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ILLUMINATE. The intramurals opens with torch-lighting last Nov. 27 at the SU Gymnasium. PHOTO BY John Rey Villareal

Sillimanians place 9 , 10 in teacher’s board th

By Stephanie Ria L. Colinco and Karah Jane B. Sarita TWO GRADUATES OF Silliman University (SU) were among the top 10 board passers of the September 2016 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). Hector Bailey Calumpiano placed 10th in the secondary education category while Dara Tanato ranked 9th in the elementary education category. Calumpiano, who graduated with a degree in political science last 2011, is the last student to graduate summa cum laude from SU. Tanato, on the other hand, took up accountancy as her major for

two years before shifting to being a Special Education (SPED) major. “{When] my mom passed away, I got so depressed. That’s when I decided to follow my heart and take up education,” Tanato said. Tanato added that she made it to the 9th place, although unexpected, because “Silliman taught [her] to put Jesus at the center of everything [she] does.” Tanato believes that shifting from one course to another was part of God’s plans for her. “I was sad back then. But, now I just realized that God did not give me that because He was preparing to give me a much bigger blessing,” Tanato said.

Dr. Pablito Dela Rama, dean of the College of Education, said that the “[COE] is not the only entity which is responsible for the [passers’] success.” Dela Rama added that the COE has to intensify their preparation for the next LET. “…As it is said, ‘education is a cooperative endeavor,’ signifying that both the institution and the students need to play their respective roles to attain the common objective of making it in the external assessment which is the licensure examination for teachers,” Dela Rama said. Thirty-six out of the 50 takers from SU passed the LET September 2016.~

Fil-Am musician lectures on music therapy

By Mary Abigail T. Go

THE SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY CULTURE AND ARTS COUNCIL as part of their Albert Faurot lecture series invited Irvin Sayoc Kalugdan, a licensed music educator, musician, and board certified music therapist based abroad, to enlighten students about music therapy in practice and research last Nov. 28 at the Audio Visual Theater 1. Music therapy is the use of music in daily life to help cope with disabilities and problematic situations. Kalugdan expounded on the difference between “music in therapy” and “music as a therapy.” He stressed that these are two different things as “music in therapy” simply means playing

Dean of COPVA, Sir Diomar Abrio (right) hands certificate of appreciation to Mr. Irvin Sayoc Kalugdan (left) after his talk entitled “Music Therapy: In practice and research” last Nov. 28 at AVT-1

music but “music as therapy” is a personalized use of music to help a patient cope with his or her state.

Kalugdan said that in his study on using music therapy in Filipinocontinue to page 4...

time for traditional Filipino games to be included in the Intramurals. “The games were included [this year] to promote the Pinoy culture and to emphasize our roots as Filipinos,” Maputi said. Larong Pinoy included luksong lubid, sack race, and tug of war. Patintero was cancelled due to time restrictions. Both students and teachers had the chance to join the Larong Pinoy which was played after the opening program of the Intramurals 2016. Severino Torres Jr., an instructor of the Institute of Rehabilitative

Sciences, joined the games, specifically, the tug of war. “I joined the hilahang lubid [tug of war] because it was one of my favorite childhood games way back in the 80s…and also to promote and encourage young generations to play these wonderful traditional Filipino games,” Torres said. Torres added that it is important to include these games to the Intramurals because “millennials nowadays do not know how to play these Larong Pinoy.” “[Millennials] tend to spend continue to page 4...

Pinoy games played for first time in Intramurals

By Stephanie Ria L. Colinco

TRADITIONAL FILIPINO GAMES or Larong Pinoy were added into the list of sports games for this year’s Intramurals. The Physical Education (PE) and Athletics Department in partnership with the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) Sports and Recreation Committee made the decision to include Filipino games. Leo Maputi, chairperson of the SUSG Sports and Recreation Committee, said that it is the first

3 Sillimanians speak at DOST expo By Angelica Mae D. Gomez THREE STUDENTS FROM the College of Computer Studies of Silliman University (SU) presented a demo on game and application development at the “Dumaguete University Town Innovation Expo” last Nov. 28-29 at Robinson’s Place Dumaguete. The three Sillimanians who showcased their innovative projects were Ryan Jefferson Marinay, Marc Caen Aricheta, and Bernardo Dadea Jr., senior information technology students. The first project they exhibited is the

“Bitking” which they developed using Unity3D , a powerful cross-platform 3D engine that creates 3D games and applications for mobile, desktop, the web, and consoles. According to Marinay, Bitking is a platform game and the story follows Bitking, a king of a peaceful kingdom in which some invaders ruined as they casted the king into a bit dimension. The game play is about Bitking trying his best to go back to his kingdom to save his people. The game features a menu that lets the user become familiarized with the keys and buttons to press continue to page 4...

