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Towards A Progressive Campus Press | vol. LXXXVii No. 2 | WEDNESDAY, 15 JULY 2015
PAINT AND FOAM. Sillimanians raise their hands up to the music as the foam and paint soak them during the All-University Acquiantance Party last July 10 along Hibbard Avenue . PHOTO BY Siegfred Vince Teves
Two Sillimanians harassed inside campus By Andrea Dawn E. Boycillo and Andrea D. Lim TWO FEMALE SILLIMANIANS reported harassment by unidentified men inside the campus to the Students’ Rights and Welfare (STRAW) Committee. In an interview, STRAW Committee Chairperson Mykaela Maxino narrated the incidents to the Weekly Sillimanian. The first incident happened to Jessa (not her real name) on a Sunday afternoon last school year near the Silliman University (SU) library. While walking, an unidentified man approached and asked her to take a picture of him for a project. Jessa accepted and took his phone, but the man started unbuttoning his pants and exposed himself. She immediately threw the phone and ran away. The second incident happened to Elle (not her real name) last summer at the Science Complex female restroom. She was inside a cubicle when she heard the main door being opened and locked. When she looked underneath the cubicle, she saw an unidentified man standing and waiting for her. Elle slammed the door open and ran towards the main door. She saw the
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man, but was not sure if he was a student or a worker. However, she is “60 percent sure” that he was a construction worker, since the construction of the second floor of the Nutrition and Dietetics Building was ongoing at that time. “Both incidents happened during daytime. According to one of the victims, she did not report the incident immediately because she wanted to forget about it but make sure it wouldn’t happen again,” Maxino said. Campus security STRAW Committee had already given a report to Engr. Edgar Ygnalaga, OIC of the Public Assistance and Security Office (PASO). He said that they [PASO] have pictures of the construction workers in their computers and that the second female may go to their office privately to see if the male who harassed her is one of the workers. However, Ygnalaga told chairperson of STRAW Committee Mykaela Maxino that he would still meet the guards regarding the issue, and that they should be strict with the wearing of IDs. “We suggested that if ever there will be a construction going on in the university, the guards will have to be strict. The workers have to present a pass from the firm they are working for so
that we can verify that they are really from there,” Maxino said. PASO Security Supervisor Fernando Alaban Sr. said that they will respond if there are calls from the guards because it is their job to investigate. Report immediately “Students lack assertiveness to stand for their rights. They should report if these things happen to them,” said OIC Dean of Student Services Edna Gladys Calingacion. Calingacion also added that it is the students’ responsibility to take care of themselves, especially at night. Maxino said that “it’s quite sad knowing that it is already unsafe even inside Silliman.” She added that the STRAW Committee is doing its best to reach out to the students. “We uphold the student rights and responsibilities, and we see to it that the students are well-protected inside and outside the university,” Maxino said. Maxino reminded the students to be careful with meeting and trusting people because non-students can also enter the campus. “We already informed the administration about it, so they’re also doing their best,” Maxino added.~
By Andrea D. Lim
SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT Government (SUSG) representatives questioned the Students’ Rights and Welfare (STRAW) committee’s letter of invitation to the Weekly Sillimanian (tWS) during the assembly last July 5 at Oriental Hall. STRAW Committee sent a letter of invitation to tWS, requesting the staff members to cover assemblies. “How many tWS staffers are you going to invite? Are you going to tell us who will be here?” Rep. Kimberly Flores asked STRAW Committee Chairperson Mykaela Maxino. “They will be invited, not required to join. tWS can write a letter to the assembly to inform that they are going to write something,” Maxino said. Maxino also said that tWS is just observing, not engaging on assembly discussions. It is up to the tWS editors as to how many staff members they will send for coverage. On the other hand, some representatives questioned the need for a letter of permission. “What is the point of the assembly being open if we ask for letters?” Rep. continue to page 4...
