FRESH: Issue #1

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Table of Contents

CIITzent Highligh

CIIT ORGs.......................................................

OBELISK members...................................

CIITzen Highlights......................................

Gretch...........................................................

Enzo...............................................................

Juju.................................................................

My CIIT Culture Shock Story.................

Obelisk Member Highlight...................

Things I Miss at the Interweave..........

Adviser Message.........................................

GTK......................................................................

ZINE commitee............................................

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Chihong Wong Editor-In-Chief

Leila De Guzman Associate Editor

Research Committee Head

AB Aguirre Internals Head

Zine Committee Head

Yuki Ishiskawa Writer

Diane Ong Writer

Troi Ramoso Externals Head

Eleana Guron Writer

Enzo Salvador Creatives

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Carl Pedraja Creative Director

Rianna Alania Secretary

Eryk Katimbang Writer

Daniela Gabutan Creatives

Gibrianne Derequito Creatives

Michael Pajanil Adviser

Juliana Ahongon Managing Editor

Katrina Dagdag Finance

Ella Mariano Writer

Andrea Gonzales Creatives

Joshua Cruz Creatives

Vetill Creatives

Alissa Coden Creatives

OBELISK Members:

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H C T E R G Grachel Perdido Birthday: Nov.2 3

3rd Yr. BMMA Graphic Design

Sagittarius & INFP-A

@grachelperdidoo @gretchsketchh

“Today is never too late to be brand new.”

About me:

I never limit myself when it comes to art. I love creating something and giving life to it. I made my own art brand called gretchsketch and I used to do art commissions and sell stickers and calendars. Made my own youtube channel to sing my heart out. Now I’m a working student/digital artist, and created my own project in the crypto space.

Orgs: Member of Tunes Former head of the dance movement in Telon 4

Proud moments:

I’m proud of being a Dean’s Lister and being a part of the artist lineup for a Tunes gig and Be the light campaign! I’ve also been awarded as one of the Best Composers in Telon! Proud to have my artworks featured at CIIT’s instagram! And last but not least, I’m also proud to be part of organizations and communities that have truly shed light to CIITzens like me who are passionate about the things we love.

Achievements • • • • • •

Dean Lister Artist for Tunes gig Artist for Be the Light Campaign Awarded for one of the Best Composers of Telon Artwork featured on CIIT’s Instagram Being part of said Organizations and communities

Favorites in CIIT Place:

Cafeteria/Library!!

Photos by: CIIT Philippines

Memory:

Sweat and tears of our talent show rehearsals after classes!!

Summer Lovin’ had me a blast!~

Advice:

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Never stop creating! If you fail, try again, because at the end of the day, they need some of what you’ve got.

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Sample Works

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Cunanan Jaime Lorenzo ber 26 Birthday: Decem 4th Yr. BSEMC

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fb.com/enzo.cunanan @Enzongdeee

“Growth starts at the end of your comfort zone & gratitude goes a long way”

About me:

me HA just kidding, hi I’m Jai Hi Troy Bolton here HAHA and I am the t you can call me Enzo, Lorenzo C. Cunanan bu r taking rrently, I’m in my 4th yea current SC President. Cu nt at CIIT ion in Game Developme up BSEMC w/ Specializat e I like ology. During my free tim College of Arts and Techn learn s, exercise, play sports or to read, play video game not. I don’t related to my course or something new whether etc. But I’m a ce for music, tv shows, have a specific preferen SD,etc.) op groups(BIGBANG, SN huge fan of 2nd Gen kp 7

anything witcher related, modern family. Honestly I’m a fan of a lot of things because as long as I enjoy it, I become a fan of it anyway Lastly, I like meeting new people and buildin g connections, so if you ever see me, feel free to greet me, chances are though, baka ako pa unang bumati sayo hahah a.

s& Achievementn Proud mome ts •

Orgs: • • • • • •

rrent ouncil - Cu Student C President rmer ouncil - Fo Student C s Officer PR&Comm s& er Logistic CGC - Form cer tation Offi Documen - Member 24Frames - Member Safezone ember Syntax - M

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Outstanding Student Council Award Dean’s lister Passing Capstone 1 & 2 Getting hired for OJT by

Laguna Games Any event/project that we produced during my tenure as an SC officer.

