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WARRIORS FRESH CAMP Gab Arcenas and Hazel Parmes
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was once a fantasy. The Carolinians made it into reality.” - Khen Aquino, SSC Vice President
Being the first of its kind in the Visayas region, the Warriors Fresh Camp gathered more than 3,500 freshmen from all of USC’s campuses to its open stadium last June 10 to 11. With an estimated budget of over two million pesos and having been prepared two months prior, the event was made possible through a collaborative effort of Warriors Turf, a Carolinian movement, and the USC-Supreme Student Council (SSC).
The two-day activity not only acquainted the freshmen with the university dynamics but it has also enabled them to enhance their individual leadership potential and foster camaraderie within their designated “tribes”. With 143 established tribes, order became a great challenge to the organizers, station facilitators and the tribe’s triad of “tribe parents”. Each tribe spent the entire Thursday walking together with their new friends and family to the different stations and sharing the laughter and ideas with each other through the various Continued on Page 3
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NEWS
JUNE 2015 | Vol. 3 No. 1
SBE Students Participate in International OJT Miriam Burlaos
Colleges Renamed to Schools Mewen Woodward The four remaining colleges in the University of San Carlos were renamed to schools as the new academic year started. As such, the four affected schools are the Schools of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design; the School of Arts and Sciences; the School of Education; and the School of Engineering. The university’s vice-president for academic affairs, Fr. Anthony Salas, SVD, MM, proposed
such changes. Aside from reasons of formality and practicality, such proposal was presented for matters of uniformity with the School of Business and Economics, the School of Law and Governance, and the School of Healthcare Professions. Likewise, the changes were implemented to avoid confusion among the students. Thus, the renaming was done for the purpose of clearing any notions that the two titles bear different meanings. The allegations of biases in favor of certain schools are expected to be eliminated following the renaming. The aforementioned changes were already effective as of June 7, 2015, as can be seen in the official website of the University of San Carlos.
USC Rings In New Academic Year with Wow, Dayun Na Paolo Perez The University, spearheaded by the Supreme Student Council (SSC), kicked off the new school year by welcoming Carolinians home in a celebration known as WOW, Dayun Na, encompassing the school’s South, Downtown and Talamban campuses from June 8 to June 19. The event served double duty not only celebrating the new academic year, but also as a platform for the school’s various student organizations to reach out and find new members. To this end, the SO Fair saw organizations from all departments establishing booths in each of their schools to publicize their causes. Although Wow, Dayun Na was conceived with the interests of both freshmen and returning students at heart, the needs of freshmen and transferees did not go overlooked amongst the festivities; each campus hosted Tultulan Tika Carolinian, a desk located in designated buildings of each campus dedicated to providing assistance and guidance for the new students.
Tultulan Tika Carolinian also hosted registration for the week’s main attraction, the Warriors Fresh Camp, a two-day event dedicated to Carolinian freshmen to help orient them into the University and its community through games, bonding activities, and a bonfire – as well as the first event to make use of the University’s much-anticipated stadium. Wow, Dayun Na showcased not only the students’ organizations, but also their talents. The Haranahan Tika Carolinian provided the students with musical entertainment as they were welcomed and serenaded by Carolinian musicians, and on June 19, the event culminated in Pasigarbo sa USC, a variety show with participants from all of the University’s seven schools. Whether setting foot on USC’s grounds for the first time or the umpteenth, Wow, Dayun Na was instrumental in helping Carolinians take their minds off the end of summer and shining the spotlight on the beginning of a brand-new school year.
Students from the School of Business and Economics, particularly those from the Department of Accountancy and Department of Hospitality Management, started their three-month Work and Travel Program in the U.S. in March 2015. The program was organized by First Place Inc., a cultural exchange organization that aims to give students work opportunities abroad while allowing them to experience American culture. According to Kim Bonghanoy, executive auditor of USC Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), the visa sponsors coordinated with the Department of Accountancy to offer the program to the students. The sponsors collaborated with travel agencies and companies in the United States and gave the students the freedom to choose a company to work for. Aliko Garganera, incoming member of JPIA’s board of directors and one of the participants, said that they deal with the day-to-day operations of the company. Garganera, taking up BS Accounting Technology, finds her job very challenging despite not being directly related to her program. “We are given the chance to observe and understand the way they handle the inventory and cash, how to deal with customers, the internal controls that they apply in their store, etc“ she said. Moreover, it is the first time for the Department of Accountancy to take part in the program. When asked if students would still be given the chance to undergo international on-thejob-training next year, Bonghanoy said that it seems possible if they get positive feedback. Hardy Suarez, outgoing member of JPIA’s board of directors and a cashier at Six Flags Fiesta Texas said that he is proud to be a Filipino. According to Suarez, foreign employers tagged him and his colleagues as the “best international employees so far” [Wow]for their personality and attitude toward work. As for the working environment, both Garganera and Suarez affirmed that it is fastpaced in nature, but they were able to adapt with the culture in time. Participants of the program will return to Cebu in July as they have a one-month grace period to visit other places in the U.S.
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Sugbuanon Batok K-12 Initiates #FirstDayFight Miriam Burlaos Student groups and representatives from different sectors of society, together with some students of Abellana National High School, joined the #FirstDayFight National Day of Action Against Tuition and Other Fees Increase and K-12 during the opening of classes on June 1. Members of the multi-sectoral alliance Sugbuanon Batok K-12 marched from Abellana National High School to Cebu City Central School as they protested against the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. “Junk the implementation of K-12.” Such is the campaign of Sugbuanon Batok K-12, a local counterpart of STOP K-12 Alliance that aims to oppose the privatization of education as a result of the newly implemented K-12 educational program. According to Ken Ecarma of the Rise for Education Alliance, one of the main problems in the educational system today is the lack of access. He said that the K-12 program does not address this problem, along with the lack of classrooms, books, teachers, facilities and other educational needs. Moreover, the program reinforces tuition fee increases resulting in additional burdens to the students and parents. Niño Olayvar, vice president of Anakbayan Cebu, said that the new educational program gives rise to economic problems as well. K-12 graduates will join the workforce by year 2018; more people will be unemployed, causing an increased unemployment rate, which will further support the labor export policy of the Aquino administration. Among the organizations that joined in the protest were the Alliance of Concerned Teachers, Kabataan Partylist,PanaghugpongKADAMAY Cebu, Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON), National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP), College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP), Gabriela Partylist, Nagkahiusang Kusog sa Estudyante (NKE) - UP Cebu, and the Student Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy (STAND) - USC. As part of the campaign[Previous wording made it sound as if the City Council were part of the campaign], the group will also hold petition signings and public hearings with Cebu City Council.
