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The MARIAN
October-December 2012
editorial IN SPITE OF DIVERGENCE The success of this year’s Intramurals is a history to be treasured. Despite the various changes and big transformations that happened like the formation of the new team - ups, every Marian undeniably showed determination, power and camaraderie in celebrating the spirit of this year’s Intramurals. The essence of using the universal elements as concept was used with genuine meaning. Regardless of the capabilities and prestige that each team showed, the verve of being a real Marian still prevailed. The Valiant Earth, Invincible Air, Unexpendable Water, Incredible Metal and Raging Fire have exemplified the zeal to conquer the sports cup. The Valiant Earth was named champion in the end, but all teams were indeed victors after displaying skills and talents that were not only outstanding but also eager to be shared and showcased. Another year of battle has arrived. We expect for more challenging clashes, more demanding bouts and more productive competitors this 2013. But as long as we continue to fight as one SMU team, we may be able to surpass these obstacles and eventually make the sports arena of our institution more healthy and dynamic. It is not about winning at all. It is about possessing the Marian values of competence, creativity, community-supportiveness and Christian discipleship not withstanding the differences of the team we belong. M
Mag-isip isip ng 1,2,3 Kung lakas, liksi o kakayahan lang naman ang paguusapan, karapat-dapat purihin ang ipinakita ng Valiant Earth, Invincible Air, Unexpendable Water, Incredible Metal at Raging Fire sa nakalipas na Intramurals 2012. Isang nakabibinging palakpakan at nakapanghihingalong hiyawan ang nararapat para sa buong komunidad ng Marians sa isang matagumpay na Intramurals ngayong taon. sa isang pelikula, sa tagumpay ng bida ay isang kontrabida. Tagumpay man nating masasabi ang nasabing paligsahan, may mga silid pa rin na kailangan nating bigyang-pansin para sa ating sariling pag-unlad at mas magandang Intramurals sa mga susunod pang mga taon. Lahat tayo’y nagpakita ng sari-sariling lakas at katatagan. Pero kapatid, saan ka napapabilang sa mga sumusunod na kapangyarihan?
Kaya minsan, mas tamang magpokus sa pagaalaga ng init at lakas ng apoy para magtagumpay sa ginagawa.
Pero sa kabila ng lahat, ‘di natin pwedeng isantabi ang kapuna-punang mga karakter na ipinakita ng lahat. Gaya nga
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KAPANGYARIHAN NG LUPA Tayo’y nakayapak at kumikilos sa ibabaw ng lupa. Sa ilalim ng lupa ay mga kayamanan gaya ng mineral o kaya nama’y pagkaing
VANESSA T. DE GUZMAN SENIOR STAFF WRITER
is 1>8? Nag-aral ka ba ng Math? Is 1 greater than 8? Does one loss by knockout overshadow the eight world titles which brought pride to all Filipinos worldwide? Does one recent defeat erase the triumphant historical record that exalted and united Filipinos? When our People’s Champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao fell unconsciously face-first in the boxing ring,
did you feel concern or shame? When Juan Manuel Marquez threw his “perfect punch” to Pacman’s face, did you immediately judge Pacquiao as weak and “laos na?” Undeniably, the fourth face-off of Pacquiao and Marquez was a global shock in the boxing arena, when the People’s Champ met his match and was led to his loss on the highly-betted fight. Some of us ungratefully focused more
pwedeng anihin dala ng masikap na pagtatanim. Ngunit sa ibabaw ng lupa ay ang pagiisip na siyang nagpupursiging makapasok sa ilalim na di tinitignan ang mga masisira at maaapektuhan para lamang iangat ang sariling kaligayahan at kagustuhan. Dinala mo ba ang pag-iisip na ‘to? KAPANGYARIHAN NG HANGIN Ang hangin ay may abilidad na magpayuko ng mga bagay-bagay. Kaya nitong umihip ng malakas at maaaring magpatumba ng anuman. Sa lugar naman ng mga tao, may iba’t-ibang hangin na maituturing. May hangin na mabaho, meron namang mabango, may nakaiirita at meron ring nakababastos. Sa huli, anumang klaseng hangin meron ka, gaano man ‘to kalakas, ito ay pwede pa ring sumira ng pagsasamahan at pagtitiwala sa bawat isa. Anong klase ba ng hangin ang ipinakita mo? KAPANGYARIHAN NG TUBIG Napakalakas ng tubig. Kaya ka nitong lunurin o iagos sa rutang di mo inaasahan. Pero sa kalakasang ito, minsan mas marami ang nasasaktan at nagiging bigo. Marami ang nawawalan ng pag-asa at
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...did you feel concern or shame? ...did you immediately judge Pacquiao as weak and “laos na?”
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nagiging palaban ng wala sa oras. Ang tubig ay kayamanang maituturing sa kadahilanang nagagamit natin ito sa halos lahat ng bagay. Pero sabi nga, ang lakas na di nagagamit ng wasto, sa huli ay siya ring nagiging talo. Ginamit mo ba ng tama ang lakas na ‘to? KAPANGYARIHAN NG METAL Isang katangian meron ang metal ay ang kanyang katigasan. Dahil sa tatag na ito, kaya nitong makabuo ng mga kapaki-pakinabang na bagay gaya ng mga gusali at sasakyan. Pero minsan, ang katigasang ito rin ang nagtutulak sa pagkasira ng isang bagay dahil marahil kulang ang tatag nito. Minsan kasi, mas kanais-nais muna na mauna ang pagtitiwala at pagkakaisa kaysa sa katatagan. Gaano ba katatag ang ipinakita mo? KAPANGYARIHAN NG APOY Lumiliyab, nakasusunog, nakapapaso – yan ang angking kapangyarihan ng apoy. Nakakatakot kung turingin pero marami rin ang nakakatalo. May mga kayang tumapak sa nakakapasong init o di kaya nama’y maglaro ng Continued on page 29
on the tragic defeat of the Pambansang Kamao. And many of us asked a big “Why?” As reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, “some said boxing, preaching and legislating are too much for Pacquiao’s plate.” Several say Manny hasn’t prepared well for the fight, consuming only two months for training laxed by overconfidence, compared to Marquez’s rigid four and a half months training powered by eagerness for the hungered-for victory. Other issues cover Mommy Dionisia’s lament over Manny’s change of religion – “abandoning his rosary on the neck and entertaining pastors who often crowd Manny’s mansion, robbing him off his Continued on page 29
Earth smothers... basketeers, however, showed off their blasting speed and aggressive attacks that paved way to conquer the first quarter, 18-14. Startled by the Valiant Earth’s suffocating defense, the Incredible Metal quintet with persistent confidence launched revenge with tricky placings. Spirited by their first taste of win, Valiant Earth team captain Ana Murillo, defended the team with deadly hook shots retaining their territory, 30-24, in the second quarter. Trailing behind by six points at the end of the first half of the third quarter, the Valiant Earth cagers still exemplified their prowess capped by Murillo’s good passing formation and fastbreaking rebounds to oust the peppered Incredible Metal
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shooters with 46-28 at the third quarter. Though the Metal dribblers brought their best, the Earth basketeers with their far score in the second half and series of extraordinary performance clinched the championship, 78-34. “On the first part of the game, the opponent was really aggressive to win and they [the Valiant players] were really nervous but as a coach, I advised them to enjoy, relax and go for the spirit of teamwork. Then, it paid off,” said Mrs. Gina Taniza, coach of the Valiant Earth. Meanwhile, Ms. Lovely Julian, coach of the Incredible Metal, said that “the most important thing is sportsmanship – the real essence of this Intramurals.” M
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