they have to know for them to be well aware of the incoming board exams? If they were not able to take the said PBLE, would it still be possible for them to guide those college students towards excellence? Do they bear competitiveness among others? Surely, now that they have to prepare for this one, all of their instructors and students have to work hand-in-hand towards achieving the victory that they are aiming for. Not just that. This has to be helped upon by the whole university in general. Because after all, things will be better if people from the whole community tap each other for work to be easier.

So, kudos and good luck to those students who will be taking the Psychometrician Board Licensure Examination. We all know that you can do it. And don’t forget to bring home the bacon for yourself, and for the pride of the whole university.

Editor-in-Chief Joeylen A. de la Cruz Associate Editor Ariel B. Dizon News Editor Mary Grace G. Bornales Features Editor Kleine Jun B. Ontolan Arts and graphics Unit Head Angelo K. Sastre Senior Reporters

Dayanara G. Villalon • Niña Marie T. Pino Kimberly Rose E. Lumaya • Meljean Dela Peña News Writers

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Chasing for justice Justice is a seven letter-word simply defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as a quality of being just, impartial or fair. The same account also widen its description as the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals.

Earlier last week, the whole town was in full alarm after numerous killing cases happened in some areas and municipalities of the province. The issues did not only become the main topic of the streets but it, as well spread in various print media industry in the local level. In short, it has been the bread and wine of concerns of most Dumagueteños since those are rare and unpredictable occurrences happening within the province.

To tell you the story, one of the killing incidents happened last month in a barangay of Mabinay where a 16-year old high school student was brutally killed in their house receiving 17 stabs and hack of wounds on its body. As posted in the social network sites, many netizens pursued to seek for the justice of the said victim.

If we are going to examine the scenes behind the crime, the reasons are typically shallow. Due v

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Francis Ivan G. Ho • Maria Dominique P. Ferrolino John Dave V. Laturnas • Joanne P. Ferrolino Irish Mae C. Cuaresma Features Writers

Roma-Amor A. Oligo • Oliver Orlando Dometita Trixia Pauline C. Acab • Caryl J. Sapepe • Hengie V. Jalando-on Senior Cartoonist

Karlo Billy S. Rubia • Joleos June S. Vegare Cartoonists

Joemar B. Villarejo • Emmanuel D. Manlun-uyan Layout Artist Head

Alyana Wilma C. Molinos Layout Artists

Froiland D. Liu • Clarisa Marie M. Cadiz Senior Photojurnalists

Kendrex B. Pael Kent S. Mapula • Mayette Hanna F. Diez Webpage Master

Jergo T. Acido Webpage Developer

Randolf Zosa Chavez Business Manager Marve G. Fabela Assistant Business Manager Princess D. Ebo Staff Secretary Kim Eden Felize B. Belnas Circulation Manager Dennis M. Ybañez

Adviser Joy G. Perez, Ph. D. Contributions, comments, and letters are most welcomed.

Articles must be typewritten or computer encoded, double-spaced and with sender’s full name and signature.

The staff reserves the right to edit submitted articles.

Can’t help but wait First and foremost, I wrote this column not to expound nor criticize someone or something but I penned this just to cater the sentiments of my beloved colleagues. If you think this column is very provocative then it’s up to you on how to judge it.

Ika nga, “Bato bato sa langit ang matama-an wag’ magalit”.

The assets It started with a pressure. Yet we’re immune to that (entering BS Accountancy Program). For all you know, such program is dubbed as a ‘self-study’ course, but it doesn’t mean that our instructors are not doing their part. Well, this instructor of mine gave us some resources or materials to study, cater all our problems and concerns related to accounting or business in general. But because of this line, “Ang matira, matibay”, we are trembling to death!

Because of that, we do all the things that we must

to poverty perhaps, this unknown suspects tend to steal something from the victims to sustain the needs of their families and that they have no choice but to kill the innocent in order to hide their identity.

The fate of the victim was really terrible. Being killed by someone is a heart breaking death that all of us didn’t really want to experience. Perhaps, during those incidents, the innocent doesn’t expect her life will be taken by someone’s brutality.

Maybe she still has lots of things to do and that she has not yet completed her mission as an ordinary human creation.

However, it is indeed unacceptable for the killers to act in that way since committing such deed is totally a mortal sin. The culprits behind the said killing must answer the lost and damage it has caused most importantly, the sufferings it brought to the families of the victims who, until this time, can’t still recover from the loss of their love one. They should really face the crime and be punished under due process of law.

