TMI | ATM — Rebirth: A Taste of the Dauntless Venom

The Official School Publication of SWU PHINMA Senior High School Department

Lovely Sabal

Mary Therese Alcover

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ATM Nangangasiwang Patnugot

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TMI Managing Editor

Kirby Harani

Angel Mae Flores

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ATM Katuwang na Patnugot

TMI Associate Editor

Margareth Dionne Ravanera

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ATM Punong Patnugot

Raine Heart Campos

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TMI Editor-in-chief

ABOUT THE COVER Nicole Ann Pasquera The Maroon Ink Adviser

Elmer Ernesto Boybanting TV/Radio Broadcasting Adviser

Leah Bargamento

Ang Tintang Marun Adviser

Head Layout Artists

Marjorie Jopia Arkhe Juniesse Jardelosa

Head Sports Editors

Virginia Elizabeth Resare Sheena Angela Medida

Kimberly Mae Roble Neahma Sophia Gonzales

Margie Rae Markland Margarette Nicole Ravelo

Amanda Renee Villaflor

Clitz Myle Ymbong Daiven Reigh Monforte

Head News Editors

Jheziel Bentulan Estelle Dawn Aranas

Kirsten Leanne Roble

Erwyn Yu Jr. Rafael Amoro

Lynn Gallego

Head Editorial Cartoonists

Paulen Blaire Pernitez Gayle Ashley Rocero

Chelsea Van Baladad Shaira Soramines

Isagani Rain Verano Virginia Elizabeth Resare Kirsten Leanne Roble Layout Artists

Christie Mae Sato Rencel Layese Kimberly Capuyan Anmari Zazel Dinopol Yassmine Al-dawood News Writers

Kathleen Mae Roska Shaneiry Ann Arsolon Rianne Chrystel Lacasandili Alyssa Faye Mayoga Feature Writers

Head Photojournalist

Head Copyreader & Headline Writers

Head Opinion Editors

Head Feature Editors

Head Technical Directors

Head Video Editor

Head Science and Technology Editor

Head Radio Broadcasters

Syra Joy Lapiña Christie Mae Sato Rianne Chrystel Lacasandili Editorial Writers

Rozel Gonzales Aluela Mariane Loquias Allexa Ruthie Belleza Mery An Loremaen Datan Sports Writers

Dexie Darylle Leyco Mikaela Fien Corro Rencel Layese Kierstine Mae Figuracion John Kim Bacasnot Daiven Reigh Monforte Scott Marl Decon James Jagdon Mary May Abanes

Hannah Sophia Artiaga Gelo Louie Ngojo Paul Adriane Mendoza Athena Mitzka Quinanola Mary Patricia Rein Solloso Mary May Abanes Shyrene Yu Editorial Cartoonists

Cyra Eve Guzman Ella Therese Cañon Shanel Mari Oncada Photojournalists

Guadalue Albertha Marie Obando Daiven Reigh Monforte Technical Directors

Mary Pristin Tinio

Copyreader & Headline Writer

The boy in the cover represents us, students.

If there’s anything you need to know about this year’s batch of students, it is that we are fierce, devious, and dauntless. The snake in the cover represents the ability to shed its old skin, and just like us, we too are capable of starting anew and becoming stronger versions of ourselves.

Radio Broadcasters

Concept and Art by Erwyn Yu Jr.

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NEWS

EDITORIAL

FEATURE

LITERARY

SCIENCE

SPORTS

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Rebirth: A Taste of the Dauntless Venom The Maroon Ink | Ang Tintang Marun S.Y. 2022-2023

- "We delight you with an ambrosial taste of fresh venom.

After two years of witnessing the horrors and devastation caused by the coronavirus disease across the country, the publication has finally found its way back to campus grounds. It was an uphill battle, not to mention the fact that it had to enter the abruptly hostile arena of face-toface coverage and real-time posting— a practice done prior to the pandemic which we’ve never actually done before as junior Inkers— while still maintaining its online presence on social media. Transitioning from having to do just every bit of everything online to finally doing inperson tasks was a sharp shift, to say the least. As a result, there were a few missteps and slips on our path to growth and progress. However, just as you may think that these factors collectively shook us and brought us to our downfall, it had led us to rise each day fiercer and dauntless just as every Cobra should be.

The awakening of the challenges this academic year paved the way for us to grow from what we once were. The publication knew from then on that it was time to bring a new taste into the mix. That it was indeed time to set a new era for The Maroon Ink and Ang Tintang Marun.

An era that will further the potential of each and every Inker and bring out the best in them. An era that will shine a light beyond their duties as watchdogs and servants to the Senior High School student body.

And so we give you its rebirth. We delight you with an ambrosial taste of fresh venom. Venom that will keep you coming back for more. Rebirth: A Taste of the Dauntless Venom.

Campos, Raine Heart

The Maroon Ink 2022-2023 | Editor-in-Chief

Abot - tanaw ang pagsikat ng bagong panahon.

Rebirth. Isang salita sa Ingles na nangangahulugang muling pagsilang. Ang pamagat ng inilathalang ikalimang taunang isyu ay ang naging hangarin ng publikasyong The Maroon Ink | Ang Tintang Marun sa taong panuruan 2022-2023— ang muling pagkabuhay at bagong simula.

Sa higit dalawang taon ng online na klase, maraming mga hadlang ang kinailangan naming pagdaanan bago upang muling malasahan ang pagbabalik sa nakaaran. Ang pagiging isang mamamahayag ay hindi kailanman madaling gawain, sapagka't tila nilalakbay namin ang maalon na dagat, malalaking bundok, at makulimlim na landas upang lubos na patatagin ang katotohanan at itinta ang mga adbokasiya ng mga eSWUdyante.

Ngayong sa wakas ay muling binuksan ng Southwestern University PHINMA ang mga pintuan sa pagsasagawa ng harap-harapang klase, isang hamon ang pag-akma sa biglaang pagbabago ng iskedyul ng taong panuruan. Gayunpaman, bilang mga inker, umaasa ang Cobras sa aming kapangyarihan upang pakawalan at palakasin ang kanilang boses at ibahagi ang makabuluhang impormasyong umiikot sa paaralan. Binansagan ang opisyal na publikasyon ng Senior High School bilang mga mapangahas at matapang na mamamahayag sa likod ng bawat kuwento, at itatawid namin bawat lambak ubang muling bigyang buhay ang pamana na ito.

Abot-tanaw ang pagsikat ng bagong panahon. Isang panahon ng mga mamamahayag na pinaghusayan ang responsableng pagtupad ng mga adhikain bilang isang organisayon at nagbigay-liwanag sa kagila-gilalas na kalidad ng serbisyo sa institusyon. Samakatwid Cobras, hayaan ang bagong simula at sariwang lahi ng walang takot na kamandag ng Ang Tintang Marun pawiin ang inyong mga pagnanasa.

Ravanera, Margareth Dionne Ang Tintang Marun 2022-2023 | Editor-in-Chief

Ika-4 ng Hunyo 2022, araw kung saan buong pusong tinanggap ng Southwestern University PHINMA ang mga SWUdyante sa pamamagitan ng programang “The Maroon Jam”.

Habang patuloy kaming naghahangad at nag-aapoy sa nag-aalab na pagnanasa sa loob namin, inanunsyo rin ng The Maroon Ink na naghahanap ito ng mga bagong Inker sa araw ng Maroon Jam.

Inilugod ng Maroon Jam Homecoming 2022 ang mga magaaral mula sa Senior High School at College Department.

Iba't ibang departamento, club, at organisasyon ang dumating upang muling pasiglahin ang lahat ng kilig at pananabik mula sa pagdiriwang ng Homecoming sa unang araw ng Maroon Jam. Ang mga mag-aaral ng SWU PHINMA ay sama-samang nagtitipon para sa ikalawang bahagi ng napakahusay na pagtatanghal at mga aktibidad na puno ng kasiyahan. Nakuha rin ng SWU Senior High School Department ang Best Booth award, na nagngangalang “SHS Circus” booth. Pangalawa rito ang School of Education.

Ito ang nagsisilbing unang araw ng akademikong taon 2022-2023. Ang pagdiriwang ng Homecoming na ito ay isang 2-araw na aktibidad na nagkakahalaga ng pakikilahok.

Pagkatapos ng dalawang akademikong taon ng onlinebased at modular-based na pag-aaral at mga kaganapan, ang SWU PHINMA grounds ay muling napuno ng mga magaaral.

Ang iba't ibang departamento, clubs, at organisasyon ay naglagay ng mga booth upang ipagdiwang ang kanilang unang araw ng pagbabalik.

Ang ilang booths ay may kakaibang laro para magkaroon ng pagkakataong manalo ng premyo. Nag-aalok ang ibang mga booth ng libreng pagkain, paggawa ng pulseras at kwintas, pagpapakita ng mga talento, at iba pa.

Sa pamamagitan ng mga booths ng iba’t ibang clubs at organisasyon, ito rin ay bukas para sa onsite registration.

Ang mga SWUdyante ay malayang makakapili ng kanilang mga clubs at organisasyon kung nakita nilang kawiliwili at akma sa kanilang mga kasanayan.

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Ikinatuwa ng mga Cobras ang bawat booth na inorganisa ng bawat organisasyon ng mag-aaral-mula sa mga libreng photo booth, libreng pagkain, libreng pagpapahayag ng sining, libreng pagpapahayag ng sarili, libreng mental health awareness, at marami pang iba.

Ubod ng saya ang mga SWUdyante sa kaganapan.

Nagkaroon sila ng pagkakataon na ipakita ang kanilang mga kakayahan at hanapin kung ano ang kanilang kinaiinteresan. Binigyan din ng Maroon Jam ang mga SWUdyante na makilala ang kanilang mga kaibigan at kaklase.

Ang araw na iyon ay talagang isang araw na ginugol dahil ito ay minarkahan ang unang araw ng akademikong taon 2022-2023. Sa kabuuan, ang kinalabasan ng kaganapan ay isang kabuuang pasabog para sa mga SWUdyante.

Tuwing Agosto, ipinagdiriwang natin ang Buwan ng Wika, na idineklara ni dating pangulong Fidel

V.

Ramos

noong

1997.

Ang

Southwestern

University

PHINMA,

kabilang

ang

ilang

organisasyon sa loob ng unibersidad, ay nangunguna sa pagdiriwang para sa Buwan ng Wika 2022. Ang tema ng pagdiriwang ay “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Kasangkapan sa Pagtuklas at Paglikha.” Ang institusyon ay nag-anunsyo ng ilang mga kaganapan onlayn, kabilang ang paligsahan sa pagtatalumpati, at kompetisyon para sa digital poster, upang parangalan ang okasyon. Para naman sa harap-harapang kompetisyon, mayroong Spoken Word Poetry (sa Bisaya at Filipino), Quiz Bee, at ang On the Spot Poster Making Contest.

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The

Grand

SWUnival,

organized

by

the

Student

Body

Members

of

the

Performing

Arts

Club

energized

and

Organization (SBO), on August 19 marked the start of a new

enlivened the crowd as they gave powerful opening acts to

journey for Grade 11 Cobras as they set out on a "maroon"

set the mood for this remarkable event. Senior High School

ride to become the best versions of themselves here at

Department Principal Jerick Duaban officially concluded

Southwestern University PHINMA.

the program and expressed his excitement for the opening of face-to-face classes for both Grade 11 and 12.

This event was not solely an opportunity to welcome new students, but was also a platform to promote clubs and

A ribbon cutting ceremony gave way to opening each club

affiliate organizations of the SBO. With that, extensive

and sub-organization booth available for Cobras to visit.

preparations were made by these established groups of

The Junior High School Department and the School of

students

were

Education also had their participation in this event. The

encouraged to design and come up with booths and fun-

remainder of the event was alloted to promote, recruit, and

filled offers and games respectively, that would pique the

make networks with those of the freshmen in the SHS

interest of the students.

Department.

The

and

Senior

student

High

leaders.

School

Moreover,

Department

each

Dean,

Roselyn

To wrap up the event, recognition was given to all the

Fortunado, inaugurated the ceremony by wishing everyone

organizations that contributed to its success. Each club and

a very warm welcome to the

sub-organization

Academic Year 2022–2023.

presented

a

certificate

of

The Introduction of Faculty Members and SBO Officers

appreciation, as well as the invited departments. Last but

came right after, in

teacher

not least, the Junior High School Department received the

department was

Best Booth Award for their outstanding Chess Booth. It was

or

student

asked to come

which

every called-up

leader of the to

the

front

to be

recognized.

"Indeed a first day back—with a bang!"

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were

indeed a first day back—with a bang!

Itinampok sa fair ang pagkamalikhain ng mga mag-aaral sa paggawa at pagbebenta ng kanilang mga produkto.

Sinimulan ang pagdaraos sa unang palapag ng ABA lobby kung saan ipinakilala ng mga kalahok ang kanilang mga produkto, gayundin ang pagbibigay mensahe ng mga gurong pumapangulo sa pagtitipon.

