The Crusader Sports Magazine 2019

The Succession of Six Generations

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Publishers Subscribing Students of Xavier University Editorial Board Winona Roselle Serra Editor in Chief Abdel Rafi M. Lim Associate Editor Derrick Kean A. Auxtero Design Editor* Jayson Elvie G. Ty Managing Editor* Paula Elaine D. Francisco Photography Editor* Melvin P. Villacote Graphic Design & Layout Editor Rafhael L. Jabongga Freehand Editor Jean Mika M. Aporillo Video Productions Director Finance Officers Sumayyah G. Caris Auditor* Rafhael L. Jabongga Senior Finance Manager* Managers Paula Elaine D. Francisco Human Resource Manager* Jean Mika M. Aporillo Office Manager* Sheil Ann Ashley P. Bruas Circulations Manager* Melvin P. Villacote Online Accounts Manager* Adrian Kyle R. Monsale Junior Computer Systems Manager (Trainee) James Sean Kenneth A. Sarcol Junior Computer Systems Manager (Trainee) Staff Writers Louella B. Acut (Trainee) Norman C. Calib-og (Trainee) Amanda Marie B. Hora (Trainee) Nia Enrille R. Rabanes (Trainee) Staff Artists Edshera Mae R. Abella (Trainee) Jhovale Ryan A. Edloy (Trainee) Ganges Aisatingkitju B. Jurado (Trainee) NiĂąo Vincent B. King (Trainee) Catherine Marie C. Naldoza (Trainee) Karl Anton J. Noob (Trainee) James Patrick B. Pabonita (Trainee) Jivi Roy D. Rizaldo (Trainee) Karla Mae H. Romero Lynette L. Tuvilla (Trainee) Moderator Mr. Stephen Roy J. Pedroza *Interim For contributions, please address your articles and/or comments to: TheCrusader Publication Office, Rm. 302, Student Training Center Bldg, Xavier University 9000, Cagayan de Oro City Circulation: 2,500 copies

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Table of Contents 1 Editorial 2 Opinion 4 Conquering Heights: The 2019 Cheerdance Competition 6 Sports News 10 The Intramurals 2019 Tally Graph 12 Sports News 16 Cover Story: Warriors Withstanding 18 Sports News 21 Fixing Fiction: The Sogie Bill Uncertainty 22 Standouts 26 Trophies and Advocacies: Mr. and Ms. Sports Ambassadors 2019 27 Highlights 28 Cora Contrabida: Will Work for Grades 29 Comics 30 Hohongihong

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t the awakening of a tribe of 999, brave are those who attempted to set foot in the Warriors’ turf.

The sturdy walls built within six years enabled the maroon tribe to withstand the storm of invaders. With everything left said and done, the Warriors prove yet again that they are on a league of their own.C

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The official student publication of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan Vol. 46 No. 2 October 2019

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EDITORIAL

Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

Despite this, cases of bullying, harassment, hate crimes, abuse, and discrimination still continue to arise—particularly against members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community—further emphasizing the necessity of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill. The absence of the Bill has forced local government units to take matters into their own hands and pass their own anti-discrimination ordinances.

The Bill was first filed by Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago and former Akbayan Rep. Etta Rosales in the 11th Congress. In 2017, the antidiscrimination bill gained a unanimous vote of 197-0-0 in the House of Representatives. Years have passed since both of these milestones.

Today, it still has a long way to go before seeing its fruition as many still strongly oppose it in the Senate. And while Senator Risa Hontiveros believes that the Bill has a “strong fighting chance,” Senate President Vicente Sotto III claims that it has “no chance” as 15 senators are not in favor of it. They argue that the Bill “transgresses on academic freedom, religious freedom, and women’s rights,” is redundant with Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act, and will “destroy the family,” among others.

On the contrary, in 2012, the Department of Education (DepEd) released their Child Protection Policy with provisions that protect children from discrimination “based on any ground such as age, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity…” In addition, Article II. Declaration of Principles and State Policies Section 6 of the 1987 Constitution states that, “the separation of Church and State shall be inviolable,” therefore insinuating that a person’s religious freedom is not directly correlated by the SOGIE they identify with. Finally, the antidiscrimination bill encompasses all forms of discrimination while RA 11313 focuses on sexual harassment.

During his privilege speech, Hon. Eduardo “Eddie” Villanueva expressed that he believes the Bill “will not promote equality but will, instead, unduly give special rights to some members of our society at the expense of the rights of other members and to the detriment of the social order in our community.”

These misconceptions, among a plethora of others, only prove why the SOGIE Bill should not have been dropped. Giving a minority group their rights, which should not have been stripped away in the first place, is not synonymous with giving them special rights. Being respected and treated as an equal should not be a privilege limited to the majority.

The Bill was written to provide equal opportunities for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are far too often discriminated against by educational institutions, employers, the government, and providers of goods and services, accommodation, entertainment, and social services to name a few. These are Filipinos who are placed at a disadvantage simply because they associate themselves with a certain identity.

By restricting their actions and full potential, we are severely hurting and limiting our country’s growth. Worse, we risk stagnation—adding to the country’s existing data gaps on the community at large—and the possibility of relapsing into a more ignorant state.

As a country, the Philippines still lacks the ability to fully accept members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Instead, they are merely tolerated—and this is giving too much credit. One cannot say that they fully accept the LGBTQIA+ when they refuse to take action and fight for their rights. Take these as reasons to continue the fight for equality. One does not need to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community to be an ally.C

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By Sumayyah G. Caris

oming from a significantly Muslimpopulated city such as Marawi, and eventually entering a Jesuit Catholic school away from home, it was quite difficult to adjust. From the different kinds of people I would encounter to the languages spoken which are different from my mother tongue, life is disparate.

Life there and life here is truly different. Of course, in a Muslim-majority area, I am less likely to worry whether people truly are acceptant of me or if they are just tolerant. But coming to a city where Muslims are the minority, I started to witness and hear cases of unfair treatment to fellow Muslims. A friend of mine once told me about a grade-schooler in her previous school seeing her and then exclaiming, “Hala oh! Muslim, ayaw pag amiga sa iya!”

What did his actions imply? That he sees a Muslim as someone who is more likely to inflict him harm? What made him think and act that way? Though for me, it does not matter. What matters is that there is no truth to it.

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Who you are is enough I have come to realize that in this society, it is okay to be different, and there is nothing wrong with that. We are all diverse, after all. It is okay to be a Muslim in this Christian-dominated city.

Being a minority, we do not have to change our ways or alter our practices and beliefs just to be able to fit in and be accepted. If Allah (SWT) wanted all of us to be the same, he would have made it so. But he created us different from each other and that is why acceptance is the key.

Before anyone gets to embrace us for who we are, more than anything else, we must accept ourselves first—embrace our identities first.

A true Muslim is not someone who should be avoided or be scared of. A true Muslim, according to the words of 13th-century Islamic scholar Jalal ad-Din Rumi, is someone who listens with the ears of tolerance, sees through the eyes of compassion, and speaks with the language of love.C

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he educational system in the Philippines is killing the students. Sleepless nights due to the deadlines, skipping meals because of practices, advance readings for surprise quizzes— welcome to the stressful life of college students. It is full of demands, expectations, and frustrations which are all thanks to our educational system. All these so-called sufferings are always portrayed as the system’s fault, when in fact, it is ours. And the main reason? We love to procrastinate!

The requirements are given ahead of time.

With research papers, book reviews, and narrative reports, we joyfully nod our heads when our teachers say that the deadline will be in the next two weeks. Days passed, and we never made time to make our projects because we thought, “Ah! Sunod na ko buhat, layo pa bitaw na!”

We didn’t bother to make them, choosing instead to busy ourselves with scrolling through our Facebook feed, updating our Instagram daily, and tweeting about how our days are going. We forget to prioritize what’s important. And the night before the deadline, we are visibly stressed

out. We then shift the blame away from ourselves and immediately rant on social media, talking about how bad our education system is and how hard college life is, without even realizing that these are just outcomes of procrastination.

According to Cherry (2019), psychosocial rehabilitation specialist and author of the Everything Psychology Book (2nd Edition), “an estimated 25 to 75 percent of college students procrastinate on academic work.” And I am one of them. Procrastination brings negative effects and who are we going to blame this rampant phenomenon on? The thing is, we cannot blame the educational institutions for their systems.

Procrastinating is a personal problem that only we can solve. The problem is within us. The habit of leaving things as is when they are not needed at that time and the habit of not prioritizing tasks when necessary, these are our faults. It is our call if we want to change and escape this dragging habit. Cliche as it sounds, but “naa ra gyud na sa tao kung unsaon niya pag-prioritize.”C

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By Jayson Elvie G. Ty

itnessing how strong-willed most of us Filipinos are in fighting for our rights and showing empathy to those who can’t fight for theirs is admirable.

It’s winsome seeing how most of us engage in discussing social issues—until it’s not.

An uproar from Filipino netizens concerning how the government should prioritize the wellbeing of the farmers who were affected by the drastic decrease in the price of rice surfaced.

With this, they urged to set aside the passing of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill. Some netizens argued that our farmers’ concerns must be attended to, rather than give importance to the people’s fight for an anti-discrimination bill which they have implied to be unnecessary. This crisis is problematic because it’s as if one issue is more important than the other, which is not the case.

This is not a “life for a life” moment that we see in movies.