But the question this time is—when will the murderers pay the life they took out of doing such violence? How will the victim and her family claim the justice they had been waiting for? When will the government solve the cases of killing for the justification of its people?

Not to conclude, but it seems that justice here in our country is really as blurry as the old lens. There are already numerous killing cases that are being investigated but until today justice is still waiting. The law enforcers are still weak in implementing the law of the land and the government still remains silent and blind rejecting those poor and unfortunate citizens who wanted fairness and action.

With this terrible crime, I hope it will be a painful slap of awakening for individuals with power and authority in this nation, that they may be warned to improve the current practices of providing justice in this country. It has been few weeks now since the incidents happened but justice and impartiality have still been too far to chase. do. Study here, review there, study again, and so on and so forth, until we feel that our entire body is collapsing and our minds are exploding.

The predicaments NOTE: I used “we” instead of “I”, just like what I’ve said earlier, because those are the sentiments of the majority of my colleagues. If you put the blame on me?

Then fine, I’ll shoulder the consequences.

Okay! Here we go! It’s enrolment day, and my classmates were very depressed upon seeing those grades in one of our major subjects. So what we did, we tried to open the subject and to prove to them that we can do it for the second time around. We’re so optimistic that time.

We patiently followed the processing until we reached the point that I, myself, didn’t expect to happen! It’s so shocking! You know what? We were not permitted to reopen the subject! And what’s more confusing? The Engineering and Nursing students were indorsed which had the same scenario like us. How about ours? Could it be the reason that we had a low passing rate recently? Or certainly because it is not a flagship program that needs to be prioritized?

The solution On our part, it seems like our fate to become what we ought to be in the future is not yet fully destined to us. We can’t do nothing. It’s their own assessment, anyway. It’s final and irrevocable. What we can do today is to continue striving, focus more and more in our specialization, and study harder.

Hence, we understand also the situation. Of course, we can’t deny the fact that in taking the board exam, the CAN’T HELP BUT... page 6

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Name: Joy G. Perez Age: So mature Course: Ph.D. Position: Dept. Chair, MassComm Hobbies: Doing sketches Motto: “Strike while the iron is hot.”

Dream: More foreign travels

Name: Ariel B. Dizon Age:18+1 Course:BSCS Position: Associate Editor Hobby-less Motto: “Be careful what you wish for ‘cause you just might get it all.”

Dream: To travel every corner of the world.

Name: Niña Marie T. Pino Age: 16 (2 years ago) Course: BEED Position: Senior Writer Hobbies: Eating finger foods, watching TV, reading books and the Holy scripture.

Motto: “Ask God what you need & don’t ever forget to thank him.”

Dream: To travel around the country and after which I will go to Wasilla and Holy Land

Name: John Dave Laturnas Age: 19 Course: BEED Position: News Writer Hobbies: Stalk people; flirt with my crush; reading my Bible Motto: “Let your faith be greater than your fear.”

Dream: To be happy each day

Name: Joanne P. Ferrolino Age: 10011(binary) Course: BSINT Position: News Writer Hobbies: Sleeping, drawing, daydreaming, listening to music and surfing the net Motto: “Better late than never.”

Dream: To become an artist and to travel the world!

Name: Roma-Amor A. Oligo Age: 20-yish Course: MassComm Position: Features Writer Hobbies: I love to sleep, when I’m awake, I daydream and lastly, I love to eat & sleep.

Motto: “Live and not just exist.”

Dream: Able to travel every island in the Philippines

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Name: Joeylen de la Cruz Age: 20 Course: BMC Position: Editor-in-chief Hobbies: reading Wattpad stories, singing in Watever KTV Motto: “Be a girl with mind, a woman with attitude and a lady with class”.

Dream: To be a successful documentary host and then own a hospital and an orphanage.

Among thousands of college gals of the university, only few are chosen to represent the voices of those voiceless, strength of the fearsome, and arms of the crippled. They are the barbarians who struggle to fight for the rights of each slave of isolation and muteness. They are the nomads who stress themselves for the sake of stability and goodness. Presenting, the staff of The NORSUnian publication, with their wild animated fantasies—behind the curtain.

Warning: Some of them might look innocent and harmless, but beware because they could be hiding their true selves inside. There are staffers embellished with heavy gowns and angels’ wings. They are just pretending to be such. And there are some holding deadly weapons, be careful because they really do.

You have been warned!