DANCING QUEENS. The MEV dance crew entertains the audience with ballets, tap & jazz, and Hawaiian dances in “Enchanté” last July 11 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. PHOTO BY Babe Jocelie B. Isaga
Kahayag represents PH, wins grand prize
By Nerra Bonf S. Caong
DUMAGUETE CITY’S KAHAYAG Dance Company won the grand prize at the International Youth Fellowship World Cultural Dance Festival last July 3 in Jeonju, South Korea. The community-based dance group represented the Philippines at the said competition and won $5,000 with their performance of the song “Tag-Araw.” Most of the members are students, faculty, and staff members from Silliman University.
Dylzaree Recentes, one of the dancers, shared about the difficulty they faced to win the top prize. “Every rehearsal was always a challenge. Each time we rehearsed, there was always the challenge of the dancers to perform better than their previous rehearsal,” Recentes said. Managing their time with the rehearsals was more challenging, because the dancers had other responsibilities. “Apart from being present and adequately-conditioned for our nightly continue to page 4...
Hibalag set for 11 days
By Andrea Dawn E. Boycillo
FROM THE USUAL 9-10 Founders Week celebration, this year’s Hibalag is set for 11 days. Traditionally, Hibalag starts on the third Wednesday of August and would end on the 28th. Kirk Philip Emperado, the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) president, proposed for the same schedule, but was advised to include the 29th. “If we’ll follow the school calendar, there is no class on the 29th. There is no difference if there would still be events on the 29th or not. So, why not use the date instead?”Emperado said. Emperado said that events are usually squeezed because of time constraint. Some events take a whole night, which may be unfair to other organizations who want to organize events. “The advantage [of a longer celebration] is that more organizations may host more events,” Emperado said. “We are not just giving more time for events, but for new events as well. We’re expecting new events this year from them.” Emperado also said that this is an advantage for the alumni since most alumni find the Hibalag celebration “bitin.” “Mura daw silag mabitin because [on the] 28th is Tipon. Then the following
night, mingaw na,” said Emperado. However, Emperado admitted that the 11-day event may have disadvantages because it is “more costly” due to another budget needed for the last day. “Sound system, electricity… we’re paying for those. But another advantage besides having no classes is more of the experience in Hibalag,” he said. The administration and faculty members do not see the change as a problem. “It is not an issue and a big deal. It won’t exactly affect my teaching schedule. An 11-day Hibalag celebration seems fine as long as everyone gets their midterm exams done and their requirements complied first before they wander off the booths,” Asst. Professor Victor Emanuel Enario said. Mark Raygan Garcia, Office of Information and Publications director and Founders Day Committee (FD Com) member, said that they already discussed the schedule change with the SUSG Executive Committee. He also emphasized that the students should not leave their studies behind. “All the activities that the SG would have lined up for everyone should be secondary in terms of the student’s priority for academics. All students should be encouraged to participate in these activities without compromising their studies,” said Garcia.~
Admin increases party budget to Php90
By Leslie J. Batallones
FOLLOWING THE CHANGES in prices of basic goods and menu offerings of the Silliman University (SU) cafeteria, the SU administration issued a memorandum stating the increase of the party budget to Php90. The Php90 already includes the packaging fee of Php15. For setting up chairs and tables, the budget is Php100. The memorandum, released last June 30, is a revision of the previous memorandum released last June 27, 2014, which stated that the contribution on food for each student during
campus parties should not exceed Php50. Vice President for Finance and Administration Cleonico Y. Fontelo said that the administration reviewed the old memorandum and asked for a feedback from the university cafeteria. The administration, however, explained that the change is caused by the constantly increasing prices of basic goods and commodities, and not because of the students. “We have observed that the prices of basic commodities, especially food, have gone up. So, we think that the Php50 may not be sufficient anymore. continue to page 4...
