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Gawad Yesot Pisara Pay Tribute to Outgoing Educ FacultyBy Wilfred Glenn Catud

THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE COLLEGE

OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS held its bi-

annual Gawad Yesot Pisara last September at the

Ozanam Building AVR, holding the theme

Responding to Challenges and Changes through

Synergy.

Aside from the faculty members of the Edu-cation Department present, a guest speaker was

present in the person of Ms. Roma Estrada. Estrada

is a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education,

major in English, nishing it magna cum laude, batch

. She gave a small talk about the hardships she

has gone through after her graduation from Ad-

amson University until she managed to win a job po-

sition at Manila Science High School as an English

teacher for the students in the Seventh Grade. ACerticate of Appreciation was presented to Ms. Es-

trada after her talk.

Afterwards, a presentation from the eleven

graduating Student Teachers, the so-called

Octoberians, about their endeavours in their Prac-

tice Teaching subject for the past ve months was

presented. The outgoing Student Teachers are com-

posed of Airabel Jamisola (BSED-SS), Karyn Joanne

Suarez (BEED), Mitchie Bermudes (BEED), Archie

Lorica (BSED-ENG), Jonalyn Hermosa (BSED-ENG),

Mary Joy Bananola (BSED-ENG), John Ulysses Moro-

ta (BEED), Randell Ian Tolosa (BEED), Julie Daylo

(BSED-ENG), John Joshua Ganzon (BSED-SS), Gabri-

elle Marie Sordan (BEED) and Roniela Angela Arabi-

ana (BEED-SPED). GAWAD / P

By Sarah Joyce Dizon

Agitated studes conduct rally

outside AdU about "pork"

ADAMSONIANS FIGHTING

FOR THE ABOLISHMENT

OF PORK BARREL, but sur-

prisingly they are the only

ones who stands for what

they believe. Out of curiosi-ty I took a picture of them

alongside of the university.

I laughed at them

because of the numbers, or

should I say the people they

have standing for what

they are trying to dissemi-

nate. Only 3 out of 10 col-

lege students are aware

what is Pork Barrel, one

factor is we are not aect-

ed neither I dont care be-

cause I am not paying any

taxes yet. Hold on, arent

we supposed to give our

views about the nation

issue because our paren

are the ones suering

this issue and sooner or la

er wed be paying taxes b

cause soon well be workinand be paying more tha

we received in a day.

However, others a

aware but do not give a

importance because a

suming that the gover

ment will not hear nor li

ten to it.

And to give info

mation about this Pork Ba

rel, heres my though

PORK BARREL / P


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Another seminar with the theme "Developing th

Youth as Netizens and Citizens of a Humane Soci

ety" held last July 17, 2013, Wednesday, at the OZ AVR

was organized by Adamson University Young Educator

Association (AUYEA) for the education students.

This is the continuation of the last seminar enti

tled "Netizenship: Etiquette in The Internet", the re

source speaker was Ms. Elena Estarez, the OSA Directress of Adamson University. She talked about how to

develop leadership among education students insid

and outside and out of the technological world. To sum

marize, teachers should be empowered with leadership

because these leaders will mold today's generation who

are highly engaged in technology.

Overall, the seminar successfully ended with th

closing remarks of Ms. Karen Leron, the Vice-Presiden

of AUYEA. The organization is looking forward to or

ganize more seminars for education students.

NEWS

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GAWAD / PThe Deans Listers were also given awards

during the event; among the awardees, around %

belonged to the Fourth Year Level, while the re-

maining % were from the Second Year Level.

They received certicates as tokens of appreciation.

As dinner was served, an intermission num-

ber of Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat wasgiven by Zeus David Arjona (BSED-ENG) and Ms.

Jamisola, who gave her testimonial of her endeav-

ours as she undertook her Practice Teaching subject.