Name: Kleine Jun Ontolan Age: 19 Course: BSGEO Position: Features Editor Hobbies: Reading novels, watching gore movies while eating. Yeah! And killing mosquitoes at night while listening to songs from hell. (those are what my co-staffers call it) Motto: “There is evil in this world.” (by Maleficent) Dream: To meet Lana del Rey and Lady Gaga up close and personal..

Name: Mary Grace Galon Bornales Age: 20 Course: BS-Pharma Position: News Editor Hobbies: Net surfing, singing esp. in the bathroom, studying Motto: “Nothing is more beautiful to a person who makes life beautiful for others” Dream: To become an owner of pharmaceutical laboratory or company

Name: Kimberly Rose E. Lumaya Age: 8-TEEN years young Course: BSBA Position: Senior Reporter Hobbies: Drawing gowns, writing stories, Doing little artworks, singing without microphone, dancing without music and sharing some “ngit-ngit” jokes with Tnizens.

Motto: “Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed just make your absence felt.” “Always remember there is God.” Dream: To live the life of my dreams. To become a succesful entrepreneur, support my family, and take them to Canada with me.

Lastly, to meet my “Mr. Right” at the right time. Charot! (Ug naa XD)

Name: Dayanara Villalon Age: 20 Course: BSBA Position: Senior Reporter Hobbies: Play scrabble & cards, watch HBO & Star Movies, listen to music, writing poems Motto: “Pray more! Worry less!”

Dream: To travel around the world in 180 days. To have a fully furnished house & lot for my family. Being the best I can be while living life to the fullest.

Name: Oliver Orlando B. Dometita Age: 17 Course: BSINT Position: Features Writer Hobbies: Listening to music, playing the guitar, drawing, thinking about random things and write about it, occasionally plays soccer and basketball if chances occur Motto: “Live by many words but do more in actions” Dream: Finish my studies and live in success afterwards

Name: Trixia Pauline Acab Age: Debutant Course: BSPharmacy Position: Features Writer Hobbies: I talk too much, listening to music, surfing on the net, discern.

Motto: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”

Dream: To become a successful pharmacist someday & serve God at the same time. And to grow taller!

Name: Hengie Jalando-on Age:17 Course: BSED English.

Position: Feature Writer Hobbies: star gazing, jogging around the house and dancing difficult dances Motto: “Hindi lahat ng gwapo ay may girlfriend, ang iba meron ng boyfriend.”

Dream: To finish my profession away from temptations

Name: Francis Ivan G. Ho Age: Two Decades of Existence Course: BS Accy Position: News Writer Hobbies: Most of the time, I daydream.

It’s my escape, my refuge. I find solace in daydreaming. It’s much more interesting than real life situations.

Motto: “HAKUNA MATATA, because Carpe Diem is too mainstream and YOLO is too stupid.”

Dream: To wake up after!

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Name: Irish Mae Sumalpong Cuaresma Age: 18 Course: BSGE Position: News Writer Hobbies: I like reading different kinds of stuffs/ reading materials and most of all, I am very good in fan-girling.

Motto: “Never give up and never quit.”

Dream: To finish my studies and be an engineer someday. I also dreamt of meeting my idols, The Script Band from Ireland. ~follow us on twitter @thescript and @ IrishScriptette

Name: Maria Dominque Ferrolino Age: 17 Course: BEED Position: News Writer Hobbies: Sleeping, drawing, dancing when nobody’s around, surfing net.

Watch Korean/Japanese movies.

Motto: “Be the best of whatever you are” Dream: To be a successful interventionist & travel the world.

Marry the man I’ve been praying to God for years.

Name: Caryl J. Sapepe Age: 16 Course: BSGEO Position: Features Writer Hobbies: Surfing the net, watching television, chatting with friends Motto: “Just Do It!” Dream: To become a freelance writer.

To become a geologist. Help my family (aaahh. Basta successful)

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Name: Karlo Billy S. Rubia Age: Can’t count it in your fingers. :D Course: BSHM Position: Senior Artist Hobbies: Guitar, drawing, sketching, marvel characters & reading marvel comics Motto: “Nothing lasts forever.”

Dream: To be part of Avengers.

Name: Joemar Villarejo Age: e = mc^2, Course: BSCE Position: Artist Hobbies: Drawing, dancing, playing and reading Motto: “If there’s a will, there’s a way” Dream: My dream is to become an alien someday.

Joke!