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Insincere Transparency
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he two words Sillimanians heard from candidates during last year’s Student Government elections were “accountability’ and ‘transparency.” In the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) Constitution, SG representatives from all colleges would meet and discuss about laws and concerns about SUSG operations in the university at least once a month. This year, they would hold assemblies every first and third week of the month at Oriental Hall. The SUSG assembly rules states in the third provision of Rule VI that “all meetings of the Assembly shall be open to all Silliman students.” The representatives adopted the rules last June 14. However, not all SUSG public officials are ready for the accountability and transparency they’ve been pushing for. The formal letter of invitation, signed on July 3 by the SUSG President Kirk Emperado and STRAW Committee Chairperson Mykaela Maxino, was given around 2 p.m. during the general assembly.The SUSG expressed its desire “to have a close partnership with tWS in advocating transparency and informing the students with the events and sessions that are happening in the assembly.” But during the assembly, the letter of invitation to tWS was questioned. Rep. Mary Joy Lacuña asked Maxino what was the process of inviting other parties in the assembly. Rep. Kimberly Flores asked how many tWS staffers would be invited. She said that tWS should furnish a letter first before coverage because there are several sensitive things that they discuss in the assembly. Rep. Wilson Cadalso also asked for the rules, if they can ask observers to step out for a while as confidential proceedings happen and come back once they are done deliberating. Rep. Lacuna then made an official motion for tWS to send written articles about the assembly for their review, but apologized later on after Rep. Renz Macion, also a mass communication student, stressed that the media is the watchdog of the government. Rep. Niña Sung also said that tWS has the power to publish what they want, and asked about the point of the assembly being open if SG would require letters. Under the third provision in the rules, it is also stated that “if a student wants to participate in the deliberation of the assembly, he/she must present a letter requesting permission to participate. But he/she should be allowed to speak only when recognized by the speaker.” tWS believes that as public officials, all SUSG members should recognize the schoolpaper’s right to cover, analyze, and inform the student body about topics discussed during public assemblies and other meetings. The request of sending unpublished articles is considered as a subtle way of information censorship. If representatives truly know what transparency and accountability mean, representatives won’t ask tWS to send them articles for review because the staffers are just doing their social role in the Silliman community – being watchdogs of the government. The school paper won’t be obliged to inform SUSG if staff members will write about them, too. The requirement of sending letters before participation will also only be acceptable if the provision in the rules is more specific and pro-transparency. When should the student present the letter? Will leaders publish what are to be tackled in the next assembly so that students may decide if they want to participate or not? This will lessen the possibility for some representatives to not deliberate topics once they know tWS will do its coverage. Will there be instances when a letter of permission will be declined? If yes, on what grounds? For tWS, mere presence in assemblies is a way of participation and engagement to university concerns and SUSG activities. Unless ‘participate,’ ‘engage,’ ‘observe,’ together with other terms are not defined and differentiated in the rules, students and even representatives themselves won’t really understand it. A revision and inclusion of a definition of terms section on the rules is not the only suggestion to lessen further complications. The representatives should also have the initiative to bring his/her own copy of the rules to stay grounded, which wasn’t the case last assembly.~
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“What are your expectations for this year’s SUSG?” “I hope that the Student Government can accommodate more about the problems here in the campus like the wifi signal. Kit Vincent A. Pelletero, Secondary Education Major in MAPEH - I “I expect that the SUSG will help us enjoy our first year life here in Silliman better.” Rosanne Ho, BS Accountacy - I “I expect that the SUSG will be very approachable and not biased.” Camille Sescon, BS Accountancy - I “I expect the SUSG to be just as productive and progressive as the past members. Hopefully, they would also take into consideration the views and opinions of every sillimanian.” Arkenson Jan R. Duran, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - II
