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AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER 2015

T H E O F F I C I A L S T U D E N T M E D I A C O R P S O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F S T. L A S A L L E

NEWS Read how Lasallians took part in the 19th International Coastal Clean-up.

636 Dean’s Listers out of 1,271 awarded for AY 2014 - 2015.

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Lasallians respond to Earthquake drill initiated during the Safety Week.

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EDITORIAL The flaws of Millenials become a basis for their incompetence says older generations.

Know what The Spectrum’s resident Tita, Sugar, has been up to this month.

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BEGINNING OF A LEGACY. Br. Manuel Pajarillo takes oath as the new Brother President and Chancellor of the University of St. La Salle.

Photo by Jhon Aldrin M. Casinas

Pajarillo’s goals for USLS centers on Lasallian core values “In the end, my dream is for the educational project to be oriented towards faith and the fullness of life for all that is promised in the Gospels of Jesus Christ,” stated by newlyappointed University of St. La Salle (USLS) Brother President and Chancellor Manuel “Mawel” R. Pajarillo during his Investiture Rites Ceremony at the USLS Coliseum last August 13.

Pajarillo was installed as the university’s 11th brother president succeeding Raymundo Suplido, FSC who is currently President and Chancellor of De La Salle University-Manila.

Pajarillo takes the challenge to tweak the Lasallian Mission of USLS by incorporating faith, service, and communion in his goals.

The new brother president has worked in the International Lasallian Center in Rome and was first introduced to La Salle CollegeBacolod in the 1980’s where he witnessed the school become a full university.

Pajarillo believes that our complex historical matrix is a necessitated transition and that the 21st century, calls for another transition: the formation of a truly global community due to the development of a new tradition with the two forces-- ASEAN integration, and climate change and continuing environmental degradation.

“The university under my leadership will continue on the mission of nurturing the heart towards oneness and communion, and this time around, community will mean more than ever, the transition

towards an international, global and inclusive mindset to communion,” he said.

Pajarillo announces that academic excellence has always been high on the Lasallian agenda and the graduates of the university provide much of the highly-educated labor market.

“Yet teaching minds, or better yet, sharpening minds remains the biggest challenge of the 21st century; but with a twist: the twin dynamos of technology and modular programming will propel it further forward,” the brother president included.

He thus emphasized that we must have an education that sharpens our minds further and at the same time, nurtures the heart in view of service to humanity— the matter of sustainability.

“It gives me solid interior strength to see you all here

literally in front of me and figuratively behind me. And I will be counting on your help and your continued moral support and cooperation to carry out all we have set out to do,” Pajarillo ends his Inaugural Speech.

The investiture rites were attended by former USLS President and Chancellor Br. Gus Bocquer, De La Salle College of Saint Benilde President and Chancellor Br. Victor Franco, Department of Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro, Vice Chancellor for Mission and Development Hector Gloria, Jr., Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Marissa Quezon, University Registrar Frances Mae Llamas, Vice Chancellor for Administration Br. Pedro Victor Maralit, Vice Chancellor for Finance Jocelyn Aragon, faculty and staff, and students of USLS.

USLS and Office of the Ombudsman pens MoU

Photo by Nicci Bernelle P. Aguilar

By Starlene Joy B. Portillo and Katherine E. Co

NEW PARTNERSHIP. Hon. Paul Elmer Clemente represents the Office of the Ombudsman during the Integrity Tour.

Aiming to fortify involvement in corruption prevention and instill the values of integrity and anti-corruption within the Lasallian community, the University of St. La Salle (USLS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in allegiance with the Office of the Ombudsman Region 6 during the University Integrity Tour at Santuario De La Salle, Aug. 17.

The memorandum was signed by University President Br. Manuel Pajarillo, FSC and Visayas Deputy Ombudsman Hon. Paul Elmer Clemente penned the MoU, standing in for Ombudsman Hon. Conchita Carpio-Morales.

“The time is always right

to do what is right,” Hon. Clemente stated, encouraging Lasallians to be the generation that ends corruption.

An open forum for the students then took place after the signing, with Hon. Clemente answering questions regarding politics, good governance and integrity.

Vice Chancellor for Mission and Development Hector Gloria, Jr. said that the administration will see to it that pursuance of academic integrity shall be USLS’ mission.

“What is our shield against corruption? We have practiced it here in USLS for over 300 years— faith, service and communion,” Gloria stated in his closing remarks.

Hon. Clemente stressed that these are the exact ingredients

that the government needs, which is why they chose to build a partnership with USLS. Furthermore, he advised the students to start the campaign for integrity through small acts such as avoidance of cheating.

“As Former United States President John F. Kennedy said, ‘The government is, of, for, and by the people’. Well then, let’s make it real,” encouraged Br. Pajarillo, adding that this will be a long process, but with the continuous efforts, USLS will be able to increase its knowledge with what it means to be governed and what it means to agree to work together in society.

Pajarillo stated that he looks forward to continuing this relationship with the Office of the Ombudsman.

CND pedals USLS to wellness

Photo by Ma. Giullana G. Arriola

By Maria Angelica M. Ape with reports from Deo Flores

FOR A GREENER ENVIRONMENT. Participants of the Green Brigade Campaign ready themselves before they traverse.

By Kyzeah Coleen M. Tababa

To raise awareness on the feasibility of the use of bikes as a means of transportation and to promote wellness and regulate mobility, Center for Negros Development (CND) invited bike enthusiasts to join the Green Brigade campaign through a Fun Bike activity held at the Capitol and Park Lagoon last August 15.

The goal of the monthly activity is to unite bikers in order to push the community to adapt to a safe and healthy biking lifestyle and environmental aid which was planned to carry on once every month according to CND staff Jeffrey Lazaro.

In support to the environmental wellness, the Fun Bike activity, apart from bicycles, welcomes the use of electric vehicles-- a mode of transportation that does not need fossil fuels to operate.

“A lot of Lasallians are aware of this but they need to be dragged out of their comfort zone-that’s why we are promoting this movement to the Lasallian community,” Lazaro said.

The activity started at the Capitol and Park Lagoon and ended at the University Coliseum

where snacks were provided for the participants afterwards.

CND, upon the commencement with the movement, initiated an in-campus forum on the Inclusive Mobility in a Campus Setting held at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Room 10 last August 15 campaigning for the biking lifestyle supported by University President and Chancellor Br. Manuel Pajarillo and Vice Chancellor for Mission and Development Hector Gloria, Jr. The talk tackled the topics on nature of movement, greenhouse gases and transportation, alternative mobility, human power, attitude and directions, bike lanes and wasted paint, and the collapse of Manila’s transport system.

Invited speaker from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Joselito Gutierrez highlighted the statistical fact from the Department of Transportation and Communications, revealing that 80% of Manila residents use public transportation yet road systems are designed for individual car use as one of the evidences of transport system failure in the CND/2

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CEd Champions in Linggo ng Lahi 2015

Photo by Nicci Bernelle P. Aguilar

Educators hailed speech choir champions

4-PEAT. College of Education on their version of the literary piece, ‘The 7 Ages of Man’ by William Shakespeare, leading them to their four-peat championship.

By Kyzeah Coleen M. Tababa

College of Education (CEd) retained their crown after a grand slam victory in the Speech Choir category during the Speechfest 2015, winning the championship spot for four consecutive years.

Organized by the Languages Department, this year’s Speechfest is themed “The Lasallian in the ASEAN Integration,” held at the University Coliseum last August 19.

College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) bagged the four top spots, namely: Impromptu Speech and Oration, and Poetry Interpretation and Storytelling respectively.

“Winning this year felt like the continuation of a legacy-- like the passing of the torch from one generation to another; this gives the CEd students something to be proud of. This is the ‘forte’ so to speak of the college. It is hard to win a title, it is harder to repeat a title win, and it is the hardest task to create a grand slam victory,” CEd governor Angelo Cachero said.

Besides Cee Jay Urbano and Stephine Dungca who raised the banner of CBA for winning the top spot, Joseph Ian Motus and Eunice Laurella also brought home the bacon for CAS by placing first in the same categories.

“Being the only freshman

participant, winning this competition means a lot for me and for my college. Writing my own piece and memorizing it within a definite time frame were all worth it. Winning despite the pressure and difficulty made me feel like I made a lot of people and God extremely proud of me,” Dungca said.

It is worth remembering and worth telling that at one point in her college life, just before she leaves the portals of the institution, she was able to perform and compete for her college and give everybody an amazing show. It was a dream come true to perform on the stage of USLS coliseum, according to Laurella.

Additionally, CBA earned three more awards, which were: third place for Speech Choir and Poetry Interpretation, and second place for Storytelling, and CEd, second place for Poetry Interpretation.

Meanwhile, College of Nursing won third place in Storytelling, whereas College of Engineering and Technology (CET) won second place in the Speech Choir.