Just as everyone was almost done with the

dinner, a tribute video about a very inuential facul-

ty member of the Education Department started

playing. It was a tribute video signaling the retire-

ment of Dr. Teodora Biazon-Asidao. Maam Dory,

as she is fondly called by those close to her, has beenthe professor of some Education students on sub-

jects such as Assessment of Student Learning, Social

Dimensions of Learning, and major subjects for Ele-

mentary Education students such as Hom Econom-

ics. Having reached the mandatory retirement age

(and having completed her Doctorate), Maam Dory

had to go. After the tribute video, two songs were

oered for her. First was Paano Kita Mapasasala-

matan? by Jonalyn Hermosa (BSED-ENG), while

owers were given to her by the remaining Student

Teachers; then, Carla Clariz Cobarrubias (BSED-

MAPEH) and Nikki April Ytac (BSED-MATH) sang

Thanks to You as Maam Dory was given gifts this

time. A question and answer portion later followed,

culminating the tribute montage.

NETIZENS: PART TWOBy Juhaela Hadjinor

LAST OCTOBER 2, Wednesday, Adamson Universit

Young Educators Association (AUYEA) held their annu

al Quiz Bee at FRC Adamson University Students Cen

ter. Some of the ocers of AUYEA surveyed and en

couraged all education students to join the event. Thi

Quiz Bee is not what the students are used to wherei

contestants compete individually; instead it is now

group activity. AUYEA believes that two heads are bet

ter than one. The said event started past three o'cloc

QUIZ BEE / P

Annual Quiz Bee for

Young EducatorsBy Cyrille Irish Quejada


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NEWSCHILDRENS FATE IN THE HANDS OF THE MILF:

LIBERTY TO LEARN DIMINISH BY THE WAR IN MINDANAO

THE SITUATION IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES get complicated by

the existence of dozens of dierent armed groups, some advocat-

ing Islamic statehood due to the ongoing kidnappings in Minda-

nao, Jonathan Head reports.

The on-going war in Mindanao aects many people in

Zamboanga City, especially the women and their children. Most of

them are victims of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), and

many were afraid to leave their houses. The war became horrible

as every hour goes by and many people died because of it.

Educational institutions in the area no longer existed be-

cause other children couldnt concentrate in studying anymore

due to the traumatic experiences they had encountered from the

hands of the MNLF ghters. Others were afraid to attend schools

because of the tendency that they become victims too. The eager

ness of the children to learn would collide because of it. Teachers

couldnt start regular classes because the other rooms were used

as evacuation centers. The war in Mindanao has become a hin-

drance to young children to study in school and live simple lives.

PORK BARREL / P1

The nation continually pushes dierent protests against corruption just when the Php 10-billion Napoles

Scam was opened to the public. It was clearly stated that the system in the Philippines is rotten; the govern-

ment itself is stealing from us. Moreover, when Pnoy has had Php 13Trillion Pork Barrel.

Right after the biggest protest The Million People March, Edsa Tayo at Forward March it seems that thegovernment was not aected after all. President Aquino is still in denial that his people are thieves and de-

fending his hokus pokus corruption.

The basic institution of every nation is the family that includes best government assistance, full pledge medi-

cation from public hospitals and a supportive education from government schools for the next youth genera-

tion, lets join hands in ring out the administration who prots from what our parents are paying. Abolish the

Pork Barrel, let our voices be heard and be knowledgeable about this.

Photo by David Swanson


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EDITORIAL

THE NEW PROMULGATED POLICY NO PERMIT, NO

EXAM FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014, is contradic-tory to the Universitys taglines School for the socially

disadvantaged and Education with a heart.

The students were taken by surprise because of

the poor dissemination of information. The noticeshould have been formally announced or posted at the

beginning of the school year so that the students, as

well as their parents, are prepared by the least. Howev-

er, the policy was only announced by the professors aweek before the scheduled preliminary examinations.

The policy states that students who are unable

to pay their tuition fees before and during the prelimi-

nary examinations itself wont be allowed to take anexamination in all their subjects. Although, students

can ask for a temporary permit at the Finance Oce,

this temporary permit will only be allowed for the pre-

liminary period. Without this, students may take anexam but their grades wont be recorded unless a per-

mit is presented. Points have been raised for the imple-mentation of this policy. Among them is the fact that,

Adamson University is a Catholic private institution andstudents should therefore pay their tuition fees on

time. Secondly, there are students who take prelimi-

nary examinations without paying their tuition fees,

and then drop those subjects during the midterm peri-od. Due to this, the university loses their funds. These

reasons are believed to trigger the Administration to

implement the said policy.