DEVELOP. Students of the SU College of Computer Studies showcase their projects at the Dumaguete University Town Innovative Expo organized by the DOST last Nov. 28 at the Robinson’s Mall Dumaguete. PHOTO BY Gloria Gem Lumayag

Organization holds gaming event for a cause

By John Carlos A. Plata

THE SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY GEEK CULTURE SOCIETY (SUGCS) held its second annual gaming event entitled “Gaming for a Cause” last Nov. 28 at the American Resource Learning Center of Silliman University Library. Jhudiel Plando, president of SUGCS, said, “This event started last year when we wanted to celebrate gaming. We thought, ‘Why not have a gaming event [that] would

have to benefit an organization? Why not the Red Cross?’” SUGCS raised funds during the event using a “winner stays, loser pays” basis, where players can join for free, but have to pay an amount if they lose. “We’d like to stay true to the arcade style [of gaming],” Plando said. A portion of the proceeds gathered by SUGCS will be donated to the Philippine Red Cross. Gaming consoles like PS3, PS4 and Wii U were used in the event.~

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The right to know

ith the recent parking scheme implemented this semester, it is a known fact that most students with cars expressed their disdain about the new policy of having to pay a Php5,000 parking sticker every semester. Going back to the Nov. 23 issue of the Weekly Sillimanian, it is clearly expressed in the Sillimanians Speak that students find it too expensive as compared to the former price of Php1,000 per semester. However reasonable or not reasonable may it be, the matter is open for public discussion. As for the cons of this policy, car owners will not have the privilege to park anywhere they wanted and there will be a run for limited parking space because of the increase in population of the residents here in Dumaguete which causes traffic congestion. Whilst the pro side of it, there is less traffic, less carbon emission, heightened security measures that enable security to monitor the cars coming and going in the university premises, and the money collected from it will go to scholarships. Although the university means well with its intentions to improve the flow of organization and safety on campus, however, the increase of fee has gotten people questioning why the price goes up that high. What is the total breakdown of the fee? Is this a revenue-generating move for the university? To put these questions to rest, tWS believes that the university should establish a disclosure or a free flow of information that classifies its functions to which the expenses have been made because it is the right of the public to know important information and share it.~

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“What are your expectations for the coming intramurals?” “I expect that the College Of Bussiness Administration would win again this Year. No thrill at all.” Geli P. Yleaña, Bachelor of Elementary Education in Special Education IV “I am worried for our college this upcoming intramurals. We do not have enough budget to support our players. This is supposed to be the time of unity but it is not the case in our college. I expect the big colleges to excel like they always do. I just hope that everyone will have a fun and safe intramurals.” Carlee Cherokeeh T. Calingacion, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science II “I expect that there will be a lot of struggles in between games. I mean, there are players from small colleges who play in multiple sports and get injured from time to time. So that would make their team captains scratch their heads on setting up a new ace line-up. Other than that, win or lose, good games or bad, we’ll all celebrate in the end for doing a good job.” Ramon Gabriel B. Alvarez, Bachelor of Mass Communication III

“I expect that this year’s intramurals would show unity among the different colleges as they support their athletes. It would also create bonds that will forever be treasured by each individual in this lifetime. Since it is my first intramurals here, I want it to be memorable and I for one know that it will be.” Anja Shanelle A. Fontelo, STEAM

