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ANG MAMATAY AY DAHIL SAYO: The Silliman University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps assemble before they were “shookt” by the announcement that they will be sent to Marawi to fight against the terrorist.PHOTO from SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE.

SU ROTC cadets to be sent to Marawi All graduates of the Silliman University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (SU ROTC) Unit who are current enrolees of SU will be deployed to Marawi City for the reinforcement of security troops in the wartorn area, SU President Bemb D. Malaya told Sillimanians yesterday in an urgent memorandum.

This follows President Rody-go Boa Dutertard’s decree on Wednesday that an army composed of graduates from top ROTC programs in the country will be sent to the main battle ground in Mindanao. This is applicable only to college-level students enrolled in the selected universities, including SU. The unified national training for the cadets will commence on Oct. 16 in key areas of Luzon and Visayas, according to a statement released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday.

“The newly recruited armies must undergo strict and heavy training in order to help

the government forces in the rehabilitation of the devastated City of Marawi, and in fighting against the Isis-linked terrorist group,” the statement read.

The six-day training which will run until Oct. 21 is in preparation for the military’s all out war to end the Marawi siege “once and for all.”

Meanwhile, the troops from the SU ROTC Unit composed of third class cadets, first, second, and third class cadet lieutenants, and cadet colonels, will have their training at the Cimafranca Ballfield under the supervision of Assistant Commandant of SU ROTC Unit Lt. Col. Rafael Crescent Moon Tang, Jr. All members of the unit will serve under the army reserve.

“I have great confidence in our unit. I believe that all the graduates who have undergone at least a year of training have enough experience to be deployed into the main battle ground in Marawi,” Tang said.

Tang added that the university

has the list of the names of all SU ROTC graduates enrolled in SU and that they will be summoning them for the training on Oct. 16.

If in case the cadet will not show up during training, Tang said the absentees will be part of the most wanted list of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

“We have the list, and no one could escape the duty of serving one’s motherland,” he added.

Training will be done from 4am until 10pm every day and will include activities like shirtless boxing, crawling across 30 km of pointy rocks, bathing in a sewage canal, jumping over a funeral pyre, and virtual Call of Duty and Counter Strike.

Meanwhile, other cadets will be also deployed from the University of the Philippines Diliman, Ateneo de Manila University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of San Carlos, University of the Visayas, and Metro Dumaguete College. tws

Starting next semester, the Silliman University Cafeteria will start offering food laced with cannabis, a type of flowering plant in the family Cannabaceae, which has been found to cure multiple health complications such as seizures, arthritis discomfort, among many other things.

According to the American Medical Association, using

cannabis or marijuana can help reverse the carcinogenic effects of tobacco and improve lung health.

It can also help control epileptic seizures, and can also help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

To avail of the products, the students and the faculty and staff must present a medical card at the counter that permits them to consume it. These medical cards

would be available at the university clinic starting November 5.

“Marijuana is not legal yet here in the PH, so we have to do this discreetly,” the head of the Silliman Cafeteria, who refused to be named, said. “In fact, I don’t even know why I am telling you this right now. Please don’t publish this on the paper.”

When used or abused, though, it can lead to negative effects.

Silliman Cafeteria will only limit the serving size of each laced food to less than 10 grams, or approximately the size of one’s thumb, so as to not accidentally bring any consumer to an uncontrollable high.

Silliman University President Bemb D. Malaya admits to regularly consuming cannabislaced food for his health purposes.

“I don’t know about the others, but I feel great,” he says, laughing. “My joints feel good, I feel healthier than ever, and plus, it makes me happier.”

Henna Bengchu, a senior college student, made it clear that she was unhappy with the continue to page 4...

Silliman caf to offer cannabis-infused food for “Medical Purposes”

ONE BOTT? At the early dawn of October 8, a Sillimanian was found drunk and sleeping on the bench near the kiosk outside Oriental Hall. He was believed to be a victim of the vicious “One Bott?” scam that has targeted many other students for the past few weeks. PHOTO by Jill Silva

Martial Law looming?

It has been a week since speculation circulated in the university that Silliman University President Bemb D. Malaya will soon declare a university-wide Martial Law. According to the Weekly Sillimanian’s secret investigator, the President is planning to declare martial law early in the second semester to cut short the rising insurgency and activism in the university.

