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FEATURES FOLD Volume LXVI • Number 4 SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
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TALES TO TELL THE LIVING
Livin g i n a t ime w h er e f r e e d o m k i l l s , a d a w n of a 21s t c e ntury p ande mic . BY JEFF G. TOLENTINO
A flicker of light found their way into her eyes, she turned her head as to resist her surfacing consciousness. “Not today,” she told herself while letting a sigh counter the serenading birds for her alarm clock never broke. Today was one of the days she opened her eyes with the sun in her sight, her body need not know the coldness a bath would give, nor feel the salty wind kissing her face as she travels with half her being wanting not to. A week has passed since everything halted. She was living in the midst of a pandemic and everything was not how it used to be – her world, just like everyone else’s is suspended indefinitely. It was late in December 2019 when China reported an investigating of an outbreak of viral pneumonia originating in the city of Wuhan in Hubei province. Two weeks later the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified a novel coronavirus as a causative agent of the disease. It was later named as COVID-19 and has spread globally making it thepandemic of the 21st century.
ATYPICAL BEGINNINGS “It was like waking up in a completely new world every morning. The streets once teeming with people and vehicles are now empty. Jeepneys used to honk endlessly to pave their way into the crowd but now, nothing honked at all. Industries shut down. Classes suspended. It would seem that everything halted,” shared Gabriel Angel Guileno, a stud On the 16th of March 2020 in an effort to contain the spread
of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, the Philippine government has imposed restrictions in domestic and international travels. Businesses closed down and traffic plummeted. With 98 confirmed cases of coronavirus at that time the government implemented an enhanced community quarantine in the entire of Luzon. Seeing the need to secure their own borders, the rest of the country followed. Everyone stayed home. WHO has established protocols in the containment of the virus. Community quarantine, physical distancing and continuous testing were among them. To further spread awareness of how to stop the disease WHO released some guidelines on its prevention. These would include: handwashing, wearing or mask, and avoidance of unnecessary physical contact such as handshaking.
COVID-19 ON SCALE The full potential of the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to reveal itself. Although with various
projections on global death toll, the conclusion is still out of hand. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention by the first week of June 2020 death toll would most likely exceed 115,000 in the United States alone. While global projection is still inconclusive. Citing histroical statistics to compare the great plagues in history such as the bubonic plague which killed 200 million people, the smallpox with deaths totaling to 56 million and the Spanish flue with 30-50 million death tolls, COVID-19 still has a long way to scale but is doing so rapidly unless a vaccine is discovered. The bubonic plague was hailed as the worst in history took place on the 17th to the 19th century where knowledge of diseases and their causative agents were scarce. It was only by the end of the 19th century that Alexandre Yersin, a French biologist, discovered the bacillus Yersinia pestis – the cause of the three deadliest bubonic plague that wiped civilizations and reduced the populations of great cities to half. If our time has one advantage, that would be our profound knowledge and understanding of diseases and the advancement in the field of medicine. An advantage reaped from countless trials and years of drawbacks. “Plagues in history are about the worst times of human civilizations. I have only read of millions of people who died in
that era, the bodies that decorated the streets of Constantinople during the bubonic plague and half of their population annihilated. I never imagined I’ll live through one,” Guileno added.
WHAT LIES AHEAD Humans over the years have co-existed with microorganisms. In comparison, microorganisms have learned to adapt with human beings in a way of evolution. Some have resulted in development in industries and healthcare itself while others have been primed by time for mass annihilation. Whatever may be the outcome,
COVID-19 emphasized that humanity must never be too complacent. Despite development in the field of medicine, as dynamic as it is, the micro world is still too broad to understand. Vaccines are yet to be made on existing health concerns and lives are still lost. Take for example Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which has claimed 36 million lives since the 1980’s and continues to do so. After decades of research on a vaccine, one is yet to surface. Before humanity knew existence and civilizations thrived,
the world of microorganisms has long been existing. Throughout mankind’s recorded history, it has killed more people than the two great world wars. In a changed world where the field of medicine has greatly improved, a Pandora’s box has yet to reveal its secrets – a dormant threat for another pandemic awaiting to be unearthed – or made. “This is a day I could get used to,” she said. A day to remember and get used to for the tale of a 21st century pandemic has just began. And not everyone lives to tell the tale.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Augustinians express their thoughts on government’s mitigation plans against this crisis.
