THE UNO-RIAN: Vol. 1 No. 2

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BEST AMONG THE REST SHS bet takes home MS.

Bejeweled SHS belle Zoe Clarisse Limson sashayed her way onto victory as she was crowned during the pageant’s Coronation Night at the University Gymnasium, Nov. 15.

“Preparing for this pageant took a lot of push and motivation since I was very busy [because] I was bombarded with student responsibilities,” Limson shared.

During the pageant period, she shared that her advocacy was youth empowerment.

“I hope that this crown I’m wearing will not only bring glory to myself but also uplift, empower, and acknowledge all the people that I represent and the thoughts and the ideas they think are beneficial to the society,” Limson added.

Furthermore, Limson bagged the Most Photogenic, Best in Production, Best in Swimwear, Best in Long Gown, and Best in Talent awards.

Amity Youth Volunteers hold rappelling demonstration

by LIXIE IMEE SORIANO

Fueled with thrill and excitement, Amity Youth Volunteers-Recoletos organized a rappelling activity that demonstrated ropedescending skills and balance amongst the members of AYV-R and interested students held at the La Consolacion Building, Nov. 15.

“This activity serves as a meaningful learning opportunity to students because it encourages students to take risks and try new things, particularly those that scare them the most,” AYV-R President Shanna Mae Castro said.

The activity was made possible with the assistance of the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade (AVFB) which ensured the safety of the students and the AYV-R members.

“The members of AYV-R can now put what they learned from our refresher training into practice thanks to this activity,” Castro added.

Participants of the said activity also expressed how they enjoyed and had fun rappelling in a building despite the heights.

“Since I was a member of Amity Youth, I’m glad that this activity will be known to the students and ignite their interest in joining the AVFB to assist more people in need,” Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Melkaye Shane Gallardo said.

Moreover, the rappelling activity gives AYV-R a chance to promote itself and become known outside the campus community.

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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) candidate Ynah Tessandra Talisay and College of Engineering (CEN) representative Joyce Anne Cepeda were crowned first and second runners-up, respectively.

CEN belle Cepeda won the students’ hearts as she clinched the People’s Choice award, while Best in Advocacy award was taken home by CAS belle Talisay.

Talisay shared that since she won Best in Advocacy, she wants to start “Babae Tayo”, an organization that aims to support women.

“This would be a safe space for women. It’s not exclusive to women, it is open for everyone, but the goal is to empower [because that is what] “Babae Tayo” is all about,” Talisay shared.

Furthermore, Limson, as the newly crowned Miss UNO-R, will receive a 100% scholarship for the second semester, whereas Talisay and Cepeda, as first and second runners-up, will obtain 50% and 25% scholarships, respectively.

by KRISHA DANIELLE RONZALES

ODD WON OUT. Zoe Clarisse Limson, representing the Senior High School Department, hailed as Miss UNO-R 2022, University Gymnasium. ◘ photo by LANCE JOSHUA SATOJITO

STRONG HOLD. University students engage in strenuous rappelling, Lady of Consolation Building. ◘ photo by CYRIN BATICBATIC

Tanglaw ng Wika initiates Tagisan ng Talino

by FAITH JARHOSET ALIPIO

To assess students’ knowledge in the Philippine history, poetry, language and literature, Tanglaw ng Wika, an organization consisting of College of Education (COED) Filipino majors, launched Tagisan ng Talino - an interactive Q&A activity held at the University Park, Nov. 15.

Tanglaw ng Wika President Rhea Mae Ostan stated that the students showed enthusiasm in answering the questions provided.

“One of the things that we Filipino majors miss during U-Week is the interactive environment where students can grasp Filipino wisdom,” Ostan said.

The participants line up in their corresponding letter of choice, as part of the mechanics of the activity, based on the questions spoken in relevance of the Filipino subjects.

“As I encountered new words, I am grateful for the organizers behind the activity since I enjoyed it well. I’m hoping for more activities like this in the future,” second-year BSED English major student and one of the participants Jeiffy Pagsuguiron shared.

Moreover, the organizers announced the winners right after the activity and prepared a set of intermission numbers to entertain the participants.

CE studs gear up thru seminar series

by KEZIAH PATRICE JOCSON AND ANNE TRICIA OLMILLO

Raising awareness of their future field of work, fourth-year Civil Engineering (CE) students specializing in Construction Management attended two seminars spearheaded by the UNO-R Association of Civil Engineering Students held at the AVR Engineering, Nov. 15.

One hundred thirty-three students were present during the first session of the seminar while 155 students attended the second session.

The two seminars that were held in the morning and afternoon were titled ‘Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the Construction Industry’ and ‘DPWH Bluebook Vol. 2 and 3: Minimum Test Requirements’.

“I’ve learned things that are not taught inside the classroom. It’s just really different when the lectures are based on experiences than the textbooks,” fourthyear CE student Sherwin Suan shared.

The civil engineering department aims to impart knowledge that is based on real-life situations and applications.

“This is the glimpse of the actual site setup or the reality when it comes to the construction industry,” CE Department Head Engr. Stephen Ryan Sedel, CE, MEngCE said.

Furthermore, Civil Engineers Bladimar Pantillo and Crismarie Alingasa were the resource speakers of the two sessions.

College depts face off during UNORace

by ANNE TRICIA OLMILLO

Six teams representing the different colleges clashed during the UNORace: The Challenge of Togetherness hosted by the UNO-R Supreme Student Government Organization (UNORSSGO) held in various places within the university campus, Nov. 15.

Each team was composed of 6 willing students from different year levels of their respective colleges.