Every issue that concerns our welfare and rights matters. We shouldn’t be choosing one

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over the other because existing issues vary.

The concern regarding the decrease of the rice prices is an economic issue and the cry of the proposing side of the SOGIE Equality Bill is a social issue on the basic rights of citizens who have been discriminated against based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We should not play down a dilemma just to give light to another. These issues are relevant in different aspects. Both attention and solution must be given to all issues—may it be political, social, economic, or otherwise—by the nation and its citizens. For us to use a certain issue as a tool to invalidate another concern, is petty.

If we are all in favor of making this country progress in all aspects, we should know better than set these issues against each other. The purpose of having different departments and sectors is defeated if we can only prioritize and solve just one of these pressing issues. It only goes to show how incompetent the existing system is.C

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oly cow, PETA. What absurdity have you nerds engaged in now?

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wants to take over the English language by killing commonly-used phrases that are apparently “demeaning” to the animal kingdom.

This particular bit of finger-wagging comes via Twitter, where the animal rights group called out the “speciesism” of our everyday conversation and even included an infographic of suggested alternatives. Instead of bacon, PETA wants us to “bring home the bagels”. Instead of “killing two birds with one stone”, why not feed them a scone?

While this is extremely funny (PETA is already a parody itself), I think it’s important to note the philosophy behind this. It’s in the first two words of the tweet—“Words matter”. Of course, nobody is going to argue the power of words and our language and the way it is used, which can certainly influence people’s thoughts.

I used to have a kind of “say this, not that” kind of thinking. I used to err on the side of

caution whenever I spoke—carefully calculating and analyzing each of my words before I relayed them to other people in an effort to stay accurate and not upset them. I thought that it was ideal if this behavior became our norm, but I don’t focus on trying to influence language so much anymore.

Instead, I have come to see language as more of a result than a cause. Suppose we’ll take PETA’s advice and start “bringing home the bagels”, do they think this is going to persuade people not to buy bacon? Probably not, especially since it’s just a saying.

Language is not static, it changes along with society’s values and what was acceptable for that generation. But PETA’s tactics are arguable—we can’t change mindsets with cheesy recommendations. Language comes from the heart and changes on its own organically as the values a culture esteems also changes.

So how do we change the heart? My belief is that it starts through education. A person’s own beliefs influence their heart, and beliefs are influenced by knowledge (hopefully).C

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ranting limelight to the student athletes who grind for glory in their quest for the golden cup, the Cheerdance Competition launched The Xavier Cup 2019 in a compelling wave of stunts and prowess on Sept 14 at the XU Gymnasium.

As realms rise and fall throughout the years, the fight towards the coveted throne sparked rivalry anew. From having five competitors in the preceding year, the competition saw three more colleges making their way to the esteemed mats to take their shot in reaching the top spot. Joining the Engineering Cheerwarriors, SBM AllStars, Tigers Supreme Co-Ed, and Aggie Bullwhippers, the Elite Cheer Pythons, Risen Phoenix Cheerdance, and Medicine Wolves Cheering Pack also graced the venue with powerful moves that all stemmed from months of vigorous training. On the other side of the spectrum, the CompStud iWiz opted to withdraw from the competition due to a lack of recruits.

Flight dismantled Clad in streaks of blue and white, the Risen Phoenix Cheerdance stood high above the mats.

Starting off strong with the Ateneo chant, they raised their red and golden pom-poms to prepare a flight of executions. Flying high and landing on-point as if the sky was their marked territory, the Phoenixes moved in synch to the remix of High School Musical’s hit songs. Halfway through a series of aerial flips and pyramids, one flyer lost hold of her balance and like a domino effect, one flyer fell, followed by another. Fortunately, the Phoenixes managed to regain composure.

Although, halfway through their redemption, one cheerer had her shoe slip off her foot, sending it towards the audience. In the end, the Risen Phoenix landed in seventh place with 63.7 points.

Hunting as a pack The Medicine Wolves Cheering Pack made history as they set foot in the blue mats for the first time in their polychromatic ensemble.

Enforcing strength in unity, they stunned the whole crowd with their flawless flow of stunts, including arabesques, cupies and aerial flips. As the newcomer, they proved themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Synchronizing to a series of latin remixes, they swiftly morphed into a festive pack as they put on their festival-inspired getup. The Wolves delivered a high-spirited show in their exhibition of vibrant smiles and wellexecuted dances in a spectrum of hues. Radiating off nothing but optimism, both in their field of expertise and on the mats, it’s no surprise that everyone looks up to them. Garnering 73.7 points, the Wolves ranked sixth place.

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Striking down preys As they made their way back to the mats this year, the Elite Cheer Pythons kicked off their performance with their trademark chant. Dressed in venice blue with a hint of black, the Pythons executed a variety of stunts that were strikingly sharp and almost devoid of any errors. Months and months of training amidst having heavy academic loads and hospital duties polished their unified executions. Even though flyers started to get swayed at the near end of their performance, they redeemed themselves and wrapped up how they started—strong. The Elite Cheer Pythons bagged fifth place with 74.9 points.

incorporated K-Pop music. While performing flawless and poised dance steps, they made sure they had something prepared for everyone— executing jumps, stunts, and tumbles thereafter.

They exhibited bravery, willingly putting themselves in situations where intense focus was required to be able to complete their show with neat choreography. Their stunts were mostly composed of boldly carried out lifts and throws.

The adrenaline rush from the pre-performance continued as they were announced as the first runner up. Dressed in velvet red costumes, the Bullwhippers celebrated as they lassoed the rest, claiming one of the top spots in the final results.

The warriors’ spirit Exemplifying a mastered combination of skills and an astounding series of stunts, the Cheerwarriors took it to the next level. Flaunting their unique costumes, the Cheerwarriors manifested enthusiasm as they executed movements that matched beats from the band ‘Queen’.

Their performance encapsulated the definition of a surprise as they included consecutive breathtaking stunts, leaving the audience amazed.

Although the squad wasn’t able to bag the golden trophy, they still managed to find glory in having friendly competition with the other colleges. The Cheerwarriors garnered an average of 77.3 points, securing fourth place.

Eagles soar the greatest heights The SBM Allstars’ final performance set the standards on what it takes to be hailed as the champions as they seized the golden trophy with an average of 88.8 points. Embodying the discipline they have carried out from rigid training, the Eagles touched their feathers up in the realm of champions—surpassing the altitude of the rest of the cheerleading teams. They appeared in a mesmerizing manner as they sparked like golden treasures with their Mindanaon culture-inspired costume.

Graciously executing their steps and jawdropping stunts with numerous twists in their performance, they performed as if they were making poetry out of dancing. They started their performance with an explosive stunt, putting everyone in amazement. Most of their dance steps required flexibility as they applied some gymnastics and combined visual entertainment using different props with vibrant colors.

The victory of claiming the championship title brought the Allstars into tears as they start to create history for the SBM.

Roaring for glory From the performance shown by the Tigers Supreme Co-Ed, describing their hunger for victory as ‘immense’ is an understatement.

Bagging third place with an average of 83.4 points, they have shown the fruit of pouring out one’s heart in a performance. Their impressive show contained successive difficult stunts.

The squad exemplified distinctiveness as they appeared in their dazzling vibrant red silver accented cheerleading outfits. Their dance steps were composed of quick and swift movements, producing clean and synchronized movements.

Supreme Co-Ed danced their hearts out as they proudly communicated their performance as the output of their intensive training. They stole the spotlight right from the moment they stepped on the mats—releasing all the energy they represented in their cheerleading attires.

Where strength and heart can go With an average score of 86.1 points, the Aggie Bullwhippers made it to second place. The college stood out in a different way as they adopted K-Pop as the concept for their performance. To match this, their costumes were inspired from the common attires of K-Pop stars and their routine

*** Just like any other sport, cheerdancing doesn’t only need skills in order to win. There should be a burning desire within each participant. The results may have ranked who owned the trophy during the night of the competition but there is one thing for sure—every college has that inexhaustible passion for what they did. It is more about appreciating what one does and enduring the long practices that creates serious skill. Cheerleading is not just an ordinary type of dancing. It is the performers’ hearts in what they do that create the perfect synchronization of movements. The Cheerdance Competition is an avenue for the colleges to create a story through dance. Tears, sweat, and blood are just part of the participants’ investments towards conquering heights.C

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Tigers secure throne in women’s volleyball, 3-2

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ith invincible spikes and the sounds of mighty roars, the ArtScies Tigers manifested the true essence of sportsmanship and resilience in their close fight against the SBM Eagles, 3-2, at the XU Gymnasium on Sept 21.

The Tigers were intent on seizing the Eagles during the last do-or-die set, claiming their last point, and being declared as the champions in women’s volleyball. As the Tigers thirst for victory, an unforced error was set off by the Eagles, allowing the Tigers to claim their winning moment during the last set, 15-11.

Vying for the title as champion, the Tigers were certain to sweep the floor with the Eagles during the whole tournament. The Tigers’ hard work and persistence paid off during the first set when they were only warming up. They finished the Eagles with a ferocious spike after a head to head battle, 26-24.

With the Tigers’ at an edge over the Eagles during the second set, they grabbed the chance to sit on the throne after an extreme rally, securing a round closer to attaining the title. The Tigers didn’t let the Eagles overthrow them, asserting their right to the title and engraving their victory into the fearless Eagles, 25-14.