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A complete disregard of Foreign capabilities It’s already hard being a foreigner in school. Trying to adapt with certain customs, breaking language barriers, or even comprehending lessons that are taught differently make it even harder. It is bad enough being laughed at or talked behind by fellow students. It becomes worse when most of these problems are coming from some of the teachers. Yes, even teachers, the same people we look up to since they are our leaders of education. Some do not even have the decency to help us understand. Instead, they poke fun at our problems, or even disregard the issues at hand. Why can’t these teachers understand our problem? For example, you know it is hard to find textbooks here. Try explaining that to a teacher and making him/ her understand that. A teacher in my class was giving us lessons from a textbook that was inaccessible at the time. When explaining about not being able to get the book, all she replied was, “Just get it from your fellow classmates.” She assumed that I didn’t ask them already, which I did and because of my English, they did not understand me nor gave me help. Replying that “I already did and no one wants to help,” She assumed that I can get the book at the library, which again, I checked and it wasn’t available. If the teacher actually
took the time to realize my problem through my English, the teacher could realize that there was a problem with getting the assigned book and therefore continue with my studies without hassle. Another example was a teacher being fascinated with where I’m from that he pokes fun at it. After announcing that I was from Hawaii, the teacher remarked, “So you dance the Hula?” Clearly I don’t, but then the teacher continued to push the issue: “So next time you showcase it then, with the grass skirt and
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everything.” Honestly, I took offense to that, but kept my mouth shut because it is customary here not to talk back at teachers. Each time I spoke in class, the teacher would say, “Wait, Hawaiian boy wants to say something.” Or when the teacher tried to speak English, the teacher looked at me to confirm his English. I am not someone’s walking dictionary. I don’t even excel in English. What got me upset the most was when the teacher tried to bring Hawaiian History, and
when I corrected him, the teacher dismissed my answers. Last example is when a teacher just purely speaks Bisaya or Tagalog during the whole lecture. I know I speak for other foreigners here when I say, “Please stop and speak in English so we can understand!” I know we could learn the language too, but for most students, it is hard learning a foreign language. For a school that emphasizes speaking English in the classroom, I think this is a bit unfair. It is also a bit unfair when we foreigners get low grades in these classes. It is not that we don’t know the lesson; it is just that we don’t understand what you’re talking about. Now I know there are people who handle these kind of issues, like our counselors, deans, or even advisers, but sometimes nothing gets done. In fact, I keep hearing these types of problems from other foreign students. If the actual people who handle these issues actually get the job done, then these problems wouldn’t surface. So I turn to you, the reader. Do you think you can help a fellow foreign student with these problems in the classroom? Can you help a foreigner understand lessons and support them against teachers like the examples above? Can we all get good grades together? Can we get these problems solved? ~
Is technology making you lonely? Technology is supposed to make us more attached to other people, makes us interact with them and build relationships; however, as the people tend to be more caught up in scrolling Instagram feeds in silence while inside the car with the family or watching Netflix alone in bed while being glued to the phone, the real connection has turned out badly or worse, some of us has ended up alone. Take into account a regular lunch date with friends in a four-star restaurant. Apart from placing orders, there’s always somebody who would ask the waiter: “What’s the wifi password?” And because of that people are now more concerned about twitter updates and Facebook statuses rather than the actual scenario, making the entire atmosphere a little awkward. Most of us are guilty of that. In the article “Is technology making us loners?” by Jen Lassen, she
expressed that we are getting at ease with the scheme of being connected yet alone. We don’t simply turn out to be more desolate these times,
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but it also appears that due to the appearance of social networking, we are now constantly picking digital mobiles over individual relations. However, that’s nothing compared to the “redefined quality of family time” in the western country. They say in America, even at home people are always sticking their eyes on the screens and thus, making the family communication less possible. Of course, we will not let that happen in our beloved homes, but for us, young