“The games [we] prepared are interactive and fun, but we also made sure that they learn something along the way,” UNORSSGO Undersecretary of Advocacies Jonathan Aguilar said.

Aguilar added that the variety of activities at the event would measure not only the participants’ wits and physical strength but also their affective and psychomotor abilities.

“The race was very thrilling and fun, fortunately we finished it with glee and fulfillment. I am happy that I get a lot of experience from the race,” second-year BS Medical Technology student and one of the participants Jethro Derla shared.

In addition, Derla shared that he learned the lesson of unity and how it made the difficult tasks easier.

Moreover, a cash prize worth 1,000 and perpetual points will be awarded to the team that accumulates the most points, while 800 and 500 worth of the same prizes will be given to the second and third place, respectively.

Furthermore, the results of the event will be announced at the closing ceremony on the last day of the U-Week celebration, Nov. 19.

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PAUTAKAN SA ENTABLADO. The organization, Tanglaw ng Wika from the College of Education (COED), commenced an event “Tagisan ng Talino”, at the University Park ◘ photo by MA. KATREENA BERNAL.

ALL TIED UP. A group of student representatives play the Amazing Race near the University Amphitheater. ◘ photo by LESEL EREXIMA.

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Computer studs joins research exposition 2022

by KEZIAH PATRICE JOCSON

Innovations were featured through the ideas of 29 fourth-year students from the Department of Computer Studies in the Research Exposition 2022 held at the Fr. Cuenca Hall, Nov. 15.

“I am excited about seeing what you [computer students] have in store for this research, the things that I think will help each of us become part of the playing field of the marketplace,” CABACS Dean Joanne Saquian, MMBM, said.

Saquian emphasized that the students’ innovations can be considered as most important in business and other areas of one’s life.

Presenters were from the courses of Information Technology (IT), Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (EMC), and Computer Sciences (CS), which are part of

the department’s class outputs and were presented from morning until the afternoon.

There are 11 outputs presented in total.

The groups took turns in presenting their creative works during the Plenary Sessions where lower classmen were part of the audience and were allowed to ask questions to the presenters at the end of each presentation.

Furthermore, the Vice President for Academics and Research Rev. Fr. Romeo Ben Potencio Jr., OAR, and Research and Development Director Engr. Ashraf Khater, ChE, MEnE graced the event and shared their outlook on the importance of research.

The research exhibits will be displayed in the St. Augustine Building Foyer Area until Nov. 16.

CE studs take part in array of seminars

by LIXIE IMEE SORIANO AND DANICA ROSE QUINDAP

In a goal to elevate expertise and competence in the engineering field, approximately 125 fourthyear Civil Engineering (CE) students majoring in Structural Engineering participated in a wholeday seminar organized by the UNO-R Association of Civil Engineering Students held at the High School Academic Cultural Center in the morning and in the University Little Theater in the afternoon, Nov. 15.

The seminar was divided into two phases with different topics, namely, “Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Existing Concrete Structures” and “Water Resources Engineering: Well Drilling Methodology.”

“As future engineers, you [students] will deal with a variety of problems, so this seminar will help you prepare to develop your skills and become ready in reality,” Civil Engineering Department Head Engr. Stephen Ryan Sedel, CE, MEngCE said in his opening remarks.

Engr. Sedel stated that seminars are crucial for developing a student’s knowledge and expertise, which extends beyond the four corners of the classroom.

“The seminars were an opportunity for me to gain practical knowledge, especially with topics not covered by my specialization. It helped me broaden my horizons as a future civil engineer,” one of the participants Jewel Java shared.

In the first phase of the seminar, Engr. Ramce Villarina, MEng, talked about the significance of reinforcing a structure that will adhere to the stipulated standard requirements.

On the other hand, Engr. Keith John Cepeda, CE, spoke about educating students on project monitoring techniques to help them understand the value of producing clean and safe water.

“The implication is to show the importance of water. We know that man can’t live without water. I am teaching them how to monitor projects in order to produce water that is clean and safe,” Cepeda said.

UNOFELA pilots first bingo match after pandemic

by NICOLE BUCAYANI

Students, teaching, and nonteaching personnel took their chances in the game of luck as the University of Negros OccidentalRecoletos Faculty Employees Labor Association (UNOFELA) conducted a series of bingo sessions at the University Auditorium, Nov. 15.

UNOFELA Vice President and SDPC Guidance Counselor Fritz Palma, RGC, said that the objective of the activity is to give a little moment of fun and interaction with its members, faculty, and staff.

“We [UNOFELA] believe that they [UNOFELA members] have spent more time working, and this is the time to break from the stress and pressures of their work and allow them to enjoy [themselves],” Palma said.

The event only utilized the player’s

chosen mode of marking numbers and bingo colored cards with corresponding prices.

Each card has its own value and probability of getting a jackpot.

“I had several attempts from previous bingo events, but the power of chance did not fall upon me until this one.

With every number marked, anxiety increases -- I did not expect to win, it is indeed an unexpected blessing,” one out of two victors of the first prize Engr. Aldwin John Hablo said.

Winners received a hierarchical cash of winnings starting from Php 400 for consolation, amounting to Php 4,000 for the third prize, Php 6,000 for the second prize and Php 8,000 as the first prize.

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EXCEL AND INNOVATE. A student asks question at a Research Expo held at the Fr. Cuenca Hall. ◘ photo by KRISHA DANIELLE RONZALES.

STRIKE, BINGO. UNOFELA members roll the next bingo balls, University Auditorium ◘ photo by FAITH JARHOSET ALIPIO

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