Despite the intense pressure to claim the victory during the third set, the Eagles kept going and were determined to fight and win. Meanwhile,

HIGH LEAP. Tiger counters Eagles’ serve with a block.

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the Tigers never let any hindrances stop them from claiming the crown. They seized their opponents, but the Eagles’ attacks—strengthened by their teamwork and sharp focus during the game—cost the Tigers’ points, 25-17.

The Eagles kept fighting despite the Tigers’ current standing during the game. Finally, they

snared the score against the Tigers with a quick spike during the fourth set, 25-22.

The fight for the third spot was between the maroon-blooded Engineering Warriors and the Medicine Wolves. The Warriors gave out mighty attacks throughout the tight game in defiance of the Wolves’ steadfast performance, 28-26.C

Warriors pulverize competition to pieces in chess

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ontenders from different colleges gathered at the XU Magis Canteen in an effort to fight their way through and grab the win for the round-robin chess tournament on Sept 17 and 19.

Engineering Warriors Gian Patrick L. Espiritu, Feolo Riel B. Taray, Clark David F. Moritcho, Roel P. Hulagno, and John Corl Beron emerged victorious in the men’s category with a series of checkmates, scoring 15 game points overall. Trailing right behind them were the Law Lady Justice players with 14 game points while the Nursing Pythons placed third with 11 game points.

In the women’s category, Warriors Christine Angelica L. Balistoy, Nikka T. Bacayana, Catherine Kate E. Villarin, Jashtine M. Cabaraban, and Leah

Almoradie successfully defended last year’s title as chess champions, garnering 16 game points in total. Their opponents prove to be formidable competitors, with the Medicine Wolves following closely in second place with 14 points. On the other hand, the SBM Eagles took the title of third place with 11 game points.

Dauntless athletes from the College of Engineering proved their superiority as they dominated the tournament in both categories.

The valiant Warriors came out triumphant with their overall tally score of 20 points as they slayed their competition and ensured the safety of their Kings. Law Lady Justice contenders and Medicine Wolves followed, both garnering an overall tally score of 9.5 points.C Vol. 46 No. 2 October 2019

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Phoenixes, Eagles take off in dance sport

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fter each pair strived for the favor of the judges in the Dance Sport Competition on Sept 20 at the XU Covered Courts, the verdict declared the SOE Phoenixes as the champions, marking their second year with the title in the Latin category while the SBM Eagles bring home the gold in the Modern Dance category.

The floor was set to hold the enthralling choreographies of the competing participants, clad in their respective gleaming attires and flushed with a mixture of both jitters and excitement.

The contest kicked off with the simultaneous performances of Eagles Joel Sabanal and Desiree Sambitan, Engineering Warriors Raymond Sabang and Karlyle Regencia, Phoenixes Joven Amplayo and Judy Mansueto, and Aggie Bulls Kent Nollora and Shiela Villastique in the Latin category. The

dances under this category include the Cha-cha, Rumba, and Jive. As the first heat concluded, the Eagles, Warriors, and Phoenixes proceeded to the final round where they were given the floor for themselves.

With only two opposing contenders in the Modern Dance category, Warriors Geryck Colico and Sheena Redila, and Eagles Nathaniel Galagnara and Erika Sajulga waltzed, tangoed, and quickstepped to enchant the crowd. A commotion ensued in the audience as their favored contestants took it to the stage.

The deliberation of winners followed with the Eagles taking second place, and the Warriors taking third in the Latin category. In the Modern Dance category, the Warriors automatically took silver.C

Pythons devour competition in swimming

By Abdel Rafi M. Lim

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he waters were ever dangerous as the Nursing Pythons invaded the Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre on Sept 16, overwhelming and chasing away the rest of the competition with their extensive medal collection of seven golds and four silvers.

The serpentine swimmers left little breathing room for their rivals to catch up, with the women hauling most of the record times that were added to the college’s bank. Python Pia Gustilo powered through the water with unparalleled speeds, taking home the golds for the 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, 50m breaststroke, and a silver for the 100m breaststroke. With the rest of the women earning the 4x50m freestyle and 4x50m medley relay golds and 50m butterfly silver, and Python Paolo Daclag receiving a silver for the 100m backstroke, Freshman Python Stacey Sy also didn’t hold back when she took the 100m backstroke, 50m backstroke, and 100m butterfly—adding another two golds and one Crusader

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silver to the team’s final medal tally.

Once the treasured territory of the Engineering Warriors, who only recently reclaimed the title from the SBM Eagles last year, the championship title was not given away easily by the maroon tribe as they followed in a close second with five golds, four silvers, and five bronzes.

In a class of his own, ArtScies Tiger Matthew Pareja commandeered his college to third place overall by completely owning all of the college’s golds and silvers singlehandedly. The Tigers collected a total of five golds, two silvers, and three bronzes.

The Medicine Wolves paddled away dripping and triumphant with three golds, four silvers, and five bronzes. Athletes of Law Lady Justice were also honorable in their efforts, earning themselves four silvers and bronzes. The Aggie Bulls and Eagles took home one silver apiece in the final tabulations.C

Wizards claim backto-back title, Wolves dominate in sepak takraw

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annered by a crew who competed in last year’s championship match, the CompStud Wizards reigned supreme over the SOE Phoenixes in a thrilling battle, 2-1 (21-14, 19-21, 21-10), for their two-peat supremacy in women’s sepak takraw regu category at the XU Covered Courts on Sept 19.

Wizards’ tekong Christiana Paglinawan scored 24 points paired with nine blocks to maintain the title in their favor while setter Reana Salada contributed 11 points and eight blocks.

It was an unexpected victory for the Wizards after the Phoenixes tied up the standing, 1-1, and continued to heat up midway to the final set for a possible counter, 5-7. But the Wizards manipulated how the tempo went on, converting errors made by the Phoenixes after they found their footing to turn the scores in their favor, 12-10.

Wizards recovered after the Phoenixes were unable to capitalize, sealing the game in their favor, 21-10, in the final canto—sealing the whole series to their advantage.

The first set was a warm-up for the Wizards after they paid back what the Phoenixes had thrown at them. This allowed the former to set the tune early on the game, ending the opening set in their favor, 21-14.

Former standout athlete, Wizard Paglinawan, continued to demonstrate her magic in the second set, but the Phoenixes crept back from apparent death via swift scoring by setter Krizza Ruiz Tabudlong and feeder Leisly Maestrado to tie the record, 1-1, allowing them to enter a sudden deathmatch.

Next in line after the second placer Phoenixes were the Medicine Wolves sitting in third.

On the other side of the court, in the men’s category, both teams ensured every ball possession, allowing the game to last for more than 40 minutes. In the end, it was the Medicine Wolves who successfully bagged the title against the Engineering Warriors’ cohesion via 2-1 (21-15, 21-17). The Wizards landed in the third spot. C

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Warriors dominate the running track in athletics

By Nia Enrille R. Rabanes

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he women Engineering Warriors gave no room for the other contenders to take the first spot as they champion in all the categories of Athletics, while the men secure their gold medals in the 400m dash and 4x100m relay—paving the way for their place at the top.

Succeeding them were the Medicine Wolves, almost consistently achieving a medal in every category. At third place, the SOE Phoenixes have gathered an accolade of their own, grabbing a silver in the 400m dash in men, and two bronze in the 100m dash and 4x100m relay in women. The competition occurred on Sept 16 at the Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre.

Wolf Jan Sendaydiego took a headstart in the medal collecting game after finishing first in the 100m dash men’s category. Warrior Abraine Espinosa took second place, and Nursing Python Kevin Castaños took third. In the 100m dash women’s category, Warrior Kyla Jote outran the other contenders, followed by Wolf Riva Absuelo who finished second, and Phoenix Alexis Vuelban in the third.

For the 200m dash in men’s category, CompStud Wizard Danijel Carlos sped his way to first place with Warrior Gilbey Martinez in second place, and Wolf Moses Medillo in third.

Undefeated, Warrior Alexandria Timbang, last year’s first placer, secured the gold in the women’s category. Wolf Joyce Urbina earned silver, while ArtScies Tiger Juveryl Bico acquired bronze.

Another champion from last year’s event, Warrior Jameson Lim, dominated the track in the 400m dash in men’s category, followed by Phoenix Norman Calib-og and Wizard Narrylm Tan. An unstoppable force, Warrior Timbang once again surpassed her competitors Aggie Bull Khyielle Abides and Wolf Glendyl Oculam in the women’s category in second and third place, respectively.

As reflected in the total tabulation of scores, a total of 84 points were secured by the Warriors, 55 points by the Wolves, and 27 points by the Phoenixes.C

Warriors hit six-peat championship in taekwondo

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agging five gold medals, six silvers, and three bronzes, the Engineering Warriors once again claimed the overall victory for the taekwondo tournament at the XU Covered Courts on Sept 17. This year’s victory added to the history of more than half a decade of Warrior domination in the sport.

In the men’s category, Warriors Roel Hulagno and Mark Joshua Golez from Feather Weight and Fly Weight divisions snatched the gold medals.

Warriors Caezar Jan Plaza and Arch Cotejar struck for silver medals in Fin Weight and Heavy Weight divisions, respectively. Bronze medals were claimed by Warriors Vince Real in Light Weight division and Jalil Gondarangin in Middle Weight division.

The Medicine Wolves came second, accumulating one gold medal and one silver medal. ArtScies Tigers landed in third place with one gold medal to their name. The SBM Eagles followed with a silver medal, while the CompStud Wizards with a bronze medal.