adults who are more connected to the internet, is technology really making us alone? Based on the opinions of some Silliman students regarding that matter, the more you depend on your hi-tech gadgets, the more awkward it gets when face-to-face conversation happens. “Sometimes we can’t negotiate or talk to other people in personal because we are technology-oriented. We find it easier to communicate in social media like Facebook rather than in reality. I’m guilty because it’s really true and I tried it,” said Felix Eisset Ablir, a junior AB Political Science student. Whatever happens, nothing beats personal interaction. Maybe at some point the creation of technology made each one’s life comfortable, but it is also balanced because of the way we utilize it. By focusing only in family and friendship bonds, nobody should ever be lonely again. ~
On your way to Oriental Hall, Ethel Chapman building, or even the university library, you would see the colorful mini stores called the kiosks. These “tambayan ng bayan” are few of the places to go to when you’re looking for a place to eat. You are not a “true red Sillimanian” if you’ve never come across any of the kiosks in Silliman. Since kiosks are popular food stops in Silliman University, they should be expected to promote healthy eating during Nutrition Month. The convenience of kiosks make Sillimanians patronize them over other food stores. They offer silog meals with matching juice or iced tea that appeal to the students’ taste whether these would be for breakfast, lunch,or dinner. The kiosks also serve budgetfriendly and delicious meals and snacks that would even make the dormers ditch their dorm food. Most dormers say that the dorm foods lack variation, that’s why they opt to try something that could satisfy their palates. Junior mass communication Sarina Gay Balatero said: “Chada jud sa kiosks kay [if ] you name it, they have it (Kiosks are nice because if you name it, they have it).” Although the kiosks offer accessible and budget-friendly meals and snacks, there are drawbacks that concern the health of the students. Take the food they sell. Most of them are
processed like pancit canton. These foods contain Artificial Sweeteners, Synthetic Trans Fats, Artificial Flavors, Artificial Colors, Monosodium Glutamate
It is crucial for someone to be conscious enough in choosing the foods and drinks to consume. You’ll never know, one day, you’ll have one of these potential side
hyperactivity in children, worsens symptoms ADD and ADHD 5. MSG – Chest pain, heart palpitations, headaches, stimulates taste buds causing us to eat more
(MSG), High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), and Preservatives. According to a study conducted by Andrea Donsky and Lisa Tsakos published in Unjunk Your Junk Food (Gallery, 2011), they are known as The Scary Seven since they are the top seven ingredients that could do most harm to your health.
effects of The Scary Seven. 1. Artificial Sweeteners – Headaches, dizziness, memory loss, convulsions, cancer 2. Synthetic Trans Fats – Heart disease, cancer, diabetes 3. Artificial Flavors – Allergic and behavioral reactions 4. Artificial Colors – Allergies, sinus congestion,
6. HFCS – Obesity, insulin resistance, increased belly fat, heart disease 7. Preservatives – Allergic reactions, infertility, liver and kidney problems, nausea, diarrhea and DNA damage Though it is impossible to avoid these foods completely, decreasing intake is possible--and advisable.
Be conscious. These kiosks meet the student’s needs. The food we take in may sustain us for a day but it is the nutrients that we take in that can sustain our body for a lifetime. As students who patronize kiosks, some Sillimanians have shared their opinions and suggestions in order for these mini stores to improve their services: “So far, the kiosks are doing well but it would be better if they sell more nutritious foods rather than display junk foods…”—Florence Rose C. Florencio, BSED TLE III “Sometimes food quality deteriorates. Due to the huge number of students in only few kiosks, food tends to be served later than expected.” –Joseph Nikko Recentes BS Accountancy III Kiosk[s] [are] a very good start in business. And one way to improve [them] is by considering the health benefits [they] could give to the buyers. – Nhell Jane Y. Lecciones BBA Management III Kiosk owners must be reminded of the significant contribution to a student’s life. The food they sell also affects our health. “Every time we eat or drink, we are either feeding disease or fighting it.” --Heather Morgan, M.S., N.L .C. ~ With notes from: http:// naturallysavvy.com /eat / 7-scar yfood-additives-to-avoid
Mmm, Whatcha Say? By Christian Renz Torres