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Love, Your Inner Self

Eric Gerard D. Ruiz | Tarantado Asintado

To the emotionally drained Retreat. Stop. You need to take a break. You need to stay away from people who won’t even see the good acts you’ve done but rather see the bad ones. You are human. You can feel too. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to feel empty. Don’t let your emotions devour you. You are not a sponge. You are a filter. Stop absorbing negative thoughts and feelings. Reassess. Your efforts are wellrecognized. Cheer up. I know every sentiment and resentment hidden in your consciousness. I feel you and I understand you for feeling down. But, I challenge you. Think again! Why are you doing this? Is it because you love it? That’s a fair answer. However, giving up is not failure. You’ve done your part. Giving up doesn’t mean that you will stop dreaming. Sometimes, putting a lot of effort to people who won’t even commend your efforts is toxic. They are acidic. They will degrade you for doing what is right. They will hate and curse you for doing what should be done. It’s okay to give up. Giving up means giving space to new and great things to come. Not all things are meant for us. If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger. Why cross oceans for people who won’t even jump puddles for you? Relive. Now, face the world with a

renewed smile. Stop worrying about things. Life has an autocorrect feature. Nature heals itself. You’ll realize that when you ignore stressful people, the world is suddenly more colorful. You are the filter. You are the photographer of your life. You capture the moments that deserve to be remembered. Don’t waste film for useless things. To the lonely Retreat. Stop. Don’t hurt yourself. Eat. Try to break that wall. Fight loneliness. You don’t have a duplicate in this world. You are unique. If you have suicidal thoughts, remember that no one can replace you if you take your own life because you are special. You are important in this world even though you think you’re not. Reassess. Talk to a friend. See someone. Call your best friend. Call your Mom or Dad. They are your cheerers. Or, talk to God. You won’t receive a reply, but you’ll feel comfort and relief. Just talk to Him at night. Just try. Praying won’t cost you a penny. Go to church. Hear the Word of God. Sing. Singing elates you. It reduces stress. Relive. Depression is not flesh and blood. It’s just in your mind. Remember that you are the captain of your mind. You are the supreme being in your mind. Don’t let loneliness take over you. You are the boss.

You are invincible. Use your power, your magic, your mana, or your spells. Fight them. Avada Kedavra! To the undecided Retreat. Stop. The first step in solving a problem is knowing that there is one. Stop entertaining unhelpful thoughts. See the problem. Seeing is different from looking; by looking, you just gaze upon it. That’s the main cause of indecisiveness—knowing that there’s a problem but not paying attention to it. Reassess. What are your options? In every problem, there will always be options. Every problem has a solution. Hard problems have tough options. Being presented by tough solutions blinds us into thinking that there are none, thus leaving us no choice but to declare defeat. Relive. Learn to see the problem at hand. Don’t use your mouth. Use your mind. Consult a trusted friend. Ask help if needed. No man is an island. We are born to help each other. Don’t personalize your problem. Let people help you. But, don’t make your problems public. Choose the right persons. And to you With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. (Desiderata, Max Ehrmann)~

Manners matter

Mary Abigail T. Go | Buccinator Chronicle

Editor-in-chief Angelica Mae D. Gomez Managing Editor Eric Gerard D. Ruiz News Editor Mary Abigail T. Go Feature Editor Andre Joshua T. Aniñon Business Manager John Carlos A. Plata Online Editor Jedidiah Jan L. Colinco Senior News Writer Stephanie Ria L. Colinco News Writers Ray Chen S. Bahinting, Julien Marie S. Piñero, Karah Jane B. Sarita Feature Writers Junelie Anthony Velonta, Merell Lystra L. Recta Cartoonist Cyd Elneth Gia C. Maclachlan Circulation Manager Gresheen Gift M. Libby Office Manager Irah Stefan T. Diao Layout Artist Gloria Gem T. Lumayag Graphic Artist John Rey L. Villareal Adviser Ronelaine B. Picardal

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In the vast context of internet, it is easy to be a warrior as mighty as a samurai because you can conceal your true identity and show a totally different one. The movie “The Nerve” tackled a surface of this problem. Sometimes, we get too engaged in the augmented reality which eventually makes us forget the reality that we have to face. In the movie, the dilemma was that with a click of a button, the watchers enlisted themselves as accessories to a crime of murder. It then showed the people who clicked turning frigid cold, deleting the game, and switching their gadgets off. People in social media loves to post, to share and to caption all sorts

of things but sometimes fails to think before they publish the short post or press the send button which leads to regret and even quickly deleting that post when an issue arises. I find this a big problem online: being extra careful and responsible of the words and actions. If it was in the real world, you couldn’t take back even the last syllable of your sentence and you couldn’t hide behind your signed written agreements. How I wish the online platform was as irreversible as reality because I believe that words, even just posted online can pierce through the bone marrow. Words, released from the cortex, can

harm someone. Words, when not thought of, may tug a heart vein. There is nothing wrong with presenting platforms to make uspresented so that weengage and connect with other people. But then again, everything is abused and not used the way it should be used. Do not hide in fake accounts to be trolls in the comment boxes of important matters. Do not comment at new friend updates in your friends’ timeline. Do not post something that could harm someone else. Be more mature. Be more intelligent. Be the better person. Nowadays, your online etiquette is even more valuable than your table manners.~