Other winners were, Erlfred Florete of CEd for Impromptu Speech; Chloe Nartalez, CBA and Jeard Maguad, BSN for Storytelling; Angelica Tupas, CEd and Mikee Danette Sera, CBA for Poetry Interpretation; and CET and CBA for Speech Choir.

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The College of Education (CEd) bested other colleges as overall champion while the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) won third runner-up, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), second runner-up, and College of Nursing (BSN), third runner-up respectively.

This year’s Linggo ng Lahi was conducted with the theme: “Ang Pilipino sa Integrasyong ASEAN” last August 18 at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum with students participating by wearing Filipiniana costumes to match the celebration.

“The aim of the Linggo ng Lahi is to celebrate the Buwan ng Wika, to commemorate the significance of the event, to foster cultural appreciation and to empower the youth. The theme is just timely because 2015 is the year of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Integration’s full implementation,” says Ms. Rowena Abacaro, Languages Department Head.

It also included a literary contest that was divided into various segments, namely: Talumpati, Dagliang Talumpati, Pagkukwento, Binalaybay, Kundiman, and also a musical contest to underscore the importance of Filipino music through events such as Vocal Solo, Vocal Duet and Katutubong Sayaw in the afternoon program.

“The program is also to tap the potentials of students. The musical part of the program is a venue to get contestants for Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) competitions,” added Abacaro.

Winners in the Talumpati contest were Richmond Vicente

Photo by Ma. Giullana G. Arriola

Lasallians go green one step further as University of St. La Salle (USLS) campus clubs and National Service Training Program (NSTP) classes took part in the 30th International Coastal Cleanup (ICCUP) last Sept. 19.

Aiming to contribute to coastal waste reduction, the ICCUP is the largest annual volunteer effort for ocean and waterways wherein people all over the world gather annually on the third Saturday of September to remove trash on shores.

The recipient areas included: Brgy. Punta Taytay in Bacolod City, Zone 15 in Talisay City, Balaring and Sitio Bungol in Silay City, Brgy. Poblacion, Brgy. Taloc, Brgy. Calumangan and Brgy. Sampinit in Bago City, and Brgy. Tuburan, Brgy.

Tomongtong, Brgy. Madalag and Brgy. Mantaangan in EB Magalona.

As a part of the curriculum regarding rendering public service, three NSTP classes were assigned per barangay, covering the coasts of the four barangays in EB Magalona, Brgy. Punta Taytay, Zone 15 and Balaring whereas an estimated 120

participants of campus clubs handled the rest.

“My participation in this activity is needed since I live near a coastal area. I must, therefore, help keep my surroundings clean,” Deanne De Pedro, a Hospitality Management student said.

The garnered data from the ICCUP events worldwide will be compiled and posted in an annual report on marine debris by the Ocean Conservancy.

Albeit last year was the first time Negros Occidental sent data to the ICCUP main office, a total of 1600 participants were recorded; 1300 of them coming from USLS, landing the province on the 8th spot of the most number of volunteers.

Balayan Program Officer Jhun Ivor Jimera urges every Lasallian to be responsible over environmental awareness, take part in the community and start the change we want to see even after the ICCUP program ends.

“These things cannot be done overnight. As such, we continue to plan and advocate because we are not just doing this for our generation, but for the generations to come as well,” Jimera said.

CREATIVELY TELLING THE STORY. Ellene Dewara from the College of Nursing expressively tell the story during the ‘Pagkukwento’ contest.

from CEd, first place; Charmaine Gestat from CBA, second place and Mira Maestrecampo from CAS, third place.

“The celebration of Linggo ng Lahi is really important to instill Filipino heritage, culture and traditions to preserve our identity.

Indeed, joining in this kind of celebration makes me prouder as a Filipino,” said Vicente.

Kezia Jadloc of CBA won first place in Kundiman, with Emmanuel Aller of CEd, second place and Francis Ascalon of CAS, third place.

“People should always and must patronize Kundiman and Original Pinoy Music (OPM) because it is our own. Let us try to develop the love for our country by supporting and patronizing our culture.

Filipino music is indeed beautiful by its nature. It is a must for us to preserve our beautiful culture and appreciate the great music of our motherland,” said Aller.

“I am proud to be a Filipino knowing that our history and heritage is based on such diversity and controversy and I believe one

good way that we can share this to the masses is by singing Kundiman songs. Kundiman music indeed affects my love for our country because it makes me wish that Philippines would be back to what it used to be just as the imaginative settings these Kundiman pieces portray,” Ascalon also expressed.

Ricardo Lubrico of CBA won first place in the Vocal Solo contest ,with Brooklyn Padios of College of Engineering and Technology (CET) placing second and Ken Edaño of CEd in third place respectively.

“Singing Filipino music is the best way to showcase the Filipino pride. We must patronize OPM songs because these mark our identity as a Filipino people,” said Lubrico.

The Vocal Duet contest was topped by Sapphire de la Peña and John Clark Dela Torre of CAS, followed by CEd duo Zairah Gromea and Germae Aguilar, second place, and CET duo Nina Isidto alongside Michael Tingson, third place.

BSN won first place in the

Katutubong Sayaw, as CEd won second place and CBA third place.

Moira Drew Severino of CAS won first place in the Dagliang Talumpati, with Kathleen Sarmiento of CEd, second place and Sofia Epan of BSN, third place.

“Personally, I hope that everyone, especially the youth, would be educated about the ASEAN Integration because as future leaders, organizations like ASEAN that help countries in Southeast Asia are advocacies that we should continue,” Severino said.

Ellene Dewara from BSN bagged the first place in the Pagkukwento segment of the literary contest while Christian Lambatin of CBA and Jim Benedict Lubrico of CAS won the second and third places respectively.

“The celebration of the Linggo ng Lahi is a reminder for us to not forget our nationality, even though there are a lot of circumstances that affect it. I am always reminded that I am a Filipino, and I am proud of it,” Dewara said.

“I think the people of this country should patronize original Filipino stories because they are the pillars of our culture that make us unique to other countries. From them, we can learn our culture, traditions and who we truly are,” Lubrico expressed.

In the Binalaybay contest, which was the last leg of the morning program of the Linggo ng Lahi, Ervin Paul Salhay of BSN won first place, Franz Duhaylungsod of CET won second place and Anton Uberas of CEd won third place.

“Participating in the Linggo ng Lahi was worth it because I was able to leave a mark on the minds of my fellow students about ASEAN Integration. And also, we should patronize our very own,” said Uberas.

DAKILA holds Heroism Talk in USLS

about the lives of different national heroes while poking some fun on their photos and some current issues like the Torre de Manila case.

“You were born into freedom.

You think freedom is natural to you.

But I’ll tell you something: Freedom is not natural, you have to buy it.

Someone bought it for you. May nagbayad na yan para satin. Dugo at pawis. Ang problema, dahil akala

natin andiyan lang siya, atin siyang pinapabayaan,” Chua said.

Program coordinator Rash Caritativo explained that the group is giving talks to different schools in the country to awaken social consciousness in today’s generation and reintroduce national heroes to be models to the people.

Caritativo also pointed out the common negative reaction of people to witnessing good deeds, asking “why do noble deeds invite mockery and sarcasm today? Shouldn’t being a hero be a norm?”

The talk also featured a 12-minute preview of the movie Heneral Luna directed by Jerrold Tarog.

Heneral Luna follows the story of one of the most renowned military men in Philippine history, General Antonio Luna as he tries leading his countrymen in the fight for freedom during the PhilippineAmerican war while disputing against some fellowmen and battling his own demons.

When asked of the inspiration

for his movie, Tarog said: “The problem is, our historical movies are in a way, stiff and hindi madaling maappreciate ng kabataan. So what we’re trying to do here is find a way to connect to the youth na mas exciting yung history. And also General Luna is the only badass general that we have. We’ve never seen an antihero in our historical movies. We need historical movies to foster our youth.”

Tarog also mentioned the possibility of him making it into a historical movie trilogy.

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Jay Estrellas opened the seminar and welcomed the students, faculty and the guests.

The talk is in line with the USLS Student Government theme, “I am a Lasallian Hero”.

DAKILA is a group of artists, students and individuals that aims to promote social awareness among both their industry peers and their immediate audiences and inspires modern heroism and nobility. especially in the youth.

and the mobility around the campus with regards to the speed of each individual according to age.

Vice Chancellor for Mission and Development Hector Gloria, Jr. conceptualized the activity with the purpose of accepting biking in the Lasallian community and not treat it as something different.

Balayan, as the office concerned with the environmental awareness in the university, on the other hand, supports this endeavor after being invited to participate in the Green

Brigade activities.

“This is a good start and if we are serious with this matter, we should go with providing people with bike lanes and improving biking policies to avoid accidents and ensure safety for the bikers,” Balayan program officer Jhun Ivor Jimera said.

Biking is a solution in mitigation of pollution and imposing such a thing in the university would be a good thing to do, provided safety will be ensured, with the presence of bike lanes, according to Jimera,

and added, “the University should collaborate with the government on this matter.”