The policy is clear enough but it is not suitablefor everyone. Some students are not alarmed by this

because they have enough money to pay the fees, but

how about those who are nancially unstable? These

students, in reality, compromise a greater portion ofthe students body. Who suer the most from this ab-

rupt change in policies? Should we not consider those

students who rely on income that come only every end

of the month, say for example, those who depend o

funds from parents abroad? How else could he/she ge

hold of money to pay for fees on time?

As part of the receiving end of the No Permit

No Exam Policy, we strongly disagree to this seeming

ly unjust policy. As a matter of fact, lots of students disagree, too. They even gave their own opinions

reactions about this. One student said that Adamso

University is bound on Vincentian values which dictat

that this institution is a school for the poor. It is noethical to mandate this kind of policy and promulgat

improperly. Teachers dont need the permits but ra

ther, the answers on the examinations. Besides, th

policy has been abolished long ago and this should no

exist anymore.

Education is a right not a privilege. Therefore

students should be allowed to take examinations wit

or without the permit. Money is not easy to nd, themust always think of that.

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EDITORIAL

By Marjorie Dioneda

Photo by Ma. Carmela Almarinez

ADAMSON UNIVERSITY

PROHIBITED DYED HAIR

FOR ALL STUDENTS. Many

ID's were conscated and

were sent to the Oce of

Student Aairs (OSA). They

were asked to write a letter

noted by the Dean and the

Chairperson of their respec-

tive College/Department and

signed by their parents. They

were also asked to photo-

copy their parents' ID at-

tached to the letter. And

when the student concerned

has complied with the rules implemented, the OSA Director, Ms. Ma. Elena Estares, will check your hair if

it's already recolored, otherwise the ID will not be given back.

Many students violently reacted with this

policy, some saying, "It makes no sense prohibit-

ing dyed hair!" They were asking too, "Does it

aect our studies?" But still, they don't have a

choice but to follow the rules. The OSA an-

swered that Adamson Univerisy is a Catholic

school and that they should act and look proper-

ly. They should follow proper decorum inculding

haircut, proper dress codes, etc. The said ocealso stated that they are just trying to make Ad-

amson University a better school starting with

the students' behavior.

With this policy, the students promised

after getting their ID that they will not commit

any similar violation again.

QUIZ BEE / P2

and was hosted by Ms. Rose Anne Guttierez, AUYEA

President and Ms. Karen Mae Leron AUYEA Vice-

President. The set of judges were Dr. Rosalie Meriales,

Prof. Imelda Adobo and two alumni students of the

College of Education. All the questions in the Quiz Bee

compromised of general education subjects and pro-

fessional education subjects. Each group has dierent

variations due to dierent subject specializations. The

team leaders were the following: Kenneth Plata-

English, Nikki Ytac-Math, Adrian Villaor-Social Sci-

ence, Zeus Arjona-English, and Karen Ann Gral-SPED.

After the competition, the points of each group delib-

erated and the group of Mr. Arjona won.


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T

The Rose TreeA One-Syllable Story

itera

Street CatScrambling for dinnerThe spotted scrawny cat dashedTo catch its food, it was no bother

To eat the critter, the cat made a slash

Light footed, it jumps up on your windowLicking its filthy pawsStretching out in the meadowGetting soil stuck under its tiny hacksaws

Staking out spots under cars and back alleysFleeing from barkers and human feedersSleeping as much as they pleaseNotorious noise makers and roof climbers

By Carmina Fabian

A One-Syllable Stories: Stori

written using mono-syllabic

one-syllable words hence th

name. Meaningful and powerf

writing does not have to conta

impressive words; often, write

are too worried about soundin

intelligent that they focus to

much on "big" words and "bithemes. However, there a

times when simple, direct pro

has more power. For examp

basic words such as bed, eart

stars, bone, yard, house are a

simple words, but they're al

rich with emotional potential.

