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MAN TO MAN. A player from Divinity School fights for a rebound from the College of Business Administration (CBA) during the first day of the Intramurals 2013. CBA moved to the next round with final score of 75-35. PHOTO BY Nelly Dableo
SUSGheadstomembers:Proveyourself
SU Wi-Fi better than most in city – IT expert
By Jelanie Rose T. Elvinia The president of the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) has asked for a renewal of contract among SUSG Executive Committee heads this semester as a proof of commitment to their responsibilities as student-leaders. “I want the people I actually appoint to say I’m willing to work rather than me sort of imposing or appointing,” said SG president Rona Marie Namocatcat. Background After the Founders celebration, the SUSG Legislative Committee on Appointment asked for requirements to be complied by the Executive Committee heads. Some of the requirements were a qualitative point average of 2.5 and no grade less than 2.0, a recommendation from the dean, a recommendation from the past chairperson of the certain committee and a health certificate. But some heads of the Executive Committee did not comply with the said requirements. ‘Why now?’ Darrel Rosales, Sociocultural Committee chairperson, said that all he knew to become a chairperson of the Executive Committee is that the person has to be appointed by the SUSG president. “It’s pointless to require these documents in the middle of the semester because majority of the major events some committees are handling were done,” he said. Vice-chairperson of the Students Rights and Welfare Committee Val Vestil agreed that the Committee on Appointment should implement it next year.
By Samantha L. Colinco
LEARNING. International frisbee player and coach from Seattle, Adam Lerman, gave a free clinic at the Cimafraca Ballfield last Dec. 1 to enthusiasts in Dumaguete City. Photo byYuys Fatima Escoreal “We were caught off guard. It’s like one day we were working really hard and then the next day they just slap us with requirements,” he said. Although “disappointed,” Vestil said he agrees with having the requirements as a way “to filter those who are committed and those who are not.” SG explains Giselle Ree Belnas, SUSG student assembly speaker of the house, said the requirements were given at the middle of last semester since the set of guidelines was not easy to compose and had to undergo deliberation. She added that requiring the documents is not pointless because they are just following certain protocol and rules set in the constitution. “I would like to make clear that their obligation in that committee does
not stop after their event,” she said. Belnas also said committees have responsibilities until the second semester. She cited the Miss Silliman Committee saying it still has to help the reigning Miss Silliman fulfill her advocacy. ‘Prove yourself’ Some executive committee heads have submitted the requirements as well as confirmed their commitment to the SUSG. But certain positions in the Info Media Committee are currently vacant after two heads quit due to personal reasons. For Namocatcat, she said she sees the new administration as a “fresh start.” “Do something innovative because I want you to prove that you deserve your position,” she added. ~
Ex-SU president named Outstanding Negrense By Nova Veraley V. Grafe
PRE-CHRISTMAS. Students participate in the Advent Parade last Dec 2 at the amphitheater where parols made by various organizations where highlighted. Photo by: Nelly Mae Dableo
A few months after a WiFi system was installed in 45 areas all over Silliman University, some students said it is generally helpful but usually ‘breaks down just when we need it the most.’ Raymond Cutillar, a third year mass communication student, was at the Ausejo Hall (AH) to log on to the Wi-Fi so he could download a file for class. He tried connecting to the “silliman zone” but could not get in after several attempts. Physical therapy student Natalie Burgos from Texas, U.S.A, said she thinks the Wi-Fi connection is “a little bit slower here” in the Philippines because “there’s so many people using it in one place at the same time.” Wi-Fi system Percival Genove, officer-incharge of the SU Management Information System (MIS),said the campus is subscribed to a maximum data transfer rate or bandwidth of 30 mbps with Fil Products as the internet service provider. He added that unlike a digital subscriber line (DSL) that is shared by residents and companies within a city, SU’s Internet connection is through a leased line that is uncontested and exclusively used by its subscribers. As for students who want to log on to the Internet at AH, Genove said the Wi-Fi presence inside
classrooms has been “intentionally weakened” to discourage students from going online while in class. Payment breakdown Currently, SU students pay P300 per semester for the Wi-Fi launched last July. Genove said the amount goes to the monthly internet subscription fee of “more or less P300,000.” He added that P300 is “very affordable” because it means only P60 per month for Wi-Fi which “can be used anytime.” For Cutillar, however, the payment is “quite high” but would be “enough” if the university includes improvements. “I know of other universities in the country that have free internet connection and is fast at the same time. Students there do not complain about their Wi-Fi,” he said. Report glitches Genove said students should report to the nearest university office or directly to the MIS office any connection problem so they can inform the internet service provider. He also suggested transferring to another Wi-Fi connected area because routers in a specific area sometimes malfunction. “We can never avoid system breakdowns. Even places which boast of excellent internet connectivity like hotels have problems 90 percent of the time. But the opposite is happening here in campus where 90 percent of the time it’s working,” he said.~