Updates on the USC Shuttles Erikka Leslie Fernando USC starts the new school year with a new batch of shuttles. These will be an addition to the ten new shuttle units of the same models as last year, which began operating last June 8. This will be the third batch of shuttles expected to transport the students, faculty and staff around the Talamban Campus for the next four years. To address the complaints of the students and passengers last year regarding the drivers, Maria Concepcion Gaviola, the manager of the USC Multi-purpose Cooperative, the office that manages the shuttles, assures that the students can expect a more disciplined batch of drivers this year.
The shuttles are following the rent-to-own system. This means that for a certain period of time, the drivers must be able to reach a certain amount to be able to pay for the shuttles for them to own the shuttle unit. In short, everything they earn in a day goes directly to them, and they use their earnings to comply with the payments. The USC shuttles have been following this system since it started in 2007. With this, Gaviola is also asking the students to treat the shuttle drivers fairly and with respect. Some drivers also complain about students who are not paying their fare. During the second semester of the AY 20142015, the shuttles stopped their operations and had the USC buses take their place due to a conflict with the shuttle drivers and legal documents.. The buses replacing the shuttles, according to Gaviola, was just a test to see how it would operate in TC. After that dry run, however, the shuttles were commissioned back to operation.
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However, the fun did not end there. Warriors’ Hangout took center stage at the USC-TC Basketball court for the freshmen to complete the CAMPing – Celebrate, Access, Mingle and Play. Opened by a Praise Jam of Youth for Christ and Carolinian Charismatic Community, the good vibes were heightened as dance numbers from Faucibus, InteNCfy, and Kinesyx heated up the atmosphere. Performers Anna Maningo of The Voice-SAFAD, GL Casinillo and Emily Villa, and the bands Breakdown, Impune, and Constellation Drive also brought energy to the atmosphere. The long night came to a memorable ending as DJ Victor Jao and Gino V lifted the spirits up during the RAVE. A united effort of all the organizations in the university — including the different collegiate councils and the Supreme Student Council — and hundreds of volunteers made the first week of school, for both freshmen and upperclassmen alike, a one to remember.
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EIC’S LETTER
JUNE 2015 | Vol. 3 No. 1
During the summer of 2015, Today’s Carolinian (TC), together with the Supreme Student Council (SSC), has requested from the Vice President for Finance for a summer budget. The initial plan was to make a summer edition of TC, but since a significant number of editorial board members were out of town, the summer edition of TC was cancelled as a result. As a remedy, the editorial board has managed to increase the number of newspapers produced this month by a thousand from 3,000 to 4,000. Hopefully, the 4,000 copies will be our benchmark for the succeeding months. The publication has also decided to sustain the number of magazines to be produced each semester at 5,000 copies per issue, which is a big leap compared to the past years. This is done in order to expand the viewership of the publication that will be made possible out of the budget collected from the summer term. In addition, the publication has successfully conducted a team building activity, including a series of workshops last April 11-12 wherein new student-journalists were able to learn about the history of the publication, participate in activities such as news writing, news editing, and activities that tightened the relationship among TC members. The publication has seen this as a necessity to establish strong working ties among its members so as to provide Carolinians with better services – wider news coverage, and better outputs from the writing and art departments. Last May 2, the publication again conducted workshops for its writers, photographers, web developers, and illustrators, which was also made possible because of the summer budget. Lastly, the publication was able to send two USC representatives to the recently concluded National Student Press Convention, a yearly gathering of all student publications nationwide organized by the College Editor’s Guild of the Philippines, in which Today’s Carolinian bagged third place in Best Alternative Form through our newsletters. True to the publication’s motto, “Our Commitment. Your Paper”, we owe our efforts to you, and we shall never cease to better the University of San Carlos’ official student publication each year. Today’s Carolinian would like to thank you for making things possible and easier for us and welcome to the academic year 2015-2016!
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The Decline of Feminism “He who fights monsters should see to it that he himself does not become one.” -Friedrich Nietzsche There is a difference between a feminist and a misandrist: Feminism is the idea of granting men and women rights on equal footing. Misandry is little more than hatred for men.
Paolo Perez
Of course, today, it is hard to tell. There are countless so-called “feminists” who have become little more than aggressive purists, flocking to the slightest provocation and demanding contrition from their would-be oppressors while simultaneously unapologetically spitting venomous words about their male counterparts from their soapboxes. Thanks in no small part to them, the glossary of feminism — the definition of the word itself included — has been mangled nearly beyond recognition.
Real feminism is a burden everyone has to bear. It is not made up of the sins of our ancestors, but the obligations of our own selves to ensure that everyone has the opportunity for the highest quality of life we can give them. Men and women alike can watch Emma Watson’s speech at the United Nations on the topic and be inspired, and that is what feminism is. It is just, it is empowering, and most importantly, it is mutual. No one, regardless of their words or beliefs, is without blame in this situation. Maybe they are wrong for the harshness and sheer magnitude of the vitriol in their words. On the other hand, where are the rest of us when a women is raped, abused or treated like an object? Certainly, we offer our condolences and our prayers, but in the absence of the drive to actually change anything, our words amount to little more than those of the people who demonize
men as a whole. They are naught but crocodile tears. However, at the same time, who wrote that feminism was about superiority? What are these people fighting for as they show off their mugs emblazoned with the words “male tears”? Where is that desire for equality? Why do some dish out jokes about how inept, obsolete and downright second-rate men are while being unable to take any criticism themselves, lest they fly into a spiteful rage? There is a difference between empowering women and hating men. That is not feminism. That is misandry. It is, simply put, sexism. Well, if that is how they truly feel, then they can keep laughing at the unnecessary and objectively inferior men. Surely we cannot be any more pathetic than how the rest of us must see them. TC
Hungry Crediting Machine
Julienne Termoso
The position of USC to uphold the value of equality among all students has always been shaken due to the improper crediting and vague course descriptions. This has given rise to students spending more money on subjects they have already taken. It is not unusual for anyone, especially those of ages “finally-I-am-graduating” to “nowwhat-do-I-do”, to be so certain of a decision at the moment but would eventually regret making it some time later. As an enrollee of the a BS Accountancy program two years ago but then having to endure it for three suffocating semesters, deciding to enroll in a different program seems fitting, with the thought that such act would be a piece of chocolate cake, but then the cake was not as tasty as expected.