ISSABELE: A Name Poem

Ma. Carmela Almarinez

Indeed, today was beautiful

Shining she, just like the stars

Sunshine, everyone's light in her

Adored, loved, cherished she was

But tonight with one fatal bang

Else has turned too cold, too dark

Life, always too short not sweet

Endings sometimes too near


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The Two Fat PigsA One-Syllable Story

CORNER

One day, in a far far land, there lived two fat, pink pigs named Carm and Kat. These pigs love toeat cat food. They are the sole pigs in this world that live and like to eat cat food. They sing anddance under a tree of coke to give them drinks. The shout out loud in the midst of the woods on their

pink rough skins. And if they need the sun, they shake their butts off so that the sun would smile at

them. They were both glad to have these things that they do.

Days passed by, Carm got sick. Kat was so sad and did not know what to do. She cried night by

night and through that her pig friend die. She prayed to the gods of Pigs for Carm to be healed. The

night came and Carm said, Oink, oink to Kat. This is a sign that Carm has been healed by the gods

and when Kat prayed, all of it were heard by them. Soon, they both left the leand to see and learn a

new life.

By Darleen Pagayon

I'm in loveMa. Carmela Almarinez

I'm in love. Deeply in love.

With the wind and how it coolly passes through my face.

With the sun and how it shines over everything wonderful.

With the flowers and how it blooms for my eye's feast.

With the grass and how it tickles these wand'ring feet.

With the clouds and how it gently moves above my head.

With the birds and how they sing and fly all around.

With the rain and how it calms the heart and soul.

With the thunder and how it wakes the mind.

With the words and how they tell stories of life.

With the smiles and how they tell what words cannot.

With life and how wonderful it is to live.

And to fall.


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FEATURES

Have you ever left or failed a subject which will cause you not to graduate on time? Never fear, for you

can always take an overload/simultaneous semester. So, what exactly is a overload/simultaneous se

mester? It is a privilege that allows a student to include or enroll one or more subject, although it is

one time opportunity for all students. The technicality of it is, you are allowed to stretch your unit limit. For ex

ample, the maximum amount of units a student can take is thirty, and the subjects you enroll only amount to

twenty-four, if the student les for an overload/simultaneous he/she will be given a chance to enroll for six more

units. As long as you dont have a lot of failing grades or your balance is duly paid, then you can be condent that

you will be granted this chance.

The rst thing you need to do is to write a letter addressed to the University Registrar, Ms. Alejandria

Chua, that indicates your request for permission to have an overload/simultaneous semester. You must have

completed application document that contains you

2x2 picture; written on the le are the subjects you de

sire to take in your current semester. To avail this le

document, you must go to your respective course win

dow, ask for an overload/simultaneous form. He/sh

will give a lengthwise-sized receipt, and you must ge

the signatures of the positions indicated.

After having the receipt signed, you will g

back to the course window and he/she will write th

amount you have to pay. If your student number i

above 2010 you will pay forty pesos, twenty for th

Evaluation of Grades and another twenty for the Tran

script of Records. You will be asked to wait for eigh

working days before claiming your papers.

When you already have the le/document, hav

it photocopied four times. Prepare three more 2x2 I.D

pictures, and attach it to each of the photocopies. F

nally, go back to your department and give them a

the forms for processing.

By Ahlea Pandain

Editor-In

-Chief: Floren Cadorna

Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ahlea Pandain

News Writer: Juhaela Hadjinorr

Features Writer: Jocelyn DignoSports Writer: Marjorie Dioneda

Editorial Cartoonists: Zeus David Arjona

Rhea Rose LalatagPhotojournalists: Ma. Carmela Almarinez

Carmina Fabian

Proofreader/Headlining: Wilfred Glenn CatudSarah Joyce Dizon

Layout: Ma. Carmela Almarinez

Contributors: Darleen PagayonRay Roger de PedroKatrina Angela CloresAngelyn Cruz


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By Joyce Digno

FEATURES

D

R. TEODORA BIAZON ASIDAO, one of the faculty members of the Education Department of th

College of Education, Adamson University is currently taking her last semester of teaching in the sai

institution. She contributed much in the well being of her students for years. Thats why all of he

sudents gave credit to her in her last days at school. The journalist asked her various questions about he

teaching career and here are her answers.