Nagkaroon ng ribbon cutting sa ikatlong palapag ng ABA lobby upang opisyal na buksan ang fair at upang maimbitahan ng mga kalahok ang ilang mag-aaral sa kanilang mga booths at maitanghal ang kanilang mga natatanging produkto. Tampok sa mga ito ang mga produkto katulad ng mga pagkain, handicrafts, at maging iba’t-ibang klase ng inumin.

Sa kasagsagan ng fair, ang mga dalubhasa mula sa akademiko at mga komunidad ng negosyo ay bumisita sa mga booth at may iginawad na mga parangal para sa Best Product, Best Presenter, Best Booth, at iba pa. Umani ng sandamakmak na parangal ang HUMSS A2 sa kanilang

produkto na ang ipinangalan ay Pastelillos De Cebu.

Ilan lamang sa mga parangal na kanilang natanggap ay ang Best Booth (1st Place), Best Presenter (1st Place), at Best Product in Food. Pinarangalan naman ang Bean&Bean ng STEM Health B4 bilang Best Product in Beverages, Apprequa ng ABM A1 bilang Best Product in Handcrafts, Singko Mo Hugot Mo ng STEM Health A2 bilang Best Product in Service Type Business, at Chibby Tsips ng STEM Health A3 bilang Most Unique Product.

Ang pinakamahalagang bahagi ng entrepreneurial fair ay ang pagbibigay sa mga mag-aaral ng pagkakataon na mas maunawaan ang kanilang market, subukan ang kanilang mga value proposition, at makilala ang kanilang mga mamimili. Ito ay bahagi ng isang aktibong diskarte sa pagaaral at pagtuturo, kung saan ang mga mag-aaral ay nakakaranas mismo ng isang start-up na kumpanya, maging ang pagbuo at pagdadala ng mga produkto sa merkado.

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Mundo ranate G

ARTICLE BY KIMBERLY MAE ROBLE

PHOTO TAKEN BY SHANEL ONCADA

Southwestern University PHINMA paints the night maroon in the grandest school opening event of the year. The return of Mundo Granate, the grandest school opening celebration in Southern Philippines, was held at the Southwestern University PHINMA ballpark last September 17, 2022. The Cobra community got to kick the new school year off with a fun-filled night of music, great food, diversity, and good company.

In line with Southwestern University PHINMA’s goal to create a safe and inclusive space for its students, student-centered events like Mundo Granate, where a sense of belonging and purpose is fostered and endless opportunities are created, are regularly conducted and spearheaded by the Office of the Student Life. The event showcased a fun line-up of electrifying performances from SWU PHINMA’s formidable student organizations, the Maroon Dance Crew, Manila’s premier DJ - DJ Nix Damn P, the Lawod Band, and select international-student singers.

A gourmet food strip can also be seen on-site with a wide variety of concessionaires, including Cafe Denezen, Karosa, and Santino’s Pizza among others. The Cobras were seen dancing and singing along as the night ended with a grand firework display together with a closing performance from the spinner, DJ Nix Damn P. Southwestern University PHINMA only keeps setting the bar higher for school year opening events in the Southern Philippines and they’re just getting started!

ARTICLE BY RENCEL LAYESE

PHOTO TAKEN BY FRANZHLL ESTINOPO

Southwestern University PHINMA ended the intramurals with a beauty pageant done with a twist. Last October 21, 2022, the Vaiots competition was held at the University Coliseum as a part of the closing program of Siglakas 2022. 13 individuals fought to take the crown and students could not be stopped as they cheered for the candidates of each of their respective departments.

Every year, during the Siglakas, each college department sends one of its male students to take part in the contest. Men impersonate princesses and celebrities and wear heels, make-up and elegant gowns to captivate the audience with bright beliefs and visions. This year’s theme is centered around, "The Coronation of Pop Culture Royalty” Prior to the coronation of Vaiots 2022, the winning colleges are presented with their respective minor awards.

Contestants held stunning transformations and dressed themselves as popular pop singers such as Marilyn Monroe, Beyonce, Katty Perry, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and many more women who made it big in the music industry.

A student from the School of Medicine's department, Jonathan Perez Abrenilla, won the competition in this year of Vaiots, giving the department its third victory. The College of Medical Technology took first place while the College of Medical Technology came in second. Both the College of Nursing and the College of Pre-Medicine placed third and fourth, respectively.

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Ipinakita ng mga kalahok ang kanilang mga angking galing sa Mr. and Ms. SWU SHS 2023 noong Senior High Days. Kaamuhan ng mukha, talino, at may ipinaglalaban ang labanan? Hindi nagpahuli ang mga Senior High na mga Estudyantesa iba’t ibang strand na sina Trish Danielle at Trevor Klyde mula sa HUMSS, Harold at Girlie Ann mula sa Stem Health A, Stephen Louis at Venice Bhergel mula sa Stem Health B, Kieth Richard at Nina Nicole mula sa Stem Health C, Emmanuel at Chelzea Kim mula sa Stem Health D&E, Rudy Cydrik at Aaliyah Shannel mula sa Stem General, Kal-el Benedict at Cyrill Marie mula sa ABM, at Aaron James at Karylle mula sa GAS - TVL. Sa loob ng malaking istadyum ng unibersidad, tanging ang maririnig lamang ay ang hiyawan ng mga Swudent para sa kani-kanilang sinusuportahang kandidato nang magpakitang gilas ang mga ito para kumatawan sa kanilang Strand & Section.

Hindi nagpatinag ang mga kinatawan ng HUMSS at Stem General sa kabila ng matinding kompetisyon na ipinakita ng bawat katunggali. Si

Trish Danielle ng HUMSS at si Rudy Cydrik

ng Stem General ay gumanap bilang Mr. at Ms. SWU SHS 2023.

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Southwestern University PHINMA Senior High School Department officially launched the start of in-person classes for both Grade 11 and 12 students through Tatak Dose and Marka Onse, opening ceremonies celebrated at the start of each grade level’s second semester, after two years of remote distance learning.

Celebrated on the 12th of November 2022 was Tatak Dose: Unleash your Maroon Venom, the homecoming celebration for Grade 12 students. The event kicked off at the University Coliseum, marking the reopening of face-to-face classes for the second semester.

Following this was 'Marka Onse: Cobras! Ready, Set, Bite!', the highlight of the beginning of the second semester for Grade 11 students held on February 4, 2023, at the University Coliseum. An introduction of the various clubs and organizations were presented following the opening ceremony.

Members of the Senior High School department's faculty briefed the students in preparation for the start of in-person learning through orientations held on both grand welcoming occasions.

As the students from different strands fill the Universiry amid its opening, SWU PHINMA SHS pushed to fully equip them for the new setup, organizing events to welcome the Cobras back on campus.

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Mga tsokolate, bulaklak, liham ng pag-ibig —ano ang hindi magugustuhan sa Araw ng mga Puso? Sa pagdiriwang natin ng araw ng

St.

Valentine,

ang

SWU

Supreme

Student Government ay nagtatanghal at naghanda ng iba't ibang aktibidad para sa iba't ibang wika ng pag-ibig o ang 5 love languages. Ang Words of Affirmation booth ay nagbibigay ng freedom wall na may mga

freebies

at

love

storytelling

competition. Nag-aalok naman ang Quality Time

booth

"Valentine

ng

aktibidad

Photobooth"

kagaya

at

"It's

ng

Cuffing

Season".

Ang

Physical

kasamang

Touch

aktibidad

booth

ay

may

katulad

ng

"Free

Hugs". Ang Gift Giving booth ay nagbibigay ng

pagkakataon

makatanggap

sa ng

mga

SWUdent

na

mga

regalo

sa

pamamagitan lamang ng pagdalo sa event sa pamamagitan ng pagdaraos ng ‘raffle draw’. Mayroon ding mga matatamis na stalls

sa

booth

na

ito

kung

saan

masisiyahan ang mga SWUdents ng libreng ice

cream,

cotton

candies

at

iba

pa.

Panghuli, ang Acts of Service booth ay nagbibigay

ng

larong

"Love

Pong"

para

mapabilib mo ang iyong kasintahan o mga kaibigan sa iyong mga kasanayan sa laro ng karnabal. Nakakatulong ang mga booth na ito na ipahayag ang pagmamahal sa lahat

ng

espesyal

5

wika

nito

at

gawing

ang

araw

ng

pag-ibig

mas

dito

sa

campus kung saan masisiyahan ang mga estudyante

bilang

magkasintahan,

magkaibigan o mag isa.

Senior High School Days Pinagsama-sama ng Senior High School Department sa Southwestern University PHINMA ang mga magaaral mula sa iba’t ibang strands sa unang araw ng kaganapan upang gunitain ang Senior High Days (SHS Days). Ang grupo ng mga mag-aaral mula sa ilang mga hibla sa Wardance ay nagpakitang gilas sa madla sa kanilang nag-aapoy na mga sayaw; Ang "House of Mayari" ng Stem Health A ay nakakuha ng unang pwesto sa kompetisyon. Nagtagumpay sina Trish Danneille Salcedo at Rudy Cydrik Alo, na nakipagkumpitensya bilang Mr. & Ms. Southwestern University PHINMA, laban sa mga kinatawan ng iba pang mga strands sa kabila ng kanilang mga damit na may tema ng apoy at nakakabighani na hitsura. Sa wakas ay natagpuan na ang bagong nakoronahan na HARA ng SWU 2023 na si kalahok #9, Jerica Lugnasin na mula sa Grade 12 Stem General, Haus ng Mayari. Sa lahat ng hanay ng mga strands, nanalo ang Stem General na may 2 Gold na Medalya, 5 Pilak na Medalya, at 1 Bronzeng Medalya laban sa Stem Health A,B,C,D,&E, HUMSS, ABM, GAS & TVL.

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ARTICLE BY KIMBERLY CAPUYAN

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Soleil from the School of Education (SOE) claimed the championship title of Siglakas 2022: Battle of the Bands at the University Coliseum on Friday.

Soleil band composes of Marianne Navesis (vocalist), Keith Richard Reyes (rhythm guitarist), Al Jethro Codog (drummer), Pauline Emmanuels Codog (lead guitarist), Sharl Mae Ando (pianist), and Grace Villacampa (bassist).

“It was wonderful. We didn't imagine getting to this point. Most particularly, the age gap between us and our competitors is truly different,” Navesis said.

SOE secured its spot for the finals in the Battle of the Bands elimination round at PHINMA Grounds on October 13, along with the Colleges of Radiologic Technology and Nursing.

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“Numerous bands gave solid performances.

And among those bands, we are honored to be one of the top 3,” she added.

Soleil’s lead singer Navesis earned the Best Vocalist award. SOE also received a cash prize for bagging the championship.

“We didn't have a winning strategy for this contest. All we did was enjoy ourselves while we performed. And we make sure that our performance is genuinely unique and has something that the other bands don't have,” Navesis said.

The College of Radiologic Technology follows in 2nd place, while the College of Nursing settles in 3rd place.

ARTICLE BY CHRISTIE MAE SATO PHOTO BY AMANDA RENEE VILLAFLOR

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – After 2 years since the ban of in-person school events due to the pandemic, Southwestern University PHINMA once again hosted the university’s annual Siglakas for the school year 20222023 with the participation of all 13 departments in various sports and competitions last October 17 to 21 at the AZCO grounds.

Bagging a total of 23 gold and 5 silver medals, the College of Dentistry was declared the overall champion of the event. The School of Education placed as the 1st Runner Up after achieving 6 gold and 6 bronze medals.

The College of Pharmacy comes at 2nd with 5 gold and 4 silver medals, followed by the departments of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, and B-School.

Victoria Ann B. Guingona from the College of Dentistry and King S. Balaga from B-School were proclaimed Binibini and Ginoong Siglakas 2022 accompanied by the College of Dentistry’s win in the Pop Jazz Dance Competition during the opening event. SOE’s Nina Blythe Boniel was awarded as the 1st Runner Up in Binibining Siglakas and the department’s representatives for Pop Jazz bagged the Most Unique Performance award.

The Soleil band from the SOE’s Performing Arts Club (PAC) was declared the winning group in the Battle of the Bands during the closing program. Jonathan Perez Abrenilla from the School of Medicine was also crowned Pop Culture Royalty as “Nicki Minaj” in this year’s VAIOTS pageant.

The College of Nursing’s Valorant e-sports team won the game’s tournament while the College of Radiologic Technology was declared the champion in the Mobile Legends Bang Bang tournament. SOE runs in first place in both e-sports tournaments.

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Ten gorgeous candidates stepped into the world of pageantry as they each represented their different houses in the Hara ng SWU 2023, which officially commenced last March 23, 2023, at the Southwestern University’s West Campus Coliseum.

