‘Undecided Band’ wins Battle of the Bands

by BOBBY MAGDARAOG

Perfect pitches and harmonious melodies resonated through music grounds, as the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) amassed champions and displayed their subtle impact on music during the battle of the bands held at the University Amphitheater, Nov. 16.

The representatives from the CAS department named their band as the “Undecided Band.”

“This event [served] as a way to showcase our talents in music and to create a field of camaraderie as we engage with other students to form a group and perform on stage,” Undecided Band secured second place, and CAMHS taking third place.

Vocalist Angel Khate Linda said.

The atmosphere was filled with kaleidoscope genres of music where approximately 1,500 attendees were unified by their passion for music.

“This platform became a medium to showcase the talent of UNO-rians and to improve their confidence as well as to help them strive to get better in this field,” University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Supreme Student Government Secretary of Advocacies Bea Lovino said.

Moreover, the Parokya ni Caloy and CBA band “Grace” placed first and second runners-up respectively.

CAS grabbed the Championship title from last year holder, CEN, in the Hiphop category as they cracked the custom hip hop grooves through romance and unique imagery with Arthur Miguel’s “Lihim”.

During the Group MTV, CAS again secured the championship as they displayed a remarkable impersonation of Beyonce’s “Run the World”.

Moreover, the CEN and the CBA placed second and third, respectively.

by KIA MARIE COSCOLLUELA

The Sacrament of Baptism was given to the 29 children during a mass baptism organized by the University Week Religious Activities Committee at the Oratory of St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Nov. 16.

“I took the opportunity to have my child baptized because, first of all, this program is in favor for us, especially that it is free. It is important to have my child baptized for her to be absolved of her sins,” resident of Brgy. Tangub and participant April Rose Emolaga shared.

Campus Ministry and Religious Education Department Director Rev. Fr. Corvin Maturan, OAR, expressed the importance of organizing a free baptism.

“It is good that the university is having this free baptism because this is to give our indigents the opportunity to have their children baptized,” Fr. Maturan said.

As a part of their spiritual preparation, Religious Education Instructor Gerald Jovan Dapat gave the parents and godparents a Pre-Jordan Seminar prior to the celebration of the Sacrament.

“It is important to conduct this seminar because I would like to educate the godparents of their real responsibility which is not to give gifts during holidays but most of all, to help bring up the child to become a good Catholic,” Dapat shared.

Moreover, a free reception followed after the celebration of