Contending in the women’s category, Warriors Christy Ilogon in Fly Weight Division, Catherine Paye in Feather Weight division, and

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Clarice C. Sabado in Middle Weight division all garnered gold medals. Silver medals were owned by Warriors Irish Canoy in Heavy Weight division, Christine Jeza Buot in Welter Weight division, Jenny Navarro in Light Weight division, and Grazle Joyce Flores in the Bantam Weight division.

The Medicine Wolves made it to the second place with one gold medal and two bronze medals along with the CompStud Wizards with two silver medals and one bronze. SBM Eagles tailed the Wolves and Wizards in third. The Aggie Bulls came next with the ArtScies Tigers obtaining the last spot.C Vol. 46 No. 2 October 2019

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Eagles snatch triumph, soar in badminton

By Amanda Marie B. Hora

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BM Eagles redeemed themselves as they were hailed the champions in this year’s Xavier Cup badminton tournament at the XU Covered Courts on Sept 19. The Eagles, driven by their eagerness to steal the victory that was snatched from them by the Medicine Wolves last year, smashed every opponent.

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Recently, there was a change of rules which was spearheaded by the tournament managers.

Last year, winners were recognized individually and per category, such as those from the singles, doubles, and mixed categories. This year, winners were proclaimed not per category but per college. Each college was treated as a single

team and the determination of winners was made by the averaging of wins and defeats. Another major change in the tournament’s rule was the elimination of the separation of winners between the male and female categories in proclaiming the winners. The tournament managers also made sure that each college was informed regarding the changes.

Proving that Eagles can soar and surpass the rest, the changes of the rules did not compromise the performance shown by the Eagles as they spread their wings and launched towards the championship title. With a combination of speed and techniques, the Eagles came triumphantly in the battle of ferocious rallies. The Eagles made their victory possible by executing balks to deceive their opponents, avoiding faults, applying mastered footwork, performing flicks and drive shots in the court.

The Nursing Pythons managed to secure a lead against other colleges and were announced as the second placer, while the Wolves climbed higher and secured the third place.C

Eagles cruise past Tigers in women’s basketball, 40-20

By Hernan Jose G. Lim (Contributor)

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ell-known rivals SBM Eagles and ArtScies Tigers met again in the XU Gymnasium—this time with the championship title for women’s basketball on the line. It was a repeat or defeat situation for the Eagles but they had no plans of losing their crown as they defeated the Tigers, 40-20.

The game started with both teams coming out from their respective huddles, laser-focused and determined to claim the victory. But it was the Eagles who had no other plans but to dominate the game early. It all began when Eagle guard Christna Banuag converted on an early triple to counter the Tigers’ early basket, and it went from good to great for the Eagles throughout the whole game.

The Eagles ended the first quarter with the score of 13-2, controlling both ends of the floor by sticking to their trademark defense to offense style of play that was consistently evident throughout the tournament. The Tigers tried to catch up during the second period, but the Eagles were too relentless in their play, continuously Crusader

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putting pressure on the hapless Tigers. They even severely limited the Tigers’ to a single digit scoring by ending the half time with the score of 25-6.

The second half remained to be the same story for the Eagles as their opposition still struggled from the field by their constant defense and they capitalized on every mistake the Tigers made. They were led by their versatile ace player, Eagle Samara Gail Alberto who poured in 12 points and was backed up by her teammates, Eagles Alyssa Ysaiah Jamaca and Banuag who registered eight and seven points, respectively.

The Tigers’ ace player, Irish Jane Dacoco, who contributed nine points, scored most of her team’s points—but it was not enough to set the game into a close match as the Eagles were too experienced and skilled for them to handle.

As for the battle for third place, it was the Engineering Warriors who finished on a high note as they came up victorious against the Medicine Wolves, 45-20.C

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Lady Justice athletes, Wolves reign supreme in lawn tennis

By Louella B. Acut

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espite being scorched by the heat of the sun, the Medicine Wolves asserted their dominance in the battlefield as they fought against the Law Lady Justice contenders in the men’s division of lawn tennis at the Pelaez Sports Complex Tennis Courts on Sept 19. Thereafter, in the women’s division,

the Wolves teamed up against the Lady Justice players’ aces as the latter posed a threat to their reign over the championship title. Rising up from third place in the preceding year, the Lady Justice players prevailed with their stratagem, impairing the attacks of the Wolves, edging the defending champions out of their dominion.

In the men’s singles, Lady Justice player Lorenzo Elegio III managed to ground the attacks of Wolf Christian Roy Ga, 8-1. In a turn of events, Wolf Francis Derrick Alcantara ruled the courts as his attacks dismantled Lady Justice athlete Blaise Giovanni Longakit’s momentum in the second singles, surmounting the Lady Justice players’ head start, 8-1. From being last year’s third placer, the Wolves howled in victory as they claimed the championship title through the stellar play of Wolf Alcantara coupled with his immaculate swings in the deciding game. The wolves won with a final score of 7-1.

The venue echoed of shrieks from the Lady Justice coterie and howls from the Wolves yet again as the championship match kicked off. Wolves Katrina Chaves and Gianne Deza Saavedra wavered at the tactics of the Lady Justice athletes Kristina Marie Omos and Daryn Yen Saligumba, as their resolute force outclassed the wolves’ defenses, taking full claim of the latter’s supremacy, 8-2.

The SBM Eagles touched down in third place in both men’s and women’s division, lower than their rank last year.C

Wolves defend title in karate do

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fter taking the throne of champion in karate do from the Engineering Warriors last year, the Medicine Wolves prevailed once again against the contenders that eyed the same prize on Sept 17 at the XU Covered Courts.

The event finished with the Wolves amassing a total of 87 points. Despite the meticulous strategy employed by the Warriors, their efforts landed them in second place with 71 points. The SOE Phoenixes, in third place, gathered 50 points.

In the artful showcase of a variety of techniques, Phoenix Shein Jay Halibas, voted with the highest points, won the gold in Individual Kata men’s category. In the women’s category, ArtScies Tiger Christine Cabrejas’ performance earned her the winning title. Sustaining their previous dominion, the Phoenixes composed of Halibas, Mico Golez, and Arnielf Fuentes emerged as champions in Team Kata men’s category. Nursing Pythons Sheen Galendez, Shania Quiza, and Gabrielle Sajulla secured their place on top in the women’s category.

After a heated exchange of offenses, Wolf Mary Rodriguez bagged the championship medal against Python Sajulla who took second place in 12

the Individual Kumite 50kg women’s category.

For the 55kg men’s category, Phoenix Fuentes rose in victory after having conquered Warrior Kent Akiatan. Tiger Cabrejas brought home her second gold after winning against Wolf Isabela Belen, taking silver in the 55kg women’s category.

The intense combat between Warrior Brent Te and Aggie Bull Petrus Ratilla resulted in the former taking the win in the 60kg men’s category.

With only two contenders, Wolf Sherlini Lucman outperformed Warrior Loren Tapayan in the 63kg women’s category, earning them a gold and silver respectively. Python John Leuterio overcame the strikes of Bull Jo Guinayon in the 75kg men’s category. In the open class women’s category, Bull Nicole Mistula took over Wolf Renfaye Fernandez, while Phoenix Halibas overwhelmed Wolf Jose Pacamalan Jr and Bull John Ecabande in the men’s.

The same team of the Phoenixes composed of Fuentes, Halibas, and Golez, obtained the gold in the Team Kumite for the men’s category while the Warriors Tapayan, Janine Rañoa, and Jona Lague triumphed in the women’s.C

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Bulls secure first title, break Warriors’ five-peat supremacy in ultimate

By Norman C. Calib-og

Bulls, Wizards rise to top in darts

By Louella B. Acut

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inishing in third place last year, the Aggie Bulls retaliated this year and ended the Engineering Warriors’ possible six-peat win in the championship game for the Ultimate title, 15-11 squeaker, at the XU Soccer Field on Sept 19.

As the start of the championship game started to roll down, the Warriors managed to stay close to the Bulls’ unstoppable scoring, leaving them with four apiece. However, the Bulls didn’t allow their opportunity to slip away as they took the advantage to control the battle.

Behind the supportive spectators, Bulls team captain Henry Christian Revamonte managed to set their tempo with well-calculated disc passes and confident reception as they entered the final 11 mins of the match, 10-6.

The challengers, the Aggie Bulls, unleashed their game tactics to bring the disc to the end zone, extending their lead, 12-6, after they overdraw the Warriors’ tight defense in the remaining nine mins, leaving the Warriors out of control as the former continued their tempo until the end.

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naa pud mapilde. Maayo pud kay among napakita nga lahi ang Ultimate nga sport kay spirited siya kaysa uban nga sports. Ang amo lang, kay amo ning hawiran ug mas mapakita namo na mas gutom pami kaysa karon nga tuig,” said Revamonte (BS AGB-2).

After their two years as semifinalists, the Bulls finally captured their first title, finishing with a record of nine-wins paired with one-loss coming from the defending champions, the Warriors.

“Both of us team [sic] gyud kay we did our best ug it serves as motivation ni siya para sa amo para next year nga mas mag double time,” expressed Warriors team captain Dan Joseph Cortejos who felt emotional alongside his mother after the intense championship match.

Revamonte, who participated in Manila Spirits 2018—an International tournament—managed to carve huge contributions for the Bulls’ win, including his overwhelming game-ender play.