The event not only served as a beauty contest alone; it is an amazing way of self-expression. The Haras were honored with minor awards for their excellence in fun wear, production numbers, playsuits, festival costumes, professional attire, and evening gowns.

Armed with beauty, grace, and intelligence, the ladies confidently flaunted their qualities and the things they stand for. Cebu’s Premier Host, Rej Alipar, attended as the master of ceremonies, and the hype simply could not be stopped as he began the program

One special individual took home the crown as the first-ever Hara ng SWU. The representative from Stem Health - Miss Jerica Lugnasin, simply dazzled the crowd and took over the judges' hearts. She was thus hailed the winner, followed by her sister queens, Genesis Bravo from Stem General and Leigh Ortiz who is also from the same strand, Shannon Codilla from HUMSS and Kirby Harani from Stem Health.

STEM Health A, from the Haus of Mayari, provided highquality entertainment for the opening salvo. And from the ten candidates at the beginning of the competition, only five eventually stayed to advance to the top five. It was a tough fight, but it can be said that all the candidates had their whole personalities shining through during the preliminary rounds.

The Haras of SWU-SHS serve as wonderful inspirations in the world of pageantry and the world of LGBTQ. Most of all, though, they serve as the perfect piece of the puzzle to end the week-long events of the Senior High School Days 2023 at Southwestern University PHINMA.

SWUdents from the Junior and Senior High School departments went head-to-head during the Basic Education Days 2023 last February 9 and 10, 2023, at the Southwestern University PHINMA West Campus.

Junior high school department’s Ken Jestoff Quijano bagged first place and the Best Male Player award, and senior high school department’s Tsid Elizah Mahilum cleared the Best Female Player award during the chess tournament of BED Days 2023's opening segment at the University Coliseum.

On the second day of the event, junior high school SWUdents competed in the Robotics Competition: Balloon Bot Challenge and Space Challenge, and STEM Exhibit at the West Campus Lobby. Grade 7 SWUdents copped first place in the Balloon Bot Challenge. The Grade 8 contenders then snatched the win on the next phase, Space Challenge.

Junior Cobras wrapped up BED Days 2023 with the STEM Exhibit of their respective grade levels, notably the Minecraft Sustainable Community, Infographics Making Contest, Human Organ Systems Via Visual Basic Contest, Genetics Webpage Contest, and Futuristic House Exhibit, which highlighted their exemplary knack in the field of science and technology.

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Oktubre 05, 2022 — Pinangunahan ng We Connect Team at School of Education ang pagbibigay pugay sa mga magigiting na guro, opisyal, at tagapangasiwa ng pamantasan ng Southwestern University.

Dinaluhan ng mga guro at tagapangasiwa mula sa iba’t-ibang departamento ng paaralan ang handog na programa ng mga kasapi ng ilang mga organisasyon.

Ito ay isinagawa sa ikalawang palapag ng ABA lobby kung saan ang mga kasapi sa nasabing kaganapan ay nagsalo-salo sa isang munting handaan. Bukod pa rito, ubod ng halakhak na pinagsaluhan ng lahat mula sa mga pagtatanghal na itinampok ng ilan sa mga dumalong mag-aaral.

Sa nakalipas na dalawang taon, pinamamahalaan ng mga guro ang pagbibigay ng dekalidad na pangunahing edukasyon mula sa kanilang mga tahanan at pansamantalang silid-aralan sa kalagitnaan ng pandemya.

Ang pagdiriwang ng World Teachers' Day ay alinsunod sa Republic Act No. 10743, kilala rin bilang ang batas na nagdeklara sa ika-lima ng Oktubre taon-taon bilang National Teachers' Day, alinsunod din sa itinakdang pagdiriwang ng United Nations Education and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO).

Ang mga guro ay huwaran sa kanilang pagsisikap na hubugin ang isipan ng mga susunod na henerasyon. Kaugnay nito, ang tema ng World Teachers’ Day ngayong taon ay "The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers”.

"The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” Abraham Lincoln, Former U.S. President Ang SWU SHS SBO Elections ay malapit nang magsara pagkatapos ng isang linggo ng pangangampanya sa bawat silid na nakakaakit ng mga botante sa kanilang mga indibidwal na plataporma at adhikain!

SWU PHINMA SHS 2023 SBO Elections Miting de Avance: Ang iba't ibang kandidatong tumatakbo para sa mga posisyon sa Student Body Organization (SBO) ng paaralan ay nagbibigay ng kanilang mga talumpati, nakikipagkumpitensya sa debate round, at tumugon sa mga tanong sa panahon ng open forum round upang ipakita ang kanilang pamumuno kasanayan.

ARAW NG HALALAN: Sa wakas, dumating na ang pinakahihintay na araw, ang araw ng halalan.

Ginagamit ng mga estudyante ang kanilang pribilehiyo na bumoto para sa mga kandidatong sa tingin nila ay karapat-dapat. Sa pamamagitan lamang ng pagboto masisiguro ng isa na mahalaga ang ating mga pag aalala. Ang pagboto ay hindi lamang ating karapatan, ito ay ating kapangyarihan.

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ARTICLE BY RIANNE LACASANDILI

EDITORIAL CARTOON BY RAFAEL AMORO

Learning and performance are greatly impacted by a student's mental health. Student performance might be hampered by mental ability, focus, and confidence issues related to mental health. Students who have poor mental health endure stress, anxiety, and depression the most.

A male nursing student was reported to have jumped from the tenth storey of a university building in Mandaue City on October 17, 2022. As a result, student suicide has grown into a greater concern across the nation.

Mental health should be valued equally to physical health because the two collaborate together to carry out daily tasks. In the particular instance of the nursing student, this was likely due to the fact that he allegedly failed his midterm exams, which had a significant impact on him because he was receiving scholarships. Students who are under enormous expectations and pressure will eventually crumble.

Adolescent mental illness involves more than just being depressed. There is more that can be done to help and support those who struggle with mental health issues. Depression should be recognized more widely so that it can be treated to reduce the incidence of suicides. Students should receive the assistance they deserve once they have been educated and granted power.

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Pagkauhaw sa Kapangyarihan: Sanhi sa Malagim na Gawi sa Loob ng Politika ARTIKULO NI ESTELLE DAWN ARANAS Talaga bang ang Politika ay ginagamit ng mga tao na nasa kani-kanilang inuupuuan upang pamahalaan ang mga sibilyan at tiyaking sila ay nasa tamang daanan? O ito ay nagsisilbing aspeto lamang upang pakiaalaman ang kaban ng bayan at palawigin pa ang kanilang kapangyarihan?

Ang Pilipinas ay kilala bilang isa sa mga bansang naeengganyo sa usaping “pamamahala, pamamalakad sa loob ng politika” datapwat kalimitan ng mga tao, bata man o matanda ay nakikibahagi sa anumang gawain o usaping ukol sa gobyerno, halimbawa na rito ang eleksyon sa nakaraang taon. Hindi natin mawari kung ilang pamilya, magkakaibigan at magkakakilala ang pansamantalang nagkainitan sapagkat sa iba’t-ibang ideolohiya sa politika. Maraming dekada o siglo ang nagdaan, marami pa rin ang problemang inaatupag ng ating gobyerno. Gaano pa man nating ipilit na iboto ang isang kandidato, wala pa ring pagbabago. Sa katunayan, ang Pilipinas ay nanatili pa rin sa “Third-World Country” bagkus walang malaking pagpapabuti sa ekonomiya at aksyon sa loob ng politika.

Ang mga kandidato ay inihalal upang tulungan ang ating ekonomiya na makabangon at makabawi sa matinding krisis na inaatupag natin ngayon ngunit parang pinapalala lang nila ang sitwasyon. Maraming mga politiko ang sangkot sa mga ilegal na gawain tulad ng pagmamanupaktura at pagbebenta ng mga illegal na gamot (droga), extrajudicial killing, pork barrel, at iba pa.

Pilit na pinatikom ang bibig ng mga ordinaryong mamamayan, takot na maibunyag ang katotohanan. Para tayong mga tuta dito sa Pilipinas, pinaglaruan ng mga naghaharing uri kung kailan nila gusto at kung saan sila maka benepisyo.

Kay lagim ng politika dito sa bansang Pilipinas, pati midya ay pinakialaman. Hindi na natin mawari kung ano ang totoo at kung ano ang mga gawa-gawa lamang.

Walang sapat na hustisya ang pagkamatay ng mga ordinaryong tao lamang na biktima sa isang karumaldumal na krimen, “case closed” kaagad samantalang kapag ang biktima ay isang maimpluwensyang personalidad, aba’y aabutin ng buwan ang proseso, mairesolba lang ang kaso. Nasaan ang pagiging patas dito? Demokrasya ba talaga ang paraan ng pamamahala natin dito? Parang Hindi.

Kailan pa kaya natin makikita ang bagong pagsibol ng araw? Kung saan ito ay sumasagisag na ng pagbabago at kabutihang panlahat. Sana ay maisapuso ang tunay na kaluluwa ng demokrasya at hindi pairalin ang paniniil sa bayan. Ang mga politiko sa loob ng gobyerno ay susunod dapat at handang makinig sa mga hinanaiing ng taongbayan datapwat tayo’y pantay lahat sa kamay ng demokrasyang bansa.

EDITORIAL CARTOON NI MARY MAE ABANES

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As Southwestern University PHINMA’s college departments finally reopened their facilities to face-to-face classes, the Senior High School Department’s Grade 12 students followed suit last November 21, 2022, to have their in-person classes for the second semester. Grade 11 students were also welcomed on the campus last February for their last semester. For most students, the last group of classmates they physically bonded with were people from their previous schools. With the sudden shift in learning modalities and social environments, how exactly did these past 5 months go for students?

This was new for all of them. The usual routine of going to classes physically again, but this time it’s in an entirely different school. The environment gave off the feeling of uncertainty as they probably only knew most of our schoolmates online which didn’t give a full idea of what to expect from them as classmates in a physical classroom setup. This made most of them have an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience clouded with overwhelming emotions as they were trying to process reality: you’ll be going to school with these people for the last few months of the school year.

Down the 1-month mark, the face-to-face journey had brought a sense of familiarity and nostalgia the more people got to know each other personally. The walls of doubt and nervousness came down as friendships were built. It was an active month and people had to both be socially and academically alert to start the semester on a good note. Are the events completely identical to our past experiences? Not at all. Despite that, the familiar feeling helped how them adjust quickly to our new environment as if we’ve all been there before.

The nostalgic feeling was mixed with nervousness for most students. However, it did not hinder them from going extreme with academic and extracurricular activities and mingling with other students. This shows how flexible our students are. Despite the sudden change of time, setup, and environment, they managed to go on with their daily school routine and even excel in anything we do. Not to mention, the challenge of going to school and going home was also one of the immense battles they faced. Most students are commuters which adds to their daily burdens. But we found ways to get on the bus, no matter how comfortably they sit, or how firmly they stand. Additionally, we are all aware of how tight people’s budgets are. For most students, their allowance is enough for commuting fees which makes us hold back from buying delicious foods or anything that we want. Practicality should always come first. Nevertheless, they were smart in saving money by walking to short-distance locations instead of riding on the bus and paying even just a small amount of money. This could also serve as daily exercise and is beneficial to our health.

These struggles happen every day yet the students are flexible, practical, and smart enough to overcome all the obstacles that could block their way.

This is one reason why we have the most outstanding and bright students. However, the hardest struggle they are yet to face is the exchange of appreciation and waving goodbyes: the farewells. Because of the recent pandemic, students were only allowed to have in-person classes for about six months only. The span of time was enough to make friends, but is it enough to cherish the memories together? Have they enjoyed the time they spent? Are they ready to let go of each other? This last realization teaches us to always treasure every memory we have with our special people because we do not know when this bond is going to last. Thus, it is important to live in the moment.

Nothing will ever beat the joy and the feeling of physical classes, and this school year's later half was kind enough to make this batch experience it.

With all 5 realizations and core learnings, it can be said that meeting schoolmates in person greatly impacted each and every student's life. For those in 11th grade, this is just the start of something beautiful. For the graduating seniors, all this felt too short of a journey yet it was a great way to end their senior high school experience. There were memories worth cherishing and things to remember, and like what Dr. Seuss said: Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

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Tuluyang Paghihintay sa Pagsibol ng Bagong Bukas sa Kamay ng Isang Marcos ARTIKULO NI ESTELLE DAWN ARANAS

EDITORIAL CARTOON NI ATHENA QUINANOLA

Tuluyang Paghihintay sa Pagsibol ng Bagong Bukas sa Kamay ng Isang Marcos Tayo ay nabuhay at naging parte sa sansinikubang ito marahil tayo ay may responsibilidad at layuning dapat nating gampanan. Kahit ang iilang bagay ay walang kasiguraduhan bagkus hindi natin hawak ang orasan, kapwa pa rin nating mimithiin ang kabutihang panlahat. Maabot pa rin natin ang tugatog ng tagumpay kung tayo’y magsusumikap at isautak ang mga layuning pinaghihirapang maabot sa una pa lamang. Iwasan ang puro salita lamang, dapat isabuhay at isagawa ang bawat katagang binitawan at hinayaang dumulas sa bibig.