Due to the environmental projects in the University, the government wants the office to manage hectares of forest around the province, according to Gloria.

The movement is posting and will post their future activities on their Facebook page, Charge of the Green Brigade, and posters to be posted around the campus to invite more enthusiasts to take part.

Photo by Jhon Aldrin M. Casinas

Tidy up for ICCUP

By Starlene Joy B. Portillo

AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER 2015

REKINDLING OUR PAST. Historian Xiao Chua during his entertaining yet informative talk about the lives of our national heroes.

By Andrea Nicole C. Farol

Advocacy group DAKILA conducted a seminar entitled “Bayani Ba ‘To? Heroism for Millennials” for University of St. La Salle students at the Mutien Marie Auditorium B, last August 20.

The seminar involved a talk from historian Xiao Chua who shared a presentation about the truth CND from page 1...

urbanized areas of the country.

The forum was attended by some faculty and staff coming from the different offices of the university and student representatives from the College of Education and College of Business and Accountancy.

“Mobility, in terms of transportation and people, needs to be fluid. And for it to happen, mobility needs to be assisted,” Gutierrez said.

Gutierrez also emphasized the traffic issue in USLS every morning

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USLS holds voting registration for first timers The annual Commission On Elections (COMELEC) voting registration for first timers was conducted in the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Conference B and C on September 23.

The registration was made possible by the collaborated efforts of COMELEC Bacolod, Balayan, the University Student Government (USG), Samalaya

Sages, Kausa sa Paghiliusa kag Pag-alagad Student’s Alliance for Progress (KAUSAP) and the Political Science Society.

The University of St. La Salle invites COMELEC Bacolod each year to conduct the registration to prepare for the elections.

COMELEC Bacolod requires the minimum of 200 registrations of first time voters.

“The aims of the event are to ensure that there’s

Lasallians aging 17 to 19 years old were required to bring an original copy of their National Statistics Office (NSO) birth certificate and school ID, while those 20 years old and above were only required their school ID. “17 year-olds were allowed in this year’s registration as long as they would be 18 on or before May 10, 2016 because 18 is the voting age in the Philippines,” stated Saplagio.

an active involvement in the faculties, students and staff of the University, to facilitate the registration of first time voters and so that we can actively participate in the 2016 elections. We are already counting around 300 plus and still going on,” said COMELEC Program Officer Randy Saplagio.

There was a total of 412 who registered, made up of 95% percent first-timers.

Photo by Jhon Aldrin M. Casinas

By Christiana Claudia Gancayco

Raner tops MassComm newscasting tilt

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C-MAP 2015: A Festival Like No Other

By Starlene Joy B. Portillo and Hezron G. Pios

By Starlene Joy B. Portillo

DIFFERENT LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE. Dancers were able to use their movements to convey a theme and story.

Malaysia, namely: EC Project Compaigne, Northwest Classical Ballet, UMA Dance Company, Airdance, Cebu Centre for Dance, School for Theater Arts N’ Dance, Garcia-Sanchez School of Dance, Airdance Philippines, Acts Manila, Vaudeville Theater Company, Dance Pull Project, Colegio San Agustin Dance Troupe, Sol Fernandez School of Dance and Annie Divinagracia School of Performing Arts.

As the aforementioned schools, both from in and out of the country, do their breathtaking and spectacular performances, each number ends with the closing of the stage curtains and a roaring applause from the viewers.

The two-night show featured an International Gala on its first night

(Cebu Center Theater Arts N’ Dance), Razel Ann Mitchao (Dance Pull Project) and Penelop Ong (Vaudeville Theater Company).

The performers and choreographers bowed down and received their plaques and certificates of honor for their participation to the very first Composition and Movement Analysis Program held in our country. Hence, the C-MAP did not only bring dancing routines for educational purposes, but rather pioneered something that could inspire future dance icons from the sugar capital of the Philippines to showcase the different faces of dance existing across the globe with an undying passion for it.

wherein performances included: Va et Vient (Comes and Goes), Male Variation from Swan Lake, Nutcracker Grand Pas de Deux, Sync, Safety in Numbers, Allegro Vivace from Concerto, Alarippu, At the Foot of the Mountain, La Elle S’enVa (There She Goes), Les Sentiments and Nulle Part Ailleurs (Nowhere Else).

On the other hand, the second night had an afternoon matinee in addition to an evening gala in which the performances are entitled: Via-Mien, Moshiach, Pure Fountain, A Slice of Life, Quiet, Bohemian, Transit and One Size Fits All. The C-MAP choreographers included Jed Amihan (Airdance Philippines), Rean Tirol and Isaiah (Acts Manila), Marius Centino and Johanna Mangubat

636 DListers awarded Six hundred thirty-six Dean’s Listers received their academic awards during the Recognition Rites for Academic Year (AY) 2014-2015 held at Santuario de La Salle last September 22.

Out of the 10,868 enrollees last AY, 1,271 made it to the Dean’s List.

The University also awarded the top 10 best performing schools and best feeder schools last AY. La Castellana National High School ranked first in the top 10 best performing schools, with a deans lister percentage of 39.47%, followed by Leonidas S. Virata Memorial School (37.04%), Negros Occidental National Science High School (35.56%), St. Scholastica’s Academy – Bacolod (SSA-B) (26.37%), Hinigaran

Photo by Nicci Bernelle P. Aguilar

By Andrea Nicole C. Farol

HARVESTING EXCELLENCE. One by one they were called; students approach the stage to receive their awards during the ceremony.

National High School (25.49%), Trinity Christian School (22.22%), Philippine Normal University – Cadiz (21.74%), St. Joseph School – La Salle (SJS-LS) (21.04%), Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) (21.02%) and University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos (UNO-R) (20.94%).

Meanwhile, Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) topped as the Best Feeder School with 731 enrollees tailed by SJS-LS with 637 enrollees, University of St. La Salle – Integrated School (USLS-IS) (491), Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS) (234), La Consolacion College

– Bacolod (LCC-B) (216), SSA-B (201), Doña Monserat Lopez Memorial High School (199), UNO-R (191), BTTHS (157) and Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School (152).

University Chancellor and President Bro. Manuel “Mawel” Pajarillo FSC, PhD gave an inspirational message emphasizing that for students to keep achieving academically, they need “to be curious, have focus and pay it all forward.”

Second year Education student major in Mathematics Anthony P. Gran Jr. gave the response from the students after obtaining the highest grade point average for last AY’s 1st and 2nd semester.

“God did not create us to be defined by numbers,” Gran said.

Second year AB Communications student Louie Raner prevails in the Mass Communications Society’s 2nd university-wide Newscasting Competition at the Communications Lab, Aug 27.

Out of 17 students from the five colleges, Raner bagged gold, followed by fellow second year AB Communications student Bryan dela Fuente and BS Psychology freshman Jebbs Ciocon in second and third place respectively during the

finals.

According to MassComm Society president Mark Raymund Garcia, the competition aims to discover broadcasting talents within the university and also to expose them in the said field.

“Expect next year’s News Casting event to be bigger in terms of auditionees and utilized materials, with stricter guidelines,” Garcia tipped off.

A collaboration with Animo TV for next year’s competition is said to be in the works.

Yamaha holds road safety seminar in USLS Photo by Nicci Bernelle P. Aguilar

Photo by Nicci Bernelle P. Aguilar

Your vision fights against the dim, gloomy ambience the moment you strut your way towards the spot designated for you. You position yourself and wait enthusiastically until the scene sets in motion; allowing your eyes to widen and adjust to the vibrant lights while your ears are suddenly surged with music—this, however, is just a fraction of what really happens during a dance festival.

Founded and directed

by Dance Pull School of Performing Arts Artistic Director Dwight Rodrigazo, the Composition and Movement Analysis Program (C-MAP) is a dance festival aiming to provide a platform for building choreographers as well as to showcase their talents in creating choreographies with no boundaries. The event debuted last August 14 at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum and was made possible through a partnership with the Negros Cultural Foundation, Inc., The World Dance Alliance and The Dance Pull Project.

“I have come to the realization that my craft needs to evolve as much as myself.

As I continue to compose movements into dance, I must also continue to expand my horizons,” Rodrigazo said.

Performing groups of the said festival came from both local and international dance companies in France, the United States of America and

ARTICULATE. Raner poses a well modulated voice enabling him to win the competition.

SAFE TRAVELS. Selected participants we’re given a chance to ride YAMAHA motorcycles with supervision from the officiating officials.

By Maria Angeline M. Mayor

To promote road safety awareness, Yamaha held a safe riding seminar last September 17 at the University Parking Lot with Ronan Gamutan as the guest speaker.

The Yamaha Safe Riding Science (YSRS) seminar held at Room 10 was attended by about 50 students regardless of whether they could drive a motorcycle or not.

The seminar was held under the supervision of the University Student Government (USG) and the National Service Training Program (NSTP).