A closer look at the unending pursuit of excellence of the USA Publications as they add another feather in their cap.
Gergwig casts her adoration of Alcotts’ 150 year old novel, preserving the March sisters on-the-book heart and soul, while giving them new perspective.
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Augustinians take a stand on government’s COVID-19 containment measures by j oa nna wa y ne s. horn e ja The rapid spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic stirred up the world since the first quarter of 2020. Various countries had plans and decisions made in order to ensure the safety of its citizens during this health crisis. As of March 13, Philippines has been
criticized the administration’s “poor
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placed in an Enhanced Community
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“With all due respect to the national government, I would like to believe that they are trying their best since no one was ready for this pandemic. But with regards to measuring the effectiveness of actions, I think everyone is entitled to have different opinions. As part of the middle class, I still manage to survive every day without aid from the government. National and even local government focused their efforts on reaching out to those who are in the marginalized sectors of the society and that is deemed acceptable during this time. I believe that there will be no perfect government against this pandemic. For me, as long as the national government will continue to sustain its efforts in boosting the health care system all over the country, gives their 101 percent support to all the front line workers especially medical workers and continue to create pro-active laws and orders to aid in flattening the curve then it will be more than enough.” Marisol Tormon Social Advocacy and Community Engagement Office
were
“The intervention is effective to some degree. This can be seen in the rapid increase of the number of identified suspects done through effective contact tracing as well as the significantly lower number of COVID-related deaths vis-a-vis those who have recovered. But I think the question that begs to be asked ‘Are these actions sufficient to repress the epidemic in the nearest future?’ The answer is No.
“Intolerance of criticism is the greatest fault of the government, augmenting into a troubled country with a compromised healthcare system and restless citizens ruminating about food and financial security.”
Andrea Nicole Parce 2nd Year Student, College of Law
Michael Socias Editor-in-Chief, SHS Publications
“The national government, in fact, had given effective measures to contain the virus. One of which is the enhanced community quarantine. However, we can’t deny the fact that there are lapses: 1. delays in the implementation i.e travel ban, 2. Unclear instructions as to how do we identify the people as PUM, PUI, or even in releasing aid and quarantine passes, 3. Slow and inefficient forecasting of possible consequences and solutions. To put it more specific, the national government is enacting effective short term solutions to the pandemic. Also, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the ineffectiveness of the countermeasures: 1. bureaucracy within the national government (Miscommunication of Exec branch and DOH) 2. Discipline of its citizens. As to addressing concerns, not only the national government is accountable, but also the local government units and regional agencies.”
“As the ECQ continues, we are still struggling due to the incompetence of our government. First of all, this virus wouldn’t have spread easily if the national government took action and issued a travel ban in the Philippines. Dito pa lang nakikita na ng mga tao how poorly they handle critical situations. Second is that kung paano nila hawakan yung budget allocation para sa mga taong nawalan ng pang araw-araw na gastusin at sa mga test kits for COVID-19. Not all people are privileged, kaya nga sila may dalawa o tatlong trabaho para makakain lang ang kanilang pamilya. I was disappointed seeing people in social media being rejected of their rights to receive relief goods just because they are not qualified. Although we cannot put everything on the government, we are also to blame for not taking their actions seriously. Mainam na sundin natin ang kanilang mga desisyon sapagkat sila ang naglagay sa atin sa sitwasyon na ito.”
Allaine Rose Emnacen Faculty, College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education
Aldrinne Desalit 2nd Year, BS Medical Laboratory Science
“In order to lower the curve, our country was for to be in ECQ, but the government’s strategy did not meet the needs of the people. Our country cannot afford to be in a pandemic, for our health system is lacking all the facilities it needs to handle the COVID-19. It’s easy to say ‘Just stay home,’ but it is not the case for most of the population, they have to find ways to survive this pandemic because not everyone is privileged to do so and our government has done so little effort in addressing the problems and meeting the needs of its people.”