Favorites in CIIT Place:

7th floor because of the basketball court 2nd floor because ansarap matulog sa library hehehehe SC Corner in the 2nd floor

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Photo by: CIIT Philippines

Memory: •

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Meeting new people whether student or staff member Everyday I was in CIIT hehe Tunes event Taumbayan 2019 SC 2019 Halloween Event Global Game Jam 2019 Sportsfest 2019

Advice: Be kind to yourself. Se lf love and self happiness is essential & Enjoy every moment like it’s your la st

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Sample Works Player Chara

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Peach Monster Sludge

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About me:

and Genshin Impact) Juju here! I love to play games (Valorant al). I mainly use and make art (both traditional and digit t of the other mediums. watercolor and acrylic but I can do mos rcolors but now I love Fun fact: in the past I used to hate wate s, which my all time it. I read manga, light novels, and webtoon when you get to favorite is “Yumi Cells”. I’m shy at first but so myself. My current know me I’m actually pretty craz y, if i say I’m claiming it! goal is to be an independent woman, and

“Don’t be afraid to take the first step”

JUJU gon Juliana Denisse Ahon Birthday: Januar y 31

c Design 3rd Yr. BMMA Graphi Aquarius & INFP-A

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Orgs: Student CouncilResearch & Logistics • Obelisk• Managing Editor & • Creatives (Layout Artist, Illustrator, Photo & VId) Telon- Member • Former Actor, • Project Manager, • Photo & Video • Documentation (Currently Graphic • Designer) Obscura • Managing Secretary • Former Social Media • Manager Former Logistics and • Researcher

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Achievements & Proud moments • •

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Dean Lister Obelisk-Most Valuable Member (2021) Sports Fest 2019- Champion Chess BS Org

Favorites in CIIT

Place:

Library/Cafeteria

Memory: • • •

Student Council: 2019 Halloween Event!

Sports Fest 2019 Every moment I had with my friends

Photos by: CIIT Philippines 11

Advice:

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Don’t give up! You can do it, everything is part of your growth. Take time to know yourself.

Sample Works

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My Culture Shock Story by: Ella Mariano

I remember applying to different universities for college back in 2018. My goal was to get into a university with a film course. I was done with being in a private catholic school for 16 years. I wanted a new environment. I wanted to be with people who have the same passion for film, and I wanted to express myself through my clothes. I just want to see and experience something new.

So when I applied for CIIT with my schoolmates and went to the famous Interweave Building, my eyes widened, and my jaw dropped. I got so excited because the 7-floor building is not like your ordinary school. CIIT has this industrial-looking interior that got me interested.

Then, when we went up, I was, once again, gobsmacked. A cafe and library intersecting?

Mural paintings on the walls? Is this heaven or what? And students with their hair bleached with all these vibrant colors passed by. I haven’t even started my entrance exam. And yet, I already knew that I wanted to study here. I was hooked.

When orientation day came, I was filled with excitement and social anxiety. I was excited to be in college but afraid that I might not make friends or simply talk to the other freshies because of my shyness. My friend who also passed (Hi, Klarize!) was in a different orientation room, leaving me to fend for myself in this new wilderness. But when the orientation started, I never thought that I would be able to meet such friendly people. I’m now looking forward to what CIIT has in store for us.

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Photo by: CIIT Philippines

Photo by: Ella Mariano

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When classes started, I had no clue where Klarize and I would eat because eating at the 2nd-floor cafe was still intimidating for us at the time. So we would eat at the 7th-floor bleachers (which was quite chill, actually). And that was the time when we were still so shy to talk to our other block mates because we still don’t know how to approach them.

That is until we got close to them in class when our block was preparing for the Magpasikat event.

Getting to know my other block mates at that moment and finding more people to call friends was something I never expected would happen.

We were sad that we won’t be in one class after the first term. On the bright side, that taught me a lot about independence and having a mutual agreement with your friends on what classes to get so you’ll still be together (separation anxiety be like).

Other than that, I get to meet more people because of joining organizations. I never felt more welcomed once I joined different organizations because this was the kind of community that I was looking for in my past schools. Despite passing the exams in other universities, I knew that I wanted to be here at CIIT. This was my dream, and I’m finally living it.