As part of Negros Occidental’s 115th Cinco de Noviembre celebration, the provincial government awarded Dr. Angel Alcala as one of this year’s five Outstanding Negrenses. Born in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Alcala was the president of SU from 1991 to 1992 and is currently a member of its board of trustees. Among his pioneering works in the Philippines are the use of artificial reefs and the concept of community-based coastal resource
management in the promotion of marine biodiversity. Alcala, who is considered as the “father of biodiversity conservation program” in the country, is also presently the chairman of the Silliman University Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management. During his time as president, Fidel V. Ramos invited Alcala to head the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as secretary. Following his post at the DENR, he became chairman of the Commission on Higher Education. Alcala is a recipient of prestigious
awards and fellowships, two of which are the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service and the Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation. Early in 1988, SU named him Outstanding Sillimanian in Biological Sciences. Alcala earned his biology degree, magna cum laude, from SU in 1951. He obtained his master’s and doctorate degrees in biological sciences from Stanford University in 1960 and 1966, respectively. ~ With reports from su.edu.ph and visayandailystar.com.
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A Matter of Commitment It is often not emphasized enough that the SUSG, with its various committees, greatly contributes to the improvement of campus life in SU. Without their tireless effort and dedication, it would not be possible for us to have a festive Founders Day, a fun, albeit, strenuous Intramurals Week and many other activities that lie in parallel to the university’s aim of whole-person education. But with the end of the school year almost coming to view, it is alarming to know that it is facing an internal turmoil, which could possibly affect the quality of service it can give to its constituents. Student leadership requires great sacrifice. Though every student has a potential for public service, not all can adapt to the perpetual struggle of balancing academic responsibilities with extra-curricular duties. There have been many cases where one doesn’t intend to abandon his or her post but couldn’t help giving it up for the sake of grades or personal matters. Asking for pertinent documents such as a recommendation letters, a health certificate and a minimum grade requirement is a good step to ensuring that anyone who wants to serve is truly fit for his or her soon-to-be tasks. As a matter of fact, though this may be new for the SUSG, many student organizations within the university have been requiring more documents and even have more stringent screening processes for a very long time. This is basically a quality control measure and one that would truly bring the desired effect if implemented at the proper moment. However, what has taken place is the application of a good procedure at the wrong time. Why push through despite the many disadvantages? This is where careful planning comes in. Guidelines are never easy to make, nor are they easy to implement. The SUSG may have overlooked this fact since early this school year. It should have given enough time to current committee heads or reconsidered the amount and difficulty of requirements to be processed. It should have also oriented its goal through the outcome it wishes to gain: will it put good hands to use or will it discourage them from working instead? The success of upcoming programs and events lies in the hands of the faithful and hardworking people in the SUSG. If it does not meet its quota of brilliant brains and able bodies to lead the rest of the population, we don’t know who will. ~
Catching Fire
Remember Who the Real Enemy is By Val Amiel Vestil
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editorial Faith, Life, and a Whole Lot of Stuff
sillimaniansspeak
Compiled by Nectarina Catada
“Do you think sportsmanship was displayed by most athletes during the intramurals week? Why or why not ?” “No. I don’t think the athletes showcased sportsmanship in this year’s Intrams. I am saying this because I’ve seen players trying to hurt their opponents. I’m not generalizing everyone but the thing is, they play for the sake of winning, and winning alone. ” Princess Claire Lumapguid, MC-III “I think the athletes haven’t. As Sillimanians we have to be stewards of sportsmanship not just during the whole intramural games but even after. Sad to say, we missed the whole point of holding these kinds of events. ” Argie Victor Gadiana, BA MGT IV “Yes, I believe that the athletes are well aware of the word “sportsmanship” and they have been showing that during the Intrams. They have achieved the goal of further honing and developing their skills and talents which God has given them.” Bruce A. Duran BEEd – General Education III “From what I’ve observed, I’m proud to say that my fellow Sillimanians have shown sportsmanship especially in Frisbee where players were honest with their calls and settled their own arguments since there was no referee present. ” Catt Lea S. Luistro, BS Accountancy IV ** Next issue's question:
“What do you think is the most exciting sport this intramurals?”