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Elle Velasco didn’t know what her favorite restaurant was. They’ve been asked to group themselves by category, and she couldn’t be in a set all by herself. A vegan, she had to choose the least meaty cuisine from the array. “Definitely not Mexican,” one of the guys quipped. Finally, she jumped into the Japanese group. Joëlle Sarrailh, the facilitator, asked the participants what they’ve learned from the activity. Velasco said that, with the people grouping up to common likes, she had to sacrifice her ideals to be integrated into the set. “Games bond a group together,” Sarrailh said as she jotted down their thoughts on the whiteboard. The Tropical Improv Workshop gathered people like Elle and Joëlle to learn about different applications of improvisation (or improv) from around the world. According to Christopher Carmin Jr., a workshop fellow from the UK, improv (for his Chinese students in Hong Kong) “is creating drama quickly without scripts.” If the actors throw lines in reaction to each other, creating humor or drama, it’s improv. Although the workshop, themed “Breaking New Ground in Asian
Improvisation,” gathered about 40 delegates from places like Taiwan, Singapore, China, and Canada, the participants never let their differences hinder their communication. As with improv,
expands improv as a theater art in Asia, one of the many portions in the Performance Track. The Applied Improv Track, however, involves improv as a non-performative application, like with Sarrailh
of the country’s leading improv group Silly People’s Improv Theater(SPIT), the organizer Mae Young, chose Dumaguete and Silliman for their long history of support for the arts.
Dessa Quesada-Palm from the Cultural Affairs Committee said in her track on theatre: “If something doesn’t work, find another way.” The workshop hosted two tracks. Quesada-Palm’s track—theater practices in Central Visayas–
using it as a co-creation tool for design thinking. These tracks trained the participants for the Third Manila Improv Festival on July 8-12 as well as developed their knowledge on the use of improv. But why Silliman? A member
Many of the participants agreed, relishing the chill vibe both the city and the campus offer. On her first night in the city, Velasco walked around downtown by herself; an act unconventional in her native Manila.
“Improvisation helps us in a lot of different ways,” QuesadaPalm said. During her track, the participants posed in groups and depicted a major social issue, such as modern day slavery. They portrayed the problem, the ideal, and the transformation in between. One of the participants, Earnest Hope Tinambacan, explained that through the activity, coming up with the transformative action wasn’t easy. A graduate student in social psychology, he said that the process of finding the solution was akin to real life. In one of the afternoons, the delegates crowded the MultiPurpose Room at Multimedia. Though it was raining, the delegates, warmed by the dinuldog and the conversation, didn’t mind the cold outside..The international cozied in with the locals; one of which was Christel Kho. According to her, apart from SPIT performing at the Luce Auditorium, she has not seen improv in Dumaguete. As the house manager of the Luce, she said that with the help of the workshop, it might jumpstart the improv movement in the city. “I don’t really think there’s something here [yet]. It will just grow. Start small.” ~
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DID YOU KNOW. Life wasn’t all about glamour, bright lights and precious red carpets for these celebrities. Before fame, they went through odd and unexpected jobs before becoming stars.
Hugh Michael Jackman. Robyn Rihanna Fenty. Nicole Mary Kidman. Widely known as Wolverine in As sexy and flawless as she is, Kidman who is an Australian the famous X-Men Film series, no one would have thought that actress, singer and film producer he has experienced being a party this Barbadian singer, actress, was a massage therapist. Due to clown, payed with $50 per show. and fashion model was once an her mother’s breast cancer, she Later on, he became a PE teacher army cadet in a sub-military proworked and stopped studying at at Uppingham School. gramme. the age of 17 to help her family financially. Compiled by: Nurilyn Elli via http://www.buzzfeed.com/elliewoodward/celebrities-who-had-unbelievable-jobs-before-they-were-fa#.meoD2VbXa
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roundup SG rep.. from page 1 Niña Sung asked. Rep. Flores said that the point of requiring letters is that there are “several sensitive things” representatives discuss during assemblies. “What are you afraid of in our deliberations here?” Rep. Gil Buenavista asked Rep. Flores. Rep. Flores said that sensitivities discussed in the assembly “sometimes have to make the audience step out.” She pointed out impeachment as one of the “confidential and private” sensitivities on her comment on a post in SUSGWatch, an unofficial Facebook page where the minutes of the meeting are posted by an anonymous observer. “I am not afraid of anything,” Rep. Flores said. The SUSG assembly rules states in the third provision of Rule VI that “all meetings of the Assembly shall be open to all Silliman students.” The representatives adopted the rules last June 14. Under the provision, it is also stated that “if a student wants to participate in the deliberation of the Assembly, he/she must present a letter requesting permission to participate. But he/she shall be allowed to speak only wwhen recognized by the Speaker.”