It can be remembered that last July, the Silliman University Faculty Association (SUFA) staged a three-day labor strike against the university administration.

Over the course of the dispute

that compromised the education of students, the president remained mum but released a paragraphlong message via Facebook.

It is noteworthy that during this strike, some students led by the student government joined the rally of the faculty.

This action overwhelmed the faculty but threatened the university president. The secret investigator said that Malaya was afraid that the faculty strike, which caused the university to resolve the issue immediately, was the beginning of more strikes and revolution to be staged in the future, this time led by the student continue to page 4...

SU to launch Marine Resort by 2022

Sillim a n U n iv e r s i t y will launch a massive tourism development project that will turn the Silliman Beach into a luxury marine resort next year.

The project hopes to attract both foreign tourists and domestic visitors with its environmental and educational infrastructures.

It will also accommodate some classes including Physical Education and learning activities outside the classrooms.

President of SU, Bemb D. Malaya, said the project will make the university the center of environmental studies in Visayas and at the same time enter millions of income to the university.

“The university has been working on this project since the beginning of my presidency back in 2006. I’m positive that I will turn over not just my position to McCan’t but also a progressive Silliman,” said Malaya.

The marine resort development will be built along 1.06 miles (1.7km) of Dumaguete City southeast coastline.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2022. It is estimated to host millions of visitors and students by 2027.

The first phase will include developing a SU eco-park, inspired by the design of College of Engineering and Design students recently.

The marine resort will feature three-storey building with 30 rooms, 2 big function rooms for all occasions, and 15 other floor base rooms beside the eco-park.

The resort will be surrounded by an infinity pool which will be the main asset of the resort.

It was also reported that there will be a 150-seating capacity Movie Theater to hold film showing, theater plays and other stage related events.

Among the attractions will be protected coral reefs, the university’s marine laboratory building, and marine mammal museum placed before the resort.

VP for Development Janette Finding Belarnemo said, “After SU landed with two other Asian university on the Top 50 Most Beautiful Christian College and University Campuses in the World, it is time to have a major transformation that will put us on the first place.”

She added that the administration will apply to the Commission on Higher Education for Level 1 program on Hotel and Restaurant Management to make the College of Business Administration students have a working experience on the hotel soon.

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editorial

Due to sensitive and controversial issues in this article, the editorial and editorial cartoon have been censored. With the declaration of Martial Law next semester, hence the paper will be run by the administration, the tWS staff would like to thank its few readers for supporting the freedom of the press through the print medium. Never say yes to censorship again.

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What's your ulam, pare?

This question deeply offended me. We should take into consideration the economic stability of our country before you ask a person what they eat on daily bread. Thank you.

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Dab at Them Haters No matter how saint-like you are, there will always be people who just hate your guts.

You see, haters are like cockroaches. They are just there, existing. Some just lurk in the shadows and only show themselves when it is dark or when you are asleep. Some on the other hand, the shameless ones, blatantly reveal themselves out in broad daylight. And what do we do whenever we see a cockroach appear out of nowhere? If we have fast or mediocre reflexes and courage, we kill them, but no, that is not how we should deal with our haters.

Why do people hate others to begin with?

There are a bazillion of reasons, obviously. Let me narrow it down to five.

First, you probably have straight teeth that are not sensitive to cavities. If you are one of these people, trust me, you are one of a kind. People who have to make constant trips to the dentist are

probably bashing you.

Second, you have a fast metabolism. You never get fat no matter how much you eat and that, my friend, is something people won’t like about you. Ridiculous, right? Just like the rest of these reasons.

Third, you have some sort of talent. You can eat an entire gallon of ice cream under 3 minutes and others can’t do that. It is like being the only ube flavored ice cream in this world full of vanillas.

Fourth, you have some sort of skill where you instantly become BFFs with your teachers. Two weeks in to the semester and all your teachers already memorized your full name (correct spelling and pronunciation), have your number saved in their phonebooks, and added you in Facebook. It is okay; just don’t let your classmates know.

Fifth, you probably have done someone something that is so vile, they ended up hating you to their very core. Sad as it may seem, the feelings that others have towards you are probably a result of your

own doings.

Still, there has to be some way we can get back at these haters and you are in for a treat and I have just the perfect hater repellant for you.