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Horns blown everywhere, students instead of having it last November. in jerseys and college shirts, and a jam-packed gymnasium-- it’s After the decision was announced, the Intramural games once again. rumors circulated on the full Weeks prior to the games, we’ve cancellation of the event. A lot witnessed a massive earthquake got worried. Many students took and a super typhoon which killed advantage of the one full week to thousands. There was this aura of go back to their hometowns or to sadness that lingered within the Silliman community. Maybe we really couldn’t help but feel sad for Play for Hope the huge amount of loss of innocent lives and the countless number of infrastructure destroyed. And while reyman Sy the Christmas season is already on our doorsteps, we suddenly remember that there are thousands have a break from the stress of heavy who couldn’t happily celebrate the school work. A lot of the others were holiday because they lost their home eagerly anticipating this week to and their mothers, brothers or friends. finally unleash the athlete in them. But as the intramurals approached, But our lives must go on. the rumors were proven false. We must not stay idle. After This year’s intramurals is a lot these things had happened, the university decided to postpone different. Apart from having it the Intramurals to a later date early December, the week of games
symbolizes hope, too. Last year, teams went up and others went down the ranks. This year, champions worked to defend their titles, and the rest doubled their efforts to give a good game. They are now given the chance to get better through team work, professionalism, and prayer.
Life away from home sucks. It sucks big time. It sucks on so many levels. Why did I choose to study away from home? Why did I have to bother trying to adapt to things I didn’t need to? Why am I suffering like this? The odds aren’t in my favor right now. And no, I’m not a Hunger Games fan. I just placed that reference in, so it would make me sound more hip. Ha, like that would help my dorm problems.
or even Connie’s. But sometimes we run absolutely out of dorm food and money that we’re forced to sleep with a growling stomach and wait for the next day’s serving. It’s difficult, but I’ve lived with it.
Our nation, too, is like a team. We fell on our knees. We are left with nothing but a spark of hope that we will rise again. So as a nation, we shall rise - working and helping hand in hand, defending each other, thinking for the good of the other, and praying that we will all get through this together. As the inramural torch is lit, we are reminded of a second chance. And at the end of the game, what matters is how we played it. Just as in life, what matters is how we are living it. ~
Confessions of a dormer
People don’t know this, but we dormers have a LOT of problems. Problems we don’t like to share with our friends; problems that are too embarrassing to tell; problems that we choose to forget because they’re not pleasant memories. If you fancy knowing what these problems are and don’t have too many problems breathing down your neck right now, then please do read this rant and confession. But if you do have school work, stop reading this at the end of this sentence and go ahead and make your parents proud. It’s the least you could do. Going back, life away from home sucks and is too difficult to bear. Here’s some reasons why. Sometimes we get sick. We’re human and we aren’t immune to the minor cough and colds that life presents on a silver platter. And sometimes the simple Biogesic and Fern-c are not just within arm’s reach. And sometimes your roommates won’t care about you sneezing or
coughing to death. Either that or they can’t pretty much help you with that. It is so unlike home where your mom feeds you to death with medicine and you get to be fine the next day; where she caters to your every need until you can breathe properly again. Ah, home.