“The decisions made by the national government were very practical yet risky. Practical in a sense that the ECQ was implemented in order to stop the virus from rapidly spreading. Risky because the effect of the ECQ to our economy is very big that people especially from the lower class are affected due to the strict compliance of the ECQ. Their livelihoods are at stake and they have limited opportunities to get income to feed their families. There are compensations given, but they aren’t enough.”
Ariane Dorado Miss College of Health and Allied Medical Professions 2019
Joules Mark Billones 1st Year, BS Pharmacy
VIRUSES DON’T DISCRIMINATE, AND NEITHER SHOULD WE. Be cautious about the images that are shared. Make sure they do not reinforce stereotypes. Maging sensitibo at mag ingat sa mga larawang ibinabahagi. Siguraduhing hindi ito nag-uudyok ng pagbabansag, panghuhusga, o pagge-generalize. Mangin mahalong sa gina share nga imahe sa social media sites.
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Amid the walls bearing the absence of color were different faces observant with each other. Pens and their ink ready to be spilled and pencils to be worn out. Seated at the very right corner was a group of students with utmost pride held on their faces. Just as the sound of their footsteps echoed the room, with the name of their institution that adds fear to the audience. They are the bearers of truth, rising above mediocrity - the USA Publications. Since 1928, the USA Publications has been in the limelight of award-winning publications for the best student publication across the nation never resting on their laurels to strive for excellence in the field of campus journalism. Striving for excellence in the AY 2019-2020, the USA Pub once again brought glory to the institution bagging major and minor awards cumulative of both group and individual categories in Regional College Press Conference and Awards (COPRE) 2019 and winning five national distinctions in The Manila Times and The Manila Times College Campus Press Awards. “The teamwork, dedication, and support system from the University were some of the greatest factors in our success. Fairly, there were drawbacks, however, we managed to survive them all,” expressed Romari Charlz Diaz, current USA Pub’s editor-in-chief. PROVING OUR WORTH For the fourth time in a row, Dingding ni Gusting, the official wall newspaper of the University for its partner community in Leganes, stayed as an undisputed contender for the Best Wall Newspaper through relevant and locally-oriented news coverage centered on the theme, “Journalism, Peace and Development.” “Being a community editor for the past two years brings too much pressure, but my team managed to come up with relevant articles which respond to the concerns of people in the community,” shared Emy Rose Gallego, the current community and managing editor who also won 3rd place in News Writing and 4th place in Copyreading and Headline Writing (Filipino – Individual Categories). The Augustinian Mirror, the official magazine of the University, was also hailed as region’s 3rd best magazine with the following
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minor category awards: 2nd place for Best Magazine Cover Design and 3rd place for Best Magazine Layout. Whereas, The Augustinian E-News, and IrongIrong, the official literary folio of the university gained as the region’s 5th Best E-Newsletter and 4th Best Literary Folio, respectively. “Proper delegation of work and manpower must be improved next year in order to top these categories,” shared Chito Cezar Batoon Jr., literary editor of Irong-Irong. The Augustinian tabloid, official newspaper of the University, also bagged the region’s 3rd Best Newspaper. Other group awards also included The Augustinian to the top lists of awardees were 1st place in Newspaper Layout, 1st place in Best Sports Page, 4th place in Best Editorial Page, and 5th Place for Best News Page. Likewise, the individual showcasing of journalistic talents was also gauged through writing and pageant competition as some of the USA Pub staff were recognized namely: Pauline Marie Arada, staff writer of Program Management Team (2nd Place Feature Writing - English); Xena Hyacinth Estiñoso, staff writer of Program Management Team (Best in Formal Wear and second runner-up for Ms. COPRE);
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and Jerico Severino, circulation manager (Best in Formal Wear for Mr. COPRE). INTO THE NATIONALS Capping this year’s series of winning streaks is The Manila Times and The Manila Times College Campus Press Awards wherein The Augustinian and The Augustinian Mirror were recognized as Best Newspaper and Best Student Magazine out of 675 journalistic outputs from 60 school publications nationwide. “Honestly, we were so overwhelmed with the results as we competed with reputable student publications across the country. In the USA Publications, we just remain steadfast in our goal of objectively inculcating a social consciousness to our audience through our works,” expressed Diaz. Furthermore, Former Program Management Director Philip Robert Alaban’s “Tell Alls of Tell-tale Heartaches” in Irong-Irong 14 bested other collegiate journalistic outputs after placing Best Literary Piece. “All my creations come from a place of being at peace with the memories of people, who, at one point in your life, you’ve wished to keep for a lifetime, but unfortunately had to let go,” shared Alaban.