Sabi nga ni Governor Gwen Garcia, “Dili sulti ang pabuhaton, buhat ang pasultion”.

Ipinahayag ni President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ang kanyang unang State of the Nation Address (SONA) noon July 25,2022 sa Batasang Pambansa Complex sa Quezon City. Maraming mga panauhing dumalo kalimitan mga bagong nahalal na politiko. Iisa lamang ang magiging tanong ng karamihan at ito ay kung matutupad ba ang lahat ng mga pangakong lumabas sa bibig ng Presidente. Maraming inihayag na plano ang Presidente ngunit ang pokus ng kanyang talumpati ay umiikot sa ekonomiya ng bansa, edukasyon ng mga bata, krisis sa pagkain, sektor ng agrikultura at imprastraktura . Ang mga suliraning kasalukuyan nating kinakaharap ay kapwang nabigyan ng planadong solusyon at ito ay kapuri-puri datapwat inilahad ng Presidente ang mga masusing proseso upang makamit ang pag-unlad sa bawat ahensya ng gobyerno.

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"Dili sulti ang pabuhaton, buhat ang pasultion” -Governor Gwen Garcia

Inuna ng Presidente ang sitwasyon ng ekonomiya ng Pilipinas

at

nangakong

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pangangasiwa ng buwis sa pamamahala sa pananalapi na magpapalaki ng koleksyon ng kita. Isasaayos din aniya ang paggasta at ganap na susuportahan ang mga eco-zone. Aniya, iaakma ang sistema ng buwis ng bansa upang makahabol sa digital economy. Kung tutuusin, mahalaga

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Ang sahod ng mga empleyado ay sapat lamang sa buwis na kailangan nilang bayaran. Kay saklap ngang isipin na kumikita lang tayo upang ipambayad sa ating buwis.

Ikalawa, ang krisis sa pagkain ng Pilipinas. Isa sa mga dahilan ng problemang ito ay ang kawalan rin ng mga empleyado

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pagbibigay ng sapat na pinansyal at teknikal na tulong kagaya na lamang ng Moratorium on Land Amortization na inilahad din ng Presidente bilang isa sam ga solusyon

Hindi ba sapat ang dalawang dosis ng bakuna lamang?

Maaari namang magbigay na lamang ng waiver ang mga magulang ng bata. Hindi natin kailangan ipilit ang isang bagay na binatikus ng karamihan sapagkat ito ay magdudulot lamang ng komosyon.

Tayo’y may karapatang pumili at mag desisyon.

Isa rin sa pinopokusan ng Presidente ay ang mandatory ROTC o Reserve Officers’ Training Corps sa mga magaaral na nasa Grade 11 at Grade 12. Maraming tumuligsa dito datapwat may naibalita ng nasawi dahil sa programang ito. Ang ROTC ay tila isang pabigat lamang para sa iba. Ito ay sayang lamang daw sa oras. Sa bawat numero ng mga pumuna, meron namang lubos na tinangkilik ang programa. Tayo’y may kanya-kanyang opinyon ngunit ang gobyerno talaga ang masusunod kaya ang tanging magagawa lang natin ay maghangad nalang sa ikabubuti ng programang ito sa kabataan. Ang pagpapatuloy ng Presidente sa build-build-build project ng kanyang predecessor na si President Rodrigo Duterte ay isang napakalaking tulong sa bansa. Maraming mga imprastrakturang ipapatayo pa na maging daan sa pagbubukas ng maraming opurtunidad kagaya ng pagtaas ng bilang ng mga empleyado at maayos na kalsada para sa mga pampubliko o pribadong sasakyan.

Ito ay magbibigay daan rin sa pagbubukas ng maraming ospital at ibang health care centers na kanya ring pinagplanohang ipatayo.

dito. Iilang taon na ang nakalipas, ang Pilipinas ay isa pa rin sa mga bansang nakakaranas ng gutom dahil hindi pinopokusan ang nasabing problema. Masosolusyonan lamang ito kung bababa ang presyo ng mga bilihin sa palengke.

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Higit tatlong taon na ang lumipas bago magsimula ang pandemya. Dalawang taon na rin ang iginugol ng mga estudyante sa kanilang tahanan upang mag-aral. Sa pahayag ni President Marcos, sinabi niyang sisimulan na ang

full

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makapag-aral na muli ang mga estudyante sa loob ng pisikal nilang silid-aralan ngunit kinakailangan munang magpabakuna o makumpleto ang dosis kasama na ang booster shots

Sa mga naibigay na plano ng pangulo, hindi pa rin natin makaligtaang isipin kung paano niya ito maipapatupad sa kasalukuyan. Maraming plataporma ang kanyang hinahangad na maabot ngunit sa bawat planong ito,kaakibat na naman ng iilang responsibilidad. Ang tungkulin ng isang pangulo ay pamunuan ang kanyang bansa tungo sa progresibong hinaharap. Inihalal ang mga opisyal upang tulungan ang pangulo na lutasin ang samot saring problema. Pinili ng mga tao ang mga nanalo sa eleksyon sapagkat silay nakitaan nila ng pagasa at karapat-dapat sa serbisyo. Ilang dekada na ang lumipas pero ganito pa rin ang sitwasyon ng Pilipinas, hindi progresibo at napabilang pa rin sa third-world country. Sa bagong administrasyon, partikular na sa dalawang naihalal sa pinakamataas na posisyon sa pamahalaan, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos at Vice President Sara Duterte, sana’y masaksihan na ng mga Pilipino ang bagong bukas, ang magandang kinabukasan puno ng maraming oportunidad. Panahon na upang simulan ang pagsibol ng bagong Pilipinas sa kamay ng lider na ibinoto ng higit 32 milyong mga Pilipino.

"-sana’y masaksihan na ng mga Pilipino ang bagong bukas, ang magandang kinabukasan puno ng maraming oportunidad."

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Southwestern University-PHINMA holds many clubs and organizations that fit all the different interests and specialties for every Cobra and with every group comes a leader to pioneer, one to guide and represent the entire clique. The voices of the unheard, advocates of student empowerment, all actively seeking the best in everyone.Meet Southwestern University PHINMA’s very own guild masters and leaders: The Lingua Franca teaches SWUdents who are struggling with understanding and speaking Sinugbuanong Binisaya and English. The club, under the guide of Hannah MJ Macrohon, became a safe place for SWUdents struggling with communicating with their fellow peers. Macrohon-a 17 year old, STEM Health student, was just a member in the club back when she was in Grade 11. As an introvert who didn’t really socialize, it became a surprise to her when most of the club voted for her to become their new guildmaster as the previous term ended. According to her, it was a great experience to lead the team as it helped boost her self-confidence. “ I can say being a guild master isn’t the worst responsibility to receive but a lesson to achieve. To the future leaders of Lingua Franca, you don’t need to be perfect to be a leader, believe in yourself and guide your members to a better path. To the members of Lingua Franca, thank you for being part of the club and let’s brace ourselves to have a great journey. ” - Hannah Macrohon, Lingua Franca Guildmaster Cobra SAGA (Sexuality And Gender Association) is the face of the LGBTQIA+ community inside Southwestern University PHINMA. A club built by senior high school students to make members of the LGBTQIA+ feel safe inside the school.

Nathalie Albuera Cabahug- a 17 year old student under STEM Health, makes sure that the Cobra SAGA,as their voice and ally in a society where not everyone is treated fairly, treat LGBTQIA+ students with respect, value their identity, and assist them with their concerns. Being guildmaster was a big opportunity for Cabahug as “having a rainbow heart like mine allows me to meet new people, which makes running an LGBTQIA+ organization pleasant and also fun,” in her words.

The Sciporium (TSC) is the official Science Club of SWU PHINMA. The clique serves as a platform for SWUdents interested in science to network, collaborate, and learn together while making a positive impact on the institution through their knowledge and skills. With an interest and passion for science, Ianah Eguia- 18, under STEM Health, wanted to have an avenue where she could share her knowledge and skills with like-minded individuals. To her surprise, she was nominated for the guild master post and won the position despite being only in Grade 11. The club wasn’t that active during her first year but despite this setback, she was determined to make a difference to make the next year more productive and meaningful. She took the chance and became guildmaster in her final year and with the help of other club officers, was able to organize various events and activities that were both fun and educational, in turn promoting their club and gaining more members.

“Being part of this club has given me the opportunity to explore the world of science and to meet amazing people who share the same passion for knowledge and discovery. To the future members and officers of TSC, I want to encourage you to continue exploring the world of science and to use the club as a gateway to discover the undiscovered, answer the unanswered, and make all the impossible possible. Explorarent Scientiam! “ - Ianah Eguia, Sciporium Guildmaster

“All I ask is that the future Cobra Saga members continue to serve as examples of inclusivity and generosity to their fellow students.”

- Nathalie Cabahug, Cobra SAGA Guildmaster

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Lacuna Likha is SWU PHINMA’s official arts and literature club. Where poets and artists unite to showcase their talents in the fields of art and literature, a house where they can comfortably do what they want while making progress. Avrile Jean Lamparas started her position in the club as the Grade 11 Receptionist.

What started with making poster layouts for activities ended with her leading the club in her next year. Despite having self-doubt with how she could manage handling the club, the trust and support of fellow club members and SWudents interested in joining made her believe that she was ready to lead. Despite all of the hassle, Lamparas with the help of her co-officers, handled the club accordingly and continued working in expanding its horizon for arts and literature.

“If there’s anything I want them to continue, perhaps it would be the solidarity of the club. Solidarity comes in openness, and it’s a club where we can make an interaction but the thing is that we have different viewpoints and opinions but as an open-minded individual, everything will be easy to discuss, to act, and share comfortably as a way of solidifying the club.”

- Avrile Lamparas, Lacuna Likha Guild Master The Performing Arts Club is a gathering of our very own talented Cobras.

SWUdents who enjoy singing, dancing, acting, playing instruments, and many more all showcasing their talents and bringing out the best and confident version of themselves. As one of the officers last year, Sharl Mae Ando was next in line for the position of guildmaster, not before being promoted to Master in her first year.

Her experience in previous positions helped her run the club as guildmaster with managing events despite the setbacks.

“If there is anything I want the future guildmasters or members of the club to continue is that, Keep on shining! Get on that stage and Perform at your hearts' content. There may be difficulties or obstacles ahead but don't let them get to you, just keep on going. Instead, let those things polish you and shine even more.”

- Sharl Ando, PAC Guildmaster The Athlitikos Omilos, also known as the official Sports club of SWU, was established for students in order for them to unleash their skills in sports and to become physically fit. This club gives students the chance to socially interact with their peers, promoting awareness of the value of exercise, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. Despite hesitation on accepting the offer to be Guildmaster, Mariel Sophia Aurea accepted the position and played her role. Through the lapses and difficulties, Aurea was able to guide her members in handling the major sports events that concluded earlier this academic year.

“Being the Guild Master was like a roller coaster kind of ride because it was fun and stressful at the same time. Appreciation for my officers, who helped me nourish my leadership skills. I would not be the leader that I am today if it weren't because of them.I hope the bond never ends here.”

-Mariel Aurea, Athlitikos Omilos Guildmaster The SineManiacs Society is an association of SWUdents who share the same mission to inaugurate a fantastic launch-pad of aspirations, exposing them to liberal arts and critical thinking. When the previous guildmaster left, Mariebeth Mira stepped up to handle the club’s paperwork. In this show of responsibility, her fellow members saw that she had the potential to lead and nominated her to become their next guildmaster. Despite her shyness, she was adamant to befriend and become close to her guild members. Being guildmaster taught her to sharpen her people skills and allowed her to collaborate better with her peers.

Despite not having the opportunity to feature much this school year, she hopes that succeeding club officers will take the chance to make this club shine brighter in the future.

“TSMS is not just a place for movie enthusiasts, it is also a club for people who enjoy making movies. I would want the future guildmasters and members of TSMS to continue the camaraderie that we had.”

- Mariebeth Mira, SineManiacs Society Guildmaster

The Maroon Ink 24 S.Y. 2022-2023

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The official Math Guild for Southwestern University shares and gains infinite knowledge about math and holds math tutorials and culminations for all Cobras.

In this guild, they all possess intellectual abilities in logic, arts, and good attitudes.

Starting off as the guild’s webmaster, Rosewell Shem Lopez became the guild’s president after the previous one stepped down. Despite being an introvert, the ups and downs that came with it did not stop her from being the best leader she could possibly be. With the hardwork and determination of her and her fellow officers, they were able to handle things accordingly with proper planning and brought out their inner mathematicians.