Sometimes we run out of stuff. You know those moments when you’re all ready to take a bath? And then when you’re inside your cubicle, all comfy and ready to clean the senses out of your dirty armpits, you realize that you’re out of soap. And then you spot in a corner a soap that seems to have been laying in rest there for about three days, and you have no choice but to use it like it was one of your own. I don’t know if that made things any cleaner, but sometimes you’re left with choices that you don’t like, but then you have to deal with it and move on. Shameful.
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Sometimes there isn’t any more dorm food. As much as we’d like to complain that dorm food is not the very best out there (it has improved in the past year though; kudos to the SU Café!), we are oftentimes left with no other choice. We find ourselves low on fuel (no money) and we don’t have the necessities of Gabby’s or Jollibee
But it’s extremely ironic, how sometimes, every whine and misery will always be worth it in the end. Hey, your roommates won’t be able to help you with your sickness, but they know how to cheer you up with their lame jokes that have found itself funny to you and sharing of stories that are uninteresting but always worth a laugh. You may sometimes run out of stuff, but your roommates’ stash of Tender Cares are always within arm’s reach. I’m sure they won’t mind; just tell them you’re out. And so what if you sleep with a growling stomach; at least you have two to six other people you share that suffering with. So that’s why I chose to study away from home. To get good education that Silliman gives to its students. And to share to my kids in the future that it did not go so well for me and later on tell them that’s the reason why I grew up and matured. That’s the reason why I became independent. That’s the reason why I knew how to make the right choices. That’s the reason I knew how to adapt with different personalities. It’s because of dorm life. I take everything back. Life away from home rules. ~
fter having my glorious fill of the first Hunger Games movie, I knew I had to be first in line for a ticket to catch the second one. But before anything else, I also knew I had to read the book series beforehand. Once I finished burrowing through the pages of the Hunger Games and Catching Fire books, I cringed in one corner and waited anxiously for the movie, just for a moment in reel time. As soon as the dreaded date of November 22 came, I became anxious. Anxious that the impeccable thrill of the book might not be seen in the movie; anxious that the ultimate scare of the book might not be as terrifying in the movie; anxious that the characters that were brought to life in the book might die a terrible death in the movie (and no, not through spears or tridents or arrows, but by bad acting); and more anxious even, that they might remove some important focal points and add some peculiar scenes that might bring the adaptation as far as the Bahamas. It is difficult to critique a movie from a movie-goer’swwww point of view, especially so that I have learned to love every word that Suzanne Collins, author, had written on each page of the book. It is so difficult to remove the fact that I have read the book and I expect very highly of the movie, just as I did with JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Series. But for the
benefit of every kind of moviegoer, both the reader and the intent watcher; both the firsttimer and the die-hard fan, I am going to tackle this movie at a very fair vantage point reviewing the movie on different levels:
and that it resulted to a boiling rebellion among the districts. Francis Lawrence (director) takes on what could be the biggest challenge of his life: picking-up from the gripping reality of the Hunger Games and successfully
Characters,set,cinematography, and comparison with the book. In “Catching Fire,” a traumatized Katniss Everdeen ( Jennifer Lawrence) goes around the twelve districts in a mandatory “Victory Tour” after her deathdefying¬ stint in the 74th Hunger Games. Seeing the families of the ones she killed was as worrying as finding out that the bloodseethed President Snow (Donald Sutherland) did not like how she defied the rules of the Capitol
allowing viewers to hunger for the two-part finale. To produce a movie that requires the overcoming of these challenges is a feat and F. Lawrence succeeded. I expected too much from the Girl on Fire, and truly there was too much going on for J. Lawrence. Most of her acting was becoming so much like the off screen J. Lawrence and not so much of the hopeful but emotionally dilapidated Katniss Everdeen. The movie revolved around her
and I could imagine the pressure that she had to go through, getting a hold of the whole movie itself. Peeta Mellark ( Josh Hutcherson) was not a surprise. His side-kick impression had been evident from the beginning until the end of the movie. He was nothing more but Peeta, the side-kick. Hutcherson could have delivered more outwardly, a sense of importance to his role. “Catching Fire” was an emotional struggle for both independence and interdependence, and the lead actors didn’t really let me salivate for those two themes. Johanna Mason ( Jena Malone) and Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) gave surprising stand out performances. Malone had given so much justice to the dangerous girl who wanted nothing much but for Snow’s head to be cut into pieces. I was already angry at the Capitol ever since the first movie, and Mason just channeled my capsuled anger into the movie. It was breathtaking. Banks, in her portrayal of the flamboyant Effie Trinket, was the only character who brought tears to my eyes. When this Capitol-bred chaperone uttered the words “You two deserved so much better. I’m truly sorry,” I went haywire. Nothing could have been more authentic from someone so physically aesthetic. The Capitol, seat of the brutal and totalitarian government of Panem, was disgustingly portrayed in the movie. As disgusting as the Capitol really is, I disliked how they set it to an a la Empire Strikes Back (1980) feel. It was