“Shifting,” as it is more commonly called, involves a series of steps that consists of interviews, fill-up forms, payments and most of all, selfassurance. What it does not include, though, is the part where shiftees are told what subjects to take next and what they have already taken. Once the shifting process is done, ISMIS accounts are changed to the newlychosen curriculum, and students are left enrolling themselves in subjects highlighted in green without realizing that they may have taken them already. This issue may not seem to ring a bell in one’s ears, but we have to take into consideration the number of students taking the same subjects twice instead of taking one that would give them three units closer to graduation. Technically, and in the most subtle
way, this practice extends the stay of a student and exceeds the supposed budget allocated for their whole college education. Now, who benefits? It is buying the same car twice in different colors; two iPhone6’s in gold and silver; or eating hotdogs for breakfast, lunch and dinner; all of these for three weeks. We must teach ourselves to look at even the smallest dents rather than complaining about the ones that the school made us too paralyzed to do something about. In these small hollows we can see how we are made blind and oblivious to the rights that we, Carolinians, have. If ISMIS is something to be proud about, then it should not have permitted us to spend for nothing. TC
What makes a name?
Lyka Bianca L. Aldemita
In the opening of this school year, we meet a new system of typology. The College of Engineering will now be called School of Engineering, and the same will happen for the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Architecture and Fine Arts, and the College of Education.
can do to change our situation. Our administration decided that the difference in the naming of departments might cause confusion. College may sound superior to School and vice-versa. Hence, the changes in the colleges’ name took place.
words to be placed on the scrabble board. Whether we like it or not, we too can only make do with the given name of our schools. Despite the change, we must continue in our efforts in making activities, hosting events, providing tutorials and so on for our fellow students.
Needless to say, there are students displeased with the occurring change. For so long, we have taken pride in these names. We are used to the culture of screaming for our respective colleges in events such as the University Week, but then again, there is little that we
If this were a scrabble game, just like the players, we do not get to choose the letters we want. If lucky, players pick tiles according to their like and sometimes they don’t. However, in order to win, players must learn to make do with the tiles they have, bad or good. They must form the best
In the end, it is but a name. What we choose to do with it, like the tiles of the scrabble player, is what matters. True, we will miss these old labels, but the spirit that comes with it must continue to live on. After all, what makes a name? TC
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OPINION
JUNE 2015 | Vol. 3 No. 1
Woe St. Corner Road Rage
Miko Paolo Mangubat
Cebu City’s traffic situation is getting worse. I do understand the cases of peak hour hustles, weekend getaways and the last minute sprees, but what I do not understand is just recently, what supposedly is a 15-minute ride from our house to USC Talamban became an hour long agony in a fourwheeled enormous moving steel oven in a very hot Tuesday afternoon. Let us not forget the magical inhalant that triggers asthma or allergy and the pesky insensitive passengers and the “OO! Kadungog ko nimo Dong! UNSA?!” drivers. Aside from the street race these jeepneys get into when getting passengers, most of these drivers have long lost their road etiquette when it comes to d and respecting traffic signals, as well as to their passengers. Perhaps most of you don’t get to experience this because, of course, a number of you own a car. Shorter travel time and routes, air conditioning, and yes, ultimately, security. Security from the snatchers, pickpockets and
muggers the commuters get to risk with everyday. Pity aside, having a car affects matters about the traffic worth pointing out. First, it occupies space. The space a Vios or a Civic occupies is comparably smaller than of a bus-type 13C, yet the latter accommodates more passengers, which although dangerous at certain speeds, is very efficient. Though the ongoing road widening projects are evident, and the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) project has been approved, we still have a long way of developing our roads and highways when it comes to space and urban sprawl. Second, it pollutes. Other than space pollution, which is the main cause of traffic, it also contributes to noise and air pollution. One should be guilty to feel comfortable having a cold breeze of air with the scent of your choice in a sound-proof metal box but share its noisy and potentially dangerous exhaust to the public. Still, that is
the price you paid for. No one is ever going to argue with that. Lastly, it is a social status. It all boils down to money then. Do not get this wrong but it is not only about those who own one, it is about everyone’s mentality of acquiring expensive materials that portray luxury to expose belonging to certain social strata. We are so fed up with the idea of having a perfect, luxurious life yet forget to ponder on a more meaningful one. Here we have a mentality that left us in the rubbles of international economic growth and cultural development. Yet here we are again, getting caught in another traffic dilemma past six p.m. We then realize that we are all part of this counterproductive anomaly every day. We think that we have long calculated the time accurately to get to another place, yet we tend to forget that it is time we will never get to have a grip with again. Time we could have spent more wisely. TC
Independence, Patriotism Independence Day was a celebration of how we, as a united Filipino people, gained freedom from all those who tried to conquer our nation at many points throughout history. In this commemoration, June 12 marks that we are patriots — ready to do anything for the sake of our country. Independence? Patriotism? You have got to be kidding me.
Cesar Carlos Heyrosa
Let us take a good look at ourselves. We barely support our local products unless another choice does not exist. We barely recognize another Filipino’s efforts unless he or she has become famous worldwide. We barely care about the sorry state of our nation as a whole unless we
have become affected. Then, we gleefully and mindlessly wear this so-called Filipino pride, as if we truly are proud to be born in this archipelago beside a large ocean. As such, it is both dismal and disgusting that our patriotism exists only in our words. We shout acclaim for our nation while turning a blind eye to our wretched surroundings. We criticize our government while voting for the same people every three years. We pompously announce that we are Filipinos — that we are patriots — while basking in our ignorance and not caring about our nation.