“Aside from being a part of the Yamaha Riding Academy, we are also advocates of safety. We all know that in the Philippines, the highest level of accidents is motorcycle-related,” Mr. Gamutan said in an

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interview during a break in the seminar.

“As a motorcycle manufacturer, our main goal is to lessen road accidents, especially involving Yamaha, so when you drive a Yamaha you already have an idea on how to drive safely,” he added.

According to Gamutan, Yamaha has been doing its seminars nationwide since 2008.

The staff of the Yamaha Riding Academy had been to Bacolod in 2012 and had conducted seminars in almost all schools in the city.

USLS was not among the schools where Yamaha held its seminars in that year.

Yamaha officials proposed to hold the road safety seminar in USLS this year and were thankful that the school administration accepted their proposal.

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GRILLING A GENERATION

Wireless internet connection, touchscreen cellular phones, portable computers, virtual reality technology, curved displays on smartphones and televisions, smart watches, electronic dance music, powder paint parties, dating apps, selfies, selfies, and selfies, and an endless void to fill up convenience with innovation after innovation. This is the world today and these are some of the reasons why the older generations would berate and underestimate the intellect capacity of the millenials.

Welcome to the age of rampant technological change and meet the individuals who grew up around its walls; millenials are a generation of people born roughly between 1980 and 2000, millenials are newly-wed couples who settled down via shotgun mode, millenials are pragmatic young professionals expecting to be promoted every two years, they are high school kids competing for the best selfie album that month, and college students who answer Political Science examinations with confidence and optimism. And just like all the other past generations, millenials have their flaws as well as their strengths, and yet, it seems that it’s mostly their shortcomings in the cultural form being underscored and criticized by the older generations (Baby Boomers and the Generation X). Based on sociological research, millenials are lazy, coddled, narcissistic and delusional. Maybe the older generation may have a reason to despise the younger ones. Then again, the Generation X are described in the stereotype by marketers to be adrift, apathetic and cynical. And don’t get us started on Baby Boomers-- this generation is infamous for being racist, homophobic and sexist, not to mention, they were the generation responsible for liabilities that will take a generation to pay off.

So why are the older generations good at criticizing and undermining the millenials? Because humans are naturally judgemental and tolerance of such trait is destructive. Baby Boomers and the Generation X undermine the abilities and capabilities of millenials based on taste for music, movie preferences, spontaneous personality, open-minded decisions and involvement in the technological society, just to name a few. What the older generations fail to analyze is, the millenials are a group of people only adapting to an ever-changing and ever-evolving digital world, their abilities are far more than the clothes they wear, the gadgets they use and the trends they keep up with.

Like the older generations, the millenials are human beings with defined and recognized lapses. Selfies, trap music and entertaining fandoms do not weigh the intelligence of a person nor does it determine a person’s ability to function normally in the intellectual and physical state.

Grilling an entirely different generation will not fix the crime and corruption cases of the country, the fall of Greece’s economy, nor the hunger in Africa or ISIS. Criticizing something that does not please your own personal preferences is a trait that will only create a ditch out of a dent. How else will we ever progress as a nation, as a race of culture-bearing primates, when all we do is complain and berate on people who have different views and inclinations from ours?

Instead of spending too much time barking on all sorts of wrong trees, it is better that we take a look at ourselves first, on all our flaws and shortcomings, and this goes to all generations, and see how we could fix the problems of this world one step at a time. I mean, with all this technology, anything is possible these days, right?

So, to the older generations, welcome to the new age, now it is high time you welcome the new age as well.

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Unveiling a Villain’s Legacy

Bet you didn’t know this one. Brief history check: Mongolian Chieftain Yesugei’s reign was an aggressive tyranny of all sorts that soon after his assassination, his family was forced into exile by the Kiyad clan. 10 years later, his son returned and regained control over the Mongol tribes.

The son and his armies were responsible for the deaths of nearly 40 million people, annihilating cultures and civilizations in a series of raids and invasions. The son’s name was Genghis Khan. Lesson: do not put into power someone whose father was already an obvious tyrant to your nation. Sounds familiar?

The day Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. filed for certificate of candidacy for vice president, netizens expressed through Social Media their rage at Marcos’ most ballsy stint yet. Trending for almost 20 hours on Twitter, the hashtag “Martial Law”.

And we all know this story. We know that the late Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. declared Martial Law on September 21, 1972, and we know that civil law and civil rights were suspended, as well as habeas corpus and the application of military justice to civilians. We know that Marcos (the father) had angered the Voltes V generation by suspending all cartoon programs with alleged “excessive violence” content. Kids never got the chance to find out the ending to beloved Sunday morning cartoons like Voltes V itself, Mazinger Z, Daimos, and Mekanda Robot (I mean, come on, childhoods were ruined)! We know that those who stood up and fought against the villainy of the former president were either silenced, imprisoned, tortured or murdered, with a total record of 35,000 torture cases, 70,000 incarcerations, 3,257 murders and thousands more remain missing to this day. And we all know that around P 5 Billion was stolen from the Filipino people to fund Imelda Marcos’ arousal for designer shoes.

Yes, we know our history like the back of our hands, or do we really?

In 1991, we have allowed the Marcos family back in Philippine territory. We have allowed

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Nation to eradicate memories of torture, of the scent of death, the music of rattling prison cell bars, the screams of death-defying hunger due to rice shortages, the sighs of frequent power outages, the silent tears on underground hideouts, and the madness during long rally marches marginally comparable to the Bataan Death March. Then, I fear for his definition of politics.

Though, he may have had impressive accomplishments as the Governor of Ilocos Norte, transforming the province into a first-class tourist destination of international acclaim and pioneering in wind power technology, Bongbong is much like his father indeed – progressive. This fact stirs the most fear for the welfare of the country than it is to give comfort. His ability to replicate his father’s traits of industriousness and initiative is argumentative. We are left to question what other traits does he have under his sleeves that he inherited from his senior?

From here then, the Nation must take a look back on the country’s history and this time, ponder on details and analyze outside of the box, and not just memorize dates, people and events like in 5th grade Social Studies.

We cannot afford to have another Martial Law. Though Bongbong may not be linked to his father’s delinquencies, I cannot rightfully vote for a person whose father was the biggest villain our Nation witnessed and experienced – the Filipino Hitler as many refer to him. I cannot afford to gamble at such game even if it means a 50% chance of winning, with a second Marcos in Malacanang, the Filipino people will have already lost their dignity and self-respect.

Bloods were not spilt and souls did not go astray just to see the son of the tyrant unveil an evil legacy.

I only pray that by the time Bongbong Marcos take his seat as the Vice President of the Philippines, that our slogan will not be converted from “It’s more fun in the Philippines,” to “Screwing up is what we do best in the Philippines.”

Bloods were not spilt and souls did not go astray just to see the son of the tyrant unveil an evil legacy. the tyrant’s evil mastermind wife to run for president in 1992, only to finish fifth out of seven candidates.

We have allowed the son a seat on the senate. We have arrived to the point where the son is running for vice president, then later on, president, and we have allowed it. Thus, proving to the entire world once again, that we are a Nation allowing ourselves to be screwed over by fellow Filipinos, giving due confirmation to the Spaniards who name-called us “indios”. And we blame the government for a mediocre show they put up, when in fact, we are the executive producers of such acts like this.

Bongbong Marcos is supposedly a very intelligent person but has yet to show strong signs of it. Claiming that he has nothing to apologize for his father’s mistakes, when philosophically, an empathetic leader and compassionate person with good intentions, will be able to sincerely say sorry for the death of thousands and the traumatic experiences of many in behalf of his patriarch. Though he is not directly involved with the crimes of his father, he may not have the slightest idea that his education acquired in London and Philadelphia, the designer clothes on his back, the expensive food that he ate and the luxurious vacations he took were all obliviously funded by the Filipino people.

Being a strong defender of the regime of the martial law era, Bongbong strongly encourages that the Filipino people forget about the madness that was his father’s bloodbath reign, noting that what happened during his father’s 20-year term was strongly politics. What apathy. Expecting the

Carrousel of Tita Sugar

Round and round in the carrousel. Round and tapos ma happy ka cause full ang signal, then ma round kay mangaros naman me! Okay, I admit heartbroken kay pati wifi indi ka na ka inchindi mej nag buot ko last time and I regret that because ngaa indi siya gusto simo. Huhu. Fix please, if indi wala gid ya sang may nag bag-o since the last issue. man lang ma fix, kaksa new na lang na sa tuition Ga hambal pa ta nga “The change that begins in namon. Mwah <3 Sugar me” kung Wiz Khalifa man lang gyapon. Hayst.