Her plan after her retirement is to continue teaching in the public school. For her, the essence of being

teacher is to be a model to other because even if you are old, you are still being looked at as a good teache

When she was asked of her achievements, she replied, Many graduated under my wings; I had may students

thousands promoted from teacher 1 to head teacher 6. Her contributions to the College are professionals wh

nished under her tutelage and the most memorable lesson that she taught throughout her teaching career i

attitude. She said, Attitude is number one; good attitude because everything follows, it will fall into the righ

places when you start it. According to her, she decided to be a teacher because it runs in the blood. The mos

important factor that motivated her to teach are the people around her. Shes happy in dealing with people

especially children. For her, To be a teacher is the most prestigious profession that she knows so she decided t

be one. The challenges that she encountered during her teaching career goes hand on hand from time coguitio

takes place to them. She gave some advice for teachers and for future educators. To mention a few:

Physical maintain good health.Emotional dont be temperamental, hold on to your emotions.

Intellectual be prepared for the lesson to be dicussed. Gain mastery of the subject.

Social- Interpersonal relationship (IPR). Go out of the box.

She also gave some tips on how to become a good teacher and role model:

Walk the talk. Do what you preach. Have a good attitude. Master your craft. Be trustworthy. Be credible

Be honest. Be inspiring.Be values-oriented


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SPORTS

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National University STANDS OUT in the

UAAP Cheerdance Competition

Photo by Ralph Nataniel Lee, Solar Sports

Having an Arabian-themed routine in the annual spectacle at the packed Mall of Asia Arena last September 15

2013, the NU Pep Squad beat the 7 other teams in the UAAP Season 76 scoring 696.5 points. NU Pep Squad

stopped the University of the Philippines from having their 4 -peat wins in the UAAP history, scoring 620.

points with their party-inspired performance. De La Salle Animo Squad also got the third place scoring 596.

with their military outt as they returned to the podium after a one year absence.

The Bulldogs Pep Squad showed everyone their awless stunt and from perfect lifts to complex ye

sturdy pyramids. The Bulldogs who trained for ve months amazed the viewers with their Arabian Night

theme.The champion squad got P340, 000.00 in cash from sponsor Samsung while UP and La Salle received

P200, 000.00 and P140, 000.00, respectively. For the other special awards the NU still got the Group Stun

Competition and the Far Eastern University and UST nished second and third, respectively. La Salles Ana De

Leon was named this years Samsung Stunner.

The complete list winners for the 2013 UAAP Season 76 Cheerdance Competition:

Champion: NU Pep Squad1st runner-up: UP Pep Squad

2nd runner-up: DLSU Animo Squad

Far Eastern UniversityAdamson University

University of the East

University of Santo Tomas

Ateneo De Manila University


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THE MIAMI HEAT won their rst back to back championship and winning their 3rd championship

in franchise history. It was a dog ght between two teams and in the late fourth quarter the

Spurs capitalized on the Heat turnovers grabbing the lead. The game plan of the Spurs was to

control the pace of the game and not to let the reigning MVP, Lebron James, to enter the paint

to make him shoot jumpshots. In the dying minutes of the fourth quarter, Lebron James capital-

ized on the miss matcher with him hitting all clutch shots in the paint. The X-factor for Miami

came from the bench with their small forward/forward sharpshooter Shane Battier which has an

o series but in the most important game of his life he help the team carry the scoring load with

18 points with 6-8 shooting from three point range. Coach Erick Spoelstra said it was a team

eort. Dwayne Wade is also a factor nishing with a double -double nishing with 23 points and

10 rebounds, 6-12 attempts. Thou falling short, Tim Duncan the big fundamental is a star in every

way scoring 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds and with the youngster Kawhi Leonard who is

set to be a rising star nished with 19 points and 16 rebounds with the costly turnovers from their

veteran guard Manu Ginobili cost the game for them. Tony Parker is not a factor to this game hewas o and not physically on his game.

Though James was the MVP, Ray Allen hit the most important three of his life Allen is

known to be the greatest shooter today. Allen hit the corner three in the dying minutes of the

game that changed the course of the over time period. James took his back to back Finals MVP

nished with 37 points 12 rebounds and 4 steals joining the elite class of players winning back to

back Season MVP and Finals MVP.

SPORTS

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