When the Commission on Higher Education admitted that many of these requests for tuition fee increase were illegal, did we truly care? Do we truly care about the Philippines and its people at all? We are all models that show that last June 12 was another empty celebration of our faux independence, just another one of the many useless one-day vacations we have that plague our calendars. It was just another day that supports our sloth, pigheadedness and false sense of pride. How ironic it is. Independence. Patriotism.
When the pork barrel scam first exploded, did we truly care? When the People’s Republic of China claimed that Scarborough Shoal belongs to them, did we truly care?
I cringe every time someone or something convinces me that we Filipinos have both. TC
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GSLS CEBU: THE JOURNEY Miriam Burlaos and Kerstein Kylle Despi
Today is an era of technology, and keeping up with this rapidly changing society has become a great challenge. Addressing this need is Cebu’s first Google Student Leaders Summit (GSLS) held last May 23, 2015 at the Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center, University of San Carlos — Talamban.
For three years, GSLS has molded student leaders in Manila and is now extending its reigns to Cebu and Iloilo. Cebu’s leg, themed #ThinkAgain, focused on the modernization of leadership by rethinking the structure of the current system for the improvement of one’s leadership skills, not only within the campus but also out of it. Student leaders from 10 universities, including USC, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu Normal University, Cebu Technological University, University of St. La Salle-Bacolod and Assumption College, participated in the summit. Excitement and anticipation filled the entire room as the delegates from various schools gathered together to learn, discuss and share ideas. Competent speakers who are also leaders in their fields of expertise and in the local Google communities guided students to their different undertakings of the day. John Irvin Estiamba, a Google Student Ambassador (GSA) from the University of St. La Salle, stressed the important role of modern technology — especially the internet — in collaboration and sharing in overcoming geographical differences between team members. He introduced several innovative apps from Google and how these apps can be used as tools inside the classroom. The co-manager of Google Business Group, Rosemarie Oamil, emphasized the use of technology in increasing one’s value as a leader. According to Oamil, a student must not stop at being a young professional after college, but strive to become a “business techie magnate”. She said, “For you to improve yourself, you must view yourself as a product.”
Expanding further into technology and entrepreneurship was Ruben Licera, a blogger and internet marketing expert. He talked about the significance of using technology in running a business. “You have to have the sources you need to change the world,” Licera stressed. According to him, one must understand the importance of technopreneurship and the industry one is in. He also challenged the student leaders to become job providers rather than job seekers in the future to spark change and development in the society. Danica Fernandez, chairperson of the USC Commission on Elections (Comelec) and forerunner of Service Starts Now, talked about the pressure and frustrations of wanting to change the university’s election system and getting students involved in the change. Despite knowing that she was reaching out to an apathetic generation, Fernandez pushed through with the idea of introducing Service Starts Now with the purpose of reinventing the image of Comelec. “We believe in the power of democracy, that elections can change the world,” she said. Furthermore, Fernandez elaborated the concept and the ways on how they were able to cater to as many Carolinians as possible. Coordinating with Fernandez was graphic designer Marc Abuan. According to him, Service Starts Now started as an expansion of the entire thinking process and reducing it to a play button, hence the formation of Comelec’s logo. The idea aims to evoke involvement among the student body. “Press play… you join, you make things happen,” he added. Abuan further discussed the importance of design in bridging the idea and the user. Leadership
and design, according to him, require vision to better articulate the message that one wants to convey, and from there, everything else will follow. After the morning’s discussions, an conference was done wherein students were divided into four different groups: technology, education, design and communication. In each group, the student leaders were given the chance to discuss and share ideas among themselves to provide an open space for peer-to-peer learning and to delve deeper into their chosen category. After the breakout session, a GSA from University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, Frances Teves, shared her leadership experiences through a talk about the GSA Program. Along with 47 GSAs all over the Philippines, Teves has hosted several events that aim to promote learning and spread awareness about different Google products. Jan Louis Gazo, a Carolinian GSA, organized GSLS Cebu in collaboration with the USC Supreme Student Council, USC ideaLab and Today’s Carolinian The Cebu leg of the summit has welcomed innovators and game-changers who are always eager to develop oneself. As it came to a close, Gazo reminded the student leaders that GSLS does not only cater to inclusive growth within the campus premise, but it is also to encourage them to give further to the community. TC
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JUNE 2015 | Vol. 3 No. 1
FOSTERING A MONOZUKURI SPIRIT; BUILDING A BETTER CEBU Kerstein Kylle Despi
With the rise of global competition, the challenges of the ASEAN regional integration and the continuous growth of the national economy, being left out is a commodity we cannot afford; Cebu has to step up and keep pace. In line with these agenda, a timely partnership with the Saitama Prefecture of Japan becomes the stronghold of a linkage that is seen to foster the development not only for Cebu, but for Saitama as well.
On its second year of implementation, the Saitama-Cebu Comprehensive HR Monozukuri Project has since trained more than 200 engineering students about the concept of Monozukuri, a Japanese manufacturing approach and philosophy founded on the constructs of community co-existence, environmental harmony and effective resource utilization. Delegating students are aspirants of different engineering fields of the University of San Carlos and the University of San Jose-Recoletos. Furthermore, several Japanese universities, including Toyo University, Nippon University and Saitama University among others, are supporting this endeavor. Seeing the apparent mismatch of capabilities of engineering students nurtured in the universities to the capabilities required in the industries, the project’s main thrust is on providing these said students with opportunities to study manufacturing, not just by theory but also in real-world workplaces under experienced guidance. Thus, the Monozukuri Project, funded by the
Japan International Cooperation Agency’s Technical Cooperation for Grassroots Project since November 2013, offers intensive training courses to its delegating students. A third batch of Monozukuri trainees from the two Cebu universities has finished the first five-day intensive course on May 29, 2015. About 20 selected USC engineering students were among the participants. Students of the Intensive Course A will proceed to an Intensive Course B in the next months of the year. The Intensive Course A has focused on seminar-like training, providing lectures and workshops on the status of Japanese Monozukuri, challenges in the Philippine context, maxims of engineers, eco-philosophy and Japanese culture among others. The following intensive course is seen to deal more on the technical aspect of the concepts presented in Course A. An earlier batch of engineering student participants, as part of the grassroots training in Japanese work ethics and values, has planted mangrove seedlings in Olango Island’s wildlife sanctuary last November 21, 2014. The current batch is forecasted to do the same.