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. Tom Cruise, known these days as a Scientologist and a star of many box office hits including the “Risky Business”, was an aspiring priest who attended a Franciscan seminary before
Rep. Lacuña also made a motion that tWS should submit articles about the assembly to them first before publishing for review. She apologized later on, after Rep. Renz Macion stressed the schoolpaper’s role in the Silliman community. “The media is supposed to be the watchdogs of the government, and I don’t think they should write a letter at all,” Rep. Macion said. Rep. Lacuña made an official motion to send tWS published articles for their review. “We would like to request them to furnish us a copy already published every assembly,” Rep. Wilson Cadalso said. tWS Associate Editor John Rey Villareal said that representatives should not be afraid if they have nothing to hide. tWS News Editor Jameela Mendoza also said that it is the SUSG’s job to invite the staff for open meetings. “If they truly value transparency, all should exercise it,” tWS Feature Editor Renz Torres said. The assemblies this year take place from 2-5 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month.~
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rehearsal, most of us had to think of our careers, run and complete multiple errands for the Korea trip, plan finances, and address the local and national media while planning changes in choreography and designing costumes for our dance piece,” said Recentes. For Recentes, who is still in Korea, all the hard work paid off. “Everything feels so unreal. None of us has completely gotten over what just happened,” she said. Recentes also shared that, before, they would only dream about performing outside the country. “I would only agree absentmindedly, even disregarding the possibility of this dream really happening, thinking that whatever happens, I was already conVince Teves of Team ‘Divergent’were tented with what Kahayag had allowed By Viah Jann Cardenas declared champions of the Palarong TO RAISE FUNDS for the scholar- Sillimaniana. from page 1 Admin increases.. “We learned the value of not giving ship committee, the Silliman UniverWe increased not because of the pressity Corps of Campus Ambassadors up until the end,” said Joshua Lloyd sure from the students, but the need to (SUCCA) organized the “Palarong Tabilon, a sophomore mechanical eneconomize,” Fontelo said. gineering student. Sillimaniana” last July 11. Office of the Information and PubJolina Jean Vendiola, Ma. Christina The games tested the participants’ lication Director Mark Raygan Garcia knowledge about Silliman University June T. Grapa, Klarizz Joy P. Bato, said that the administration is encour(SU), like the organizational struc- and Thea Isabelle Sun of Team ‘May aging the student councils to come up ture of administrators and the SU Forever’ got the second place. with activities prepared with a miniThe third placers were Maye Maxlibrary’s sections. mum budget. Seven games took place at the Sil- inne Barluado, Venus Comique, Di“We have done our part in arrangliman Hall, the amphitheatre, SU li- anne Cornelle Cabanlit, and Nicely ing with the cafeteria and other debrary, and the Ravello Physical Edu- Duran Aranda from Team SU JPIA. partments in the university to ensure “The games were tiring but fun. We cation Field. that we’re able to give the students the “The students learned the value of learned more about the school,” said best that we can at the least amount teamwork as they learned more about Dianne Cornelle Cabanlit, a sophothe university from this event,” said more accountancy student. The SUCCA said that Palarong Chesca Marie Figueroa, a sophomore information technology student and Sillimaniana may happen again next school year. member of SUCCA. The Scholarship Committee gives Eight teams with four members financial aid to students who excel in By Andrea Dawn E. Boycillo each participated in the said activity. Nicole Joy Rich, Primzelle Lirazan, academics but are financially chalSILLIMAN NET RADIO Joshua Lloyd Tabilon, and Seigfred lenged. ~ (SNR), the university’s radio station and Dumaguete’s first and only internet-based radio, continues its broadcast, starting last June 22. The daily broadcast starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. It plays music and provides information and entertainment to its listeners. “The plan is for the internet radio station to be a part of a student ’s life,” said SNR head and Yes! FM DJ Michael Joseph Ramo, also known as Rico Pañero. Student-oriented and focusing PALARONG SILLIMANIANA: Students in teams of four take part in Palarong more on content, Ramo said that Sillimaniana organized by the SU Corps of Campus Ambassadors held last July students can also learn outside the 11 around the campus. Photo by Cheri Lian V. Ansale classroom by listening to SNR.