In the same competition, The Augustinian’s “You’ve been [RED] Tagged!” won Best Editorial and Best Editorial Cartoon, which tackled the propaganda tactic of “redtagging” in the Philippines. TRANSCENDING THE TIMES “The principles of responsive, developmental and research-based campus journalism as well as our adherence to our Augustinian values and predecessors allowed us to produce quality outputs and endure everything,” Diaz concluded.
For 92 years, time has seized the depth and profundity of a fairly valuable story of how the USA Publications flourished from its humble beginning to what it is today. From being a training ground for budding writers, artists, and photojournalists to becoming one of the premier student press corps in the country, it has truly succeeded in sealing its place in history. More than that, it is epitomized by great and committed people who represent nobility of a trueblooded Augustinian and become a testimony of the laurel and glory reaped by this college press corps.
VIRUSES DON’T DISCRIMINATE, AND NEITHER SHOULD WE. Show compassion and support for individuals and communities more closely impacted. Magbigay ng pakikiramay at suporta sa mga tao at komunidad na lubos na naaapektuhan. Maghatag sang konsiderasyon kag pag intindi sa mga grupo nga labi nga na apektuhan sang krisis.
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REFUSED TO SETTLE DOWN b y r oMa ri c ha r lZ F. Dia Z
“Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you.” These lyrics from a Taylor Swift song ‘New Year’s Day’ hit me hard as I begin penning down this letter with the thought that soon, I will eventually bid my goodbyes to the USA Publications. Strolling down the memory lane, I remember submitting my application form to the USA Pub office, and then afterwards took their qualifying examination in hopes that somehow, I would get selected from the pool of aspiring artists. During the exam, I had the gut feeling that I’m not going to make it to the cut of applicants. And apparently, I didn’t make it. It was then I told myself that I would not join any organizations and just mainly
previous years while being true to what we publish. We also have to balance both our academics and our responsibilities as student journalists at the same time. I’ve learned a lot during my stay at the USA Pub, I’m very grateful to be able to do what I love, especially with the people I’m lucky enough to be working with. To Ma’am Daguay, who unfailingly gives us advices, especially in our trying times. To Manang RJ and the rest of the former Pubpips who have
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WE DIDN’T START THE FIRE by Migue l carlos j. llaMaDo
First things first, I do not consider myself a writer. Well, not a good one at least. I don’t even consider myself a journalist. Again, not a good one at least. The only skill I have worth mentioning is photography. But then again, I hardly know the main principles of photography, let alone the principles of photojournalism. So why did I join the publications? Experience. I was eager to learn and I didn’t want to stop myself from learning. Let’s go back a few years for some context. I just entered college with no particular goal in mind, and I honestly didn’t know what to do. I got into a university, that’s great, but what was my next move after I graduated? I never gave it a thought until my second year in my previous university came. Second year, let’s say, was the most turbulent phase of my
focus on my academics. I am taking up a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, and I know for a fact that my program alone will demand most of my time, how much more if I got selected to join the Pub? But that reason alone wasn’t enough to make me settle. It was a year and a half later that I received news that the Pub was in need of new staff artists. At first, I was hesitant to submit another application form, but I went and tried again anyway. I told myself that it was all right if they will not accept me for the second time
you. We became family. Thank you for that. I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of the USA Publications. My stay at the Pub might come to an end, but I will have such memories to hold on to and learn from for the rest of my life. My next goal moving forward is to make the ones who believed in me proud. To those who write, create, and capture moments with burning passion, never settle down for it will only corrode your soul and then stop you from being the best version of yourself. Be part of the legacy.
this pandemic affecting the whole world. It’s crazy how we’re living through a major historical event, yet it pales in comparison with my experience in the Pub. No matter what happens to me for the rest of my life, I will always remember every single detail of me being a Pub member, and I’ll surely keep it in my memory lane.