Name: Kent Mapula Age: 19 Course: BSCS Position: Photojournalist Hobbies: Writing, reading, jumping, boxing, exercising, watching, social networking Motto: Dream: “My dream is to continue dreaming until I stop dreaming and start making it the real thing.”

Name: Froiland Duran Liu Age: 18 Course: BSCS Position: Layout Artist Hobbies: Sleeping is my hobby.

Motto: “There’s no place like home.”

Dream: Well, I just want to travel the world.

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Name: Angelo K. Sastre Age: √25*2+10= ?

Course: BSBIO Position: WAPU Head Hobbies: Daydreaming, drawing secretly (that’s why I’m rarely seen drawing inside the office), collecting fighting fish (Betta splendens), koi (Cyprinus carpio) Motto: “Go, Fight & win! The world is a battlefield!”

Dream: My dream is to surpass my great, great, great grandfather’s breakthrough. By the way, he’s Charles Darwin. And now, it’s not a dream, it’s a joke.

Name: Mayette Hanna F. Diez Age: Burning 19 Course: BCE Position: Photojournalist Hobbies: Writing unfinished stories, downloading latest songs and listening to radio. Always bringing calcu even if it’s not school days. Hehehe Motto: “Live every day to the fullest – in moderation” By Lindsay Lohan Dream: To win in Asia’s Next Top Model competition with Kim.

Name: Alyana Wilma Castro-Molinos Age: I’m legal enough to go to jail Course: BSINT Position: Layout Artist Head Hobbies: I am VERY easily distracted. I also get bored very fast. So I guess whatever comes to mind would be the answer. Except for sleep.

I love sleep.

Motto: “Always forgive but never forget; Learn from your mistakes but never regret.”

“One's reality might be another's illusion. We all live inside our own fantasies.” - Uchiha Itachi Dream: To create something that is all mine.

Name: Emmanuel Dimanalao Manlun-uyan Age: 17 Course: BSED Major in MAPEH Position: Artist Hobbies: I spend half of my life sleeping. I play online games like LOL,Dota2. I draw anything when I’m bored.

And! Listen to heavy metal music!

Motto: “Whenever I feel like studying, I lie down until the feeling is gone. IXDI” Dream: I dreamt of running away from monsters but unfortunately my mother woke me up. Pfffft! :3

Name: Kendrex B. Pael Age: I forgot Course:BSCrim Position: Senior Photojournalist Hobbies: Sleeping, watching anime, reading Motto: Dream: To have a suit like Iron Man.

Name: Clarisa Marie M. Cadiz Age: Rust-Eze ‘95 Course: BSINT Position: Layout Artist Hobbies: Talking to myself; reading books or ebooks; Doing all other weird stuff like abnormal people do (BTW, I’m beyond normal).

Motto: “Keep moving forward!”

Dream: Aside from meeting the Robinsons, my dream is to make the world a better place to live in (Mars).

Follow me on twitter: @grumpyselerai

Name: Jergo T. Acido Age: 19 Course: BSCS Position: Web Master Hobbies: Playing Guitar and games, stalking, sleeping, reading and internet surfing Motto: “It’s not the way you plan it, it’s how you make it happen.”

Dream: World Peace.

Name: Dennis M. Ybañez Age: I am ageless~!

Course:BSCRIM Position: Circulation Manager Hobbies: Playing Basketball Motto: “A person who did not follow the rules and regulations is not yet fully disciplined.”

Dream: To safeguard life and property. To protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression and intimidation, and the peaceful against violence and disorder, and to respect the constitutional rights of all men in liberty, equality, and justice.

Name: Randolf Zosa Chavez Age: 24 Course: BSCS Hobbies: Surfing The Net Specially about Technologies and Computer Related Stuff.

Motto: 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'

Dream: To Be A Programmer #hAckEr#

Name: Kim Eden Felize B. Belnas Age: 15 (4 years ago) Course: BMC Position: Photojournalist/ Staff Secretary Hobbies: Reading (I guess? hehe) Motto: “Live simply. Dream big. Be grateful. Give love.

Laugh lots.”

Dream: To have tea with my idol, Hersley. Hahaha~ >///< I also want to have a real minion.

Name: Joleos June Vegare Age: 21 Course: BSGEO Position: Senior Artist Hobbies: Reading Bible, exploring the EARTH, beating deadline on Marvel Comics Motto: “My Patience is incredibly long but no matter how long it is, it still has its limits.”

