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VOL. 2 NO. 1-6 November 13-18, 2023
Representatives from the University offices, councils, and college departments kicked off the University Week celebration with the caravan of vehicles as they marched on the streets of Bacolod City, Nov. 13. “The UNORian experience is not just limited to the UNORians but also include everyone who wants to feel and experience it on hand and in person,” University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Supreme Student Government President Dustin Ryan Veridiano said. Veridiano further expounded that with this being an open house event, it further exemplifies to everyone this year’s theme of “Embracing Depth and Excellence,” as it encapsulates
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the spirit of being a UNORian.
“We want to show to the public that we, as a university, are united. We also want to show to them that we celebrate that fact not just inside the campus, but outside as well,” Veridiano added. The event started off with a drumbeater demonstration as the caravan rolled out of the campus with a security entourage of Philippine National Police traffic enforcers. The convoy made its way towards La Salle Avenue, with the colleges’ Miss UNOR representatives at the forefront of each transport, circling back through Lacson St., and finishing its voyage back where it started, which was at the UNO-R campus.
STEADFAST FLAG-BEARERS. ROTC Officers Hans Dela Peña, Olven Moreño, Joyrene Rosello, and Joseph Leonidas held the flags during the motorcade at Lacson Street, Bacolod City, Nov. 13. ◘ photo by KARYL ANJAO.
UNO-R parades the streets of BCD for U-Week ‘23 by PETER BIEN LUMAYNO
Stud leaders convene for Taize ‘23 by LIXIE IMEE SORIANO
Various student leaders from different college councils and societies gathered together at the “Taize,” concluding the first day of University Week 2023 with prayers and fellowship, held at the Oratory of St. Nicholas of Tolentine and University Parking Lot, Nov. 13.
STOIC CHALLENGE. CEN TIGERS rode the Sky Dive Ferris Wheel with zero reactions in an attempt to pass a UNO-Race challenge at the University Parking Lot, Nov. 14. ◘ photo by KARYL ANJAO.
Thrilling UNO-Race flags off in U-Week ‘23 by BOBBY MAGDARAOG JR.
Armored with excellence in mental wits and skill, representatives from various college departments of the University of Negros Occidental Recoletos participated in the UNORace during the second day of the University Week, held at different places around Bacolod City, Nov. 14. “The UNO-Race is one of the activities this University Week [that will] showcase the physical and mental skills of the students as well as their teamwork as they complete the given challenges,” UNORSSGO Undersecretary Interior Jose Mari Dalisay said. The race had seven stations, wherein each station had different challenges including solving math problems, reenacting of movie
scenes, and doing TikTok with strangers which the players needed to complete before proceeding to the next level of the game. “The experience [was] so fun, full of thrill, and at the same time we’ve learned something along the way,” UNO-Race participant Herold Renz Dorado said.
“As UNO-Rians, we can be the light to other people in various ways by showing them forgiveness, acceptance, compassion, and encouragement,” Rev. Fr. Leo Alaras, OAR, said during the blessing of candles. Fr. Alaras also emphasized that UNO-Rians should also accept each other regardless of the age and status differences. On the other hand, the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Supreme Student Government
Officer’s (UNORSSGO) Secretary of the Department of Religious Affairs Dicken May Guarra stated that “Taize” was a form of expressing appreciation to God for celebrating University Week 2023. “As this is the first day of University Week, “Taize” allows us to place God at the center of everything by showing gratitude for the talents and skills that He had bestowed upon us,” Guarra expressed. Moreover, Guarra highlighted that for events and activities to be successful, prayers and acknowledging God’s presence and blessings were essential. Furthermore, the said event was led by UNORSSGO’s Department of Religious Affairs, in partnership with Campus Ministry Office, and religious organizations.
HOLISTIC CONVOCATION. Student leaders from different college organizations gathered with solemnity and gratitude for the Taize lights 2023 at the University Oratory, Nov.13. ◘ photo by JAN DANIEL BIÑAS.
The race started from the University grounds, going to Bacolod City Government Center, Merzci Lopues East, Megaworld, Bacolod Public Plaza, Santa Monica Garden, and the UNO-Rides. Moreover, winners for the UNORace competition were announced at the University Lobby last November 18.
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