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Sports Are for Everyone: Tips on How to Enjoy Your Intramurals Experience By Merell Lystra L. Recta Hooray for a week-long freedom from academics! But this is not vacation time, folks.

very November, Silliman University hosts its Intramural games, wherein the different colleges compete a g a i n s t each other in their respective sports. F o r an athlete, this moment is considered the best time to unwind from the stresses of studies. But for non-players, they might think it’s the best chance to go back home because the events might just bore them through the week. Here are some tips to fully experience the enjoyment that comes with the Intramurals: Watch games, and not for the attendance Perhaps, the only reason why some would watch the games is because of attendance. We cannot deny that mindset, especially for people not that interested in sports. But, the best way to chill and make time worthwhile is by observing and supporting your

college. If you have no idea how the game works, then just take note when the crowd will cheer and at what instance. In that way, your mind works out how the game determines a winner. Besides, there are a lot of funny moments during a game. Keep an eye on the players. Carry water with you all the time Most of the games happen during the day. With the extreme heat in Dumaguete, we should always carry water with us for rehydration. Minding the fact that the venue of one game to another may be quite far, it’s better to bring a bottle of water with you as you hop from one sport to another. The athletes and the organizers must also rehydrate themselves as often as possible. For an athlete, rest and food intake is necessary Any sport requires great energy in order to perform well during the games. Although practices are needed, resting and eating proper food are important as well. One should keep in mind that while winning a game is important, health should always be a priority. For a member of a committee, strive for the best The organizers are not

superhuman, enabling them to do everything while the games are going on. The committees serve as the bridge of the organizers between the players and the spectators. They are the ones responsible for the needs of the players, especially when it comes to their supply of food and water during the games, and the ones who take charge in checking the attendance. It may just be minor roles, but they are important. Make sure that you will be able to do your part with your best. Avoid being late, and be alert always. Enjoy the week If you are still burdened by the existence of attendance during the games, bored with the events, or even still have assignments to accomplish, just remember that Intramurals is the perfect time to relax your mind from your academic subjects. Make new friends, or spend some time with your old ones! Just enjoy the week while exams are not yet here to give us eyebags. Intramurals isn’t about being the champion. Whether your college wins or loses, what’s important is that it brought together camaraderie in the whole university.~

Dumaguete in a Nutshell By Merell Lystra L. Recta

n the Philippines, fiestas are full of events or activities that promote the city’s culture. Every year, Dumaguete celebrates the feast of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint. Such events have attracted townspeople and tourists from neighboring places which, at the same time, provide an opportunity to expose Dumaguete’s rich culture—may it be in the form of an artwork, through delicious food, or even with the melodies of music. Dumaguete is known to be a city of gentle people. And aside from that, this city can give anyone the feeling of rural living in a province setting. Though it may not be as commercialized as other cities in our country, it has a lot to show off to the world. When it comes to the arts, the Dumagueteños have an extraordinary and exemplary taste. Dagit: Local Arts The first of its kind in Dumaguete, a trade show entitled “Dagit” was held last Nov. 24 at the Madeleine Café. The term dagit was based on the city name’s origin, which means “to swoop” or “to snatch.” In other words, this event wanted to lure people in and make them appreciate the beauty of the world of local arts. It also gave artists the chance to mingle with other people having the same passion in art—a passion which could affect individuals in many ways. Art provides comfort. Bernice Delanto, an illustrator, considered scribbling on a sheet of

