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THE UNO-RIAN VOL. 1 NO.2 November 14, 2023
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BTTHS secures first place in FUSE Quiz Bee
by JASMINE CYRILE ALAVE Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) won against eight other schools in the Inter-Elementary Quiz Bee organized by the Federation of United Students of Education (FUSE) held at The President’s Hall, Nov. 14. “It was challenging to prepare for this competition because we mostly reviewed on our own and had to focus on learning difficult parts of every subject. We were surprised that we were able to answer those difficult questions,” BTTHS participant Marc Aenon Almacen said. The champions expressed their emotions as they recalled their practice for the competition. “[The preparation] was very tiring, to say the least, but we are very happy that we were able to achieve this level of success,” BTTHS participant Johann Ryker Guino-o added. BTTHS Coach Janet Espende, LPT, said that the students were responsible for their victory. “They [the BTTHS contestants] were determined to win. We had a short amount of time to practice, only a week, but they
handled their school work and preparation for this match very well,” Espende said. FUSE aimed to engage with students to help them practice their skills in order to become future educators. “The goal of this event is to practice our professions as future educators, as academic learning should not be limited to the classroom. It is also one of the reasons why we invited guests from other schools,” FUSE President Le Antonette Valdez said. Valdez emphasized that the event would also help students develop their love for each subject they are facing. “Honing the students’ academic side will be of big help for them in their future careers. This event fosters their skills in science, math, english, and more subjects through healthy competitions,” Valdez added. Furthermore, Bago City Elementary School, and the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos came in second and third place, respectively.
Thrilling UNO-Race flags off in U-Week ‘23 by BOBBY MAGDARAOG JR.
Academic exhibits showcase colleges’ excellences by NICOLE BUCAYANI
FUN INVITATION. CAS participants dance to the song “Bad Romance” in TikTok, together with a stranger to pass the challenge at Megaworld Lopues East, Nov. 14. ◘ photo by KARYL ANJAO.
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 challenges for every station, the students are not just being entertained but they [are also learning] something,” UNORSSGO Undersecretary Interior Jose Mari Dalisay said. The race had seven stations, wherein each station had different challenges including solving math
COMPETITIVE STUDS. School representatives try to score in the FUSE Quiz Bee at the University President’s Hall, Nov. 14. ◘ photo by JENNYFER BRIONES
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. 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 UNORides. Moreover, winners will be announced at the University Lobby on November 18.
Seven colleges of the University unveiled their state-of-the-art exhibit, welcoming aboard its audiences with varieties of art and specializations held at the La Consolacion Building, Nov. 14. “Each college really showcased intelligence in their particular field [through their exhibits], by letting us immerse on things they themselves experience such as coding in [Information Technology], solving cases in [Criminal Justice Education] and a lot more,” Second-year Medical Technology student Althea Nichole Mangana said. The College of Criminal Justice Education’s crime scene analysis exhibit encouraged students to use their uncanny minds to solve cases. The room was filled with displays of forensic instruments such as dactyloscope, question document analysis kits, and bullet recovery box. Moreover, the impartation of medical literacy extended through the College of Allied Medical Health Science’s booth with its own Emergency-Installed mini room, Patient Boothika, and array of microscopes that let the students see tissues inside the body. College of Engineering (CEN) presented the process behind the process of making sugar, alcohol, and
softdrinks. CEN’s exhibit displayed a tool that helps engineers measure long distances, and an interactive laser shooting game using a Light Dependent Resistor sensor. Meanwhile, College of Information Technology proudly presented self made applications such as “HELPING HANDS” that can help users to aid individuals in need despite distances and “Remeadi” that could uplift spiritual self. The College of Education focused on presenting the realm of linguistic exploration, books and different 3D projects. Debunking stereotypes, the College of Arts and Sciences imparted knowledge featuring Radyo Rekoleto with a knowledge incubation hub that included diverse plants and small animals. College of Business and Accountancy launched a young entrepreneurs exhibit, highlighting the talents and prowess of its students in terms of making advertisements and creating brands. Furthermore, students may explore the academic booths and exhibits of every college until the end of the University week located at the La Consolacion Building.
CLINICAL INSTALLATION. Recreating a hospital setup, the College of Allied Medical Health Sciences provided a realistic experience for allied health aspirants, held at the 2nd floor of La Consolacion Building, Nov.14. ◘ photo by JANTZEN LUMANOG.