On the other hand, the SBM Eagles soared high and landed in the third spot after they edged the CompStud Wizards in their fight, 11-7.C

he Aggie Bulls came to the battlefield with a fully loaded gun, performing with topnotch consistency across all darts’ categories premiering on Sept 15 at the XU Gymnasium. Alongside the Bulls, the tournament commenced with seven other colleges: the Nursing Pythons, ArtScies Tigers, Engineering Warriors, Law Lady Justice contenders, CompStud Wizards, SBM Eagles, and Medicine Wolves.

After beating Python Andrew Kyril Burgos in a close fight in the semifinals, Bull Khent Vergara faced off with defending champion Law Lady Justice contender Patrick Jose Roa in the final round. With every aim clad in accuracy and precision, Vergara charged down the title-defender and earned the gold medal in men’s singles, 2-0.

The ArtScies Tigers landed in third place.

For women’s singles, ArtScies Tigress Jessica Ranes earned the title after preventing Bull Van Faye Zulita’s attempt to reap a winning streak similar to that of her male counterpart Vegara, putting the Bulls in second place, 2-1. Warrior Mary Elizabeth Louisse Ejercito followed suit in third place.

In the mixed doubles, Wizards Melle Jane Manansala and Matthew Al Uzziah Gabe met Bulls Andrei Madarang and Teresa Sambaan head on in the championship round. Unlike the preceding year, where the mixed doubles category was the only category to not feature athletes representing the Bulls, the Madarang-Sambaan duo made their way to the final round. In the heat of the event, the Bulls stood transfixed by the crafty play of the Wizards, earning the latter the championship title, casting the Bulls to second place, 1-0. The Engineering Warriors bagged third place. C

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Tigers carry crown in men’s volleyball, 3-1

By Rafhael L. Jabongga

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heers and screams from the College of Arts and Sciences drove the ArtScies Tigers to their championship match against the Engineering Warriors in men’s volleyball on Sept 21 at the XU Gymnasium. It was a tough battle against the maroon-blooded Warriors, but the Tigers were nothing short of determined as they sealed their fate, 3-1.

As the last set neared its end, the clamors of the Warriors and Tigers intensified as they yelled “isa na lang!” The rally between the players of the two colleges kept the game vigorous. The tight match only served as proof of the Tigers’ strong tenacity to claim their victory against the Warriors.

Despite the Tigers’ trouble against the Warriors, Tiger Rovers Nieves broke the block from the opposition’s fury and persistence throughout the match with his slink spike that ended the game, 25-22.

With their rigid performance during the game, the Tigers prevailed against the Warriors’ wrath despite their strong barriers in place to block the Tigers’ spikes. They also conquered the Warriors’ invasiveness as they received and set the ball multiple times during the match. As one

BLOCK ARRAY. Tigers block a strong offense from the Warriors during the championship game of men’s volleyball.

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team, the Tigers’ smooth communication with one another proved to be an effective strategy as they surpassed their opponents during the intense first set fight, 25-22.

Eventually, the Warriors regained their might and power, subduing the Tigers during the second set, 25-22. But in the end, the Tigers stuck with their plan to win, firmly motivating themselves to strive hard and defeat the Warriors in order to claim the title. With the game on the line, the

Tigers broke the Warriors’ possible victory streak as they set forth and eradicated the third set battle against the Warriors who proved to be tough competitors throughout the game, 25-21.

In the semifinals round, vying for third place, the SBM Eagles clutched the spot in their fight, thoroughly executing a solid performance in a fierce head to head battle against the aggressiveness of the Aggie Bulls, 25-22.C

Warriors defend territory over Eagles, retain title in men’s football

By Norman C. Calib-og

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ast year’s champions, the Engineering Warriors, still proved their dominance and defended their tribe after edging the SBM Eagles in their intense championship match via shootout, 3-1, in men’s football held at the XU Soccer Field on Sept 19.

Warrior goalie Andrew Celis set off the sparks for their tribe as he scored their last point in the crucial round through a sharp and wellcalculated kick after the Eagles already utilized all their kickers.

“Ang among improvements karon kay dili na more on basic skills kung dili more on individual na nga attitude,” shared Warriors’ team captain Mark Roman Golez after they salvaged the most coveted title.

In the opening match, both teams imposed identical tactics of finding unguarded spots to dig and establish their control. But as the timer reached its end, they remained scoreless and the game carried on to the shootout round.

The Eagles found their early advantage in the shootout round against the Warriors after Eagle Jafet Alvarado scored via quick release of

the ball, leaving the Warriors’ goalie in a standing position, 1-0. Backed with strategy for the second kick, Warrior Kerby Mansueto equalized the score through a jaw-dropping kick as it first bounced on the bar before it entered the goal, 1-1. On the other hand, the Eagles remaining kickers incurred a series of errors, putting them in the downside while the Warriors converted a point thru defender Sean Simene’s impressive shot, 2-1.

In addition, keeper Celis broke the tribe’s unease as he snatched a golden point through a tricky ball placement that the Eagles’ goalkeeper was unable to stop, ending the clash with their team on top, 3-1.

“Lisod sad gyud kay sila kay they are aggressive and sa ilang gina pakita karon nga performance all throughout sa Intrams kay they aim for gold gyud,” expressed Eagles team captain Pete Jeanrie Vamenta.

On the other side, the Eagles landed in second place while the ArtScies Tigers and Medicine Wolves took the third and fourth places, respectively.C Vol. 46 No. 2 October 2019

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Wolves turn the tide in women’s softball, 11-10

By Edshera Mae R. Abella

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edicine Wolves made a turnabout in what seemed to be a losing game of women’s softball against the SBM Eagles on Sept 19 at the XU Soccer Field. The Wolves were falling behind right at the start of the first inning until the second inning with only a single point in their name against the accumulated eight points of the Eagles. However, this pack of Wolves proved their tenacity as they refused to give up and cower, making a comeback in the third inning and ending the game in their favor, 11-10.

The Eagles took an early flight on the offensive during the first inning, immediately swooping in on the Wolves’ defenses with a series of bats and steals that led to five successful runs before being put out. The Wolves tried to catch up, to no avail, as the Eagles’ defenses were hard to penetrate, ending the first inning, 5-1.

As the second inning approached, the Wolves retaliated with quick catches and precise pitches and throws. The Eagles squeezed in only three points. However, the Eagles were even quicker

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to defend, keeping the Wolves from scoring any points at all and concluding the second inning in their favor, 3-0.

The Eagles clawed their way against the Wolves in the third inning as well with two runs. The game, however, was far from done. The Wolves fought until the end and shredded everything in their way with consecutive steals, successful bats, and fast runs that turned the tables—finishing the third inning with a total of ten successful runs.

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Wolves, Warriors share title in table tennis

By Norman C. Calib-og with reports from Abdel Rafi M. Lim

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eigning champions the Medicine Wolves’ tandem of Ayra Depita and Nicole Buen successfully defended their title in women’s table tennis, finishing the Engineering Warriors Shaina Mejos and Pamela Heraña in straight sets in the singles category, 2-0 with set scores of 3-0 (11-9, 116, 11-9) and 3-2 (11-8, 8-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-9) squeakers.

On the other hand, Warrior trio Delwin Balanay Jr., Ulyses Galgo, and Andrew Celis charged back in the men’s category, battling

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Law Lady Justice paddlers Bowen Ching, Patrick Jose Roa, and Kip Brazil with set scores of 3-0 (11-6, 11-6, 11-7), 3-0 (11-7, 11-8, 11-6) in the singles category and via 3-1 in the doubles category after their unsecured first set (8-11, 11-8, 11-6, 11-4) at the XU Covered Courts on Sept 19.

The Wolves leaned on Depita’s determination in the first singles after she slashed Warrior Mejos early in the first set, 11-8, despite the latter’s solid offenses. The pack continued to score and stretch their lead. Wolf Depita passed Warrior Mejos’ untimely control as she extended their clash

Wolves from different sides of the field howled in victory as they ran to their players with pride. The pack rose against the tides and firmly took hold of the women’s softball championship title with their unyielding determination and will to win, obtaining an overall score of 11-10.

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until five sets, ending the Warriors’ possible comeback.

Subsequently, in the second singles, Wolf Buen continued to carve a clean finished over Warrior Heraña, sending her ferocious offenses after Wolf Depita’s supremacy to seal the title.

However, the Warriors’ tribe resuscitated in the men’s doubles category. Lady Justice contenders Ching and Brazil crept back through service aces to take an early advantage, 11-8. But in the end, Warriors Celis and Balanay stabilized and turned into scoring machines with quick reflexes, continuing their tempo and extending their lead until the final set.

In the first singles, Warrior Balanay started robust after outscoring Lady Justice player Ching via twin set, 11-6 and 11-7 for the third set.

Lady Justice’s bet Roa overcame Warrior Galgo in the second singles and tied their standing, 1-1, before the Warriors closed the case over the athletes of Lady Justice, 3-1, in the final salvo.

On the other hand, Lady Justice athletes landed in the third spot alongside last year’s bronze medalists, the ArtScies Tigers, who remain in the same spot in women’s and men’s categories, respectively.C

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glaringly bright sunbeam has cast its glow on the stronghold of the Warriors for six steady years. Tall as it stands and glorious as it appears, it is the dwelling place desired by all. A resilient tribe, you would call it, unshaken by the threats that loom from every corner. Showing great strength, not only in number but also at heart, why should they feel any fear?

