U-WEEK 2022 SPECIAL
THE UNO-RIAN UNO-R @60: TOGETHER TO NEW HEIGHTS
VOL. 1 NO.4
November 17, 2022
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WHAT’S
INSIDE SPEDSA resumes inclusivity program PAGE 3
CE studs join bridge building contest PAGE 3
THE CLIMB. Different participants from all colleges compete in the “Pistang Hinampang” through different native games, University Football Field. ◘ photo by CYRIN BATICBATIC.
FESTIVITIES AND CAMARADERIE
School of Law joins U-week 2022 PAGE 5
UNORSSGO revives spirit of festivities by KEZIAH PATRICE JOCSON AND ALEA JEN VILLAHERMOSA
A spirit of camaraderie was enacted amongst six colleges through Pistang Hinampang, a mixture of traditional games and recreation of Filipinos led by the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Supreme Student Government Organization (UNORSSGO) held at the University Grandstand, Nov. 17. “The main purpose of this [activity] is to remember the culture of the Filipinos. Also, to enjoy and [stimulate] cooperation from each college,” UNORSSGO Department of
Sports Secretary Christel Jane Rezaga said.
of Longest Line, while the Phoenixes nabbed the first place in Palo Sebo.
“[CCJE player’s preparation was that] we support [the players] whenever they need something and we boost their morale in order for them to enjoy the events,” CCJE Governor Elgen Bermeo said. Serpents slithered first in the games
“Now that we’re adults, the games we played were nostalgic as these were played back in our childhood days,” fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student and one of the players for Dakpanay Baboy Mac Homecillo said. Homecillo also added that the games
The mighty dragons amassed the first place after slamming down other colleges through force and physical stamina in the games of Tug of War, Kick, Luksong Lubid, and Sack Race.
JHS triumphs in Recoletos Quiz
The Eagles conquered the other colleges in the game of Dodgeball, while the Tigers were the victors during Dakpanay Baboy.
needed the cooperation of every member because the games focused more on teamplay and solidarity. Pistang Hinampang is composed of eight games: Kick, Dodgeball, Sack Race, Longest Line, Tug of War, Luksong Lubid, Palo Sebo, and Dakpanay Baboy, which are played by the representatives of each college department. Winners will be announced and each college will receive their prizes on Friday, Nov. 18.
by KEZIAH PATRICE JOCSON
Proving their prowess in the history of the university and the Augustinian saints, Junior High School (JHS) Department outplayed eight other departments during the Recoletos Quiz Bowl 2022 organized by the Religious Education Department (REED) and Campus Ministry Office (CMO) at the President’s Hall, Nov. 17.
themselves by studying and praying for the said contest.
“[I feel] honored because this is the first time the younger ones, specifically, the Junior High School Department, won this kind of competition,” one of the winners, Ken Matthew Rufin said.
Caytiles also stated that their department’s opportunity to achieve the said award was a grace and gift from God.
Rufin added that they prepared
“The essence [of this competition] is that participants were given a chance to cultivate their minds and hearts with regards to knowing the history of the OAR and the Augustinian saints,” one of the Christian Life Formation teachers of the JHS department Ophelia Caytiles said.
Composing the JHS team were Christian Gelotin, Ken Matthew Rufin, and Dan Abello Jr., as their teacher ally.
JUNIOR HIGH. Junior High conquers competing departments in the Recoletos Quiz held at the President’s Hall. ◘ photo by KRISTIAN LOUISE LARIDA.
Furthermore, the Senior High School Department placed second, followed by the College of Allied Medical Health and Sciences in third place.
Each department was made up of groups of three, consisting of two students and one teacher.
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