: Photo by no Ella Maria

Before the pandemic, I had the chance to experience CIIT - a chill campus space with numerous organizations, fully-equipped facilities, and an overall top-of-the-line academic experience. Those few months felt like years because of how much I got to do a lot in school.

Photo by: o Ella Marian

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As the face-to-face classes are within arm’s reach, I hope more students could try and explore outside their comfort zones and make the most of their college life. It might seem intimidating that we have to adapt to another kind of environment. It is intimidating and frightening when we’re so used to our comfort zones. But just think about how there are more challenging things we’ll be experiencing in the future.

So why not take the first step now? Who knows, it might not be so bad after all.

See you at the Interweave, CIITzen!

OBELISK

Member HIGHLIGHT:

JUJU Juliana Denisse L. Ahongon Managing Editor Department: Creatives Committee: • • • • •

Internal Committee External Committee Zine Committee Issue Committee Research Committee

Why do you Join Obelisk?

I join obelisk to utilize my skills in graphic design :>

What’s your best memory or moment in Obelisk?

Christmas Party and Awards Night

What are your acheivements in Obelisk?

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Awarded for Most Valuable Member Current Managing Editor 15

OBELISK

Member HIGHLIGHT: What are your contributions in Obelisk?

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Made the Wordmark Logo of Obelisk Dear Obe Event Obelisk Issue 2 Obelisk Issue 3 MINI OBELISK vol. 1: BALIKBAYAN Herstory: The Modern Filipina The Interview Video Editor for Panganod Org week “BACK TO THE CINEMAS: A QUICK GUIDE FOR MOVIEGOERS” Article “The Harsh Reality of Self-Love” Article “A Virtual Look Behind The Red Curtain — How Telon Brought Theatre Online” Article Quarantine Anniversary Pubmat CIIT Media Recruitment Pubmat

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Things I Miss at the Interweave by: Troi Ramoso

It has been 2 years and a few months since we all last visited the Interweave Building — our second home. To think that the majority of the students who were studying at the Interweave pre-pandemic are now graduating speaks so much about how long we have been parted with it.

To make things nostalgic, here are several things and places I missed at the Interweave:

The Left Wing Library

Photo by: CIIT Philippines

Who doesn’t miss the sound of the library bell ringing whenever you and your friends are talking? Kidding aside, the left wing library is probably on top of this list. Why? It’s because it’s probably the most peaceful place you can ever be in (aside from the restrooms) — you can sleep on the small bleachers, play Mobile Legends with your friends, or read your borrowed books comfortably as the fast WiFi connection and freezing air conditioner keeps you cozy.

The Breackdown Comfort Rooms Personally, I’d say this is the place I miss the most at the Interweave.

Primarily because (1) all the comfort rooms in the Interweave cater to ALL GENDERS, (2) it’s complete with everything you need, from hand soap, to paper towels, to a trusty bidet, and (3) it’s the safest space you can ever be in. Whenever I’m feeling down or at a breaking point, I just go to the comfort room and let it all out there (PRO TIP: The “best” comfort room is the one near the IT department office).

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The Cafe

Who needs a whole array of fast food when we have a cafe on the 2nd floor?! Although the menu is always the same, the taste of the food offered is always of the same great quality! I remember my go-to order there was the Fish Fillet with Mango Sauce matched with their Iced Tea!

Photo by: CIIT Philippines

7th Floor Bleachers

The bleachers at the 7th floor are more like the ones at the library, but more spacious and there’s no bell ringing whenever you go over the top with your chismisan! The 7th floor also offers lunch and other food to fill you up when you’re hungry.

Photo by: CIIT Philippines

The Fast WiFi

Who says you can’t stream, download, and play all at the same time? At the Interweave, you have access to its super fast WiFi you can use anytime! Just always remember to log in your credentials so you can enjoy it!

There are so much more things that I miss at the Interweave but if I list them all, It’s gonna take so many pages! But I hope the newer batches get to experience the things we’ve experienced because all of these is what made my CIIT College experience memorable!

Photo by: Joshua Cruz

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