For many have tried to inflict their might countless times in the expanse of the tribe’s sixyear reign. And still, the Warriors prevailed. The Wolves and the Tigers, proud of their remarkable attempts but confounded with yet another defeat, are left beyond the barricades so sturdily built by the champion’s successors from each passing year. A timely question unveils itself: will this momentum be an indication that the Warriors are not giving up their spot any time soon?

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Strength of a thousand The wrath of the Warriors showed no mercy to their foes as the stakes became higher and the pursuit of the golden cup incited a new cycle of tension. As they put their war paint on in vivid streaks of maroon, they confronted their enemies with hearts of nothing less than that of a champion. “Everyone aimed to be on top, every college wanted to steal the title that we are holding,” expresses ACES Sports Committee Head Mary Elizabeth Ejercito. “Gakamotivate sad mi to aim higher and perform much better to match up with them.”

The clash has never been greater as the remnants of the fallen contenders in the preceding year waged a vendetta against the maroon tribe.

At the dawn of this renewed era, the tribe stood tall against the rest of their competitors who all sought to oust the defending champions out of their regime. But the Warriors adhered to a legion of tenets and losing was not one of them.

Fighting battles and winning wars, this code of honor was instilled and integrated within their system.

The constraints of preserving their supremacy and the challenge of balancing everything—from academic loads to months of vigorous training— have been bestowed upon them as if to test their utmost power. “I think nothing is ever easy in the world today. Bagging that lustrous trophy in our house has definitely entailed huge manpower, effort and of course, a lot of work and time management,” explains Ramillano.

Then again, the battlefield is marked territory of the Warriors. Above everything else, the odds are nothing against the strength of a thousand.

Reaching the endgame A moment of silence elapsed as the announcer of the Xavier Cup’s closing ceremony

was about to officially declare the final winner.

In that brief pause, all the contending teams relished in the finality of the most anticipated event of the school year. Marking the end of a historic journey that had tested their tenacity in the chase of the highest prize, the resolution held a sentimental value. The Warriors had an inkling of their impending triumph, seeing as they had led in the most recent partial tabulation of scores.

Soon enough the sea of high-spirited, maroonclad students of Engineering rose in celebration as their college was yet again crowned as this year’s overall champion.

The victorious endgame was attained with the fastidious approach employed by the different components that embodied the Warriors’ endeavors. Serving as the tribe’s foundation, ACES pursued their objectives effectively.

Ramillano states, “I may not be able to fully iterate the strategy we crafted but all I can say is early planning, proper budgeting, and ensuring the commitment that the people involved have is sure and finalized.” Preparedness was a key ingredient to this undertaking. Ejercito emphasizes, “ga double time gyud amoang captains og train sa ilahang team and grabe gyud ilang paningkamot and encourage sa ilahang team to perform better sa ilahang sport.”

This strategic game plan was manifested evidently in the Warrior’s success.

With their g oals reaching a completion, Ramillano promotes to his fellow Warriors, “to keep biding in the legacy. No matter what happens, win or lose, I want them to remember why they are in the College. I want them to internalize the fact, that while they are students pursuing excellence in academics, in Xavier University, they are given the choice to be more. That opportunity to be beyond yourself, is abound in Intramurals. I want them to know that self-fulfillment, excellence and humble pride, can be found in sports as well.” *** Behind the great facades built within six different eras, the victors of a thousand reside with a burning passion as they continue the legacy of their predecessors. Six years of rule render the Warriors untouchable. The maroon tribe withstood the storm yet again. But the truth is, they are the storm themselves: an unwavering force of nature, ready to wreak havoc on those who dare step foot in their territory.C

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Tribal stronghold With the way the Warriors have performed in this year’s Xavier Cup, it seems as if they have no plans of stopping at all. After having been crowned as six-peat champions, they now take on a whole different level of dominance in the playing field. The Warriors greatly owe it to the athletes who poured their whole hearts into even the smallest moments that contributed to their sweeping success. Going above and beyond in athletics, taekwondo, table tennis, game of generals, Dota 2, football, and chess by finishing with the highest points, this force to be reckoned with of a team accumulated a grand total of 690.5 points.

In the spirit of competition, an integral aspect of the college’s success is the relentless group of people who served as the backbone of their representatives. The Association of the College of Engineering Students (ACES) played a role in providing the competing Warriors with the essential support they needed in order to perform in prime conditions. Attesting to these arrangements, Mr. Sports Ambassador 2019 Jameson Glen C. Lim conveys, “from financial aid to logistical needs, the sports committee has always been by our side.”

One of the greatest challenges of attending to The Xavier Cup was balancing it with the attention required of academics. Despite this, the Warriors pushed through. The council had made preparations months prior, assigning their departments to specific tasks and planning the

budget for allotment. Providing the athletes with snacks was one form, but the most crucial means, according to ACES President Beejay Ramillano, was the presence of the tribe during the matches.

Waving their maroon banners and chanting their battle cries, the visibility of a support system is the essence of the Warriors’ unity. Ramillano duly expresses, “aside from hard work, the council’s support, the diligence of the athletes and the faculty’s confidence in the College of Engineering, it is really in prayer and faith in the Lord that we were led to this victory once again.”

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Warriors end Eagles’ comeback in softball men, 16-9

By Winona Roselle Serra

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ngineering Warriors rushed to huddle around Warrior pitcher Neil Jan Caracho when he unexpectedly caught the ball directly after SBM Eagle Alain Joseph Lustre swung, concluding the men’s softball championship match in their favor on Sept 19 at the XU Soccer Field.

By the time the third inning’s first half was well underway, the Warriors had already brought home 16 points. Despite the 14-point difference, the Eagles were intent on making full use of their final opportunity to return to their nests with the trophy. They immediately got to work, taking off with three points right off the bat. Contrary to their performance in the first two innings, the flock now showed no signs of struggling as they gained momentum, earned themselves spots on all three bases, and eventually had Eagle Christxanlor Isiderio hit a grand slam. However, the Warriors upped their game and the Eagles’ comeback was short-lived, 16-9.

The first half of the first inning was over too soon for the Eagles who only managed to steal

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a single point. In the inning’s second half, with one point in their collection, Warrior Neil Aldrich Eufinado took the bat and struck low, leaving the Eagles chasing after them in their grand slam.

Four consecutive home runs followed, 9-1.

The Eagles showed a similar performance in the second inning, moving the game into the second half with only one point gained.

Meanwhile, the Warriors only briefly flinched after their first two home runs for the inning.

They quickly recovered and scored five more points consecutively, 7-1.

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Lady Justice players, Eagles take home 3x3 basketball titles

By Hernan Jose G. Lim (Contributor)

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t was an eventful day for the Law Lady Justice players and the SBM Eagles as both teams earned their bragging rights by winning their respective 3x3 basketball championship matches on Sept 19 at the XU Gymnasium.

In the men’s championship game, it was the Lady Justice players who claimed the victory against the Engineering Warriors, 17-13. It was a game where the players of Lady Justice imposed their will against their counterparts as they scored point-blank baskets right from the get go. The Warriors, on the other hand, relied on their

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quickness and craftiness to level.

It was a close game throughout the match but it was their consistency that made the difference for the players of Lady Justice as they capitalized on higher percentage shots compared to their opponents’. Carrying on this advantage, their lead against the Warriors gave the contenders for Lady Justice confidence, boosting their offense and making it difficult for the Warriors to gain any traction for a comeback.

As the game came down to its ticking minutes, the Warriors tried to rally again by

grabbing offensive rebounds and shooting their way back into the game—to no avail. The Lady Justice athletes’ victory was led by the duo of Alexander Conrad Jegonia III and Clein Jon Tiu who combined for 10 of their teams’ 17 total points, just enough to propel them to win the title.

In the women’s championship match between the Eagles and the ArtScies Tigers, it was SBM’s own 1-2 punch of Samara Gail Alberto and Christna Banuag who took control from start to finish, carrying their offense, and ultimately leading them to win against the Tigers, 21-9.

The Tigers struggled to find their offense as they were outplayed on both ends. They relied on Tiger Irish Jane Dacoco’s offensive arsenal to carry them back into the game. But despite her efforts, the Eagles’ lead early in the game became a thorn in their side.

In the men’s battle for third, it was the Tigers who came up triumphant against the Nursing Pythons, with the final score of 13-11. Meanwhile in the women’s category, it was the Warriors who topped the players of Lady Justice, 13-11, to end their tournament campaign on a winning note. C Vol. 46 No. 2 October 2019

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Warriors outscore Bulls, rule in women’s football

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taying true to their promise last year, the Engineering Warriors leaned on the heroics of tandem Kyla Mariz Jote and Ella Bungalon to claim this year’s championship title in women’s football against the Aggie Bulls via 2-0 at the XU Soccer Field on Sept 19.

Both teams already made history after crossing paths in the fight for third in the previous year where the Warriors took the spot over the Bulls. Powered by their eagerness to claim the title they failed to bag last time, the Warriors unleashed solid offenses early in the clash, backed by strategies to shatter the imposed defense of the Bulls.

After an exchange of gameplays, the Warriors clenched the pace of the game and secured their advantage, allowing the time to leak during ball possessions to keep at hand their chance to win as the second half of the clash kicked off. Warrior Jote was able to execute her elusive kick in the one-on-one defense against Bull Shania Yulo, extending their lead to two while nailing the latter, 2-0, before the final whistle was given by the

referee, signaling the end for the Bulls.