Cuatro! Ako ya, whiz gid ko problema to gora thespectrum.usls@gmail.com Ari mo ay, kay pagwaon ko ang cactus for you. up and down the stairs kay mas ga sexy na gid Uno! Ang La Salle Bacolod! Honestly bala ang tita niyo, pero seryoso there are people who mga langga, daw kasubo nga gin lain need the elevators. Why can’t you be ta aton identity. Ano gid ya bi ang Animo? WIFI! Animo? WIFI! Disco? -nnected! more considerate to my handicapped wrong sa USLS nga need gid ya i brothers and sisters? Bakit ganun? change? Huhu, kanami lang gid sang USLS diba? corridors with my heels and scarf tapos pag abot ko sa Maintenance is key kasi, And again na ipit na If it’s about branding, then you don’t screw up class I’m more basa than my Ilocos Norte? Pila na ni ka naman kami ya sa services nga gina bayran namon the brand. Actually ang mga tita friends ko from issue sang newspaper ya ha, indi kamo mag kwan. Tani and indi namon ma avail. Tani next time i-think Manila nanamian nga we’re not like the other La next time mga langga, siguraduhon niyo man anay nga niyo man ang others nga need ang elevators please.

Salle Schools nga De La Salle chene. For me lang ma fulfill niyo inyo targets kay para indi ta na kamo ma Para sa ila. ha, even the website seems informal considering target. Na ha? Please pwede lang? Kung pwede lang gid Cinco! Ang mga dear teachers ta da gali nga na one of the oldest universities ta sa Inang ya? Lalabs <3 ga paliwat sang ila TBI kay law.ay. Seryoso, that’s Tres! Animo? WIFI! Animo? WIFI! Disco? one of the few ways na lang gani for the students to Bayan. Indi man siya chaka, pero why change something that was representing us so well haw? -nnected! Juice colored. Aren’t we paying enough? Ang evaluate and convey their feelings to their teachers, Diba? Parihas lang na sa love, ngaa bi need mo gid akon man lang ya bala tani haw, nga kung gina bayran tapos hilabtan niyo pa? Ahay ah, tani next time mag liko kung wala man sala sa akon. I just hope tani, correct man ang service! Shudz kamo ya ha, kay bala mga dayhs, i-respect niyo nga wala kamo say nga sa pag liko mo nga ni, indi ka mag sala kag tani indi niyo nalng kami ya pag ipa pay kung whiz kung ano say sang students niyo sa inyo. makita mo ang happiness mo minamahal kong, man lang kami ma getsulak. Ka paasa bala sang wifi Amo lang na anay FOR NOW. Stay tuned honestly, It’s like indi pa enough ang pag paasa sakon lang mga palagingging for the next episode of Cinnamon. Aw sus ah, La Salle Bacolod gali.

Dos! Prangkanism kamo ya sa air conditioning ni dear Cinnamon, pati ang wifi pa gid ya? Ara bala Tita Sugar. Damo pa ko di listahan sang mga from Hawaii. Gorl, mas init pa siya sa ilok ko nga ready ka na gid ya to check grades kay daw ma utang niyo, Calmage kamo diyan. Bavariaaaaan kung summer. Ina bala na ma rampage ko ya sa crack na imo head due to overthinking your grades, Doughnut! (Bye!)

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OPINION

To the Next President: Save Our Country!

Within the following months, our country will have the power to choose the person who will have the privilege to stay in Malacañang for the next six years. Leaders that we would be complaining about probably half way through their term.

Leaders that might rally our nation to anticorruption – the Filipino dream. We need heroes.

But what if no real hero will ever come? Will we be facing six more years of “conditional failure”?

Candidates flooded the Commission on Elections last week to file their certificate of candidacies (COCs). Most of them promised and assure that they have good intentions and are pure towards their dedication in making the country work. I wish they were right. But behind their lies are hidden agendas and plans of greed and power.

Here is a brief summary of what President Aquino failed to do during his term. First, he failed to respond to relief operations during typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) thus leaving citizens devastated. Second, he forgot to further investigate about the country’s famous scandal – the pork barrel scam.

Aquino did not publicly acknowledge that he pocketed $29 billion of public money.

Napoles and Aquino’s colleagues also benefited from the Priority Development Assistance Funds (PDAF). Third, he failed to uphold workers’ rights by forgetting the responsibility to protect Filipinos here and abroad. Fourth, public transportation.

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Secretary Br. Armin Luistro was summoned

by Pres. Aquino because of the buzz on social media that college students aren’t aware that Apolinario Mabini is paralytic.

Many of the comments included as to why Mabini was sitting the whole duration of the period film “Heneral Luna”. If it only took Heneral Luna to make us realize that most of the youth aren’t even aware of this fact, much more into the situation in today’s politics.

In lieu of this, our generation must do research and work in choosing the right candidate and not rely on vague television or radio ads. Many of the older generations are giving criticisms to this millennial generation of smartphones and wireless internet, when in fact the millennials can take into social media and the Internet for further research and information about the candidates, thus widening their knowledge, options and opinions.

Going back to the running presidential hopefuls, I hope they really want to make a change – for the country and not for themselves. If only we can take each candidate’s good intention, morale, passion, goals and dedication and put it into one person. That would be the Philippine’s Super President.

We must make it upon ourselves to choosing and voting wisely. Let us choose someone who is capable of becoming our superhero.

The upcoming elections is very crucial to the country. Are the presidential hopefuls really ready to save our country?

But what if no real hero will ever come?

Will we be facing six more years of “conditional failure”?

Endless lines queued for MRT, inconsistent services and the lack of trains.

Recently, the amount of aspiring candidates for presidency are doubling like prices. All of them ran because they have what it takes to accepting the responsibility of running the country. All of them believe they can save the Philippines. Most of our politicians are busy with the 2016 electoral race, most of them forgot the heart of responsibility that is running the country.

What we are looking for is someone who is not only fit for presidency because of his/her abilities and achievements but someone who has the passion, commitment and morality to serve the Filipino citizens. Our generation will be part of choosing our next president, it should be our goal to avoid voting in another Erap situation for the next six years.

Recently, the Department of Education

#kiligpamore What is essential in a Filipino household?

Something that every home seems to have?

It might as well be a television set, from the smallest, jurassic-like boxes to the sleekest and newest model there is. And these, if not on TV but on our portable screens, would be playing the current teleseryes or any of our favorite noon time shows. We can’t deny that we have a remarkable fondness for dramas and we talk more about our favorite love team than our personal love life.

And the babies! Let’s not forget about caring how their future babies would look like.

This love team addiction might have heightened a little because of the Internet.

Think AlDub with over 25 million tweets.

25. Million. And that’s just one out of many, which I could singularly call out here to boost up my word count but that’s not my point. We are immensely and surpassingly attached to these famous love teams as if we are directly involved in the success of their possible future marriages (indirectly, maybe).

Filipinos are so engrossed with these kinds of pair-ups because they seem too good to be real. Which, they aren’t, but they have become so relatable, so believable and of we course, so much more interesting

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But what is of the most importance is how do these shows affect us. Not the kilig even the mothers are experiencing but what do we understand about love based on what we see on the colored screens? Filipino love teams are supposed to represent the ideal Filipino romance --which is hard to define.

We have the classic Maria Clara and the dalagang Filipina as our unforgettable female love heroines, and the male counterparts are present as well.

But we also have the quirky females always falling out of place and needing their partners to help them up. It’s almost inconsistent, but the kilig is too consistent.

Somewhere down the road, fans wish they were in the places of their idols experiencing that kind of love --- which is normal. But to standardize unrealistic goals isn’t. So before we fall in love with the next guy because of the green card and abs, we should think harder. Not all stories are the same and it doesn’t have to be like it is on TV; it can even be better.

Take away the TV snacks and the box of tissues and have more time for other things, or save it for later’s all-nighter for dimples and voices to melt for.

Somewhere down the road, fans wish they were in the places of their idols experiencing that kind of love than anything in real life. Why spend time and tears looking for the one when you can just hop on the wings of JaDine’s love?

Is this a bad or good thing? To be so entangled in their web of butterfies and maxi skirts? Maybe yes, maybe no, or maybe a bit of both.

12 years ago, already 63.1% of Filipino households had televisions and in 2009, there was a huge total of 8.28 million Internet users in the country. We are very connected to the media so it’s hard to miss all the updates and well, dates of our television couples. Although, how much is too much? Should we be worried by these numbers or just let the fandoms be?

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This is a Story Against Women This is a true story about a woman. I don’t know her name, but names are secondary on this one. (No names will be dropped in the following narrative.) Only the fact that she is a woman and a student is important.

This is a story told through the eyes of a man. He is in the story, too. In fact, it is his story. The man should remain nameless. Only the fact that he is a man and a Lasallian educator is important.

This is what the man recounts in front of his unsuspecting students: one day, a young dalaga was riding a jeepney, just as he is too. The man saw that the dalaga’s skirt had a long tear at the side, revealing much of her skin and a glimpse of her panty. The man was a weak storyteller, with little eye for details. The color of the panty was left to the students’ imagination. However, this man had a careful ear for vocabulary. He likes to use strong words—quite to an effect, in fact.