Further, throughout the Monozukuri Project’s implementation, it has sent 15 students to Japan to continue the weeks-long intensive courses. There, they are immersed in the local culture, visiting various Japanese companies, factories and also, universities. It is said to send 10 more students from this year’s batch, of which two will be coming from USC. This collaboration between the Province of Cebu and the Saitama Prefecture supports and fortifies the efforts of Cebu’s development programs. Above all, it paves way to the promotion of technical, vocational and educational training, and environmental enhancement. Cebu Governor Hilario P. Davide III, is optimistic that this partnership with Saitama will provide a better platform for the students to enhance themselves and to further build a solid foundation of Cebu’s future. With the challenges faced by the society, Gov. Davide remains hopeful that provided the proper training, we will be able to build a prosperous community. TC
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75TH NATIONAL STUDENT PRESS CONVENTION “PANAGTITIGNAY: FORTIFYING UNITIES FOR GREATER VICTORIES AGAINST CORRUPTION AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE”
Lyka Aldemita
Journalists of different collegiate student publications from all over the country gathered for the 75th National Student Press Convention at the Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet last May 14 to 18, 2015. A place known for its cool climate and refreshing green environment, more than 300 delegates were exposed to the warm culture of the Cordilleras. Its main purpose centered on educating student journalists about the
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current social issues plaguing our country, to strengthen their dedication by providing the students timely and relevant information, and to aid their critical-thinking and decisionmaking skills. One of the highlights of the program wasthe Basic Masses Integration (BMI). The delegates were divided among five sectors: workers, women, peasant, indigenous people and environmental situation. The BMI allows writers to immerse themselves in their sector’s chosen community in order to have first-hand experience of the lives of those under these aforementioned sectors. Writers conducted several interviews with workers, farmers and natives of each community. In the end, the activity gained substantial positive feedback from both the delegates and facilitators despite having faced challenges that brought a few complaints. Furthermore, it strengthened each student journalist’s advocacy to help these marginalized sectors of the society through their skill and capacity to inform others. Educational discussions and journalism skills training workshops further enhanced the competency of each student journalist. Discussions and forums on the various social issues of the Filipino society, especially those affecting the Filipino youth, were led by speakers from national youth groups and alliances — AnakBayan and the National Union of Students of the Philippines, among others. A representative of AnakBayan partylist spoke of national and regional situations, challenging the claims of development of the current
#PEACENAPLEASE: YOUTH AMBASSADORS FOR PEACE Christian Rey Camay
Rules, laws and policies are made not just because we want to have a peaceful society but primarily because of self-preservation. In a complex society, different norms, mores and cultures affect how rules and laws are formulated. Ideally, laws should cater to everyone’s rights but realistically in our dynamic society, it becomes inevitable to have certain polarity of opinion. However, as much as this hurdle exists, the resolve to achieve peace will always be apparent because it is this peace that ensures our survival. The National Youth Commission (NYC), in partnership with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), conducted an intellectual forum on the Comprehensive Agreement on the
Bangsamoro (CAB) and the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), which was attended by school publications, the media and youth advocates for peace. The forum was held at the Handuraw Pizza Gorordo last June 11. “Erase all your biases, erase all your prejudices, keep an open mind and be critical,” the secretariat of Akbayan! YouthCebu, Chao Cabatingan, opened the forum by urging the participants to always question and doubt everything. He emphasized the need to stay objective unless all information and facts have been put into place. John Santos, a representative of the OPAPP, presented the History and Context of the Peace struggle in the Philippines. “The struggle in Mindanao did not just start during the 1960s, its roots can be traced during the Renaissance period,” said Santos. The brief and concise talk that he imparted gave the participants a deeper understanding of the reasons behind the armed struggle of the
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system while recounting several outbursts of social injustices. Joanna K. Cariño of the Cordillera People’s Alliance also gave an inspiring keynote address, persuading journalists to take action in these social injustices. As with other speakers, she spoke of the prevailing indifference and detachment on the current social issues and expressed her sentiments on the need for actual change to exist within the individual youth and, by extension to the nation, now that it needs it the most. Einstein Recedes, spokesperson of the Student Christian Movement of the Philippines gave an amusing yet divulging talk on the human rights situation in the Philippines. The audience responded well both to his jokes and his call for awareness on the violations of human rights of many, especially the marginalized. Sarah Elago of the Rise for Education campaign explained the poor educational system rooted in most of our schools and discussed the adverse effects of the Kto12 Program to the state of majority of Filipinos. The last discussion, provided by Athena Gardon, President of the Luzon chapter of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines, examined the Philippine media and campus press situation. This juncture allowed writers to seek advice on the different problems faced in their respective publications on campus repression. The event ended with the awarding of the 16th Gawad Ernesto Rodriguez Jr. and the 11th Gawad Benjaline “Beng” Hernandez. Today’s Carolinian won 3rd place for the alternative form under the 16th Gawad ERJ award. TC
Bangsamoro people and the reason why the BBL should push through. A commissioner of the NYC, Asec. Percival V. Cendaña, gave a talk on young people’s representation in the Bangsamoro. He cited an excerpt from his opinion article on Sunstar Baguio, “Benedict Anderson said a nation is an imagined community. Nation is a product of imagination.” Imagination is a powerful tool which is an important element in nation-building, without it we are not able to foresee what we seek ambitiously. The involvement of youth in nation-building is one of the keys in fostering and nurturing their imagination. An open forum after the talks gave the participants a chance to clarify more about the progress of the BBL. Two workshops were done at the end of the forum: “World Café: How can the youth support BBL?” and “Small Ways to Peace.” The first workshop was a round-table discussion among participants, who had to answer questions given by the organizers. The second workshop was a mini project proposal on how to promote BBL to the masses. Mahatma Ghandi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Peace can certainly be achieved, but it will never be fulfilled if people are not united for this cause. TC
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CAROLINIAN ACHIEVEMENTS PERSIST Christian Rey Camay Summer vacation – two of the sweetest words in the English dictionary that any student wants to hear after a dreadful academic year. It is the time when everyone wants to restore and reboot their senses and enjoy all imaginable outdoor and indoor activities: basking under the sun, trekking along the mountainside, island hopping, reading a good book or just plain hibernating. People, especially students, would do anything just to avoid any school-related matters hampering this very precious two-month break. However, as majority of us were resting, noteworthy occasions still celebrated the Carolinian brand of excellence. Danica Fernandez, an AB Political Science graduate, was recently awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) in Region VII. Together with three other Carolinians namely, Kit Gerodias, Aldin Narvaez and Jecel Villanueva, she was nominated by the Office of the Student Affairs (OSA) to take part in the selection of the region’s TOSP. During the deliberation last April 11, 2015, three Carolinians were shortlisted into the top 20 finalists. After the final screening, ten awardees of the TOSP VII were announced last May 2, 2015. She did
VOX POPULI What are your expectations for the school year 2015-2016?