Dream: Me, my family, bebang, Kim, and Trixia can go to heaven.

Name: Marve Gamilla Fabela Age: Cash 20 Accounts Payable 20 Course: BS Accountancy Position: Business Manager Hobbies: Calculating very difficult problems, Roaming around, looking for a specific persons to sign all business related transactions (that’s what Business Manager does.)

Motto: “My lips are not beautiful as theirs, but it never lies,”-Froilan Ybanez Dream: My greatest dream is to see the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. And then, after that, I am ready to face the grave... hahah

Name: Princess D. Ebo Age: Age does not matter in beauty.

Course:BMC Position: Assistant Business Manager Hobbies: Reading the Bible, listening to music, watching movies Motto: “If you want to have the best, be God’s best.”

Dream: To be the next The Voice winner~!

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TN holds 8th Lakra Tinta The NORSUnian (TN), the official weekly student publication of Negros Oriental State University, conducted the 8 th Lakra Tinta gathering student-journalists and school paper advisers throughout the NORSU System.

In its aim to strengthen journalistic skills among young journalists of NORSU, the two-day annual journalism seminar of TN was attended by more than 100 student-journalists from the satellite campuses and different colleges in Main Campuses I and II. Lakra Tinta highlighted important journalism lectures in News and Feature Writing including the advent of modern-day influential events and the significant spread of real-life information which were discussed by The Freeman Assistant News Editor Joeberth Ocao and Fiction Writer and Don Carlos Palanca Awardee, Ian Casocot, respectively.

M o r e o v e r, N O R S U M a s s Communication Department Chair Joy Perez and Silliman UniversityCollege of Mass Communication Dean Ma. Cecilia Genove gave their separate lectures on Editorial and Column Writing, respectively, citing different points to consider in writing the different opinion-oriented articles.

Photographer-artist and Foundation University Art Instructor, Hersley-Ven Casero, delivered his

lecture on photography and related it on photojournalism. Meanwhile, Negros Chronicle Editorial Cartoonist Sisinio Patrimonio discussed the different aspects in Editorial Cartooning.

DYGB News Anchor and NORSU Mass Communication instructor, Romulo Amarado, tackled his lectures on Responsible Journalism and discussed the practices that journalist must follow and consider.

Participants of the event were student-journalists and school paper advisers of NORSU-Guihulngan Campus, NORSU-Bais City Campuses, NORSU-Mabinay, NORSU-Siaton, NORSU-BayawanSta. Catalina Campus and NORSUMain Campuses I and II particularly the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering and Architecture, Criminal Justice Education and Industrial Technology.

Representatives of The Pylon, Student Government of Dumaguete City I (SGDC-I) and NORSU Scholars Federation (NSF) also attended the said seminar which was held in Perpetual Help Community Cooperative Incorporated (PHCCI) Building, Dumaguete City on November 8-9.

According to a radio reporter and a current Mass Communication student Bobby Valencia, the seminar opened his understanding between the distinction of broadcast and the print media. “Pressure and deadlines goes to print. Though I

It was already 2:00 in the morning. I (still six) and mom were still up waiting for my dad—and he was drunk. It was the first time that I have witnessed him acting so seriously wild that he dropped the kettle’s lid. Shivering and feeling cold, I was obviously afraid. I appreciated mom for trying to calm me down but I knew she was also terrified. It took like an hour helping him get to bed. He is not really a hard drinker.

It just happened that my uncle had celebrated his birthday.

also write my news in broadcast, still, print presses more pressure.”

“The seminar was very helpful and informative. The speakers gave us a new perspective on journalism which inspired us even more. It was great fun to make new friends and meet other students who had the same

I was the only child in our family at that time. Yes I know, I’ve been loved. Their whole attention was given to me. I could still remember one of our neighbors who would bring me to their home because they like having someone to be with- a young sweetheart girl. My mom trusted them anyway.

Years passed by and many things have changed. They are not always what they used to be. I then enrolled myself from basic school to secondary and from being the only child to having four siblings. Now my parents’ attention was divided. Honestly, I hated most of the times being the eldest because you seemed to be the second mother of the family—literally!

In my teen age life, my parents became so strict. Obviously, most parents do, but in my part they are different. “Parents are always right” and I totally agree with this, but I hope they are going to understand me too.