This is the punch line, Nagpabusog RJ Nichole L. Ledesma ko anay rjnicholeledesma@gmail.com antis ko siya guinhambalan. ( L o o s e l y translated as “I feasted on it first before I told her,”) This is under the pretext of a funny anecdote—which really happened, the man insisted. The classroom roared, laughing at the visual of the girl and her torn skirt; the panty which we never got to know what the color is.

The laughter continued, as if cheering on, as if condoning how the man spat at the woman’s dignity. After all, it was supposed to be funny. After all, it was just another girl. After all, sir was just trying to make the discussion lively.

This is the end of his story. Cue applause. Cue curtains closing. Cue music. Cue disbelief.

This is a story I heard through a colleague, a woman with a firm resolve on her beliefs. She was there when the story was told. She did not find this funny at all. She took a brave turn and called him out for it. I was one with her in thinking this is despicable and very, very uncharacteristic of the whole embodiment of a Lasallian educator. And I applaud her for doing what she did.

This is a story that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It shouldn’t just be shrugged off easily-- this deserves every last bit of scrutiny. This should never go unnoticed even after the two parties have already forgiven each other.

This is a story I would have walked out of. If I were there I would have thrown him a book unapologetically. (I have a low tolerance for misogynistic pigs.)

This is why I’m mad: the fact that most, if not all, of her classmates took no offense, and were even apathetic about it.

This says a lot about how commonplace objectifying women has become that it has been reduced to a subject for middiscussion icebreakers. I am frustrated at how some of my colleague’s classmates were unwilling to testify (as the professor was summoned) reasoning that they pity the professor. It was just a joke, they said.

This is to say that it is never okay to let such things pass. A joke is not just a joke, especially with the implications of power at play. Never allow a man, or anyone for that matter, to depict women as mere objects for disgusting jokes. Especially when it involves sex. When it involves a woman’s dignity.

This is a manifestation of an alarming trend: men who think they are still at the upper hand of the scale. Men who think they can just pin a woman down and strip her off, bare and bones, for amusement.

This is to say that if we allow this to happen again, or if we treat this as something harmless than it actually is, we are condoning the proliferation of pigs in this country-- and potentially, the world. Rapists and other offenders responsible for the many gender-related crimes start from this. When we allow them to think it is just okay, it is just a joke, then we give them power.

This is calling attention to both the staff and students alike to have zero tolerance for misogyny, for devaluing women, for the humiliation of others as a laughing matter. This is calling attention to the administration that the ones vested upon the responsibility of educating your students are capable of doing such a thing.

This is not a feminist cry or appeal. This is me saying it is never okay to be devalued. This world has had enough crimes related to the false perception of power regarding gender. This is an example of how it works at a micro-scale. This type of dangerous thinking should be diminished. This should end where education starts.

This is me risking claims of over exaggeration. I refuse to settle and let this “joke” pass. I am infuriated. I still am and will continue to be.

This is me saying you should be mad too.

Metaphor-Play

The classroom roared, laughing at the visual of the girl and her torn skirt; the panty which we never got to know what the color is.

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PREVENTION. Ms. Joeanne Marie Jomalesa, tackled points on detecting signs and factors when a person exhibits a suicidal behavior.

After placing only in second place last year, the University of St. La Salle-Integrated School (USLS-IS) reclaimed the championship title in this year’s drum beating competition.

Meanwhile, last year’s champion, St. Scholastica’s Academy-Bacolod (SSA-B), took second place while St. Joseph School-La Salle (SJSLS) placed in third.

“In every competition, there is always a winner and a loser.” said Mr. Manuel Delumpa Jr., NOPSSCEA Committee Chair on Culture.

Five schools participated in the event namely, USLS-IS, SSA-B, SJS-LS, Jack and Jill High School, and Joy Christian Academy.

Finally, the opening ceremony was formally welcomed by NOPSSCEA President Geoffrey Bob P. Bergante and the Board of Trustees by raising the banner of the organization.

With the theme “We Thrive @ 35,” the Negros Occidental School Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) 35th Season was launched last September 7 at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Coliseum.

By Christiana Claudia Gancayco

The Discipline Office of the University of St. La Salle (USLS) held its annual campuswide Discipline Awareness Week last July 27 to 31, hoping to further increase the discipline awareness in the University.

In line with this, various seminars were held by guest speakers who imparted wisdom regarding their respective topics that proved to be highlyinformative about discipline.

“We want everyone in the campus to be more aware of the discipline in the University,” said Discipline Officer Galo Gessner Rosales.

Speakers included: Guidance and Evaluation Center (GEC) Director Dr. Rowena Bañes and College of Engineering and Technology (CET) Coordinator Ana Lea Reyes on Lasallian Values Reinforcement, AB Communications Department Chair Hannah Mariveles on Cyber Etiquette and Gecynth Nemo-Melon of Information

WINNERS (L-R: Daniel Victor Zayco, Rudolf Dizon, Arbie Aranete, David Kim O. Doctora)

System Audit and Control Association (ISAKA) together with Gregoria Paula Pascual of the Information Technology Department on Technology Awareness.

A Cyber Etiquette seminar with the theme “Think Before you Click” was held twice with Mariveles as the same speaker at Mutien Marie Auditorium B.

GEC promulgate suicide prevention awareness IN TIME OF GREAT DISTRESS. Medical responders from Amity Youth Volunteer and University Clinic conduct a medical demonstration on student volunteers.

Students and faculty members took refuge on their assigned open areas after bells all over campus rang for 45 seconds, indicating the start of the makebelieve 8.0 magnitude earthquake at around 9 am.

Performing the “Duck and Cover” routine, students with classes in the Benilde & Mutien Marie building evacuated to the football field, those in the Wester building were assigned near the pool area, those staying in the

By Charlene Marie Lim and Christiana Claudia Gancayco

In line with the World Suicide Prevention Day, the Guidance and Evaluation Center (GEC) organized a Suicide Prevention Forum last September 10 at the Mutien Marie Auditorium A. GEC Director Dr. Rowena Banes graced the event to give the opening remarks with Joeanne Marie Jomalesa, Bacolod City Mental Health Center Psychologist III, as the resource speaker of the event.

Jomalesa gave a talk about Protective Factors Against Suicide, Risk Factors and Warning Signs (Suicidal Behavior).

“These people are suffering on the inside. If you see signs, don’t ignore it,” said Jomalesa.

According to Jomalesa, one of the reasons why a

number of teenagers commit suicide is due to raging hormones. “Depression is not a long term disability.

It can be healed. They don’t need to be shy about it. If they are suffering from depression they could approach a mental health worker or a counselor to help them out so it will not progress into a major or chronic one,” she added.

Participants of the event were made to light a candle near a window by 8 pm to commemorate those who passed away through suicide.

Meanwhile, various activities in line with the Suicide Prevention Week were held in significance to the awareness, such as the Share-A-Meal program and the overnight retreat of Children With Parents Abroad (CHIPA) students, sponsored by the GEC.

To bring the celebration of the Safety Awareness Week to a close, a university-wide Shake Drill was conducted last August 17.

The first Safety Awareness Week held last August 10-15 was themed “ALERT: Lasallians Engaging, Responding, and Taking Action” and included room-to-room prepping and demonstration for the impeding Shake Drill.

Cody and Solomon buildings were evacuated to Handumanan Park, whereas students in the Student Activity Center building along with Integrated School (IS) students took cover on the open area near the University chapel.

“It is hard reigning in the little kids seeing as we cannot take full control over them, but we are doing our best to let them settle down as much as possible,” said IS teacher Jessa Villamor.

In partnership with the Amity Youth Volunteer, Red Cross, Rotaract Club, University of St. La Salle oriented students regarding emergency response by setting up First Aid tents wherein university clinic nurses were doing demonstrations.

“There is a great possibility of a major quake heading towards the Philippines anytime soon, and it is only fitting for us to prepare the students in addition to being prepared, ourselves.

Anything can happen,” said University Clinic nurse Pacita Tan. Additionally, students from the Masskara Theatre Ensemble

and Mass Communications Society took part by playing the roles of victims and injured.

Although the Shake Drill was coined a success, Disciplinary Officer Galo Rosales noted that not all took the drill seriously: some faculty members not bothering to participate, and students defying the “Duck and Cover” rule and lousily walking through corridors.

“In future drills, orientation of the admins, teachers and other non-teaching staff will be a priority seeing as students can only be directed if the adults know how to handle the situation properly,” Sir Rosales emphasized.

Vice Chancellor for Mission and Development Hector Gloria, Jr. had similar thoughts, stating that it is crucial for adults, not only limited to the school, to be equipped for it increases chances of survival in case of disaster.

“What is the dream? For all Lasallians to be prepared and that all the families in Bacolod be knowledgeable in emergency response,” Gloria said.

Amity Youth Volunteer La Salle holds Fun Run

By Charlene Marie D. Lim

In commemoration of the organization’s 8th anniversary, Amity Youth Volunteer La Salle held a fun run last September 6 at the People’s Housefor the benefit of Bantay Bata 163.