“Being the Guild’s President made me realize that I can lead despite being an introvert. It’s a great experience, the ups and downs. The best thing that will be etched in my heart are my Math Guild Executives; they did not just bring out the mathematician in me, but they also brought out the best in me.”

- Rosewell Lopez, Math Guild President The Maroon Ink | Ang Tintang Marun is the official publication of the Southwestern University PHINMA Senior High School Department. Aside from it being a school publication and an affiliate organization of the SBO, TMI | ATM is a genuine platform for students to promote press freedom and expression.

Joining the organization as a mere news writer, Raine Heart Campos worked her way through the ranks ‘til she was promoted to the position of editor-in-chief.

As a laid-back person who rarely took the wheel, Campos was challenged when she was given the responsibility to lead an entire organization. Amidst the pressure came fulfillment in the end as she was satisfied with how she dealt with her term. Along with her fellow executives, their goal was always to bring a new era to this organization- become a publication that welcomes change. She encourages succeeding Inkers to continue what they started and continue to ink new advocacies.

The publication’s Filipino counterpart, Ang Tintang Marun, shared a similar story when it came to choosing this year’s lead. Margareth Dionne Ravanera was offered the role of the publication’s Punong Patnugot. Upon encountering the applications on her newsfeed, never did she expect that the simple idea of joining the organization would take her to where she is right now. The thought overwhelmed her but despite that, she learned how to handle the ropes of her position and did her best to fulfill her duties.

“The Executives and I have always wanted to brand ourselves as a new era of the organization, a publication that welcomes change and inking new advocacies, and I'd like those who will succeed us to continue what we had started as it is what sets apart from the previous batches. To the future TMI members and executives, I wish you all the best as you take the lead next academic year. Know that we, your seniors, will always be here for your guidance. Hehe love you guys.”

- Raine Campos, The Maroon Ink Editor-in-chief “If there is something that I want the inkers to keep upholding, it would be to keep practicing the values of teamwork, transparency, and activeness. The news never sleeps, so they must be aware and integrate these values at all times. I hope that the next executives will prove to be great student leaders in the next year, as not only will they be bringing the name of the inkers and the publication, but also SWU SHS and the Cobras. With this, I wish the best of luck to our future inkers! Your seniors will always be right here to guide you.”

- Margareth Ravanera, Ang Tintang Marun Punong Patnugot The voices of the unheard, advocates of student accreditation, all actively seeking the best in everyone. The blacksmiths that forged student empowerment, Southwestern University PHINMA’s very own leaders.

Right to left. Passing from one hand to the next, an emerging ritual — a graceful dance between the past and the future — occurred for the first time. With each transfer, a new chapter was written in the chronicle of long nights spent studying, friendships formed and tested, and tears and laughter resonated throughout the halls of learning. Just after a 5-second pause, we found ourselves at the crossroads of an ending and a new beginning.

Right. A great deal of expectations burden the shoulders of most students. The countless sleepless nights, draining days, and stressful circumstances have driven us to become resilient and versatile. Through our journey, we have learned that the right path is seldom the easiest. With the courage and determination we exhibited, our choices have led us down this road which we can confidently say is the right path.

Left. Our journey was not all hardships. It was sprinkled with fun and remarkable moments brought by friendships that blossomed along the way. Although successfully leaving highschool is considered an achievement and a milestone, it also means leaving behind the wonderful parts of it. Endings — although happy — are still endings, and they are littered with goodbyes and reminiscing what can never be anymore. And so, in a way, it is tinged with melancholy. You will be moving forward to greater things but when you look back, you will realize you will miss the moments that lit the path you have left behind.

It is the sablay that goes beyond decorating graduates’ shoulders, that carries the weight of the struggles conquered, that interlaces the culmination of what it takes to be young learners, that wears the colors of what it means to fly.

It is the sablay that ushers a transition in states of mind and of being. And that room of thousands witnessed the magic of the moment.

Right to left: an exclamation of pride, gratitude, hope, and relief. Shoulder to shoulder: who would have thought it to be this simple, the carrying of infinities within finite days?

Like a delicate thread interwoven through time, we now continuously tread towards the edge of a world abounding with timeless possibilities. Right to left. From thread to thread to sablay to sablay. We become weavers of our destinies.

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Nanuot sa balat ang init ng sinag ni Haring Araw habang binabagtas ang kalyeng magdadala sa sarili tungo sa lugar na pinananahanan ng samu’t saring kaalaman, ‘di inaasahang sa lugar na iyo’y makikilala rin ang mga taong magiging kaagapay sa paglalakbay. Sa kabila ng ingay na nagmumula sa busina’t ugong

ng

mga

dyip,

natagpuan

ang

diwang

yinayakap

ng

kapayapaan habang pinagmamasdan ang paaralang humubog sa talino’t kakayahan. Wari’y kahapon lang nang unang tumapak ang mga paa sa bawat pasilyo ng unibersidad nang hindi na gaanong takot sa banta ng pandemya. Wari’y kahapon lang nang unang masilayan ang mga bagong mukhang makakasama sa buong taong panuruan. Wari’y kahapon lang nang makita nang harap-harapan ang mga guro. Wari’y kahapon lang ang dalawang taong paglalakbay. Sa isang hakbang, binalot ng reminisensya ang isipan. Unti-unting nanumbalik ang lahat ng gunita sa kahapong nagdaan.

sa kalagitnaan ng pagtahak sa landas ng pagkatuto. Sa mga panahong iyon, para bang hinigop ng hangin ang lakas ng sistema, walang katiyakan kung kakayanin pang magpatuloy. Ang mga mithiing ibinulong sa kalawakan ay biglang naglaho sa kadiliman. Gabi-gabi ay rumaragasa ang mga luhang bunga ng habang

nagsusumamo

kay

Bathala.

May

mga

pagkakataon ding sinisisi ang sarili tuwing hindi na naiintindihan ng utak ang mga araling binabasa. Sa sandamakmak na gawain sa eskwela, naguguluhan na kung ano ba ang uunahin, sabayan pa ng kaliwa’t kanang responsibilidad sa sariling tahanan. Ang dating sariling uhaw sa tagumpay ay dahan-dahang nauupos na parang isang kandila.

Subalit kasabay ng pagsikat ng araw, isinilang ang pag-asang kasingliwanag ng bagong umaga. Tila’y nadinig ng langit ang dalangin sa mga tala nang muling makapag-aral sa loob ng silidaralan kasama ang mga kaklase’t gabay ng guro, taliwas sa naging

bagong

normal

nang

umatake

ang

pandemya.

Nagniningas muli ang apoy na sauna ay nanganib na mamatay.

Bawat araw sa eskwela ay napuno ng mga halakhak at asaran. ’Di alintana ang haba ng lalakarin patungong silid-aralan dahil tiyak na sa pag-uwi’y babaunin ang masasayang alaala na sa apat na sulok ng silid lamang nabubuo. May mga aralin mang kay hirap unawain, nariyan ang kaklaseng hindi nag-atubiling tumulong at mga gurong taos-pusong gumagabay. Pawang nakalutang ang sarili sa alapaap sa mga panahong iyon. Bagama’t hindi tumitigil ang mapaghamong bagyo ng buhay, ang pakiramdam na may kasama na sa natitirang buwan ng paglalakbay ay sapat na upang patuloy na lumakad. At, sa wakas, papalapit na ang pagtatapos ng yugtong ito ng buhay-estudyante. Sinong magaakala

na

sa

nalampasan,

kabila at

ng

mga

mga

sigwang

itiniis,

balakid

na

labang

hinarap

nang

mag-isa,

ay

matagumpay na mararating ang dulo ng paglalakbay?

May layunin rin pala ang bawat butil ng luhang ibinuhos sa mga kabiguang naranasan sa pag-aaral, mga gabing sa halip na ipinagpahinga ay iginugol sa pagsusunog ng kilay, pagbangon nang maaga kahit pa kinulang sa tulog, at pagpapatuloy sa kabila ng kagustuhang sumuko. Magsasara na ang kabanatang ito sa buhay ng mga magsisipagtapos sa kasalukuyang taong panuruan. Ngunit ika nga nila, ang bawat pagtatapos ay may bagong simula. Sa pagkakataong ito, handa na ang bawat isa na bagtasin

ang

mas

malawak

pang

mundo.

Iba-iba

man

ang

destinasyong tatahakin sa panibagong kabanata ng kanilang buhay, nakaukit na sa bawat puso’t isipan ang mga alaalang nabuo at aral na napulot.

Habang tanaw ang paglubog ng araw sa ikalawang palapag ng paaralan na naging saksi sa pagsisikap ng mga estudyante at mga

memoryang

pagsasagunita

sa

nabuo

sa

bawat

mga

buwang

silid-aralan,

nagdaan.

natapos

ang

Kasingganda

ng

kalangitang pininturahan ng kahel at kalimbahi ang naging paglalakbay sa unibersidad. Magwawakas man ang bahaging ito, naghihintay na ang panibagong umaga pagkatapos ng takipsilim.

Magsisimula na ang pagsulat sa panibagong kabanata ng buhay ng mga munting nangangarap.

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Malayang sumuot ang katiting na liwanag sa nakausling bintana,

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animo’y

nakaantabay

na

sa

pagdating

ng

panauhing simbolo ng panibagong simula. ‘Di pa man tuluyang nasaksihan ang pagsikat ni Pebo, nahinuha na ng puso

Naalala ang mga sandaling nanghihina na ang tilamsik ng apoy

kapagalan

ARTIKULO NI GAYLE ASHLEY ROCERO

ang

panibagong

mensaheng araw

kasiguraduhan

ng

o

baon

ng

kaya

nama’y

takot

bunga

ng

buhay

liwayway:

pag-asa sa

mga

sa

walang hamong

nakaabang. Gayunpaman, anumang emosyon ang naghahari sa damdamin, buong puso pa ring haharapin ang buhayestudyanteng puno ng panalo’t kabiguan, saya’t lumbay, luha’t halakhak, patungo sa rurok ng tagumpay.

“Honestly speaking, the class schedule I was given this semester was nothing short of exhausting and a little offhand. As a Minglanilla resident, commuting to and from school takes about an

hour

and

a

half,

and

doing

so

at

night

is

a

major

inconvenience,” expressed Andrea Aguilar, a 12th-grade student leader. “All I want to do after four classes in a row is go home, but I usually find myself stuck in long ticket and bus lines,

ARTICLE BY PAULEN BLAIRE P. PERNITES

compelled to stand during the entire drive. This is especially concerning because late-night commuting in the Philippines can

Attending classes at Southwestern University PHINMA is often

be dangerous,” Aguilar furthered.

as simple as a leisurely ride or a quick walk across campus for some SWUdents. However, for the remainder, it demands far

The challenges associated with commutation in the Philippines

greater steps — rocky journeys that take them from the

emerged as a burning concern of a great many, among them

farthest reaches of their homes to the heart of the cobra’s

being the young figurehead Andrea Aguilar. In a country where

nest and to the finish line itself.

transportation

presents

a

profound

constraint

to

student

excellence, how can each learner’s perspective revolutionize such We have become long-time rivals of the dystopian scenery

experience

that most of us, commuters, face as we struggle to secure a

stumbling blocks?

and

empower

other

learners

to

overcome

these

ride on the swarmed thoroughfares of Cebu. This involves enduring

long

hours

of

waiting

in

line

for

public

“To cope with these challenges, I have devised some strategies.

transportation and tiring commutes on crowded buses, beeps,

To avoid the long lines, I grab my bag and leave as soon as class

and jeepneys inching through clogged roads before and after

is over. I also opt for regular buses instead of air-conditioned

the inevitably murderous scholarly tasks.

ones because the lines are shorter. Sometimes, when we have collective or group tasks or responsibilities, as a class mayor, I delegate them to someone who lives or stays closer to the campus. I’d rather face reproaches for failing to complete my duties than put myself at risk by commuting late at night,” she frankly added.

For Danielle Tacoloy, a 12th-grade student from the southwest coastal town of Moalboal in Cebu, the biggest challenge proved to be leaving home. “The irresistible aroma of my mother’s homecooked meals, my sister’s constant pestering, and cherished moments with my family were all left behind in pursuit of knowledge and academics,” Tacoloy said.

“It is tiring, really,” she continued. “Traveling for 3-4 hours is timeconsuming, and the fare is quite expensive. To give you an idea, I have to spend a total of 336 pesos just to stay for two days in my hometown. To save money, I have decided to only return home once a month.”

Roy Balladares also reflected on how attending a school far from home taught him the value of self-discipline and tenacity when striving for academic success, both as a resident outside Cebu and as a student leader inside. Despite the initial challenges in adjusting to a new environment, he kept his dedication and focus to

his

studies,

accomplishments

which in

the

ultimately second

contributed

semester.

This

to

his

experience

reaffirmed his conviction that hard work and a positive attitude are greater elements in accomplishing one’s goals than proximity to one’s school.