I expect things to get better. More fun school activities where each courses and departments get the chance to UNITE. and of course, NO TO TUITION INCREASE. #JusticeForThoseWhoAreAlsoStrugling BS Pharmacy II I expecting my votes not to waste. I hope the councilors will do their job. Especially all their promises. Maynta 50% sa inyong gi propose kay mahitabo BS Psych 2 I expect that this academic year would be a lot different from before. To be exact, I expect students to be more engaged in social struggles especially that we are in the brink of unexpected changes, as well as the danger of the increasing tuition and other fees. This might be a lot to expect but we all know that we have a fair share of this problem. Virgil Quiapo ABPOSC-IRFS-ECON-3 As a student, I expect the to pass all courses for this upcoming school year, the teachers to
not expect to receive the award: “Honestly wa ko kabaw bitaw nganong nasud ko. I wasn’t in the formation kay naa ko sa gawas,” said Fernandez. She, with the nine other students of Region VII, will be in the pool of candidates of which the national TOSP Award will be chosen from. Moreover, May is also the month when many Carolinian board examination takers were lauded. Shaun Anthony Go, Jaecelle Margrett Dy, Jamaica Marjadas, Odessa Marie Allera and Rieland Cuevas topped the recent CPA licensure examination. With USC having 59 out of 67 passers, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) acknowledged the school as the top performing university for the said exam. Ranking second and sixth respectively in the chemical engineering licensure examination were also Carolinians: Aljon Alivio and Jastle Jeb Rodrigo, with USC having a 100 percent passing rate for its first-time takers for the said licensure examination. Lastly, together with the list of Carolinian top-notchers is Seachel Oyao who placed second in the Librarian licensure examination. These feats truly, in the truest sense of the word, uphold the USC’s brand of excellence. Additionally, last May 12, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte of Davao City visited Cebu
use a method of teaching that would ignite my love for learning, such as asking really probing questions. I also hope that they will provide us with the latest study materials on a particular topic, especially the ones that are useful in the actual practice and I expect improvement on the system of dessiminating school announcements; enrollment process becomes more effecient; CRs should be developed (the locks, water, etc). BS LLB 3 As the new school year will come, I hope that there will be more leadership workshops or activities wherein it will be open to all students and not just to students who are officers in certain organizations. It would also be great if the road construction will be finished. Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Physics-Chemistry 3 I expect the school year to be a little different yet exciting since the student council will be run by a president from not the party that usually holds the seat. I am excited on how he will make this school year a memorable one. Also, I am looking forward on meeting new friends. BS Pharmacy I expect the same renovations and rigid rules. Mariya Lim BFA CIN 3 A better enrollment system, specifically for the transferees. I had a horrible experience with my enrollment. I thought the BA Dept. was gonna
and had a talk in the University of San Carlos Theodore Buttenbruch audio-visual hall about the implementation of federalism in the Philippine system. The forum was titled “Is Federalization Better for the Philippines?” The discourse between students and teachers of the university gave an insight on the benefits of Federalism in our political system. The achievements of our alumni last summer were shaped not only by their sheer will and wit, but also by how their different organizations, be it co-curricular or extra-curricular, brought out their full potential. The fourth Carolinian Summit last June 3 to 4, 2015 in the SAFAD building was organized to build and form the camaraderie among student organizations. With this summit, students were seen to be better equipped with the knowledge in shaping and embodying the Carolinian brand to their respective members. Indeed, Carolinians have shown that they do not stop seeking merit even at a time when students would normally be indifferent about their education. This ought to pose as a challenge: We must uphold the Carolinian brand of excellence. TC
help us with our subjects and whatnot but they just told us to enroll through ISMIS, which was horrible. We didn’t know what to do and what to click. We weren’t given instructions as to what to do and how to do it. BSBA MKTG MGT 2 For the department to have more programs and activities for the students’ to enhance their knowledge and capabilities. Also,for the school and department announcements or news or information can be disseminated properly. BSBA-Finc 2 New activities for this new school year that will make every carolinian interested to participate and will have a cause. I know this might be difficult but with the new minds & student leaders i expect them to show adequate leadership for me to be able to say that My Vote was worth it. But so far so good since i’ve seen new gimmicks for the freshmens - Quejarra de Asis AB POSC 3 I’m expecting a full implementation of the university’s aim to be “Glocalized” given that the year 2015 is the year of ASEAN integration. This means that there would be more activities involving realtions with Southeast Asian Nations. AB Political Science 4 A less apathetic student body. BS ChE 4
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HOROSCOPE NI NANG PASING ARIES
CANCER
LIBRA
CAPRICORN
Imong masugatan imong soulmate karun adlawa. Imo siyang makit-an sa usa ka lugar nga igo kaayo sa adlaw. Pina spotlight ba. Pero iyang ilok pirmi sad ga dag-om. Naa sad siyay awm sa iyang alingagngag. Timan-i ni kay as in, wa ni char!