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Being a part of the USA Publications is an unexpected journey that I will honor for the rest of my life. Although this is my first and last, joining the Pub is one of the best decisions I have made during my stay in the University. Looking back, passing the qualifying examination was beyond my expectations at all. I don’t have any experience about being a photojournalist, but the Pub became my training ground, a place that helped me to both learn and to embrace my passion in photography. On a personal level, it taught me three things: to listen for and speak the truth; to approach things in innovative and creative ways, and to
of seeing this job as a setback, I looked at it as a motivation to push myself even more. With that mindset, I was able fulfill my role while at the same time meeting new people, capturing news stories and visiting incredible places. To the organization who became my second home, and to all of you who taught me so many realizations in just a span of 12 months, thank you. I will be leaving with a light heart assuring every one that I will always carry with me the legacy of the USA Pub.
FINISHING A CERTAIN TASK BRINGS SENSE OF FULFILLMENT TO ME BECAUSE IT MOTIVATES ME TO DO MORE WITH PURPOSE.
left us under pressure with their accomplishments, but are always available when we need help, I can’t stress enough how thankful I am that I have met you. I’m always going to look up to you with so much respect. To Emy, Glaiza, Apple, Jeff, and the rest of the team whom I shared and conquered this stressful academic year with, we have not only bonded through press works and events coverage, we have also shared so much memories in and out the Publications office that I will treasure forever. I am blessed enough to get to know
TO THOSE WHO WRITE, CREATE, AND CAPTURE MOMENTS WITH BURNING PASSION, NEVER SETTLE DOWN FOR IT WILL ONLY CORRODE YOUR SOUL AND THEN STOP YOU FROM BEING THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF. around, maybe because I wasn’t meant to be in the Pub after all. But days later, I didn’t expect to receive a text message that says: “Congratulations! You ‘re now part of the USA Publications!” What’s more unexpected is that two and a half years after, I became their first nonwriter Editor-in-Chief. God knows how pressured I am. It wasn’t easy entering the Pub at all. Being in it was even more challenging. With great power comes great responsibility. We have to beat the never-ending deadlines. We must maintain or exceed the achievements of the
than willing to learn. I learned a lot of things: how to hold the camera right; how to find the best angles; and how to edit videos and pictures, too. I’m not going to lie, but I wasn’t expecting to be qualified for the USA Publications. The Pub experience was a joyride. There were times I did not meet the demands of the Pub, but I did my best to learn
I never knew I was such a perfectionist until I set foot to this organization. I never thought I’d make it this far, though I’m glad I made it work for myself. Staying for more than a year is certainly an achievement for me considering the fact that I never focus on things for long periods. It pains me, however, knowing that I ended my journey with
college years. If I were to get into details of what happened, I’d be writing an autobiography, so let’s just say that year made me think hard, and I finally decided to transfer to another school. I did not regret making that decision, and I’m glad I had something else in mind that time. What was next for me? Aside from the responsibilities I got from class, I wanted to
deliver accurate and responsible journalism. The past academic year was a hell of a ride. I had to finish
I am not good at saying goodbyes, but I have to. This is a new humble beginning for me. I may not stop uncertainty from
my tasks, not to mention the pile of expectations I had to face from others. However, instead
creeping into my life, but I am certain that I am all set for what the future holds.
from my mistakes. The times I found myself juggling difficult deadlines were moments I love to keep on remembering because of the satisfying feeling it brought after doing a job correctly. It was no doubt time consuming that I had to sacrifice a good portion of my personal time in order to focus on what I enjoyed doing. There were problems but I overcame them with the help of my fellow peers.
I CAN SAY IT WAS ONE OF MY BEST AND DEFINING EXPERIENCES IN COLLEGE. I LEARNED A LOT FROM THE PEOPLE I WORKED WITH THERE. I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT MYSELF TOO. practice my skill in photography. I only had little knowledge on the art itself. I never hid that fact when I did the qualifying tests for the group. I was hungry for knowledge, and I was more
I can say that it was my best and defining experiences in college. I was able to realize my strengths and weaknesses, while at the same time pursue friendships with my colleagues.