One night, my cousin went to our place and invited me to watch circus. Me as quite innocent about it, was dying to witness the show. They said it’s beautiful and mind blowing so I was encouraged and convinced. As a product of curiosity and been so bored at home, I was brave enough to ask for my parents’ permission. Guess what! They did not allow me. That led me to do some stupid and rebellious thing. I inhaled rugby just because my parents did not want me to do the things that I desired. But I never did that inhaling thing again, it’s disgusting. Oh yeah! I know how immoral it was! It was a mess.

Later, I took a deep thought. I asked myself “Will I be lost if I’m going to obey them?” I guess I won’t. Every mom and dad will do everything just to make their child be in the better place.

Then I have accepted that there is no turning back, I mean they will always be strict and I believe following them is the right choice. Since I chose to understand my parents (or accepted the fact that that was what life is), I indulged myself in isolation and did not socialize with people in the society. You can barely see me in our place going out with friends because I do not bother myself with the freedom which I know is impossible to achieve.

OLD UNIVERSITY BUS... from page 1

the repair cost of the facility with an approximate amount of P 150,000.00.

Officer-in-Charge Dr. Peter Dayot who was present during the blessing ceremony expressed his satisfaction knowing that NORSU finally has its additional transportation repaired and blessed after a number of years of negligence.

Furthermore, students and faculty can now enjoy the school

passion in writing as us.” Alyanna Gorre, BS Geology and The Pylon writer shared.

“Seeing the smiles and positive Facebook posts of the participants makes me conclude that the event was really successful. All the speakers were brilliant and the participants were

facility as renting of the said bus is now operational. As disclosed by the University Supply Office, bus rentals are calculated according to details of each trip. This serves as a solution for group transportation, fieldtrips and other out-of-campus activities of the university.

To recall, the old bus was engaged in an accident that occurred during the fieldtrip of the university

faculty and staff at Sipalay City, Negros Occidental last 2011. Based on the investigation of the said accident, the bus lost its control with its brakes, however, no casualties were reported. v SYSTEM PRODUCES... vV NORSU from page 1 62 from the secondary level and then posting 70.34% and 33.33% passing rates, respectively.

According to John Sedrick Tabio, a passer and a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Special Education, “After knowing that my name was included on the list of successful examines, I felt like winning the jackpot prize of a lottery…”

“I thank NORSU for providing us the quality education, and to our teachers who unendingly shared their wisdom and motivation just to make us holistically developed.”

Tabio added.

really attentive”, TN Editor-in-chief Joeylen de la Cruz said.

De la Cruz continued, “I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my fellow TN staffers for the hard work and patience during the period of preparation.” — By Francis Ivan G. Ho

For a better tomorrow, I chose to leave home and went to the city and am now living on my own. Nobody can stop me from doing whatever I like with my life. In my first year in the university, it was not that hard for me to adjust with the new environment. I know I have guts and am flexible enough to blend with people around me. I was trying to figure everything out. I am quiet. Of course I have lots to say but I cannot express it to people around me. Maybe because I need a one-on-one talk. Most people say I am austere. If you think I am, then you are wrong. There are just instances where I do not want to talk and you can’t do nothing but to understand my personality as I am. You know I am not being fake. I let people see who’s the real me. The real me inside. Can we just forget judging people because they see us differently from the outside? Every person has a kindness, and you just can’t say that that person is a filthy one.

I am pretty sure that friends of mine have been complaining about me being so quiet and why I never say something in a group. I know who I am and it is hard to change. I do not care if people out there do not like me. Well, they can back off. I do not need some of them anyway. Judge me! Call me mean. Okay!

Can this be the product of having strict parents? I dunno.

I myself has to fathom this question inside. Honestly, I don’t understand what’s going on inside me.

Though I am far from home, I can still feel my authoritarian parents but I am glad because I was loved. Tell you what! Just a missed call from my mom makes me nervous and I then pretend to be alright. I am afraid. I do not want them to get mad.

With this, I could say that I am living in solitude. So don’t be like me. Treasure the moments of freedom and live life to the fullest.

Scriptette is an avid fan of The Script. And she knows all the band’s song (even the lyrics of each song).

Dear TN, It’s been few weeks since I am acting very lousy. I am very frustrated because I am on probation this semester because I have two failed subjects last semester. It’s like I am discouraged of myself already. I want to shift but I am already a 2nd year student and my mother would really be devastated.

Ms. Anonymous Hello there! It’s a factual reality that our determination in reaching specific goals assures for our future. Thus, in your situation right now it seems like you failed to follow the concept.