visually unappealing. However, the Quarter Quell arena exceeded my expectations as they patterned it beautifully and terrifyingly after what I imagined it to be in the books: tick tock tick tock! This installment of the youngadult series has now acquainted itself with everyone’s good, old friend, the IMAX. We presume that everything set in IMAX will give us that memorable cinematic experience, and Catching Fire didn’t fall short. Some first person point-of-view (POV) from the first movie was still so delicately maintained in the second.That kind of POV gave the viewer reel time action and drama. That gave me the opportunity to run away from the aloof monkeys, feel the pain of the boils that the treacherous gas covered in my body, and close my ears as the jabberjays mimicked the screams of my loved ones. The only difference? They were in the arena; I was at Robinsons MovieWorld. To contain the experiences of a 391-page book in an almost three-hour showing is nothing but stimulating. From pages to screen, all I can say was that it was PRECISE. It was as if Collins was at every shoot, script-reading, set-designing, and screenplaybuilding. Every peso in that Php145.00 ticket had served me well. Now the question remains, and I cringe again in a corner to wait for the answer, why is there no District 12?~
THE NEED TO RECOVER by Janelle Reserva
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hether your team lost or won, you, the athlete, are still a winner for having the ability to commit and sacrifice your time in every practice and game. Your character, courage, and dedication make you a person worth emulating. But at the same time, you also need your body to function well and to give those muscles some proper recovery because those paperwork and exams are waiting for you like the way the grim reaper with his large scythe waits for the soul of a dying human being. We mustn’t forget about the fundamental things which include recovery and rest. Look at this checklist: KEEP GOING. Don’t let all those established muscles loosen up; continue with a run or a swim weekly. Masscomm junior and sport enthusiast Jannica Papelleras advises you to try a new activity that doesn’t require the major body part that you used during the entire intramurals week. This will enable you to still be in motion while you ease the aches. Recovery and rest is still a process just like
the process of building strength. Most players who abruptly stop strenuous training experience muscle sores. You need to assist your body in returning to its normal strength and quality. Recuperate wisely. EAT GOOD FOOD. Diet must have been strict for the past days, and it mainly consisted of all the carbohydrates in the world for fueling muscles. BBC News reported 18 times Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps ate a staggering of 10,000 calories, an equivalent to feeding five average men. The combination of a bulky calorie and hard training makes rapid metabolism, but since you can’t do hard training anymore, you can’t do carbo-loading anymore, too. Hence, bring out the fruits and vegetables. You must choose to eat healthy. Eating right is a cliché that will save your life and will let you play in the next year’s intramural competition. SLEEP & DRINK UP. Resolve to sleep as early as you can in an entire week. Close all the screens including that laptop screen! If you can’t, get a massage and order that masseur or masseuse to give you an hour
or two to sleep. Take naps too. endurance and helps heal fatigue. to start a bad habit and destroy Sleep regenerates your cells and REWARD THYSELF. Go good habits you’ve just started. One of the fine things of the intramurals week is that you see the value of your body and the incredible things that it can do. Thou shall not destroy it. Guard it and be a good steward of your body. Just as you are dedicated to winning, put the same dedication to your one and only body. Remind yourself that you don’t have another body or a spare part of your arm. Be accountable for your own life. Focus on what you have gained not on what you have given up. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR. If there’s swelling, a pain or any odd ills, go and see a doctor. Some ice, elevation of the affected area, or Googling about the illness might help, but you still need to see a doctor. Don’t get out of college with an incurable injury. Real life is out there and you must be well enough to face it. Recovery is a process. Like building vitality for every game, you also build recovery. Commit to it. It is one of the right things achieves complete rest in both buy, eat, and do something that you must value. ~ mind and body. Just like good you’ve always wanted to do, but food and sleep, water boosts in moderation. You don’t want
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While you’re enjoying classic intramural sports like basketball and lawn tennis, there is a new addition to the existing list which has caught the attention of many athletic Sillimanians. Here are four frisbee fun facts: source: http://www.businessinsider.com and http://www.wackyuses.com/wf_frisbee.html
The name “frisbee” originally came from the Frisbie Pie Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In the 1940’s, Yale University students would throw the pie tins around as a game.