“Instead of being weighed down by the long lines, crowded buses, and swarmed boats that mark my journeys home to Dapitan City, I choose to see these challenges as opportunities for personal growth and development,” Balladares reflected. As someone innately driven, he learned that having a constructive perspective has been crucial in triumphing over adversities. “As I navigate the transportation crisis, I am reminded that I can reach my academic goals and achieve great things with persistence and a positive attitude. With each transit stop, I bolster my determination because I know each stop presents an opportunity to prevail and succeed,” he explained.

Everything is to say that every day is a test of tenacity, but the rewards that lie at the very end make each trip worthwhile. In a similar vein, Aguilar shared, “My experiences made me more selfreliant. I am no longer holding both of my parent’s hands. I am walking through this on my own and facing it all on my own.

When I was a child and in trouble, the first names I would scream were those of my parents. Now, I need to learn how to scream for my own name. I need to learn how to help myself. We all need to learn how to help ourselves.”

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Over and above each frame of mind, the students’ words resonate with an undersold truth. Do they not stand as testaments to the limitless potential that resides within each one of us? If these students could fly to such heights despite the weight of the transportation crisis, how much higher could they reach if given wings of equal opportunity and privilege? If they can dance through

the

traffic

of

commuting

while

maintaining

their

academic grace, what could we accomplish as a society if we unpack

the

stumbling

blocks

that

impair

the

aspirations

of

countless others?

Despite the perpetual dance between school and home, the students’ adherence to their academic pursuits remains cast-iron.

Their stories are those of true victors who overstep horizons, conquer

extents,

and

defy

infinite

interspaces,

proving

that

nothing can thwart their towering dreams, no matter how great the distance is.

As such brave cobras shed their skins to embrace the novelty of the fast-paced academic world, we stand in awe of their enduring commitment. We see the fruition of their laborious efforts, the manifestation of their insatiable hunger to succeed, and the actualization of how they transcended their limits as they bask in the glory of the finish line. This fire within them has spurred them ahead and kindled a passion that will blaze on fiercely long after they bid farewell to the heart of the nest as cobras that went and slithered extra miles.

ARTICLE BY KATHLEEN MAE M. ROSKA

The one common conundrum faced by fairytale princesses

It is common knowledge that most schools utilize uniforms.

is that they start their story oppressed — deprived of

School is where the youth spend most of their time. It is where

something rightfully theirs, in lack of freedom, and denied

they grow into themselves and discover more about the world. It

a choice. The wayfare to 'happily ever after' always involves

is often said that school is a student’s second home. With this,

a revolutionary act: a resistance towards the "rules" or

shouldn't it be a place where one can feel safe and seen, freely

defiance of the customary. As a reader, one infallibly

being themselves? Shouldn't students, especially those who are

wishes

trans or non-binary be given a choice to pick whether they want

for

the

princesses'

triumph

in

obtaining

their

heart's desire.

to wear the uniforms “masculine” or “feminine” presenting — whichever they are comfortable with?

Ostensibly, fairytales are the polar opposite of reality.

Upon closer look, however, they reflect more elements of

Not a lot of schools in the Philippines present students with this

real life than one might expect. In today's times, numerous

freedom

storybooks still hold tales of the oppressed, with dilemmas

institution known for its inclusivity, gives students authority in

mirroring those of the princesses in fantasy. Now, you start

this matter. It is a school that accepts all sexualities and gender

a fairytale with the expectation and anticipation of a

identities and encourages students to “Step Into the Spotlight” —

happy ending, but do you recognize the real life tales and

to embody their best selves and show the world their greatest

do you root for the "princesses" the same or are you part of

potential.

over

uniforms.

Southwestern

University

PHINMA,

an

the problem?

Something as seemingly small as having control over which Compliance. Much like fairytale princesses, it is what is

uniform to wear could mean a lot to a student. This is the

mostly expected of youth in society. It has been instilled in

revolutionary act that precedes a happy ending. Do you support

Filipinos’ beliefs that traditions and customs should be a

this opposition from the norm, or are you part of the problem?

constant. But what of freedom? What if it denies one of a choice that should be theirs to make? What if it takes

Most of the LGBTQ+ know of oppression early. What most people

away a part of who they are?

do not understand or seem to associate with what they are used to, they immediately reject.

The newer generations have more abundant access to information about the LGBTQ+ and more representation in media, which has led to homosexuality being more widely accepted in society now than many years ago. More of the youth have become comfortable with their sexuality and gender identity. Along with that, the way of dressing has been

transforming

in

a

way

that

transcends

gender

stereotypes.

It is apparent in modern culture’s heavy emphasis on fashion that clothing means a lot to this generation.

Especially to the queer youth, it can be essential for them to feel like their genuine selves and increase confidence.

However, the stigma and discrimination have not been entirely eradicated. In many scenarios, it is still common to find dressing unconventionally frowned upon because of traditional beliefs. One can still witness occasional condemning

glances

thrown

upon

those

who

breaking the “rules” of masculinity and femininity.

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dress

If more institutions like Southwestern University PHINMA recognize this problem and give their students a voice, then perhaps that would help lessen the stigma that remains surrounding it; perhaps more students would be gifted with newfound confidence and comfort as they go along their learning journeys.

Their one common conundrum with fairytale princesses is that they

start

their

story

oppressed

—

deprived

of

something

rightfully theirs, in lack of freedom, and denied a choice. But one with empathy infallibly wishes for their triumph in obtaining their heart's desire. We are only at the beginning of this story’s revolutionary arc. Let us fight for the freedom of hearts. Let us redefine what binds them in chains.

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ARTIKULO NI SHANEIRY ARSOLON

Bilang transgender woman, isang malaking responsibilidad at karangalan para kay Jerica na marepresenta ang kanyang komunidad. Napahintulutan siyang gamitin ang kanyang plataporma para ibahagi ang kanyang kwento, para hamunin ang mga maling akala ng mga tao at stereotypes sa indibidwal na mga transgender, at para rin isulong ang positibong pagbabago ng lipunan.

Labis ang tuwa ni Jerica Lugnasin nang siya'y makoronahan noong Marso 2023 bilang pinakaunang Hara ng SWU 2023.

Bilang pinakaunang Hara ng SWU, kaakibat nito ang ang malaking responsibilidad at presyur na pangatawanin ng maayos ang komunidad. Maaari itong maging pagkakataon upang magdala ng kamalayan sa komunidad ng LGBTQIA+ at isulong ang pagtanggap at pagsasama.

Ani ni Jerica, gagamitin niya ang kanyang titulo upang maging boses sa mga kabataan lalo na sa mga kabataang nabibilang sa kanyang komunidad na kung kaya nga niya, kaya rin nila.

Gagamitin niya rin ang kanyang titolo para maging huwaran sa mga nakababatang henerasyon at gamitin ang plataporma para

simula

na

isulong

ang

pagkakapantay-pantay

at

kapayapaan sa lahat.

Ngunit bago paman nakamit ni Jerica ang trono at maging Hara ay may mga pagsubok na siyang kailangan lampasan na kung saan humigis sa kanya sa kung ano siya ngayon. Ayon kay Jerica, nito lang nakaraan ay nawawala siya sa pokus at kulang siya sa lakas ng loob upang sumali ng mga beauty pageant sapagkat nawalan siya ng inspirasyon. Subalit hindi rin ito nagtagal sapagkat ang kanyang mga magulang mismo ang nagtulak sa kanya upang ipagpatuloy ang pagsali ng beauty pageants. Hindi talaga sumablay sa paggagayak ang kanyang mga magulang at paalala na meron pa siyang maibibigay at maipapakita sa mundo. Labis pa sa labis ang pasasalamat niya na siya ang anak ng kanyang mga magulang sapagkat kahit sa hirap ng buhay ay nakakaya parin nilang mahalin, suportahan at unawain ang kanilang anak.

Ang pagpapahayag ng totoo mong sarili ay karapatan mo, at karapat dapat kang respetuhin at tanggapin kung sino ka.

Matoto kang maging totoo sa iyong sarili sapagkat ito ang magsisilbing susi sa paniniwala sa iyong halaga. Mahalaga ka at karapat dapat kang mahalin at tanggapin. Kaya laging tandaan, "You are worth the spotlight, and SWU is here to bring you there," tugon ni Jerica Lugnisan, Hara ng SWU 2023.

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Ang Paghahari ng Panibagong Reyna PHOTO TAKEN BY SHANEL ONCADA

ARTIKULO NI MARGARETH DIONNE Y. RAVANERA

LITRATO NILA ELLA THERESE CAÑON AT MARY THERESE ALCOVER

Sa paglubog ng araw sa paraiso, sisikat at sisikat ang buwan sa abot-tanaw. Sa dulo ng bawat lagusan, laging may sinag ng liwanag. At kung maihahambing, sa bawat lumilipas na henerasyon, darating ang mga patuloy na naghahatid ng pamana. Ano ang pagkakatulad ng mga ito? Sa segundong tila nagkatagpo ang simula at ang wakas, mayroong nakakubling pagbabago na nag-aabang sa iyo. Habang patuloy na umiikot ang daigdig, tiyak na darating ang mga pagbabago. Datapuwa’t isaalang-alang na mayroong umiiral na sistema sa pagtugon nito, palibhasa sa kalaunan mayroong isang tao na aangat upang matustusan at magsilbing ang mismong pagbabagong nakatakda sa landas ng patutunguhan.

Ang isang lider ay kinikilala na nagbibigay inspirasyon sa pagnanasa at pagganyak sa mga tagasunod; siya’y nangunguna sa daan patungo sa destinasyon na kanyang pinupuntirya. Sa pamumuno, pagnanais nilang mapabuti at makamit ang kanilang inaasam na pangitain para sa kinabukasan ng mga tauhang kanilang pinangungunahan, nang dahil sila ang pagbabago na matagal nang pananabik ng publiko. Kung kaya’t para makapaglingkod sa bayan, kinakailangan ng lakas ng loob at katapangan upang maabot ang layunin. Gayundin, ito ay halatang kinatawan ng gobernador ng Southwestern University PHINMA Senior High School Student Body Organization (SBO) 2022-2023 na si Kirsten May Bagano.

Nanggaling sa programang Agham, Teknolohiya, Inhineriya, at Matematika, si Kirsten Bagano ay nakalista sa ika-12 baitang seksyon B1. Noong unang semestre, ang kanyang termino ay itinakda para sa mga online na klase— ngunit sa huli ay lumipat sa harap-harapang klase nang ang istilo ng pagkatuto ay inaprubahan ng unibersidad para sa ikalawang

semestre.

Magaspang

ang

paglalakbay

nang

naisakatuparan

nila

ang

marami

sa

kanilang

mga

panimulang plano, sapagka’t bundok-bundok ang kanilang inakyat upang marating kung saan sila ngayon. Matapos ang higit dalawang taong online classes, nagsikap ang kanilang pangkat na ibalik at pinangunahan pa ang matagal nang hinahangad na kaganapan ng Cobras sa lagim ng pandemya ng COVID-19. Ang Tatak Dose, Marka Onse, at Senior

High

School

Days

ay

iilan

lamang

sa

mga

kaganapang

kanilang

binigyang

buhay.

Sa

maingat

na

pagpapatupad, itinaas pa nila ang bandila ng Senior High School habang patuloy na bumubuo ng mga makabuluhang hakbang para sa mga magiging pinuno sa hinaharap ng departamento.

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“Ang pamumuno ay hindi madali at ito ay isang pang-araw-araw na proseso na natutunan nating lahat. Ito ay itinatag sa pamamagitan ng iyong determinasyon at pasensya kung saan natuklasan, natutunan, at naisama ito. Ang mahalaga sa pagiging lider ay pipiliin mo araw-araw na pagsilbihan ang mga estudyante. At nang dahil ito ang iyong kagustuhan, sana sa pamamagitan ng pagpili na mamuno, hindi rin natin makakalimutang magsaya, matuto, at umangat.” Dagdag pa niya ang pabilin na nais ipahatid sa susunod na hanay na opisyal sa SBO. Isang lider na pinipiling pagsilbihan ang mga estudyante araw-araw— iyan ang hangarin ng naunang gobernador para sa susunod at magpapatuloy ng kaniyang pamana. Hindi maikakaila na walang perpektong pinuno; ngunit pinapalago ang pagpupunyagi abot sa kanilang makakaya upang umangkop sa tungkulin at maging isang mahusay na huwaran sa publiko.

Nananatili ang tanong, ano ang inaasahan ni Kirsten na makita sa susunod na gobernador at ang kamakailang nanalo sa halalan noong Abril nga ba ang kumakatawan sa kanyang hinahanap?