We suggest that you must focus on your subjects and put efforts to attain a satisfying remark. Perhaps you could put more interest and willingness to learn with the discussed lessons and encourage yourself to be friendly with all the subjects you are taking and disregard all your negative thoughts in life. About your mother, tell her the current problem you’re facing and explain honestly why you’ve got such failing remark. Guess she’ll understand you.

Don’t think ahead of the situation instead, think positive. You can do better. So dream and believe! - TN

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November 3 - 9, 2014

Vol.XXXII Issue No. 21

NICK JOAQUIN LITERARY AWARDS

BSIT, BSCrim undergo Level III Phase 2 accreditation

An o t h e r p r ide o f Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) stood out in the field of poetry after Literature professor Dr. Cesar Ruiz Aquino won the Nick Joaquin Poetry Award on September 11, 2014 at Ramon M a g s a y s a y C e n t e r, R o x a s Boulevard.

N e g r o s O r ien t a l State University Main Campus I – Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) and Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim) went through a Formal Survey Visit for Level III-Phase 2 Accreditation on September 2526, 2014.

The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. led by its Executive Director Dr. Manuel T. Corpus headed the Formal Survey Visit which will eventually qualify NORSU’s two leading academic programs for Level IV accreditation status, the highest status an academic program can achieve making it either a Center of Excellence or a Center of Development.

The formal survey visit started with the arrival of the accreditors on September 25 and briefing/ team meeting and team organization. The second day of the formal survey visit featured the Institutional Presentation given by NORSU President Dr. Don Vicente C. Real and the seminar proper headed by Dr. Armando Alviola and Dr. Glicerio v GRADS... from vVpage 1 8 ACCY

T. Duran, deans of the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) and College of Industrial Technology (CIT), respectively.

Aside from the presence of the Executive Director of AACCUP, the other AACCUP accreditors of the BSIT and BSCrim programs are Dr. Fausto S. Hilario and Dr. Reynold B. Pattaui. Hilario is the Dean of the Institute of Computer Education of Bulacan State University while Pattaui is the Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education of Cagayan State University.

In his message, AACCUP Executive Director Dr. Manuel T. Corpus admitted that only 33% of SUC who has undergone Level III accreditation passed while only less than 1% achieved Level IV status.

Nevertheless, he said that he is happy for the efforts that NORSU has shown to achieve Level III accreditation status. He added that seeing NORSU reached the peak and achieve Level IV status is one of his ‘life missions’.

Results of the accreditation for Level III-Phase 2 of the BSIT and BSCrim will be announced on the month of November. (NORSU IPO)

pugsa inyong kaugalingon nga makat-on, dapat ang pagkat-on dili pinugos, kanang imo jung gusto.”

Accountancy Department Chair Brigido Enquilino II, was happy for the achievements of all the passers.

“Although we fall short sa ato-ang expectation, I am very happy for them.”

To note, eight out of the 17 takers failed and one was conditional. With this result, Enquilino said “I can see that they can pass the second time around.” He said that the result of the examination was better than the May 2011 CPALE result.

Furthermore, Enquilino said the exam this year was harder and cited, “Tough karon ang board exam. Imagine, ang ubang schools

nga zero percent ang passing rate.”

Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants—NORSU Chapter President Juliet Cabanlit said the whole accountancy student body is proud and happy for the new CPAs. In addition, College of Business Administration headed by Dean Benjamin Villagonzalo extends their congratulations to the CPALE passers and to the passer’s families.

A m o n g t h e 11 , 1 3 7 b o a r d examinees, 4,123 passed the recent October CPALE given by the BOA headed Chairman Joel L. TanTorres, Vice-Chairman Betty C. Siy-Yap, Eliseo A. Aurellado and Gerard B. Sanvictores posting only 37.02% national passing rate as announced by the PRC.

Aquino named Poet of the Year

Aquino was one of the few aspirant poets who joined the nationwide search for the best in literary writing of the Philippine Graphic. According to him, the most important qualification to be part of the selection is to submit literary articles like essay, poetry, drama or novel about a certain issue.

With the continuous articles he passed, Aquino earned the Poet of the Year of Nick Joaquin Literary Awards which is one of the three major awards along with the Carlos

Palanca Award and Philippine Free Press.

Aquino explained that “Nick J o a q u i n L i t e r a r y Aw a r d s o f Philippine Graphic is a poetry prize given to the author of the poem adjudged to the year’s best.”

Aquino said, “I know my poems”.