Just dab at them haters!

How to dab, you say?

Make sure that your dominant hand is in a perfect 30 degree angle with your palms straight facing downwards. Your head must be bent down and your forehead 5 millimeters away from your dominant arm’s wrist. Your nondominant hand has to be spread out straight horizontally with your palms and fingers straight facing the floor. It has to be the perfect 70 degree angle away from your head. Don’t forget to bend knees or else it won’t look as charismatic as it should be.

Just follow these simple steps and your haters will surely be scurrying away from you.

You are welcome.

Remember, hate is a strong word that is why use it cautiously.

Dab dab dab! tWS

Ang pag-ibig niya sa akin ay parang ulam—masarap lang noong bago pa, ngunit nang tumagal, ay nagka cold at pumapanis na. Kailangan ng i-give up kundi magkakasakit na.

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Hey. Hey now, hey now. You are probably slumped alone in the little corner of your room, berating yourself for all the bad things that have come to suck the life out of you like a metaphorical Dementor.

You have probably failed the semester, or failed a class. Hey, we’ve all been there.

Shhhh. Now is not the time to fret, my little one. My sweet peach, my splendid little flea, it’s me, it’s your daddy. Not in the actual context of a patriarch of the family, but like, your sugar daddy (but ALSO not a sugar daddy because I’m not financially independent and I still live under my parent’s basement.)

I’m your emotional sugar daddy who validates your emotions and reassures you that you are not, in fact, a sore loser.

Let me draw your daily salted

bath, and scatter basil leaves on the waters, and thumb-press the knots from your gnarled calves, and sing to you the halfremembered cooing-songs of your crib days. By doing so, we have explored the very limits of platonic intimacy.

And while you’re relaxing, it’s time for me to spoonfeed you with half a tablespoon of Butternut Mountain Farm 100% Pure Vermont Organic Maple Syrup©.

Sounds weirdly specific? It’s because you deserve nothing but the best.

Let me enumerate why I think you are the best.

You are better than that dog named Tofu who is capable of steamy salsa performances. You probably can’t dance a steamy salsa performance to save your life, but hey, at least you’re …

Wait. Dogs are the best. Never

mind this.

You are better than that man named Gut who stole my deepest, darkest lover. Oh, that horrible, horrible man named Gut. I hate his… guts.

You are more valuable than 100$ worth of high-quality Mexican Chiva. You are at least 150$ worth more.

You are better than that bland, boring Jessica. Like what they say, if she were a spice, she’d be flour.

There are a million reasons more on why you are the best person on earth. But alas, my limited capacity restricts that.

After all, I am only human. You’re not. You’re a glorious being with galaxies inside you.

Go to sleep, my dear. Feel my warmth wash over you as your labored breaths start to slow down. Emotional Sugar Daddy will watch over you. tWS

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P ot e n t i a l s T a k i n g Over

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senior high student from University of San Carlos sent a letter to all college students through twitter that says: Dear College Students, Are you threatened by us, SHS kids? Are you scared because you know we have more potential than you do?

Because of this letter, all the senior high students of the country activated their potential energy making the population of the college students in peril. In Silliman University, the faculty and staff are also threatened since they felt like they will be out of job due to the ability of such students.

In order to continue the service and dedication of Silliman University, Bimby D-Malaya, the university’s founder and president, decided that the institution be transferred to the hands of the

potentials.

“Senior high students will be our champions. At the end of this school year, all the teachers, administration and other people who worked in senior high will be fired and will be replaced by our potentials,” said D-Malaya.

Based from last year’s results, the senior high students are capable of teaching themselves and do not require the presence of the teacher to discuss the topics.

Even if this will be the case, the students can still generate a general average of 90 to 100.

Earlier this year, the reigning champion of the modern dance competition was the talented and diverse potentials from the senior high. Some college students were even threatened by these students that they tend to stick with them to acquire potential energy.

C o l l e g e students even printed the application form that they got from the SUSHS office and said, “I will enroll in senior high school because I think I have the potential.” The office are now preparing for a boost in the population of senior high students next school year.

The currently enrolled grade 12 students have already talked to the university president on this matter and their second semester focuses on the training for managing Silliman University for the next decade.