In the opening half of the championship match, the spirits of both striker teams were getting anxious as they contested every ball possession. It was then that Warrior midfielder Bungalon had found her rhythm and scored, 1-0. The Bulls charged back with a series of solid attempts as they pressed in upward zone with their breathless forwards. But the Warriors’ defensive style was enough to keep the Bulls in their fences, ending the first half of the battle with the Warriors in the frontline.

Despite the intensity of the heat of the sun, the spectators continued to cheer for the Warriors.

On the other hand, the Bulls had a hard time setting the ball every time they were able to bring it into the penalty box as the Warriors established their solid defense in every possible spot.

For the final ranking, the Bulls landed in the second spot while the Law Lady Justice players survived against the Medicine Wolves via 2-1, claiming the third and fourth places, respectively.C

GETAWAY. Bull Candy Longakit guards the ball against a Warrior.

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Eagles top Warriors, claim second straight championship in men’s basketball

By Hernan Jose G. Lim (Contributor)

OVERHEAD PASS. Warrior creates open shots for his teammates to give them an advantage on offense to score.

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meeting of basketball titans took place at the XU Gymnasium on Sept 21 as both highly favored teams brought their talents to the hard court in hopes of marking their names in history.

The much anticipated game of the tournament was filled with cheers mixed with an intense and anxious atmosphere to start, but it was the SBM Eagles who came up on top in their match versus the Engineering Warriors, 6848, clinching their back to back titles in a flashy fashion.

Both teams tried to match fire with fire early in the first quarter to entertain their respective crowds. As the game continued to be neck and neck, the Warriors found themselves behind— but they kept on fighting back to make sure that the game won’t slip from their hands. They kept a close trail on the Eagles by draining a couple of crucial baskets and multiple defensive stops.

The Warriors’ conversions and gritty play partly frustrated the Eagles, resulting in their head coach being thrown out of the game midway through the second period. The first half ended with the score, 32-30.

It was a tale of two halves for the Warriors though, as they struggled to settle their offense during the third quarter. This led to the Eagles taking advantage of their miscues, using them for their fast-paced game, and making sure that every fast-break bucket is a hill to climb for the opposition. The Eagles then displayed no signs of losing momentum and pushed even more during the fourth quarter by exhibiting their hunger for winning. Their play proved to be the difference as they showed that they are two steps ahead of their counterparts.

Eagle guard Luc Ashton Artazo came to play and tallied a game-high 20 points while forward and fellow teammate, Dandulo Baang provided the much needed offensive support, banking on 11 points. As for the Warriors, they exemplified great team play throughout the first half of the game, but a primary shot maker would’ve helped their cause as they don’t have any answers for Artazo.

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ANCIENT DEFENDERS. Warriors lay back as they clash against their opponents.

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Warriors demolish Eagles in Dota 2 championships, 2-0

By Adrian Kyle R. Monsale with reports from James Sean Kenneth A. Sarcol

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itting the Engineering Warriors in the Radiant side against the SBM Eagles in the Dire, the Dota 2 finals offered the two best teams who battled through the final game, with the Warriors bagging the championship title at Xtreme Gaming Hub on Sept 19.

In the final game, the Warriors drew first blood with Bristleback slaying grimstroke for

a head start at two mins—showing no signs of stopping after their cores, Naga Siren and Ember Spirit, got double kills each by the twelve-minute mark, boosting them to an early 5k net worth lead and fattening themselves up.

The Warriors seemed to have secured the win into the sixteenth minute following the twominute clash at the Dire’s outer base. They then

tried to push through the middle lane’s tier two towers to rush the Ancient and finish the game.

However, they were met by the Eagles who wiped out the entire Warrior team, bringing the feathery fowls a little hope and lessening the opposition’s net worth lead from 11k to 8k.

Regardless, all this was thrown out the window as the Eagles squandered the opportunity for a surprise attack when the Warriors were conspicuously trying to take down Roshan— freely giving away the Aegis of Immortal. The Warriors took advantage of this lead and, with a combination of ganks and split pushes, conquered the game for a 2-0 win championship.

Their claim began in game one where the Warriors dominated all throughout. Lion and Lifestealer drew first blood by owning Ogre Magi at two mins, bringing them to a head start. The first clash by the bounty rune at the ten-minute mark led to the Warrior’s first major net worth lead, and two crucial factors—consistent kills and safe plays—secured them the win by twenty-four mins. The Eagles were gunned down by mistakes and miscommunications that led to unnecessary kill trades and scattered team fights. Even when given the space and stacks to farm, the Eagle’s core, Gyro, still failed to carry their team.

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ith their generals at hand, the Engineering Warriors rose and claimed victory amongst the players from the different colleges who fought to defend their flags in a round-robin game of generals on Sept 17 and 19 at the XU Magis Canteen. Though a number of teams were forfeited due to the absence of players during the matches, the road to victory still remained a daunting task.

Headed by their captain Warrior Weldie Salino, Warriors Ronin Ompoc, Erwin Guipetacio, and Justin Gulle consecutively won their matches, grabbing first place in the men’s category with 15 game points. Following behind were the Aggie Bulls with 13 game points in second place, and the Medicine Wolves with 12 game points tailing them in third place.

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ON GUARD. Tacticians strengthen their defense as game intensifies.

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third place with an overall score of 12 game points.

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n Sept 21, the last day of The Xavier Cup 2019, Engineering Warrior Jameson Glen C. Lim and Medicine Wolf Michelle Lauraine J. Anayron were crowned as Mr. and Ms. Sports Ambassadors at the XU Covered Courts.

Following Lim’s footsteps were Wolf Michael Paul S. Roque, who was hailed first runner up in the men’s division, with Aggie Bull Kenneth Jhon D. Sanchez and Nursing Python Dan Angelo F. Sotto proclaimed second and third runner ups, respectively. On the other hand, Bull An Cristie S. Tangcalagan claimed her spot as the first runner up in the women’s category, with Warrior Denise L. Labis and ArtScies Tiger Kirstie Karen Amora awarded as second and third runner ups, respectively.

Queen of the Pack “Sports and fitness shouldn’t just be an Intramurals or Xavier Cup thing; it should be a constant part of our lives,” Anayron claims.

Concrete plans have yet to be finalized, but as Ms. Sports Ambassador, she hopes to conduct information drives or seminar-workshops that focus on sports health in the near future.

And while this alpha wolf advocates for raising awareness on the health benefits of engaging in sports, she also calls for better health support for all athletes. “Nowadays, Filipino athletes are gaining recognition for their feats but we pay very little attention to their health and well-being.”

In addition, Anayron cites athletes who don’t seek treatment because of the lack of health support as one of her reasons to raise awareness.

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during their training sessions—with some injuries so severe that they become unable to compete.

Worse, these could lead to disabilities or an accumulated number of health issues throughout their careers when left untreated.

Anayron was also a part of the Wolves’ women’s basketball and swimming teams where she proved that she knew how to walk her talk.

She was constantly training for these events, sharing their medical aspects online, and realizing firsthand the importance of being fit and healthy as an athlete. “During practices, I can’t immediately appreciate the changes in my body but it is only during the actual games where I am able to experience the payoff.”

Despite most of the Medicine Wolves being unable to attend the coronation night as it coincided with their Medicine Ball, Anayron remains thankful to her classmates who showed up dressed in their formal wear just to support her and her pageant partner Roque.

A Chieftain is Crowned It was as if the maroon tribe held no doubts when their prized Warrior’s familiar name resonated throughout the courts. Met with unyielding applause and a tangible air of pride, Lim stepped forward in his headband of feathers and tribal ensemble—which was further decorated with the sash that bore his distinguished title as this year’s Mr. Sports Ambassador.

Every moment that led up to that point had been an honor and privilege for Lim, however, his experience was far from being smooth sailing.

At some point, Lim had doubts whether he deserved to represent the Warriors. “It took time for me to realize that I was chosen by my college

because they knew I would do well,” he shares.

Now, after a grateful triumph, Lim feels blessed to have earned the opportunity and responsibility of being one of the University’s voices for sports.

Being a gold medalist in this year’s Athletics meet, Lim is a prime example of how advocacies should be practiced and not preached. In his platform as XU’s Sports Ambassador, he endorses the mindset that sports are for everyone. “From all ages, from all sizes, from all races, sports is capable of making us more of who we are; it brings out the best in us,” Lim asserts.

He maintains that he has always practiced his advocacy by showing others, through example, the excitement that he feels when playing. “To give others a turn into engaging in sports and having a healthy lifestyle brings joy and fulfillment to me as a sports enthusiast, and now a sports ambassador.”

“To my fellow Ateneans, may you continue to cherish the sports opportunities of Xavier University, and to Xavier-Ateneo, may you continue to provide opportunities for all to engage in sports,” Lim announces. “To everyone within and outside Xavier University, believe in yourself, believe in the power of sports.” *** Avenues for awareness and inspiration have been brought to light since the culmination of the event. From the concerns of public wellbeing to the encouragement of discovering new passions, chances were taken and responsibilities were assumed. The season, however, is far from being over. The challenge of living up to their potential is now posed by those who have realized theirs..C

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e were well on our way through the first semester when the partial, unfinished grading tabulations for our majors were disclosed to us students sometime last week. Everyone had their phones out, sweating and tapping agitatedly at the little screens as the negative Mbps wifi furthered our anxiety. Was I worried, you ask?