Likewise, in line with his success as a writer, Aquino will publish his third book of poems entitled “Like a shadow that only fits a figure of which it is not the shadow” probably this month or the following month.” His other two books which were already published were entitled Insamarkan and Ceasuras.

The award was named after National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin, widely touted as one of the most important Filipino writers in English. — By Nina Marie T. Pino

Aquino. (Photo by Kim Eden Felize Belnas)

Advocates promote environmental protection, preservation in NORSU I n i t s a i m to influence environmental awareness, several advocates coming from different parts of Negros Oriental visited Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), October 3, 2014.

Five advocacies were raised during the visit which include the Save Mt. Talinis, Share the LightShare the Road, Grow your Own Food, Love a Child and the Prayer and Meditation.

Such visit in NORSU was part of the three-day journey of the advocates in spreading the said advocacies to the people of Negros Oriental. They used various ecofriendly vehicles like bicycles, skateboards and longboards in their road trips and journey all the way from Guihulngan to Bayawan.

Moreover, such activity was also conducted to welcome the great environmental advocates.

According to Bayawan advocate Atiliano Jude Cabangal,“We helped in providing an entry point for the arrival of the Bayawanon Hero Felcon “Tatay Felcon” Rivera who started long board to start the advocacy Share the Light, Share the Road.” Tatay Felcon travelled Visayas and Luzon by a long-board for seven (7) months.

During the visit, many Norsunians most especially students from the College of Education welcomed the arrival of the advocates. In an interview,

v HELP BUT... vV CAN’T from page 2 result will reflect to the school, for some instances, its performance academically. It’s just that, it’s so unfair to us students. For somehow, they must also consider. They must look on the part of the students not just the institution itself. They must also weigh the studentry advantages and disadvantages on re-opening the subject/s. Because, what if that RETAKER will bring victory to the

Bayawanon Hero Felcon “Tatay Felcon” Rivera with the advocacy Share the Light, Share the Road” during his visit in NORSU. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)

CED SG Adviser Cesar Estrope opined Ed students especially the leaders were invited because they will serve as role models in the future. “As student-teachers, they can be instruments in spreading the advocacy on how to be more environmentalists,” he said.

Moreover, Estrope expressed “I am expecting student leaders to adapt the advocacies for it is important that when they lead, there must be something in it.”

Students React According to Queenie Van Marie Aguilar, a 2 nd year BEED student, “Ok kaayo ang ilang advocacy kay ni promote sila sa

nature ug ma prevent nila ang possible danger nga mahitabo, especially sa Mt. Talinis.”

Rhea Ann Cabanog, a 1st year BEED student also commented, “Maka nice kaayo sang feeling nga nay tawo nga very concern sa future nato, dili ra karon kundi para sa next generation, gi preserve jud nila ba”.

“Maka amaze jud nga wala sila naghulat ug kapalit ug ilaha jud ning gusto nga mag care sa atong environment especially sa Mt. Talinis ug naghatag sila info kung unsay nahitabo ron,” Precious Joy C. Teves, a 2nd year BEED student said. — By Niña Marie Pino and Roma Amor Oligo

school? What if that RETAKER will be a Topnotcher in a specific field? See? It’s just a matter of giving chances to those persons because we definitely deserve it.

In fact, we can’t predict the future.

But because our parents taught us the value of veneration, still, we respect whatever their decision is.

We know that even if it hurts, God has a purpose why He made us like

this. Well, to my dear colleagues and of course to the ones who can relate to my column?

If you really believe in what you’re doing, work hard, take nothing personally and if one thing blocks one route, find another. Never give up! If you have questions or comments, just feel free to visit my Facebook account, amelea_marvs@yahoo.com.

same time thankful, with the efforts of the Psych Department in preparation for the said board examination.

“It’s good to know that the faculty prepared for the exam. It is also a great help to us since it will be one of the requirements in choosing the field of Psyhometric,” she said.

She stressed that if she will be

given the opportunity, she and the rest of her batchmates plan to take the examination.

The Board Licensure Examination has two levels which include the Psychologist for those with at least a Master’s Degree in Psychology and the Psychometrician for those with at least a Bachelor ’s degree in Psychology.

v DEP’T PREPARES... vV PSYCH from page 1 Head also said that it is the prerogative of the students to decide on either taking the exam or not for she said, “Others might venture to other jobs if their keen enough in the future”.

Students Commend A senior Bachelor of Science in Psychology student April Rose Catacutan was happy and at the