“However, before we let them lead Silliman, we must equip them

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w i t h what they need to know on the policy especially with the salary allocated for the teachers,” added D-Malaya.

The officers are also preparing

for the firing ceremony to be done on the graduation day of the senior high students this coming March 2018. “We are making this ceremony as grand as possible.

President Duterte will be the host.

However, the attendees are advised to wear headphones because the host might say vulgar words during the ceremony,” advised the SHS president.

The intramurals committee expects a landslide win from the SHS students this November because of their potential energy.

Physics’ theories tell us that the greater the potential energy, the greater the kinetic energy and thus, this intramurals, SHS will be at their full strength, speed, and stamina.

Of course, not everything in life goes easy.

D-Malaya already warned the potentials that they have a great challenge to overcome. It is a challenge that not only the country but Silliman will face in the coming years. D-Malaya challenged the potentials through twitter that says: Dear Potentials, You only have Php 1000.00 budget for your yearly expenses. tws

students exemplary quality of education. Hopefully, the Challengers would continue to

freely express themselves as the Sillimanians that they truly are. tws

Th e Ch a lle n g e rs

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ne of the main goals of Silliman University is to provide students the adequate knowledge they need that can contribute to their holistic improvement.

After the establishment o f t h e H o n o r ’s D o r m i t o r y, someone who wants to remain anonymous reached out to t h e u n i v e r s i t y a n d proposed an idea which the university was obviously in favor with.

They contacted the universit y in hopes of par tnership and proposed the idea of building a dormitory that counters the Honor’s Dorm that already exists—the Challengers’ Dormitory where the dormers will be the Challengers.

Residents and Requirements First priority is for students who have been in college eight and more years in the university.

Second priority goes to

students who have failed at least three subjects.

And third priority is for the students who have Quality Point Average from 1.0 to 2.0.

To apply, all they have to do is present their valid IDs, Transcript of Record, NSOBirth Certificate, and medical certificate to the Office of Student Services, Second Floor of Oriental Hall.

Residential Area There are 2 floors and each wing has 10 rooms per floor. Each dormer will be accommodated with their own room, pr ivate bathroom with bathtub, and walk in c loset.

The dorm will have its own dining area, living room, kitchen, and mini study lounge.

On the left wing of the building, the female dormers will reside and they will be guided by their female dorm manager and

will have their own cook.

On the right wing, the male dormers will be staying with their male dorm manager and cook.

The oldest “dormer” in the “Challenger’s dormitory” will occupy presidential suite with own bathroom, Jacuzzi, and 24/7 housekeeping.

Special Recognition During the University Honor’s Day, the 10 students who have stayed in college for almost 10 years will be recognized.

This is to honor their commitment, love and loyalty for the university.

In light of the establishment of this dormitory, the university continues to strive to give the

What is an IPhone Anyway?

A Short Introspective Review

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t has been ten years, June 29 2007 to be exact, since the introduction of Apple’s iPhone. Starting from the musical device called the iPod, commercialization caused the hybrid into making a product which combines an all-purpose communications device, music player, recorder, camera, map, adviser, software distributor and dating-enabler rolled into one.

Thus, this technological innovation is what I have said earlier, the birth of the IPhone which is clearly, a total technological icon.

Right now the world is gaga over the new releases of Apple’s iPhone 8 and 8 Plus last September 22 and the iPhone X that will be released on November 3 this year.

Now, a lot of people are

wondering why there is no iPhone 9. Well, think no more because 2017 marks the anniversary of the iPhone’s 10th anniversary.

This also happened with Windows when they released the Windows 10 system. They skipped a Windows 9 version as well.

So, I guess this clears things up.

Coming in the broader category of smartphones like Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, Lenovo, and many others in the market, it ’s worth noting the

numb er of models that Apple has produced in the last ten years.

Its every metamorphosis is met with huge success because of Apple-loving people buying it either as an upgrade or status elevation.

Yes, iPhone is expensive.

Every successive generation of the iPhone has added new features like its impressive smooth touch-screen feature that lets people to just swipe, slide, zoom, and pinch apps and icons on screen. Basically, it ’s what a “multitouch” function’s all

about.

Also, the quality of the camera, video, apps, storage and many others are continually improving too (even if its features gets a bit redundant) plus there is a certain advantage into having a big brand name like Apple.