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An official Ultimate Frisbee game does not have referees. Players act as their own umpires and are trusted to call fouls fairly.
In the United States, there have been more Frisbees sold than basketballs, footballs and baseballs combined.
The average distance covered in an Ultimate Frisbee Game varies from player to player but those who run throughout the game can reach several miles in running distance.
HAPPY INTRAMS!
Sillimanians dominate Miss Dumaguete By DM Lorena V. Narciso
Two Sillimanians bagged major awards at the Miss Dumaguete pageant last Nov. 22. Lorraine Kendrickson, second year information technology student, won the Miss Dumaguete 2013 title while Lalaine Iligan, third year economics student, finished as 1st runner-up. Kendrickson said Silliman teachings helped her ace the pageant. “The accumulated knowledge from elementary to college that I’ve got from Silliman University really helped me out. Were it not for SU, I wouldn’t know how to speak well. I wouldn’t know anything about anything,” she said. Iligan also said SU allowed her to be more open-minded. “Silliman helped me to think outside the box when I look at issues, especially at the question and answer portion, and also in expressing and in formulating my opinions,” she said.
Kendrickson also thanked the Silliman community for supporting and “inspiring us to do good.” “I became more inspired to join because I found out that there is a room for implementing an advocacy. It’s cool and I can make a difference at the same time,” she said. Iligan added that gaining friends and confidence are “two beautiful outcomes” of joining the pageant. “The experience was also a way of empowering women,” she said. Because of an exclusive contract with the city government, Kendrickson said she does not have plans of joining the Miss Silliman pageant but she is “weighing out” possibilities of joining a national competition. Kendrickson’s advocacy as Miss Dumaguete focuses on mobile education which she is planning to start by January 2013. “Instead of the kids coming to school in central locations, we can bring educational
materials to them. That way, we can learn more about their real situation,” she said. Aside from the major title, Kendrickson also garnered the following awards: Miss Photogenic, Miss Professionalism, Best in Production, Best Swimwear,Best in Gown, Best Speaker and Miss Coca-Cola Body. Aside from Kendrickson and Iligan, three other Sillimanians joined the pageant: Sheela Bayon, Monette Guivelondo and Rosary Monte De Ramos.~
SU student joins ASEAN summit
By Kriztja Marae G. Labrador
A Sillimanian qualified as one of only two delegates from Dumaguete City for the LEAD ASEAN Youth Summit. Iphraim Cabristante, a junior mass communication student, went to the summit Monday at the Intercontinental Hotel, Makati City. LEAD stands for Link, Engage, Activate and Develop. An activity organized by the Ayala Foundation and the United States Embassy in Manila, the LEAD ASEAN Youth Summit serves as a follow-up event for the previous participants of the
summit’s various programs. Cabristante is an alumnus of the South East Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) which was sponsored by the US department of State. There were four focus areas in the summit: livelihood, environment, education and human development. Under the areas were series of talks or “think labs” prepared for the delegates. According to Cabristante, they were asked to choose their focus area beforehand according to their interests. As a mass communication student, he chose human development as his focus area because it included people from social news network Rappler as resource speakers.