paper an outlet to provide her with confidence when speaking with her students online. The scribbles may just be so random, but it holds something valuable to the artist. Art changes people. It can transform people’s lives, and give them a better perspective in facing the world—just as how Lumago Designs give disadvantaged women opportunities to handcraft beautiful accessories from recycled materials. It does not only alleviate them from poverty, but can also help preserve the environment and promote local arts. No matter how expensive or cheap the materials are, a passionate artist will always get the satisfaction of his or her artwork. Art reflects personality. By closely looking at an artwork, you could feel the emotions of the artist. Not only that, but also how the artist sees one’s self, and depicts one’s world in a way that not everybody can appreciate. But still, in any way, art can make your jaw drop. Seeing the works displayed on the table, one couldn’t help but smile and be fascinated. There were stickers, postcards, bookmarks, pen holders, and jewelries—a lot to choose from. Organized by Aletheia Cediño and the Nomadic Collective, they sure would like to host another

trade show event sometime next year to lure more people into the local arts industry. Since local arts are not so common with the larger community, trade shows such as “Dagit” serve as a bridge connecting the full-of-thoughts artist to the not-into-arts kind of people—a remedy in solving the problem of a lack of opportunities for local artists. Touring around the city, you could notice all the restaurants or vendors around every corner selling a variety of food. In addition, local bands can also be seen in some restaurants, which could mean that people in this city are musically inclined. Duma Comida: Food and Music A foodie is an enthusiast of food, and when a foodie collaborates with other foodies, a grand food trip fit for the whole family awaits the community. Inspired by Manila’s “Mercato Central” and Cebu’s “Sugbo Mercado,” Ela Clavano, along with

her two brothers, and Rachelle Jamora were the brilliant minds behind this year’s “Duma Comida” along the Rizal Boulevard on the 26th and 27th of November. Featuring start-up entrepreneurs, with the variety of food available, one could sure boost the food trip experience with friends and family members in this two-day event. There were vendors selling desserts such as cupcakes, and viands such as barbecue, soup, and lechon. People were busy taking their orders, some were busy looking for a table, while most were busy munching on their food. Meanwhile, music fills the air as local singers of the city perform live. With every strum of the guitar, the beat of the drums, and the soothing voices of the singers, it sure attracted and calmed the customers who were still waiting for their food to be served. Most of all, the

ambiance of being in a family was felt throughout the night. Some former classmates were reunited, families bonded with each other, sweet couples and even foreigners enjoyed the whole event. Even if it rained abruptly on the first night—though it did not take long—people still came and continued to embrace the rich culture of Dumaguete when it comes to food. Together with the help of the Tourism Office of Dumaguete, the organizers and the vendors made the night life of the city livelier. The food, the art, and the music are just a part of Dumaguete’s rich and varied culture. There are more to experience and love in Dumaguete, and not just during fiestas. The “Dagit” and “Duma Comida” events tell the commoners what Dumaguete is like in a nutshell.~

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STRANGER THINGS. All around campus during intramural season, are sports you’ve seen or heard of more than the times the Miss Silliman Sapphire theme song played in your head back in August. But there are some sports around the world which you may have not heard of, and are relatively stranger.

Oil Wrestling As part of a festival dating back to 1357, Kırkpınar, an oil-wrestling tournament, is held in Edirne, Turkey every June.

Bed Racing A sport which opened in 1965, Bed Racing is an event that is embraced by the people of the North Yorkshire Town of Knaresborough.

Extreme Ironing Dubbed both an extreme sport and performance art, the players—or “ironists”—are photographed doing extreme outdoor activities all while carrying an ironing set.

World Gurning Contest Originating in 1297 at the Egremont Crab Fair in the UK, the World Gurning Contest is a competition to see which person can pull off the ugliest face.

Compiled by Andre Joshua T. Aniñon via http://www.wonderslist.com/top-10-unusual-sports/

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roundup from page 1 3 Sillimanians.. as well as a tutorial of the game. The second project that they exhibited was the Silliman University Virtual Reality (SUVR) where the users get to experience a life size, 3D virtual environment of the SU campus using a Samsung Gear VR. “The purpose of SUVR is to allow people to see Silliman in a technologically innovative way and it’s something new to our school and it also showcases historical landmarks and buildings in our campus,” Dadea said The SUVR features 360 degree photos of the different areas around campus, audio voice of a campus ambassador who will share some fun facts or trivia about SU, information about specific campus spots, and a speech recognition system where the user can use his or her voice as a command

in order to navigate the tour. Hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the expo aimed to exhibit each university’s technological innovation and project that would benefit the community. According to Gilbert Arbon, provincial science and technology director of DOST, “It’s about innovation. It’s about encouraging our local academic institutions to try to come up with new technologies, new products that can be solutions to a problem, community, or can be accepted by the market.” The two-day event featured the student exhibits from SU, Foundation University, Negros Oriental State University, and St. Paul University Dumaguete and a seminar about intellectual property intended mainly for college students.~