Why? Because most people will know your product and believe in it because it has been in the market for years and most know its quality.

Starting from the old, grandfather of all iPhone , to the Pluses that Apple has made to their phones every now

and then to the much awaited iPhone X, it does get better or maybe it gets too advanced that it is almost too ridiculous. Of course, prices too go way above the ceiling with each upgrade and it will give people a run for their money. It ’s kind of tricky as well for users to evaluate what is best for their needs and their wallet.

Whatever it is, it is still a phone. Just get what is necessary and you’ ll be alright. However, I’d also like not to disregard other’s feelings and want. Go get it if you can. Either way works fine.

Now, on to the final question and this will be to all the people who will read this article. I ask you: What is an iPhone to you? tws

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Escalating violence and disorder in the country allegedly prompted the then Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos to declare Martial Law in 1972.

Furthermore, the secret investigator said that President Malaya is “very much concerned” with the news in the Weekly Sillimanian.

He said that the paper “erroneously” publishes stories about university policies like air SU to..

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is ready for the construction and design. According to Belarnemo, it will be a Spanish-minimalistic

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condition fee.

To avoid this kind of problem, Malaya is considering to declare Martial Law under the provision of the University Constitution.

Should Martial Law be declared in the university, Malaya will cease operation of the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) and remove especially the SUSG president.

It will also lock down student offices and will take over the campus publication.

Currently, Malaya has been talking with the legal office to discuss the legality of this declaration, said the investigator. tws architectural design made by the Fine Arts students in coordination with COED. tws

ICED AMERICANO? A Starbucks pop-up stall will be available at the CBA lobby starting October 10. Starbucks will be offering free coffees for students taking their final exams. To avail of the product, cut the coupon below this photo and present at the counter. Happy Finals!

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university’s decision to make use of the plant. She was seen outside the Silliman University Cafeteria, bringing placards and raising her

fists while screaming, “Mga delawan kayo lahat!11!!!1!! Mga kagagawan ng kampo ng LP!!!! Yang

mar ijuana na yan, drags yan!!!

DRAGS!!!11!1! S ana ay ma tokhang kayo lahat!!!!!!1!1!1!1” S he was then dragged away by two guards. tws

SU to enact stricter student dress code policy

Sillim a n U n iv e r s i t y O ffic e of S t ud e n t s S e rvic e s released a memorandum last Oct. 3, officially implementing stricter dress code policy for Senior High School and college students next semester.

Male Students Male students must only wear approved t-shirts, polo shirts, long or short-sleeved collar shirts, and uniforms of their respective colleges. The official Physical Education shirt.

Tank tops, sando shirts and other sleeveless tops are not allowed.

Only approved denim, black pants, slacks, trousers, hem shorts and the official P.E. short are allowed.

Board shorts, boxer shorts, ripped jeans, shorts and skirts of any length are prohibited.

Female Students Female students must only wear approved t-shirts, polo shirts, long and short-sleeved collar shirts, formal blouses, shirtdresses, and uniforms of their respective colleges and the official P.E. t-shirt.

Tank tops, crop tops, off shoulders, backless blouses, see through blouses, spaghetti strap blouses and other sleeveless tops are not allowed.

Only approved denim or black pants, slacks, trousers, shorts and skirt with the appropriate length and the official P.E. short are allowed.

Female students are not allowed to wear board shorts, undershorts, ripped jeans or shorts, and

leggings.

Restrictions Students are not allowed to wear any of the following: any clothing material that are torn, ragged, ripped or have holes such as fishnet stockings, tattered jeans or see through tops; outfits that reveal too much skin; outfits that reveal undergarments; skirts or shorts that are higher than two inches above the knee; and clothing which displays words, pictures or symbols that advocate or depict profanity, violence, drugs, hate groups or gang affiliations.

Hair color of all students must be of natural color. Artificial hair color such as red, blue, pink, and other bleached colors are prohibited.

Validated IDs must be worn at all times within the school premises.

According to the Dean of students, Dr. Edna Kagawadlingacion, anyone who violates the policy will be punished accordingly.

“The dress code is established to teach proper hygiene and cleanliness, inculcate student-discipline, and prevent hazards as well as to maximize positive learning environment for these students. This will surely train them on how to represent themselves when they [students] become professionals in the near future,” Kagawadlingacion stated.