“All proceeds will go to charity,” Reg Natividad, President of the Amity Youth Volunteer La Salle said, adding that they like being positive and outgoing so the idea that came into mind was a fun run activity.

430 participants ran in the charity event to raise money for Bantay Bata.

The activity did not only include a fun run, but a Zumba party as well, which served as an energizer for the runners.

“The event achieved its goal and gained overwhelming support. It developed the members’ character, strengthened

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PREVENTION. Ms. Joeanne Marie Jomalesa, tackled points on detecting signs and factors when a person exhibits a suicidal behavior.

Meanwhile, a speechfest about discipline entitled “Here’s My Take”, organized

by Assistant Discipline Officers Michelle Chua and Carmela Cervales, was conducted on the fourth day at the lobby stairs of the Coliseum during the activity hour.

The contest was open to all enrolled students from the

various clubs in the University.

“The purpose of the contest is to let everyone in the campus know the students’ perspective on discipline,” says Rosales.

The winners were Daniel Victor Zayco of College of Arts and Sciences, first place, Rudolf Dizon of College of Engineering and Technology, second place and Arbie Aranete of College of Engineering and Technology, third place, respectively.

A painting contest was also conducted by Sir Kirk Koudroglou, Assistant Discipline Officer, about discipline, where Patrick Sodusta of the College of Nursing won first place with his entry “Criselda”.

“The contest was to showcase how the students understand discipline policies by illustrating it in the form of art,” says Koudroglou.

“Generally, the Discipline Awareness Week this year is successful. The number of violations decreased compared to last year,” he added.

Earthquake Drill shakes up Safety Week

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EQUIPPED FOR THE CHALLENGE. College of Business and Accountancy students gathered at University Coliseum for an academic orientation with their respective department heads, faculty and college dean.

our camaraderie, and further ignited our spirits as volunteers,” Natividad said.

“It is fun and it is a new experience for us,” said avid marathon runner Frennel Ong. Winners of the fun run were given due recognition through medals and certificates.

For the 10K run, first place went to Joel Alcorin, second place to Maclin Sadia and the third place to Denmark Sadia.

“Yes, I was a former runner of Smart Cebu. I was an athlete in Escalante City. I’ve been a runner for 8 years now,” Alcorin said.

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5K marathon champion Romulo Balinas, Jr., a former varsity player from USLS, said that as a former varsity player from USLS, he felt good to win again.

Second place went to Dexter Gallos, followed by Jomel Muyco as third place.

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LASALLIANS SPEAK Compiled by Charlene Lim and Maria Angeline Mayor

What can you say about “La Salle Bacolod”?

“It’s okay because it would be more specific as a Lasallian school in Bacolod City. I’m happy about it.”

–Maria Vanessa Lamanosa, AB_1B

“It’s amazing because the name is so unique from the other universities. Since there are many Lasallian schools all over the world, the word Bacolod would specify a La Salle school in Bacolod City.”

“Personally, the USLS name itself has already established its name here in Bacolod but changing the name from USLS to La Salle Bacolod may be a big help for the city of Bacolod to be known as a part of La Salle.”

“In my opinion, it’s quite alright because what matters most is the education given by the school not the name of the school itself.”

“I am in favor of the name change because Brother Mawell who implemented it was also the one behind changing the name of Zobel and so it makes us more united and at the same time it makes us distinguished from the other La Salle schools.”

–Chaela Mirano, AB_1C

“For me, I’m already fine with our university being called as USLS because people are more used to call it as USLS and maybe if the name will change, the people may doubt why they changed it to La Salle Bacolod.”

–Christine Carisma, COTM_1A

“I’d go for Mar Roxas since Duterte doesn’t seem to have any plans. I liked Miriam but I was disappointed with her interview with Korina.”

- Rholynne Delicana BSBI_4A

–Gabriel Araneta, COMK_4A

Who will you vote for president?

–Roland Diaresco, AB_1B

- Jazmine Joven BSBI_4A

– Christine Salde, COMK_4C

– Jade Kate Jucal, BABA_1C

“I think I prefer our university to be called a university, as USLS because it has been made into a trademark. If it is called as USLS, people would be more familiar with it.”

“If Duterte runs for presidency I would vote for him. He did a great job in Davaoand it would be nice if he could do the same for the nation.”

“Si Binay, kay grabe iya pag-aseso sa Makati ti mas mayo man siya madaog para maasenso ang pilipinas”

“Miriam seems to be president-worthy but I’d rather have Bong Bong Marcos for president.

Our country needs an immediate change. If they both win as a tandem there would be discipline.

Discipline comes first then the change.”

- Knica Kalalang ABCO_4A

- Kyle Angelo Gonzales ABID_4

“Wala kay wala ko gapati sa change” - Ephryl Amonin ABCO_4B

“For me, I will vote Mar Roxas. He has integrity and heart for the people.”

- Jone Pauline Araneta BESS_4

“If only Duterte would run I would go for him but I would settle with Mar Roxas because he seems like a guy with good plans for the Philippines.”

- Christian Rey Osilao ENCH_2A

“Duterte is a strict guy and our country needs someone strict.”

- Korinne Montaño ENCH_1B

“I would vote Miriam. I believe in her knowledge and wisdom.”

- Hannah Mae Verde ENCH_1B

“I’ll vote Miriam. She seems smart.”

- Michelle Letada ABCO_4B

COLLEGE BEATS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

By Starlene Joy B. Portillo

In the jungle of the USLS College Department, the Artian Lions’ booming roar continues to resonate through the activities prepared and honed during the months of August and September.

An acquaintance party exclusive for the College of Arts and Sciences titled “Since 1960” was held last August 1 at Nature’s Village Resort, Talisay City.

Every Saturday of August was allotted for the PalaCASan sports competition in the fields of Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Football, Frisbee and Swimming.

During the Lasallian Week “Tessellate” last Sept. 14-18, courses under CAS have prepared activities and opened booths, including the popular horror room by the Mass Communications Society entitled “Roman”, “Dollhaus” by the Psychology Society and Political Science Society’s “Enigma”.

Additionally, IDS.Org opened the IDS Cafe and Live Acoustic Lounge, Hugot Bar with Ruel Villavicencio, and the theatre play “Not Your Ordinary Cafe” directed by Emilyn Loreno.

The CAS council took charge of ChiCAS Inasalan located at the Coliseum parking lot, whereas the Sine MassComm featured films of created by AB Communication and the PolSci Society conducted the Hostage Challenge.

CAS Governor John Ray Blance stated that the CAS council conducted an outreach program for the benefit of the youth of Abada Escay last Sept. 16 Blance also updated that the first batch of college shirts have been released during the University Week in preparation for the Animolympics on January.

A new feature to look forward to is the impending “Artian of the Week” segment by the council.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY

By Charlene Marie D. Lim

The College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) started the month of August with its annual CBA Acquaintance Party held at the Forest Park last August 8, 2015 500 students were at attendance at the acquaintance party themed “Route X.” The CBA Council sponsored an event called “Tsinelas Mo, Kinabukasan Ko.” The event will help them sustain their shoes as they walk to school.

Proceeds of the event will go to the children of Barangay Malingin, Bago City.

Meanwhile, the CBA Council has prepared its annual CBA Champions League last August 8 and 22, this event is participated by first to fourth year CBA students.

“This event aims to provide the CBA students the opportunity to

showcase their God-given skills in the field of sports.” Ceasar Mabaquiao, College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), Governor said.

Furthermore, winners of the Champion’s League are being screened for the upcoming Animolympics 2016.

The council also sponsored a free ice cream day for all CBA students upon presenting their midterm exam permit for AY 2015-2016 last September 11.

Additionally, the College was named first runner up in Ignition, a dance showdown held at the University Coliseum.

CBA also finished first runner up in the Animo Show last September 17 at the University Coliseum.

For special events, CBA was named champion in this year’s Lasallian Challenge.

Moreover, CBA had a fund raising activity called “Patawhay sa W 15”.

“The main objective of this room is to provide Lasallians a venue where they can relax from the excitement and hype of the U-Week” Mabaquiao said.

The College is now starting their preparations for the Animolympics.

COLLEGE OF NURSING

By Eunice Dianne V. Tibay

For August, the College of Nursing had their acquaintance party at La Costa Brava and their governor, Bryan Brey, said that the nursing students enjoyed the said event. They also took part in this year’s Speech Fest and Linggo ng lahi where they took home trophies for Pagkukuwento, Binalaybay, and Folk Dance. They also placed third in the Dagliang Talumpati and Storytelling.

This September, the college made a huge preparation for the 2015 Lasallian Week and that they would be having more outreach activities afterwards.

“Our college prepared so much for the L-week 2015.