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You probably had already encountered these big words and scientific terms on current updates of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) but tend to get its meaning mixed up. On a side note, the USA Publications provides you a list of the commonly used terms and its definitions to give you a better understanding regarding the outbreak and to avoid the further spread of misinformation. ANTIBACTERIAL Kills bacteria. Antibacterial substances such as soaps can terminate bacteria. ANTIBIOTIC A medication that kills bacteria. Antibiotics do not work on viruses but are important in treating secondary infections which can occur as side-effects of the COVID-19. ANTIMICROBIAL Products that kills most microbes such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. 70 percent isopropyl alcohols are antimicrobial, which can kill the virus. ASYMPTOMATIC An infected person but does not show any symptoms of the disease. You can be a carrier of COVID-19 and not show any symptoms.
A Movie Review on Little Women
CONFIRMED CASE A coronavirus related case that has been confirmed by the Department of Health.
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BY MARLYN ROSE E. MARCELO
CORONAVIRUS A group of RNA viruses that circulate in animals and humans. When it affects humans, it causes respiratory illnesses. COMMUNITY QUARANTINE During a community quarantine, travel in and out of a certain place or area is restricted to control the spread of the disease. Classes, work, and public mass gatherings are being suspended. CASE FATALITY RATE Refers to the number of sick people who die from a specific disease. This can be calculated by dividing the number of people who died from the disease by the number of people infected.
One-hundred-and-fifty-year-old literature never felt so alive. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, Little Women demonstrates Gerwig’s love for Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel with great enthusiasm instead of timid veneration. By encouraging a merry chaos of overlapping personalities and performances, jumping back and forth between timelines, each with its own distinct palette, and teasing things out of the story of the March sisters, Gerwig created an adaptation that is true to its roots and bracingly current. Little Women focuses on the sisterhood between Jo (Saoirse Ronan), Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh), and Beth (Eliza Scanlen) and their simultaneous coming of age amid the constraints and opportunities of their place, class, time, and gender. To make things further complicated, there is Theodore (Timothée Chalamet), who is ike a brother to the girls, despite him wanting more especially with Jo , who finds these desires unimaginable since the latter recognizes marriage as an economic thing, one that she might be obligated into. Although the film provides a nonstandard framing device for the story, its narrative stays
EPIDEMIC A large outbreak of disease taking place over a short period a of time. It affects a region or country. INCUBATION PERIOD Amount of time it takes for an infected person to start showing symptoms. Most people develop COVID-19 symptoms by day 12, while some take longer. ISOLATION Isolation keeps infected people away from healthy people to prevent the virus from spreading. PANDEMIC An epidemic that spread to multiple continents or countries. COVID-19 was already declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). LOCKDOWN The state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure. During a lockdown, people must stay where they are and may not exit their homes. OUTBREAK A disease spreads quickly in a group of people in one place at a time.
veracious to its source material and preserves its contemporary substance. Gerwig’s idea of taking the dialogue as it was written by Alcott, and have the actors deliver the lines in a tumbling clutter of ideas and mass hilarity produces sparks of surprise and pleasurable entertainment. Like any good novelist and every great filmmaker, Gerwig is not afraid to let her audience work a little with those shuffling of time periods, which jolts occasional bouts of confusion and at the same time nudges the viewers to pay close attention. More than its stellar cast and storytelling, it is the production quality that is superb.
PUI Person Under Investigation. People with COVID-19 like symptoms who are not confirmed to have the virus. PUIs can be individuals who had contact with a confirmed case and are displaying some symptoms. PUM Person Under Monitoring. An individual who does not have COVID-19-like symptoms but who has been in contact with a confirmed case. PPE Personal Protective Equipment. Equipment such as masks and gloves that doctors and nurses wear to protect themselves from diseases.
Gerwig’s command on her own adaptation of Little Women is comfy particlarly when the Marches gather by the fireplace or convene around the dining table for their Christmas lunch. It is a joy to watch this welcoming temperament always aided by pitch-perfect costumes, snug cinematography, and a richly textured production design. With a deep regard to sisterhood, selflessness, spirit creativity, and worthiness of community, the film allows its viewers experienced pain and faced struggle on their own. Despite the fact that the story is set in a time when gender roles were more narrowly defined, the March sisters are all worthy role models, and their journeys demonstrate the core values taught by their parents. Truly, Gerwig captures her ahead-of-its-time spirit and turns it into something infectious for a new generation with their own aspirations, whatever they may be.