A distressful shriek emanated from the back row. The girl with an attendance record you could count on one hand slid silently to the ground. A shattering of glass went off as a cellphone fell from the honor student’s grasp. I was evidently shaking as I clicked on the “View my assignments” tab, and my soul sunk.

B minus.

I checked another course in a daze, hoping, despairingly hoping for a— D. I was done for.

The classroom resembled that one Spongebob episode where everything was on fire and mini Spongebobs were running around inside his brain. I was dumbfounded and unsure of what to do when a gaggle of glittering cheer dancers somersaulted upon our room. They were outfitted in golden spandex leggings and had wide smiles plastered on their faces. They did a couple of stunts and cheers, never breaking eye contact with us even as they did 360s in the air. After the unexpected performance, one of the dancers stepped forward. Like a messiah bearing promises of miracles, he offered a solution to our woes: If we joined the cheer team and represented our college in this year’s Sibyer Cup, we would get A’s for our majors.

Without hesitation, some of my classmates pushed forward like a pack of rabid street dogs.

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in the air? What was this curiously convenient answer to all our problems? Was this some sort of capitalist scheme?

I took a moment to ponder on my plight. I started fantasizing about being hurled into the sky in glittering tight-fitted leotards. I saw the lights reflecting off the trophy, the glory, the fame.

Then, as I was hailed as the team’s prized flyer, I saw myself falling onto the concrete floor that was bare of mats, breaking bones, fracturing body parts, screaming, bleeding— Death.

Clearly, I was desperate enough to even think of doing it—I didn’t even know how to dance!

If I wouldn’t, however, I’d still fail my classes and would have to live off the rest of my life in a roadside circus with all the other dropouts, performing and risking my life for a crowd cheering for my possible demise. So what would be the difference?

Dismayed, I clapped my hands together as a cheerleader would, and regretfully skipped forward with the rest of them.

On the day of the competition, I was still as dumbfounded and unsure as I was when I first started. My eyes were dark and heavy and my limbs felt like crumpled tissue paper. The repercussions of my decision slowly came after me like the ghoul I now resembled. Last night, we were dismissed at the unholy hour of 3AM, and I was ready to give it all up and pass out on the sidewalk right then and there. I also had tests to

study for, but instead, I spent the remainder of the night on Youtube watching tutorials on how to tumble for beginners.

At one point, I did wonder, was this worth all the sacrifice? To get A’s in a few courses in exchange for the total disregard and abandonment of social life and sleep? Yes, I thought. This was the only way to pull my grades back up. If I flunked this, what would the Cruchever—the University rather—do without me?

Because of the miserable zombie state I found myself in, I didn’t even notice when we won the competition. In fact, I didn’t even think I cared anymore. Confetti fell by the hundreds upon my semi-lifeless body as my team cheered and howled and cried. All I could think of was that I was glad it was over. I finally made it. The A’s I’d never thought I’d see in this lifetime were at my fingertips. I could taste the sweetness of enrolment for the next semester—when my phone buzzed. A series of dings notified us all one by one. Puzzled, we checked to see what it was. It was a group chat with another one of our instructors.

“Hi, class! I’m sorry for the late processing of your grades, and your after finals grade is now up.

However, most of you did not meet the passing minimum...”

I held my breath in cold sweat.

“Although I have good news for you! If you sign up for the college Sepak Takraw team, we’ll give you extra credit!”C

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KURISCOPE ni gan ft. rAFHA

Halloo, panibagong araw, panibagong hirit sa bolang krystal ni Memelord Ganges Jurado ft. Rafha J. Naa ra ang kapalaran ninyo mga ka-Atenista, sa mutu-o ka or sa dili basta naa na sa imuha gurl/ dzong!

Good luck sa Finals memsh.

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Aquarius (Di kabalo mulangoy) Mads! kamusta naman imuhang pag tuon-tuon og langoy? basig 4ft lang gyapon imuhang makaya niya sa kilid lang gihapon ka gatambay mura kag abangers mads, intawon luoy man.

Favorite Drink: Monster Drink, ang nawong murag monster na Aries (Chaperone sa Intrams) Sugo dari, sugo dadto, ay hala murag naay sweldo! Ayaw gyud patunto padiday/padidoy, pero except kay crushxs of course, special gyud na siya so kung naa siya’y gusto gorabells ihatag diretso ‘wag ng patumpik tumpik boom pak karaka raka!

Favorite Drink: Pocari sweat kay na sweat jud ka mads!

Cancer (Basta Player sweet lover) Hoy dzaii/ dong, ayaw patintal sa gugma sa isa ka player kay himu-on ra ka ug bola. Bola-bolahon ra ka niya, ug masakitan, maoy hayyy nako, undanga nako anang drama nimo. Timan-e dili na makapadato sa imuha.

Favorite Drink: Sting, para i-sting ka niya, ayiieeeee Capricorn (Best in cheering) Gurl! Ayaw na hulati na cheering raka taman kay crush duol duol pud panalag-sa sa iyaha uyy para mapansin niya, once raka makaduol niya kay taken naman diay siya imuhang crush oooppsss.

Favorite Drink: Nescafe Creamy kaayo ang lovelife Gemini (Pa Coach-coach) Luh si mamsh murag angayan, sigeg advice pero ikaw mismo dli ma buhat sa imuhang kaugalingon unsa lugar ni?

Sige rag pangasaba, ma bungol nalang ang gi kasab-an. Pero pag si krash na bitaw ah daig pa pabebe dyehhh.

Favorite Drink: Red Bull, mao ni ang maka buldoz sa imuhang heart Leo (Ang frisbaby ng buhay mo?)

Kani gyud siya kay maayo musalo, bisag alanganin na kaayo sal-on mu dive gyud siya,ing-ana niya ka love ang iyahang bayu og krashzhst oy ka sweet ba kaayo oy. China oil.

Favorite Drink: Cobra, hindi umaatras at may tunay na lakas Libra (Waterboy ug Watergurl) Gurl, Boy, butiki, baboy! Ayaw basta bastaha imuhang trabaho swear, timan-a dili makasurvive ang mga players kung wala mo, so timan-a ikaw ang water district ng buhay nila. Ayaw sila biya-e sa ilahang dula kay basin magsnack ang mga players, madunlan sila. Water is life!

Favorite Drink: Summit, mao lang.

across 2. number of positions in a game 5. winner of two basketball categories?

8. defended their title in men’s football?

12. month for xavier cup?

13. represented by a big cat 14. came from cheerleading 15. ended the Warriors’ possible six-peat in ultimate 16. has the two categories latin and modern.

17. the first point or advantage

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down 1. ms. sports ambassador 2019 3. a type of pitch in softball?

4. darts women’s category champion, jess _____ 6. the g in GOG 7. number of years, Warriors reigned supreme?

9. tigers won back to back 10. dance sport category that Phoenixes won 11. featured board 1 chess player 14. plays in a semi-crouched position behind home plate.

To join: Tintininingg!! sa atong palarang mananaog sa ni-aging Kurisearch, congrats! Ms. Mary Grace Mosquito and please claim your prize at StC 302, TheCrusader Publication office. Sa uban naa pay chance oy! just photocopy this Kurisword with your answers and submit your entry to TheCrusader Publication office at StC 302 with your fullname, year, course and contact number. Lucky participants will receive limited edition collectables. Unsa pa inyuhang ginahulat mga ka-igan andami na inyuhang kaugalingun like now na jud ug makadaog ug mga papremyo. Good Luck ug Good luck intawon sa finals!

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Pisces (Table Tennis Master) Kani siya maayo ni siya mu tira,maayo sad ni siya mag pasa pasa, oh diva graveh kaayo na nilihukan master gyud kaayo siya ani.

Favorite Drink: Lipotavin,aron siga gyud kaayo imuhang mata.

Taurus (Isporty na friend) Hephephep! Bilib nami nimo loy, maka-balance sa acads, maka-balance pa jud sa isports, pero nabalance kaha nimo imuhang lovelayf mao na ang pangutana kay wala kay time niya, charroottt, ngita na lang ug lain na makapahappy sa imuhang layf.

Favorite Drink: Gatorade, drink for the athlete mamemshh.

Virgo (Gravehh ka supportive na classmates) Badiday, thankful pud ka diha kay naa kay classmates na supportive sa imuhang dula, dili na siya gakahitabo always.

Unta dili nimo sila i-let go, ayiiieeee but instead supporta-a pud sa ilahang uban dula, hayahay ba kaayo nimo na sila ra magsupport sa imuha, apil pud ka dzaii.

Favorite Drink: Ensure, para tibay friendship Sagittarius (Sponsor gurl and boy) You do note! sige ra gyud kag hatag bisag wala na gali imuha manghatag lang gyapon ka. Mao na ang rason na gaka anam nag kawala ang tanan sa imuha. Hinay2 lang ta daring dapita besh protect your heart, mind, soul ug apila imuhang lawas.

Favorite Drink: Extra Joss, jossa gyod kay ka beshh Scorpio (Most VotVot na Player or MVVP ) Haleerrr, dili lang sa ta magfeeneling na maayo ka ana na isport, timan-a Intrams lang na siya mahitabo mga ka-igan, ayaw adlaw-adlawa basin maoverwhelm ka ug samot.

Favorite Drink: Milo, everyday!

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