Likayi ang uwan! Kay ngano man? Kay mabasa ka! Ngano man diay kung mabasa ko? Panuhoton ka nya sip-onon pa jud! Muinom nalang diay kog tambal inig abot sa balay? Aw, hala bahala ka! Bahala sad ka! Imong mama! Ayaw apila akong mama kay wa siyay labot! Friendship over!
Naay muabot nga tao sa imong kinabuhi run. Mao nang anadama imong self! Kaligo, panutbras, panglugod nya yarok ug Gluta (ug vitamins)! Pagusogod na ug pangukay ug outfit! Hinayhinayi ang pagkaon nya kalibang ug tarong. Kinahanglan blooming kay basing inig-abot ani niya, labyan ra ka. Nganga.
Ayaw pagsige ug saba-saba karong adlawa kay mabuyagan ka. Ang katawa himoa ug giggle, or, kung mahimo, ang shoulders nalang ilihok. Kung musturya kinahanglan slow-mo nya pina-whisper. Likayi ang pagshagit. Duola aron wa nay shinagitay. Ayaw pag tinapolan. Demure ang keyword today.
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Lucky Color: Bulingon White
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Lucky Color: Hepa Yellow
TAURUS
LEO
SCORPIO
AQUARIUS
Like you should make pahuway today. It’s not good for the body baya if like pirmi ka stress and stuff. Like, I swear if kapoy na imong feeling, go home and make higda na sa imong bed. Then tell your mom or dad to make palit vitamins, then make inom plenty of tubig, like water.
Tagdon ka ni crush! Pero, naningil ra siya sa imong utang nga murag six months nang way bayad-bayad. Kaning utang nimo, ibayad unta ni sa katong group project ninyo nga wa jud kay natabang, mao nang gipa-bayad nalang ka. Bisan sa pagpa-print nalang, wa jud. Grabe ra sad. Over! Bayari na ha!
Naay something wrong today. Naa kay nalimtan, imong baba bahog arinola, late na kay ka nya naa pa juy test, di ka tagdon sa imong migo/miga nga ang mga dagway baya murag mugshot! Inig uli pa jud nimo, ang sud-an kay skyflakes. Gapundok pa jud ang labhonon sa imong kwarto. Haggard ang keyword today.
Gilibak ka sa imong mga friends. Tinuod man sad ilang gi-ingon, so ayaw nalang kasuko. Katawa nalang. Hahahahahahaha! Katawa pa jud! HAHAHAHAHAHA! And then usa-usaha sila ug barang. Naay daghan sa colon. Then katawa pa more. Oh, such fun!
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Lucky Color: Sibuyas Dahunan Green
Lucky Color: Pustiso Pink
Lucky Color: Ang Kanang Momho nga Natamakan Niya Nipilit Sa Sawg Black
GEMINI
VIRGO
SAGGITARIUS
PISCES
Swerte kaayo ka run! As in! Way char! Excited ko para nimo! Maka-hyper! Ohmygahd! Swerteha nalang jud nimo! Di mada! Cannot bring! Ay wait. . . Lol di diay ni ikaw. Wrong number. Ayaw nalang gawas sa inyo. Hug your parents and tell them you love them very much. Pray.
Ayaw ug ka nerbyos kay walay rason nga nerbyoson ka. Unless, kung ikaw rang usa sa imong kwarto karun nya murag naay ga sige ug toktok ug kawras-kawras gikan sa imong aparador. Or naay gahilak nga bata sa inyong banyo. Or imong tapad sa jeep kay ga yamyam na ug latin nya puros puti ang mata.
Makadawat ug Flat 1 ang inyong group project! UNO! YAAAAS! Pero wait, naa kay natabang? Wala diba? Wala! Baga kag kubal! I don’t know you, but I will find you and I will kill you.
Naa moy activity nga by-partner. Pili jud ug tarong kay kaning activity partner nimo, feel nako, ma life partner jud nimo! I-feel ug tarong. Ay, by alphabetical order diay. Ay, nalate pa jud ka so wa nakay partner. Zero sad ka sa activity. Ay, lahi pa jud nga klase imong nasudlan. Ay, na-dissolve pa jud imong original nga klase.
Lucky Color: Darna Gold
Lucky Color: Inusap nga chewing Gum Blue
Lucky Color: Conyo Silver
Lucky Color: Jeje Red
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TO MY DEARIE WITH LOVE Written and Illustrated by Paolo Louis Manghihilot
Months gone by spent thinking and lingering With our hope – unbent, unwavering Sometimes, I’ve caught myself wondering. When will we have our “everything”? Who’ll make our lonely hearts invigorating? And who’ll make our forlorn days smiling?
I was still at my first run of this odyssey of a lifetime Having you my little tot makes my dissonant world rhyme Looking at your angel face when I sang you lullabies, Brightens up my day, completes my everyday rise. I love you with all my heart, my sweet, sweet dearie! So cease the crying, leave all the worries to mommy.
I don’t know what took the heavens too long. Have we done something really wrong? We don’t want growing old as a lonely couple. We desire to replicate our love in multiple. Oh Lord! Give us the gift we’ve both longed for, Just one is enough, not three not four.
Years came rolling like a roller coaster ride, Daddy has to leave us so he can provide. It’s a crucial decision we made for the future. We’re thinking of better things for you, dearie, for sure! We only want to give what’s best for our “everything” No matter how much longer will we have nothing.
A year has come and I thought I’d not receive, The present from the heavens, I so long perceived. But suddenly I sensed my body’s strange feel, I took the test and I can’t believe it real! Thoughts of losing the game is finally over. For nothing’s impossible for a believer.
For you my dear, mommy will give up her career, So I can properly attend your needs, there and here. I’ll always be by your side wherever you might be. Aspire. Be happy. Get hurt. Learn from me. I may not be named as the world’s perfect mother But remember I’ll do everything, just like no other!
Days were running as my bump went swelling With my behalf by my side, loving and caring I won’t deny, I can’t hide the pain I’m feeling. But for my little one, I’ll never bother clamoring. For every bit of difficulty, I’ll endure more than I could. For this is but a taste of the journey called motherhood.
Now, you’ve grown and known a little of the world. And I start to realize that your mind is whirled. You misunderstood my guiding rules, And told me, “Mom, these aren’t for cools!” Mind you, I’ve been from where you are now. I can’t blame you but listen, I’ll tell you how!