The event gathered almost 150 delegates from South East Asia. The Philippines had the most number of participants with 60 delegates present while other ASEAN countries had six to ten representatives. Cabristante said he found the activity as an opportunity for him to bond with his colleagues from SEAYLP and to meet prominent people in various fields. “It’s also a way of networking with other student leaders in South East Asia,” he added. They also had excursion trips to the Gawad Kalinga Enchated Farm and Nuvali, Tagaytay where they went to the Coca Cola plant and the World Wide Fund Hamilo Coast. ~
Davao org reunites to help
By Kristine Ann M. Fernandez
Sillimanian Davaoeños came together to raise funds for typhoon Yolanda victims during the official revival of their regional organization, Hijos de Davao. Held Saturday at the Silliman Church catacombs, the charity sale sold coffee and cookies, proceeds of which would be endorsed to the SU Student Government. Jairah Hernani, president of Hijos de Davao, said that they chose to do the fundraiser along with the comeback of their organization “to support our hometown [Davao] in
caring for our fellow Filipinos.” “We have also observed that our mayor [Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte] is widely known for the difference he is making in extending a hand to those affected by the typhoon. In a way we saw how our city helped out in complete self-denial and so we too wanted to do the same thing,” said Hernani. Originally established around the 1960s, Hijos de Davao aims to gather Sillimanians from the Davao Region to be “closer rather than outstanding only on the outside” and to be “different together.” ~
ART. Viewers discuss the photos in an exhibit by Silliman University alumni and renowned photographers Urich Calumpang and Henzonly Alboroto. The exhibit will be open until Dec 17 at the Clair Isabel McGil Luce Auditorium. Photo by: Dylzaree Recentes.
THE “BRING ME” RIDDLE! SU wins Sandurot competition CONGATULATIONS!
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MECHANICS: Every week, the Weekly Sillimanian publishes a riddle about things found within the university campus. Participants must be students enrolled in the current semester of SY 20132014. Participants must literally bring their answers to the Weekly Sillimanian office from Monday to Wednesday at 12 PM – 3 PM following the release of the Weekly Sillimanian paper. Winners will receive awesome prizes from the staff. Here’s our riddle of the week: When I turn inside You’re either in or out Bring me to the TWS Office and claim your prize!
By Susanah Jane L. Lapa
Silliman University was declared the overall champion of the Sandurot Festival Showdown held Saturday at Quezon Park, Dumaguete City. Diomar Abrio, cultural affairs officer and in charge of the event, said they portrayed the Dumaguete legend daguit as their major theme. “We really showcased what was expected because all the schools were given guidelines and the concept on what to present. Silliman was able to present the legend clearly,” he said. The Sandurot Festival traces the history of Dumaguete from the olden days when local maidens were snatched by Moro pirates and how the place developed its name from the word daguit.
The festival dance also paid tribute to St. Catherine of Alexandria, patroness of Dumaguete City. SU bagged special awards namely, Best in Costume, Best in Choreography, Best in Street Dancing, Best Festival Showdown, Best Band and the Sandurot Queen award. The student contestants of SU performed a dance interpretation of the city’s local history as well as the founding of the university. Bethel Almirol, senior speech and theater student and one of the dancers, said their practices were “exhausting but in the end fulfilling.” “In our hearts we were willing to do this for the school. It’s a performance we have to put up for the university which motivated us to do our best and bring home something,” she said. Odoni Pestelos,senior music student
and one of the instrumentalists, also said their hard work paid off. “I learned if you really want to win you really have to sacrifice. Our choreographer was strict and good at disciplining everyone and it pushed us to do our best,” he said. St. Paul University Dumaguete and Asian College placed second and third respectively. SPUD received Best in Identification Arc and the Sandurot King special awards. Other school contingents of the competition were Piapi High School, Negros Oriental High School, and Foundation University. This year’s Sandurot Festival Showdown has been transformed from a barangay-based competition to a school-based one.~