Duke Dominique Emia; ang pangalan na labis na makikilala sa susunod na pasukan. Nag-aaral sa ilalim ng programang Humanidades at Agham Panlipunan, si Duke ay nagmula sa baitang 11 seksyon A3. Ang sariwang resulta ng halalan para sa susunod na hanay na opisyal sa SBO ay binunyag na siya ang nagwagi at ituturing na panibagong gobernador sa Southwestern University PHINMA Senior High School Student Body Organization (SBO) 2023-2024. At kaya kapupunan sa mga pahayag ng dating gobernador, ganap na alam ng lahat kung gaano kabigat ang maging isang gobernador; samakatuwid ano ang nagtulak sa kaniya na magsikap para sa posisyon?

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“Hindi ito ang una kong piniling posisyon nang maisipan kong tumakbo para sa susunod na taong panuruan.

Talagang pinaplano kong tumakbo para sa EVG. Gayunpaman, habang ginugugol ko ang aking oras sa paglilingkod bilang Grade 11 Councilor, napagtanto ko ang mga bagay na maaari kong ialok at ang mga bagay na kaya kong gawin. Aktibo ako pagdating sa mga tungkulin ng SBO, at mayroon akong pakikitungo sa komunidad, at maaaring iyon ang dahilan kung bakit ang lahat ng posibilidad ay nagbunsod sa akin na maghain ng COC sa posisyon ng Gobernador.” Ito ang paglalahad ni Duke sa panayam.

Lingid man sa kaalaman ng lahat, mahalagang malaman ang pananaw ng lider sa darating. Dapat isinasaalangalang din kung ano ang pangitain ng gobernador para sa kinabukasan ng mga Cobras sa SWU SHS. “Nilalayon ko ang isang mas mahusay na departamento ng Senior High School, sa pamamagitan ng pagtataguyod ng pagpapabuti sa konsepto ng paaralan ng pagkakapantaypantay at pagsasama, na ang lahat ng alalahanin at problema ng departamento ay dininig at tinutugunan, at sa pamamagitan ng ating mga pinuno, makakamit natin ang ating mga layunin, at matupad ang #BeTheBestYou ng SWU.”

Tangi sa roon, nakakataka kung ano ang diskarte at plano ng panibagong gobernador. Binuksan niya ang kandado at ibinunyag na “Nais magsimula ng aking administrasyon sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng mga Amendments sa 2018 Constitution ng SBO at pagdaragdag ng mas maraming manpower sa konseho upang tayo ay gumana nang mas mahusay at epektibo. Isusulong din namin ang higit na pakikilahok ng SBO sa parehong mga gawain sa Akademiko at Extra-curricular ng mga mag-aaral at mag-oorganisa rin ng mga kaugnay na programa na maaaring maging kapakipakinabang sa kapakanan ng mga mag-aaral.” Makikita ang pursigidong pamamaraan ni Duke para matagumpay na mamuno sa Senior High kasama ang kaniyang mga kapwang opisyal na SBO.

Nakakahumaling ang nagliliyab na damdaming masilakbo sa mata ng panibagong gobernador.

Walang makakatanggi na siya’y nagsusumikap maging pagbabago ng Senior High School at nangangarap na matamo ang paglikha ng isang taong panuruan kung saan hindi mapapawi ang mga ngiti sa mga mukha ng Cobras.

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Gayon pa man, nagsisimula pa lamang ang preskong termino. Samu’t saring hamon ang kaniyang matatapatan at ang mga limitasyon ay masusubok. Pagdating ng takipsilim, sa boses ng mga eSWUdyante umaasa ang katotohanan kung ang panibagong gobernador ay karapat-dapat nga ba sa posisyon.

The Forthright Ink “Bed of Thoughts” (Negative Version)

In a city so wide and populous, There lives a short man so rich yet modest.

His mansion is marvelous and grandiose.

His posture is elegant and honest.

This garden represents my mind, Take a look around.

I diligently water them, These thorns and poisonous flora.

You might think that he is reputable But it is tainted by a shocking flaw: Doors in his mansion are negligible So he leaves and comes in through his window!

My fingers bleed as I prick myself While tending to my flowers, It paints the petals red While the metallic scent lingers.

Each person asks a similar question, “Why does not his mansion have any door?”

Has been a topic in every session; Making fun of it has become a chore.

I see beauty in the danger, The danger my garden holds.

Have caution and be wary, My garden thrives in the dark and cold .

The city waits for him every morning To mock him when he leaves through his window.

And also waits for him every evening To jeer when he comes in through his window.

“Cultivation of the Mind” (Positive Version)

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truth is,

My fingers numb and I drop a sweat, While tending to my flowers.

Droplets fall and sustain the roots, My warmth provides for its growth.

I’m only capable of loving you in extremes so If I’d cast on you such fiery passion, will you start to find shade?

If I’d carry you to the highest mountain, will you be unafraid?

I see beauty in this field, The variety of colors, scents, and feelings, The beauty of hard work and diligent cultivation, The experience of every wilting, blooming, and budding.

This garden represents my mind, Take a look around.

But he does care ‘bout his controversy.

He would halt, look, and implore the people: “Is it wrong to be unique and quirky?”

“Is it wrong to be unlike you people?”

Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz

Soulful eyes with stories buried deep I should've known as I take the leap that I would free-fall into the fathomless crypt ... never to recover of you

I diligently water them, These budding sweet-tinted flora.

Surprisingly, despite all of these things, The man sees nothing wrong with his strangeness.

He is numb to their malignance that stings; Still persisting to keep the door’s absence.

A Man Who Leaves and Comes in His House Through the Window

Your soul is wine centuries old You take me to places in tales untold If my heart is jewelry, consider it sold for a love like this, darling, I'd trade the world

This garden represents my mind, Take a look around.

They throw waiting parties to laugh at him; Take pictures and videos insultingly.

They gossip and spread rumors about him; Take pleasure in his weirdness so rudely.

by H.J. Templa

There is a small creek where I toss rocks like I would toss pennies in fountains where I would daydream and wish to be forever yours

tell me if you're ready to love in desperation cause I'd meet you halfway in reckless abandon

Tell me that you have a crush without telling me you have one

Bed of Thoughts / Cultivation of the Mind

by Adi

Human - Dodie

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by Aly

Jump then Fall - Taylor Swift

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"You know when you get a new book?

It gets you excited and hooked, You take in the look of the cover, You read the summary on the corner, Your mind starts running away with all the possible ways it could turn out, New and untouched," His words sincere, And nothing has been this clear.

Before The Coffee Gets Cold

by Langub, Ckarhyzna Zarrah a.k.a. "Pablo"

Where’d All the Time Go? - Dr. Dog

I’ve never been a big fan of coffee, maybe cause it’s either too bitter or too sweet Or maybe it’s cause it now reminds me too much of adulthood and all the important people I have yet to meet But I remember the longing, the urge I had as a child whenever a cup of coffee was near “Just a tiny sip please”, I’d beg my parents cause I wanted nothing more than to feel grown up and that much was clear

For a second, he stops talking, But I didn't say anything.

I don't want to risk him stopping, Because he's giving me a glimpse of his head without realizing,

Or does he realize?

Sometimes they’d relent and they’d give me their mugs which were way too big for my tiny hands Most of the time they’d refuse and hand me an apple juice box, alongside a reprimanding glance “Coffee’s for grown ups”, I heard about at least twice a day That phrase infuriated me because coffee was just like every other drink to me in a way

"You see, once you open that book, You can't undo it.

Once you read the first chapter, You digest it.

And when it's finished, You put it on a shelf on display.

You look at it from time to time, Just to have a replay.

You know what's inside now, There's no mystery that could raise your brow.

No reason to look at it closer.

But I’d sit on the seesaw or the swing, sipping away at my apple juice without a care My prepubescent taste buds were enjoying the drink, but that want for caffeine was still there Was it the idea of rebellion that made me want another sip?

Or was it the “pool of maturity” that I so badly wanted to take a dip?

Without warning, the years passed me by and I found myself lighting my 18th birthday candles Despite all the greetings and cheers, I couldn’t think straight because I was now an adult with so much more things to handle

Which is why I prefer people to judge me by my cover.

Suddenly coffee tasted bland and I hated the way it would make me feel My mouth needed something less-adult, a juice box maybe, to hide from the maturity that was very much real And so here I am, itching to keep my childhood alive just a little bit longer Thinking that maybe looking through old photo albums and rewatching my favourite animated movies would transport me to a childhood slumber Where’d all the time go and why’d I ever wish my childhood away?

I’m clinging on to my juice box with a tight grip, hoping the caffeine I had before doesn’t decide to stay

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But now there’s a mug of coffee that sits beside my computer with endless tabs open College applications, scholarship competitions, hoping I’d stand out and get chosen There I was, juice box in my hand still sipping on the dregs of my youth, wishing my future wouldn’t unfold Hoping that I can make the taste of childhood last just a little bit longer, before the coffee gets cold

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Have you ever wondered how lucky 30-year frozen embryos are? On the 31st of October 2022, Lydia and Timothy Ridgeway, twins in Oregon were born, and they hold the title of the longest frozen embryos that have ever been born alive. Those embryos were frozen in 1992, decades ahead now, yet were born alive and healthy twins.

According to the National Embryo Donation Center, the 30 years frozen embryos was the latest title holder following the previously known record holder Molly Gibson, who was from an embryo that had been frozen for nearly 27 years and was born in 2020. The embryos were preserved for nearly three decades in liquid nitrogen at nearly 200 degrees below zero, and were kept at a West Coast fertility lab until 2007, the donor's parents donated them to the National Embryo Donation Center in Knoxville, TN.

Have you ever been curious about the age of the universe?

Wondered how everything began and how it came to be?

These questions continue to probe the depths of our understanding of how long it has been since things first began. In the year 2020, It was reported that the universe is about 13.8 billion years old, according to research published by an international team of astrophysicists.

However, we continue to evaluate ourselves on the accuracy of the findings coming from these reports.

The leftover light from the Big Bang or the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) was mapped by both a spacecraft and telescope which gave scientists an idea of how long ago the explosive birth of the universe had happened. According to their theory, the Universe originated as a searing plasma in which light packets were drawn to electrons that eventually cooled for photons to break free and cause a dispersion throughout

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Philip and Rachel Ridgeway have four other children, ages 8, 6, 3, and almost 2, none conceived via IVF or donors. The twins' parents were Christian and believed that the twins were a tremendous blessing and a miracle.

Cleveland clinic stated that there is 49 percent a live birth rate per transfer for frozen embryos. Embryo donation is when embryos unused from one person's in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment are given to another.

Sometimes the embryos are frozen so they're preserved and used later, a process called "embryo freezing" or "cryopreservation."

Not all frozen or fresh embryos are destined to be born alive, the twins were given 30 years earlier but waited for the longest to be able to be born alive and become a lucky human being.

—space and form the CMB. Scientists calculated the estimated age of the Universe based on how far away the scattered lights are.

Steve Choi, a National Science Foundation astronomy and astrophysics postdoctoral fellow at Cornell University quoted, "The larger the distance we measure to the most recent time photons scattered, the older the age of the universe, since the CMB had to travel a longer distance to get to us".

Connecting data from many agencies confirmed the same record that the universe is indeed 13.8 billion years old, although it is feasible that the age is even older because our telescopes are now far more advanced than ever before, thus a change in this number is expected.

NASA revealed a prediction that the US coastline may be deemed to swamp in the year 2050 along the lines of the findings from a variety of research-based agencies.

—equivalent to 35 to 45 centimeters for the Gulf Coast, and 4 to 8 inches equivalent to 10 to 20 centimeters for the West Coast.

The quantity of ice melting is increasing, the sea is steadily rising above the normal waterline, and the extreme changes brought on by climate change are what lead an unfalsifiable gauge to forecast that the US shoreline may flood in the next few decades. This will pave the way for future catastrophic and bothersome flooding to affect towns close to the country's coastline.

David Holland, a known physical climate scientist and professor of Mathematics at New York University, says that the quality of the satellite data is excellent, so the findings are reliable. "The study demonstrates that the global ocean is rising and that the rise is accelerating. The projected rise for the Gulf coast of about 1 foot by 2050 is enormous, and it has the potential to make hurricanerelated storm surges even worse than they are now," he added in a statement.

The actual projection developed by several agencies including NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the US Geological Survey that sea level rise over three decades by region is 10 to 14 inches equivalent to 25 to 35 centimeters on average for the East Coast, 14 to 18 inches

Before things worsen, it is our collective responsibility to start taking action. Let us transform micro efforts into macro effects for a future we all deserve.

On the 30th of October, 1961, on the barren island of Novaya Zemlya, Russia, the largest nuclear weapon, a thermonuclear bomb, was recorded as the most powerful man-made explosion.

The Soviet Union dropped the RDS-220 Tsar Bomb, also known as Big Ivan or the King of the Bomb, which was developed in 1961 by a team of Soviet physicists that included Andrey Sakharov. It had an explosive force of 50 to 60 megatons of TNT, more than 1,500 times the combined force of the atomic bombs detonated on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and 10 times more powerful than all the munitions expended during World War II. The Earth itself has unleashed megaton-plus explosions for eons. Given its size, the device could have never been considered for operational use. Instead, it was viewed as a propaganda weapon and among the largest human-caused explosions on record.