We aimed at showcasing the talents and potentials of the nursing students through the different activities and competitions,” Brey said, “After the Lasallian week, we plan to focus more on community service through outreach activities”

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

By Christiana Claudia Gancayco

By Kyzeah Coleen M. Tababa

The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) championed in the Animo Show contest on the last day of the Lasallian Week celebration. CET successfully held their Orange Cubs Camp Batch 2, Sports Clinic for grades three to six of Sitio Abkasa, Spiritual and Educational Symposium on Illegal Drugs for ages 13 and up (with parents included) at Sitio Abkasa and also Mangrove Planting in Balaring.

“We give a lot of opportunities to students who would like to join the council or the activities of the council. It is part of our project ‘Accelerate’ to give chances to students that have the potential but lacks connections. We train them, then we let them propose activities for our college, then they will be the project head of the said event,” says CET Governor Jherson Colonia.

CET is already preparing for the upcoming Sports fest by taking shirt orders as early as the first week of September. The college also geared up for their annual event “E-Lugo Mo-CET Bingo” last September 16 at the University Coliseum.

“This year, the CET definitely stood firm to its platform ‘Accelerate’ because for every activity that we had, there was so much improvement and so much to look forward to. There’s a great increase in the student participation as well. The team has gone beyond its capabilities. For that, I am indubitably grateful and proud to be a part of this family,” says Nila Mae Apares, ECE Vice Governor.

The college have more outreach projects in store that target livelihood, education, and spiritual, environmental and health issues.

The College of Education (CEd) had their Education Literary Fest last August 8 at the Mutien-Marie Auditorium A, to expose the students’ talents for the University Speechfest.

CEd also had their Aquaintance Party last August 9 with the theme of “House of Cody 821.”

Last August 18 during Araw ng Lahi, the College of Education was hailed to be the overall champion.

“As college governor, I am really proud with the achievements that my college has done. It is not only through the contests that we participate, and, with God’s grace, win, but it is also because of the activities that the council does to nourish the capacities and skills of our students and at the same time to give back to the community and to our fellow Lasallians as well. That is what a true Lasallian educator stands for: character formation and competence development. Because in whatever we do, it is simply FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COLLEGE,” Governor Angelo Cachero stated about the achievements of his college.

The college was crowned the champion in the Speech Choir, setting a record of four consecutive wins from 2012 to present during this year’s speech fest.

For in-reach programs within the University, the college assists students with low academic standing and also the varsity players via their partnership with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Admission and Scholarships Administration Office through tutorials.

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LEARNING THE GAME. A tennis coach is about put the ball at play during one of his training sessions at the University Tennis Court.

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IT Society clinches 2015 U-League crown The Information Technology Society (ITS) bags the 2015 U-League crown as they triumphed over the USLS Faculty and Staff, 65-61, in a closely fought showdown of Men’s Basketball at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum last September 15.

ITS and Faculty and Staff played hard from the jump ball to the final buzzer; ending the first, second, and third quarters at 16-16, 26-27, and 45-48 respectively.

Faculty and Staff won the jump ball but the scoring was opened

by ITS’s Keen Denosta with an accurate three-pointer.

It was neck-and-neck in the first quarter with high-energy plays from both teams; ITS with an early lead which had the Faculty and Staff time to catch on. Surprisingly, the first quarter was a clean, intense fight with no fouls committed.

By the second quarter Faculty and Staff found holes in the ITS defense and exploited this to their advantage. Faculty and Staff bombarded ITS with a plethora of shots but ITS responded with their own. By the half-time Faculty and Staff was one point

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TOPPLED BUT PREVAILED. A lay-up attempt by the IT Society was intercepted by the Faculty and Staff team during the finals of the U-League tournament.

ahead and miles away in morale.

During the third quarter, the more experienced Faculty and Staff got better; gaining a healthy lead early in the quarter. ITS, determined to win the crown, kept pushing and pressured the Faculty and Staff players whenever they can but still, their efforts were not enough; they were still being beaten by Faculty and Staff. ITS however, had an ace up their sleeve; supporters.

ITS supporters began flocking near the end of the third quarter, boosting ITS’s morale exponentially.

Drums beating and taunts flowing, ITS supporters helped their team turn

the tables and surprise their opponents.

By the end of the third quarter, the agile ITS had narrowed the Faculty and Staff lead to three points.

By the fourth quarter, ITS, led by the MVP Ryan Villaroman, started chipping away Faculty and Staff’s small lead and broke through its tight defense to gain the upper hand with high-pressure plays, fast breaks, and scoring shots from Roter Espanola, Bernard Hedraga, Keen Denosta, and Jay sales making the game 63-61 with 10 seconds left.

The heat was on.

With ITS taking advantage of their lead and passing the ball around

for the final seconds, Faculty and Staff pushed and pressed harder than ever with the hopes of scoring two points, sending the game into overtime, or scoring a three-pointer and stealing the win. The game however, was secured by ITS after Faculty and Staff’s offensive foul with 1.9 seconds left on the clock. Faculty and Staff shoulders drooped as they braced themselves for the inevitable while ITS celebrated early.

Free from pressure and confident, ITS’s Bernard Hedraga converted two free-throws to seal the victory and hand ITS the coveted crown. “[It was] a well fought game.

Some [players] have been here for three or four years. We’ve been here for the past two years and now we’re the champions again. The team is great. This championship is welldeserved,” ITS Coach Manuel Jesus Chio said when asked about his team’s victory.

“The game was fun. It’s great that we all helped each other. We thank the Lord for this championship,” MVP Ryan Villaroman stated.

Meanwhile, Marketer’s Union overpowered Decision Makers Incorporated to take 3rd place in a lopsided match that ended 84-58.

Tchoukball’s Judel Lacson

Name: Judel Roy J. Lacson Age: 19 years old Sports: Tchoukball Course: ENEC3A

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By John Dale G. Gugudan

Judel Lacson, a guy who never thought of playing Tchoukball until he did. The sport sounded bizarre to this young man until the day he got tired of scoring by shooting hoops and grew fond of scoring by making the ball bounce.

“After a friendly basketball game with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) a friend of mine introduced me to Tchoukball and since then I developed my interest to the sport,” states 19 year old Judel Lacson as he recall his origin as an eventual avid player of the sport.

As the fun and thrilling sport

grew on him, he realizes that this choice has given him plenty of doors open; meeting people from both in and out of the country; tournaments where he was able to exhibit and hone his skills at the same time.

“Team mates turned friends, experiencing tchoukball tournaments outside of the country recently in Taiwan, and the fun of playing the game itself,” he adds as he remembers what Tchoukball has given him to experience.

However, just like any other student, Judel has his eyes on his academics. Although he spends less time playing what he loves, it is

undeniable that this tchoukball player will pick up and throw a ball once in a while.

“I know Tchoukball will always be there. I am choosing my academics now because this is my future. But I know deep down that Tchoukball will always be there,” He adds.

This young Tchoukball player carries with him the lesson of trusting people to catch. And that if ever they fail to do so, it isn’t the joy and pride of raising the trophy but the joy and pride in the team huddles they do that matters.

CBA Boys, Cerveza Negra A nab Inter-Barkada titles

By Gian Von J. Caberte

CBA Boys and Cerveza Negra A win the Inter-barkada Football Tournament Men’s and Women’s held at the USLS Football Field last September 17 after a heavy downpour interrupted the tournament the day before.

CBA Boys won the Men’s finals 3-4 on penalties against Engineering while the Women’s final was given to Cerveza Negra A by default after contender Mecca FC failed to show up.

In a span of an hour, CBA Boys played and won against Alumni in the quarter-finals and Production Support Group, 3-1 on penalties, in the semi-finals.

College of Engineering and Technology on the other hand overpowered CAS FC, 3-0, in the September 16 quarterfinal game played before the rain interrupted and won 2-0 against Silver Dragons the next day.

The Men’s finals was a heated physical contest played under an overcast sky and on a muddy pitch. CBA held on as they were relentlessly attacked

by CET who, from the start of the tournament, showed wonderful attacking football.

In the first half, CET’s energy was apparent; they created numerous chances but CBA’s tight defense was more than able to snuff out attacks.

Nearing the end of the half, CBA forward Jabby Bonifacio was yellow-carded after tempers

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started flaring.

The first half remained scoreless thanks to CBA’s defenders pressuring Engineering’s forwards and to good goalkeeping from CBA goalkeeper Matthew Lopez who was playing out of position.

The second half was almost the same as the first with CET with doing most of the attack.

However, was more physical than the first with more fouls committed by both sides ending with CBA’s Miguel Alova seeing yellow.

The second half, much like the first, ended scoreless which meant the game would go to extra time.

The five-minute extra time wasn’t enough to break the tie as the game went on to penalties with the score remaining 0-0.

The penalty shootout was a dramatic affair as CET was the first to kick and convert from the penalty spot with CBA Boys responding with their own.

CBA Boys capitalized on a CET miss with defender Kiko Ramos nailing the CET coffin and claiming victory for his team.

“Our secret is brotherhood, unity, understanding and teamwork” said winning-goal scorer Ramos.

“The other team was faster.

They’re young and they’re a great passing team but our unity and brotherhood gave us an edge.” he added.