QUARANTINE A restriction on people who aren't ill but are presumed to have been exposed to a contagious disease. SOCIAL DISTANCING A preventive measure that encourages avoiding large crowds or small gatherings in tight places and keeping distance from others. BORDER RESTRICTIONS Measures taken by a country or a block of countries to monitor its borders in order to regulate the movement of people, animals and goods.
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A person who presents news on radio or on television.
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A periodical publication containing written information
about current events. 25.
The name given to the University gymnasium.
26.
A composition method in photography that divides the
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image into three, both vertically and horizontally.
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Method of transmitting news through radio or television.
28.
The Basic Education Department of USA is housed in
_______. 29.
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A kind of publication containing articles and illustrations;
typically covering a particular subject or area of interest. 30.
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The name of the USA Publications’ official student folio.
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Comics By
16 Geremy
Gallenero17
WHAT GROUP CHATS LOOKS LIKE DURING A GROUP PROJECT... 21
*2 new messages*
1.
Ako na gani tanan nag-ubra, manukot ka 19 pa?
2
Meg, natapos18 mo na ulubrahon ta? 20
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Guys ano tu gani ang ginapaubra ni ma’am ah? nalipat ako. hihihi
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The building which houses the auditorium and the
7.
The formal name of the “hashtag” symbol.
9.
The Nickname of our very own University President, Rev.
10.
The name of the eagle mascot that USA Publications
pioneered for their Wall News.
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Augustinian virtue which translates to “Christian love”.
15.
The Official student journalism corps of the University of
San Agustin. 16.
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reklamador
Latin phrase which means “discover and share the truth.”
5.
Fr. Frederick C. Comendador.
ako man
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registrar.
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Gahatag nako gani sang idea ginaseen niyo man lang ko.
luh
A word or phrase that is read the same way forward and
backwards.
24 Upod ko sa group bi. hihi
The name of the building in the University that is referred
to as the “Quadrangle”.
* EN *SE EN* E *S EN* *SE hehe e heh
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The Augustinian virtue which translates to unity.
17.
The animal found on the official seal of the University.
18.
Augustinian virtue which translates to truth.
20.
A student who is officially enrolled in USA is referred to as
_______.
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22.
Frieeeeend, paupod nalang ko pasa requirements sa office bi. ‘lamats.
geremy t. gallenero
Colegio de San Agustin was temporarily closed in 19411945 due to _______.
group project
Comics By Geremy Gallenero WHAT GROUP CHATS LOOKS LIKE DURING A GROUP PROJECT... *2 new messages*
Upod ko sa group bi. hihi
geremy t. gallenero
Ako na gani tanan nag-ubra, manukot ka pa?
Meg, natapos mo na ulubrahon ta? Guys ano tu gani ang ginapaubra ni ma’am ah? nalipat ako. hihihi
2 Gahatag nako gani sang idea ginaseen niyo man lang ko.
luh ako man
* EN *SE EN* E *S EN* *SE hehe e heh
group project
Frieeeeend, paupod nalang ko pasa requirements sa office bi. ‘lamats.
june
ivan
s.
gumban
B8 Augustinian the
Volume LXVI • Number 4 September 11, 2020
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QUARANTINE BLUES by mi g uel c a rl o s l l a m a d o
Normally busy streets emptied. Businesses and establishments close. Distance between people maintained. For a couple of weeks, the coronovirus pandemic put residents under lockdown. This move was made in an effort to slow down the spread of COVID-19 as cases continue to skyrocket in the country. As an effect, people have sheltered at home and the streets have few persons lingering around, creating surreal scenes of the crisis. But after the decision of the government on June 1 to ease lockdown restrictions, with more people now encouraged to start returning to work, concerns pose a hard dilemma for the general public about how to balance risks to their health and livelihood. Surely, the government has urged elaborate measures to maintain physical distancing and the wearing of face masks, but for Ilonggo masses, they are yet to experience the “new normal” that could immensely change their way of living, wrestled with anxiety. USA PUB PHOTOs • Miguel carlos g. llamado and rotsen C. agreda