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me to experience,” she said. Winning the competition at a time when Kahayag least expected it was a dream come true. “We won despite difficulties with finances and time. All of it, so overwhelming, we could do nothing else but cry our hearts out after our final performance for the world cultural dance festival. It was all worth it,” said Recentes. The group has 27 members, namely: 1. Engel Boen S. Zerna 2. Ada Katrina A. Abines 3.Reynald P. Aguit 4. Krist Leo F. Ajero 5. Ariel D. Atillo 6. Tamara Rae S. Cabaero 7. Alfred G. Campoy 8. John Alfred S. Caputolan 9. Ricky Nelson G. Cimafranca Jr
10. Nonito Antonio O. Cuizon 11. Bethany C. Drilon 12. Gladys C. Drilon 13. Camille Marie G. Enopia 14. John Carl Albert L. Gayo 15. Joan A. Juntilla 16. John R. Lumapay 17. Alexis Dawn L. Masangkay 18. Milca Kristelle S. Neo 19. Vic June Rich V. Nocete 20. John Paul N. Oira 21. Michelle Diana Lois H. Osias 22. Clarisa L. Plandez 23. Dylzaree D. Recentes 24.Roui C. Saloma 25. Agustin Nicolas A. Salva 26. Sandra Joy V. Tan 27. Jan Leonil F. Ajero ~
that we can,” said Garcia. Although the price increased, the meal offerings were also improved said Asst. Prof. Anna Vee Riconalla, SU cafeteria manager. “We make it possible to accommodate the needs of students for decent food and at the same time, cover the expenses and service fee of our personnel,” said Riconalla. She added that this new rate for meals is “just and fair” to parents and to the income of the cafeteria. Students can choose from set A to
set E meals that include 2 viands, rice, a side dish, and soft drinks. Silliman University Student Government President Kirk Emperado said that the new party budget calls for more students to attend university and college activities. However, he said that students should see the improvement of food services. “I hope that [SU] cafeteria will do its best to create something new for students to encourage them to patronize the meal offerings of the cafeteria,” Emperado said. ~
SU campus radio continues broadcast “I am really focusing on the content. The contents of the station should be what the students would like to hear and what the students need to hear,” said Ramo. Shout outs, announcements, and organization recruitment are also accepted. Open for applicants SNR is still on the process of planning and accepting applicants from all colleges and departments who “have a good concept for radio and can give consistency of their time.” “If there would be people that would be committed and willing to go for a night duty, then we could extend [our programming] until such time that we could
operate for 24 hours,” Ramo said. Accessibility With the radio’s accessibility online, it is not just limited to Sillimanians inside the campus. Listeners around the world can be updated with the developments of campus through their gadgets. “The future of Philippine radio is on the Internet. It ’s not yet right now, but almost all free radio has an internet counterpart,” said Ramo. Ramo is also pushing for a radio application that anyone can install on any android gadget. ~ Silliman Net Radio’s station is located at the Emilio T. Yap Hall. To listen to its broadcast, visit www.su.edu.ph/radio.