from page 1 Pinoy games.. their playtime in their cellphones, tablets, or laptops which do not build their camaraderie, esprit de corps, and sportsmanship among their playmates. Larong Pinoy helps the young ones develop their mind, body, and most particularly their character. As the adage goes ‘Mens

sana in corpore sano,’” Torres said. According to Maputi, “it will be the PE and Athletics Department’s call to include [the traditional games] every year.” Larong Pinoy results will be part of the scoring for the overall champion of the Intramurals 2016.~

GAME ON. Members of the Silliman University Geek Culture Society (SUGCS) play videogames in support of their event, “Gaming for a cause” held last Nov. 28 at the ASRC of the SU Library. PHOTO BY John Carlos A. Plata

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American culture, he found out that many Fil-Ams were not accessing clinical therapy services and would result into seeking help from priests or advisers, trying to talk to family, or not entirely talking about their problems at all. This, however, prompted him to advocate the introduction of music therapy especially here in the Philippines since he discovered that the country has not been much exposed to therapy services. He hopes that people would lose the taboo in going to therapy.

“When you think about therapy, for a lot of people, they get scared. That it means that something is wrong with them,” Kalugdan said. On the other hand, he wants people to think of therapy like a medicine to a cold - it is meant to relieve and make one cope with what is happening at that time. Also present in the talk was Danielle Elise Zamar, a Sillimanian, part-time instructor at the College of Performing and Visual Arts (COPVA), and Philippines’ first

resident board certified music therapist. She also has an equivalency program at Shenandoah University with credits from her bachelor’s degree in nursing, certificate in psychology, and knowledge in composition and music arranging from COPVA. Kalugdan hopes that Silliman University would pioneer the Music Therapy program here in Visayas with the help of Zamar. Kalugdan also conducted a workshop on music therapy last Nov. 26 here at SU.~

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Originally spearheaded by Asst. Prof. Ian Rosales Casocot, coordinator of the Edilberto and Edith Tiempo Creative Writing Center and faculty of the Department of English and Literature in SU, says that PK nights could be done in Dumaguete. “PechaKucha for me began when I attended the first Cebu Literary Festival in 2014, and one of the segments there was a guy introducing a trendy talk format imported from Tokyo, Japan. You see, I love holding lectures — but one of my pet peeves are speakers who don’t know when and how to keep their audiences engaged, and mostly by talking too long. PK provided the format to do the kind of talk I wanted,” Casocot said.

Casocot also said that the talented, passionate people of Dumaguete would be able to benefit from PK Nights. “And so I applied to PK HQ in Tokyo by sending them an application done in the form of a PK talk, and I got the license late in 2014. We went for as long as 11 volumes, with almost a hundred speakers total since then. It was a very popular run,” Casocot added. When asked what to expect from PK nights this semester, Torres said to “expect fireworks. We need all the help we can muster.” A PK Night will be held on Dec. 8 at the Localle Pallette and on Dec. 10 at the rooftop deck of Harold’s Mansion. *For more details, please refer to PechaKucha Dumaguete’s Facebook page~

PechaKucha nights are back this semester

PECHAKUCHA (PK) nights, which are informal gatherings where people get together and share their ideas about anything, is now back this semester after a one-year hiatus with the help of past speakers both inside and outside the campus. Christian Renz Torres, one of the pioneer speakers of PechaKucha and a graduate from the College of Mass Communication in Silliman University (SU), is one of the volunteers for the revival of PK nights. “People build their lives around a spectacle, so we should give them the stage for people to see. And everybody is smart. Well, smart about something. This is where we find out what,” Torres said.

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Quote of the Week “Ibigin mo ang iyóng Bayan nang sunód kay Bathalà, sa iyóng kapurihan, at higít sa lahat sa iyong sarili.” -Andres Bonifacio

Calling all: Artists for Drawings, Paintings, Comics, etc. Photographers Film/Music/Book Reviewers Columnists Contributions must follow the theme: “How life is like on campus as a Sillimanian.” Submit three samples of your work to weeklysillimanian@su.edu.ph Deadline of submissions is on or before the first week of January