Kagawadlingacion said that the school administrators and teachers are encouraged to use ‘positive reinforcement’ to obtain the students’ compliance with the dress code requirements. However, when a student fails to comply with

the dress code requirements, first, second, and third offenses will be sanctioned. On the third offense, the student will receive two days suspension and a parent conference with the student’s parent or guardian will be called.

Kagawadlingacion also mentioned that the policy was contemplated upon for almost one year already and was just officially approved at a conference held last Sept. 28, with the presence of all the deans of each college, the SU Admin and Pres. Bemb D. Malaya himself. tws

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OG of YouTube In this day and age where social media stars are just as popular as celebrities, it is undeniable that the influence of YouTubers to the youth is visible. Here are 4 Youtubers who have been greatly influencing people using the platform YouTube.

Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg (PewDiePie) Through the years, Pewds was able to accumulate 57.4 million subscribers and has expressed himself as the content creator of Marina Joyce.

tWS partners with SU OIP Done but not done

The Weakly Sillimanian ( tWS) agreed to work with Sealliman University Office of Information and Publication (OIP) in promoting Silliman’s quality education to local and international students, during its Post Publication meeting last Nov. 3.

Post Publication Meeting of tWS is held every week at tWS office wherein the campus press meet to critique their work and discuss important matters.

The meeting was graced by Silliman University (SU) President Bemb D. Malaya and Mark Hello Garci, officer-in-charge of OIP. According to Ray Chon Bahintiting, the partnership of the campus press and the OIP was an idea introduced during their meeting with the ULC, and it was only then that it was formally and officially recognized.

Bahinting expressed his excitement for the partnership. “From now on the press will make certain that we will work hand-in-hand with

the Administration in upholding the university’s prestigious reputation.”

Malaya said the power of the press to shape public opinion will now be utilized to entice more students to choose Silliman.

Garci assured the university that now that OIP will be working with tWS, no fake, irrelevant, and damaging news will be spread in the campus and in the city as well.

Bahintiting said their invitation to Malaya and Garci to attend the meeting was an independent decision of tWS editorial board.

He added that the invitation was an act of gratitude to the Administration’s invitation to the press during the ULC. “I see nothing wrong with the Administration attending the press meeting. This is not the first time anyway. The President and the Officer-in-Charge of OIP have always been invited to attend the meeting every end of the semester,” said defensive Bahintiting. tws

NO TO FAKE NEWS. Several students marched up to the door of the Weekly Sillimanian, and ripped their tWS copies while chanting, “Close down TWS! No to fake news!”. PHOTO by Jill Silva, terrified TWS photojournalist

Lilly Singh (Superwoman) Started off as a Viner, Superwoman is now one of the most popular YouTuber and she was even able to publish her own book.

Kagawadlingacion wants transparency in OH, demands glassed CR

Dean of students, Edna Kagawadlingacion, raised in the recent University Learning Council meeting the need to transform the walls of rooms in Oriental Hall (OH) into glass walls in order to ensure transparency.

“We need assurance of what’s really going on inside the student center, the offices, and the comfort rooms, to lessen the risks of whatever may happen inside the campus,” Kagawadlingacion said.

She pointed out that some students make offices their “tambayan” where they do nonoffice related activities and consume electricity. She shared that students can go to the commuters lounge instead if they want a place to stay during their vacant hours.

She then demanded for the comfort rooms (CR) to also be transparent. “We need transparency, even CRs are no longer safe from students’ PDA [Public Display of Affection],” she said.

Bemb D. Malayang said the mater shall be further discussed, as he has given now Kagawadlingacion the job to monitor the offices ever y hour to ensure students are doing their jobs properly.

It was agreed by the body that curtains and other material that might cover the rooms will be prohibited.

Students started to complain in social media demanding for their right to privacy. Kagawadlingacion only said, “C’mon guys, it’s 2017. ” tws

Jenna Nicole Mourey (Jenna Marbles) Considered as the queen of Youtube, Jenna depicts herself as the epitome of basic white girl who has cataleptic dogs

John Patrick Douglass (Jacksfilms) Jack has been producing videos in Youtube for 10 years now and recently became the hype man of the Emoji Movie.