Dawn of January 1st, I felt involuntary tightening, So my honey rushed me to the hospital’s emergency. On our way, the pain was continuous and worsening The labor. The delivery. Critical. This is an urgency.
Don’t see me as your lifetime antagonist, For I’m just showing you the pros and cons, life consists. I won’t be recounting what good I have done for you. But mind you, without these, your world will be filled with blue. Don’t forget, I’m always here no matter what happens. Though, I’m no longer with you as I’m already in the heavens.
‘Tis a normal delivery. ‘Tis exhausting. I thought I’d almost die. Yet staring at you on my arms, it made me so alive.
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CONFESSIONS OF THE CENSORED Written by Esther Abigail Daan
“Can I tell you something? Off the record?” The student reporter looks up, raises her eyebrows. Her pencil hovers a millimeter above the paper. Her respondent, a newly-churned-out sophomore, offers a weak smile. She’s on a Vox Populi assignment, she’d told him, hunting for student-onthe-street opinions, and he’d left her question — What advice would you give your juniors for this upcoming school year? — unanswered. The reporter recalls the words of a mentor, “Nothing’s really off the record. Everything helps with context, with perspective. Sure, you don’t write it down, but you take in as much of the whole picture as possible. It’s all a part of the story.” The mentor had tapped the side of his head, smiled. “In your mind, it’s all on the record.” They’re at a corner table in one of the university’s canteens, and she raises her voice above the surrounding lunchtime bustle. “What did you say your major was?” “I didn’t say. I don’t want you to see me as just another one of my batch mates. I don’t think it represents who I am, like, look who’s talking here.” Again her pencil hesitates. How does she put that on paper? He’d already asked to withhold his name, but she needed something to identify him. She shifts the notepad on her lap. Her eye falls on the custom-printed ID sling around his neck, the ink-stains on his fingertips, the telltale signs of insomnia staining the skin around his eyes even this early in the new school year. More than anything, he seems all-too normal, and he seems misplaced. She knows none of this will reflect in what actually gets reported. This isn’t a feature story; all she needs are his opinions. He’d consented to be interviewed but is reluctant to give her the straight answers she’s looking for. Still, she can tell he wants to tell her something. There’s a hint of desperation in his voice, uneasy distrust in his eyes. “Sorry if I don’t seem very cooperative. I’m not myself today.” (He’s not himself most days; his real self isn’t allowed in past the turnstiles.) “Okay, off the record.” It’s only when she closes her notepad, sets it on the table between them and pauses the audio-recording app on her
phone that he leans forward. His tone is confidential. “They can’t take care of us any longer.” “They?” He leaves the answer unspoken in the air, forges ahead, impassionate, “Our dreams are not practical enough to convince anyone — we have to trade in freedom for economic security! There’s an unspoken promise in all of this that as long as we follow with the program and do as we’re told, that we’d secure ourselves a place in the future. That’s the message they’re selling, that we need them, and that if we don’t pay our way forward we’re doomed to . . .” He stops himself. She’s no longer following, he can tell. She’s keeping her expression a carefully blank, professional mask. “I see.” Her smile is polite and distant, but her tone is not encouraging. He still hasn’t answered her question, and it’s her turn to hesitate, not knowing how to get him back on track. The real interview is wordless. Her eyes ask, You’re serious, aren’t you? His answer, Of course; what a thing to joke about. Her tone demands, Then why don’t you just leave the school if you hate it so much? And his own posture answers for him: I have no choice. The pencil hovers. He leans back in his seat, lets out a breath. The fire is gone from his eyes, his voice is flat. “To answer your question . . . on the record . . . my advice is: don’t forget to have fun while you’re here. College is the best time of one’s young life, after all. It’s a privilege, really.” It’s a generic answer at best, bland and flippant, insincere. Three of her last five respondents had told her pretty much the same thing. She makes a show of scribbling down his response, but her mind is elsewhere. Normally, even as a student journalist, she doesn’t quite care about the capital-T Truth. What drives her is the deadline. But now, it nags at her even as she decides to neglect it. She quickly runs him by the remainder of the assigned questions; he gives her the answers he thinks she wants to hear, opinions that correspond to another tally mark in a neat category, his whole student life a statistic. She gives him the opportunity to give additional comments, but surprisingly enough, he declines. “I’ve nothing more to say.” She doesn’t believe it for an instant, but says she respects his wishes. Tending to some disaffected teenager’s melodrama is not part of her job description anyway, though the rationalization doesn’t quite ease her mind. As she thanks him for his time and briskly leaves the dining hall, she can’t help but recall something else her mentor had told her: As a journalist, you don’t just read between the lines; you write between them as well. The medium is the message, and the medium is heavily restricted, edited beyond recognition. That’s part of the story, too. If hypocrites lie with their words and tell the truth with their actions, then what is she, lying with both? The real story here, largely unwritten and offthe-record, is between the lines. Haunting her is the realization that she’d missed his point, and in doing so missed her own.
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“As one enters a new milieu, one enters a new, divergent crowd. The culture may impact one to fit in to get in.”
IDiscount is a project of the USC Supreme Student Council that aims to enhance student welfare and development. The project partners with various business establishments in the city and is geared towards lessening expenses of Carolinian students whilst allowing students to truly enjoy the experience of being a Carolinian and living in this bustling metropolis. Carolinians can enjoy perks and discounts by simply presenting their ID Cards to the partnered establishments. Although this project is geared towards benefitting students, most of the establishments also extend these benefits to the faculty and alumni of USC. The IDiscount has continued its partnership with places like Lohas, Expressions, Gabby’s Closet, ALA Boxing Gym, No Stips Waxing Salon, Epic, K1 Family KTV, Watever Family KTV, Fujinoya, Manggahan, BadBoyz Wingz, Kublai Khan, Gerry’s Grill (A.S. Fortuna branch only), Degree 9, Dong Juan, Topokkiman, La Lucha, Zucre, and Jhunlyn’s Catering Services. Follow the USC IDiscount page on Facebook for more news and information on other partnered establishments.
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