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SCITECH The developing problem with our environment can be rectified by simply planting trees, and where food supplies are available, people must consider taking action before things get worse.

Advanced telescopes and observation techniques enable scientists to constantly uncover new exoplanets that are not located beyond the solar system.

Mithiin ng Artificial Intelligence (AI) ang mapaunlad ang awtomasyon at robotika na ikakatulong sa mga tao subalit kinakailangan na na gamitin ito nang wasto upang maiwasan ang anumang masamang dulot.

Itinatag ni Elon Musk ang Neuralink, isang kumpanyang naghahangad na lumikha ng mga implantable na brain-machine interface (BMI) na kung saan ang teknolohiyang ito ay naglalayong mapabuti ang pag-iisip ng tao at mapagsama ang komunikasyon sa pagitan ng mga kompyuter at utak ng tao.

Ang pag-unlad at pagsasakatuparan ng mga mapagkukunan ng renewable energy, tulad ng solar at wind power ay nagsisilbing alternatibong solusyon na may layuning mabawasan ang pag-depende sa mga fossil fuel, labanan ang pagbabago ng klima, at lumikha ng isang mas pangmatagalang kinabukasan.

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ARTIKULO NI ARKHE JARDELOZA Umarangkada ang mga manlalaro ng School of Education kung saan tinuldukan nila ang pangarap ng mga manlalaro ng College of Nursing na mapasakamay ang panalo at ibinulsa ito para sa kanila pagkatapos ng limang set ng laro, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 26-28, 15-11, sa Siglakas Women’s Volleyball Finals na ginanap sa University Coliseum, Oktubre 20.

Nanguna sa pagpuntos si Hygiea Celedonio para sa team kung saan ipinakitang-gilas niya ang isang mahusay na laro sa gitna kasama si Marialeah Miro Aspacio na nakarehistro din ng puntos na siyang naging malaking banta din para sa mga kalaban dahilan para magpatahimik sa kuyog ng mga tagahanga ng mga manlalaro ng Nursing.

"Actually it was not really our plan that we are really expecting to win in straight sets, I know Nursing is really preparing also for us for this championship game... From the beginning until the end I know and I trust my players so much and I'm also glad they're always listening to my instruction, I know that we almost got the fourth set but it was not for us so we decided to bounce back in the fifth set and win the championship game," sambit ng SOE's Women's Volleyball Team Coach, Mr. Richard Casicas matapos ang laro.

Mabagal ang pagsisimula ng SOE sa unang set kung saan nakapagtala sila ng ilang mga ilang pagkakamali, bagama't nagawa nilang makipagsabayan sa kanilang mga kalaban hindi pa rin ito naging sapat na sungkitin ang set, na nagbigay ng pagkakataon sa Nursing na agawin ang unang panalo, 23- 25.

Sa ikalawang set, nagpasya ang Team Captain ng SOE na si Chauncey Villanueva na gamitin si Celedonio bilang sandata kung saan nagbigay siya ng mahusay na set sa gitna na nagtala ng mga puntos para sa koponan na naging dahilan upang maangkin nila ang set sa 25-21 na puntos.

Nagsimula ang ikatlong set nang nanaig ang matinding determinasyon ng magkabilang koponan sa pagpuntos ngunit gayon pa man, winasak ng counterattack ng SOE ang puso ng magigiting na maglalaro ng Nursing habang pinangunahan nila ang set sa likod ng mga kahangahangang performance ni Celedonio at ng koponan na dumating sa court na may parehong hangaring malano sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga nagliliyabang mga hampas at agarang hinablot ang ikatlong set, 25-22.

Ang ikaapat na set ay nagsimula sa isang nakakatakot na paraan para sa Nursing na mga manlalaro dahil alam nila na kung guguluhin nila ang set ay ang kanilang mga kalaban ay purihin bilang panalo na hindi nila hinayaang mangyari habang sila ay nagprotesta sa isang nakakapagod na rally at nagawang paluhurin ang SOE at nilasap ang set sa 26-28 na puntos.

Sa pagsisimula ng fifth at final set, lalong tumindi ang hiyawan ng mga tao at ang pagpupursige ng magkabilang koponan para angkinin ang championship title kung saan nakipagsagupaan sila sa kanilang mga nagliliyabang mga palo at hampas, gayunpaman, ang mga manlalaro ng SOE lalo na ang serve ni Dennise Ricablanca na yumanig sa posisyon ng mga manlalaro ng Nursing na naglimita sa kanilang mga atake ay naging dahilan para manguna ang SOE sa pagpuntos sa at angkinin ang titulo ng kampeonato para sa kanilang sarili sa isang 15-11 na panalo.

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ARTIKULO NI MERY AN LOREMAEN DATAN

Sa pamamagitan ng pagpupursige at determinasyon ng iba’t ibang manlalaro at mga kinatawan mula sa STEM General nagawa nilang tangayin ang dalawang gintong medalya, limang pilak na medalya, at isang tansong medalya sa ginanap na 2023 Senior High School Days, kung saan itinanghal silang pangkalahatang kampeon, sa Southwestern University – PHINMA, Marso 21-23.

Nagpakitang-gilas ang mga manlalaro ng esports mula sa strand kung saan nagawa nilang matalo ang STEM Health B – ang kanilang huling pakikipagsapalaran tungo sa tagumpay sa MLBB championship match na kategorya at ito’y pinamunuon, nagpapatunay na sila ay isang dalubhasa sa paglalaro, nagmamay-ari sa larangan ng digmaan sa loob ng isang online game, at ang siyang namamahala dito. Bukod doon, nagawa ding angkinin ng mga babaeng manlalaro mula sa STEM General ang Women’s Basketball championship match matapos matalo ang mga Humanista sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mahusay na koneksyon at paraan ng paglalaro sa larangan ng basketball, na nagpapatunay na ang mga babae ay maaaring maging pro sa paglalaro ng larong dominado ng mga lalaki.

Namayagpag din ang mga kinatawan ng Men’s and Women’s Badminton championship match sa pamamagitan ng kanilang malalakas na smash, ang team ng strand na kumalahok sa Women’s Volleyball championship match na ipinamalas ang kanilang nagliliyabang mga spike sa korte, ang kumatawan sa Scrabble championship match na pinaglalaban ang kahusayan at gaano kalawak ang kanyang utak sa paglalaro ng board games, at pati na rin ang kumakatawan sa Ms. SHS Days kung saan sinubukan nilang manalo at hindi agad nagpatalo ngunit kalaunan ay nanirahan sa pangalawang pwesto at nakapagtala ng limang pilak na medalya sa bawat kategorya na malaking tagumpay upang umangat ang pagraranggo ng STEM General sa mga natalang panalo nito.

Nagtala din ang mga manlalaro ng Men’s Basketball sa STEM General kung saan dinaan nila ang kanilang paglalaro sa santong paspasan at determinasyon laban ang STEM Health A sa labanan para sa tanso, 79-18, tinitiyak na lalabas sila sa torneo sa kamanghamanghang paraan pa rin, isinasagawa ang kanilang redemption game pagkatapos ng kanilang pagkatalo sa semi-finals.’

Ang STEM General ay sumisimbolo at tinaguriang “Haus of Kaptan” na sumasagisag sa pagiging matapang at ipinagmamalaki, pinoprotektahan ang kanilang nasasakupan tulad ng isang may kakayahan maghari sa buong kaganapan ng 2023 SHS Days.

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Ang larangan ng soccer sa Pilipinas ay itinuturing na nasa pinakamababang antas ng ating kamalayan sa pampalakasan. Kung ikukumpara ito sa basketball na siyang nangunguna sa larangan ng isports sa bansa ay walang-wala ito. Hindi dahil hindi maganda ang soccer, talagang nagkataon lang na ang ating interes sa basketball ay umaapaw na nakakaligtaan na natin ang ganda nito dahilan kung bakit dapat itong bigyan ng pagkakataon at pansin katulad ng basketball.

Maniwala ka man o hindi ngunit ang soccer ay nagkaroon ng ginintuang panahon sa Pilipinas, kalaunan ay humina ang reputasyon ng soccer at ang interes ng mga tao dahil sa kakulangan ng promosyon ng isports mula sa mga commercial league, mga manlalaro sa kolehiyo ay lumipat sa panibagong kategorya o di kaya ay inudlukan na ang kanilang sports career sa pagtapos nila sa kanilang pag-aaral, pati na rin ang mga atleta na hindi lang magaling sa soccer kundi pati na rin sa basketball at mas pinili ito dahil mas malaki ang alok nitong pera dahilan kung bakit ang palakasan ay madalas na nakabaon sa mga alaala sa paglipas.

Maging totoo tayo, hindi na naman talaga gaanong kilala ang isports na ito dahil ang mga tao lalo na ang ilang kabataan ay itinuon na ang kanilang mga pansin sa basketball dahilan para hindi nila nabibigyan ng pagkakataon ang soccer. Isang halimbawa na dito ay ang nangyari sa school year 2022-2023 sa pamantasan ng Southwestern University - PHINMA kung saan sa nangyaring Siglakas ng paaralan ay kapansin-pansin ang dami ng mga mag-aaral na nag-tryout sa basketball na mga kategorya, at ilan lamang ang mga sumubok sa isports na futsal - isang larong soccer na nilalaro sa hard court tulad ng basketball court. Sa nangyaring mga laro pa nga ay hindi nakakaligtaan na mas marami ang kuyog ng mga taga-suporta ng isports kumpara sa futsal. Gayundin sa 2023 SHS Days, dahil sa kakulang ng mga mag-aaral na sumali at nag-tryout sa kategorya ng soccer ay nahulog ang laro sa isang exhibition game, hindi katulad ng ibang isports na maraming mag-aaral ang dumagsa para sumali at mag-tryout. Kitang-kita din ang pagka-underrated ng isports sa kaunting mga taong nanonood sa laro na nangyari.

Hindi pa naman maitatanggi na karamihan sa mga Pilipino ay hindi gaanong matatangkad katulad ng mga tao sa ibang bansa. Sabi nga ng iba, tangkad ang isa sa mga kakailanganin upang makapasok sa larangan ng basketball dahil isa itong malaking sandata na pwedeng magamit sa laro. Hindi din iiwan na may ilang mga manlalaro din ngayon sa isports na hindi katangkaran at sadyang ang kanilang mga kasanayan ay pinakintab sa pamamagitan ng matinding pag-eensayo, ngunit hindi rin nakakaligtaan ang ilang mga paratang ng mga coaches sa isports na kumuha ng matatangkad kahit ang kanilang paraan ng paglalaro ay hindi gayung magaling dahil natuturuan rin naman sila. Dito pa lamang, kahit sa nagdaang mga taon ay talagang tinitignan pa rin ang tangkad ng isang tao sa paglalaro ng basketball kaya nakakapagtaka kung bakit hindi sinusubukan ng karamihan sa mga Pilipino ang isports na soccer na hindi naman nangangailangan ng tangkad ng isang tao gayung liksi at determinasyon ay isa na sa magandang salik upang maging isang mahusay na manlalaro ng soccer na tinataglay ng karamihan na mga Pilipino. Ayon pa nga kay Former Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Col. Julian Malonso na ang soccer ay pinakaangkop na isports para sa mga Pilipino.

Ang paghina ng isports ay isang malaking sayang sa larangan ng pampalakasan sa soccer dito sa bansa dahil bukod sa hindi nangangailangan ng tangkad ang isports na ito, kapansin-pansin naman siguro ang kakaibang kakayahan ng mga Pilipino, lalong-lalo na ang mga kabataan sa kanilang mga footwork na isa sa mga kakayahang dapat meron ka sa paglaro ng soccer.

Bagaman, hindi ko inimumungkahi na tumigil na mangarap na makapasaok sa larangan ng basketball kahit ikaw ay hindi katangkaran, nais ko lamang ipahiwatig na ang soccer ay nangangailangan ng higit na pagkilala at dapat hindi na tayo natutulog sa bagay na ito. Na may isports na pumapasok lahat ng katangian ng isang Pilipino dapat lang talaga itong bigyan ng pagkakataon at pansin katulad ng soccer.

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F ' s n o a o F s ' r n r o l e l ar o a r we l l

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Choosing SWU and being in HUMSS made me meet all of you. I believe in fate because of you guys. I miss you guys already.

- Madam One of my most unforgettable memories was during Sabayang Pagbigkas. Nice kayo sa feeling nga maminaw ra imong classmates nimo and even encourage themselves/other people na mag tarung on their own. I will forever treasure this memory, ABM A2 - aokbabyy

A moment that I'll never forget is that I learned to be independent. I managed to balance duties and responsibilities despite having doubts along the journey. Maroon School made me go out of my comfort zone and made me stronger. Also, I'll never forget that I made friends whom I'll value and care for.

- Ma

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