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JUNIOR COLLEGEB A N G A L O R E - 29
VOILA, THE FEAST OF TALENTS. ENCORE !
A whole new dimension encompassed with adrenalin,
rushing events that break away from the sheer
monotony of the gruelling hours of classes, mind-
numbing number of rules, the advent of exams, as well
as the anxiety of results. This edition covers all the
happenings and more, written for the Christites by the
Christites.
The talent expo X!TE made its mark on all the first
years with a wide spectrum of talent being portrayed in
various arenas. This event in its various genres took our
breath away bringing about a whole new perspective on
all the events from our editors to you. Field trips,
workshops, and lots more along with your very own
contributions are enclosed.
The whole team worked until we dropped with an
extensive number of articles, exclusive interviews with
X!TE winners and much more.
So start flipping…
Nikhil Simmon
Issue 2 : Vol. 11, August 2011
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THE ART EVENTS AT XITE 2011
“A work of art is the unique result of a unique
temperament.” -Oscar Wilde
It was a celebration of colours in the otherwise science-
filled Biology Lab, with people experiencing and
portraying art in all its forms and styles. Be it the
collage, with students tearing and pasting their way
through a diverse array of topics, or the pot painting
where creativity was at its best. Even the painting
event where vibrant colors were splashed to their
heart's content. Equally entertaining was the vegetable
carving and the flower arrangements which were truly
divine.
Even though we are a college filled with diverse
cultures and traditions, we are all brand Christites, and
these events revealed that we Christites are filled to the
brim with art. The Art events were truly a talent
packed arena, with every individual living and
breathing art.
Parnika Pavanram
I PU, CAMS – J
LITTERAE VICES
(To be read in the British accent…)
As X!TE, our intra-college cultural fest
commenced, the bandwagon of literary events
wasn't far behind. This segment of events was
exclusively tailored for those Christites with an
intellectual bent of mind. The selection of fine
events for our intellectual connoisseurs included:
What's the Good Word, Infamous Pairs, Play
Write, Quiz, Poetry Writing and Potpourri.
All budding Shakespeares, convincing debaters,
brilliant quizzers, and not to forget our Literati
came forth with unparalleled enthusiasm for the
ULTIMATE showdown of talents. Obviously,
this instilled a high sense of competition amongst
those jousting for the prize, thus successfully
bringing the cream of the crop to represent us in
similar events on alien territories (other college
fests) throughout the year.
This being said, it must be admitted that Potpourri
was the event of all events, and those who emerged
victorious have much to their names. Potpourri
was a mixture of a mélange of events, which
included: Clue-Do, Dumb Charades, Pictionary,
20 Questions, and Taboo… Succeeding was no easy
feat.
However, it must be noted that just because one
came first, they weren't the only champions… we
had two other places to fill after all! Champions
who finished second or third are no less than those
who finished first especially since, winning
margins were usually quite close. It can most
definitely be said, that those who emerged on top
in any of these events are practically on top of the
college. After all, we are all prodigies!
Saba Firdaus and Amrutha Prasad
Hatrick
FANCY FOOTWORK
Lights, Camera, Action! This section is for those of
you who believe in “have feet, will dance” concept.
Every year, the moment we students hear about the
X!TE stage events, the dancers amongst us couldn't
wait to gear ourselves up, form teams and start
practicing. Being a participant myself, I have witnessed
the level of creativity and hard work that students have
put in just to make sure that they were able to make the
entire CJC groove with them.
Both Theme and Non Theme dances were a treat for
the eyes! I am sure people like me who love the jazz
hand and the baby freezes would have stayed back till
the very end to encourage fellow dancers and sway to
the rhythm along with our buddies.
For those of you who couldn't showoff your talent
this year, don't worry, now that you have an idea of
what happens on stage, form a crew, put those
ghungroos on and shake a leg! Who knows, you might
end up winning. But remember people, it's not about
winning; it's about having fun and dancing your hearts
out.
Jueeli N. More
THE HIGH NOTE
thIt was late evening on 28 June 2011, when the dance events for X!TE 2011 ended, leaving the stage to the musicians. We took our place among the audience, hoping to witness a performance of considerable worth. We were not disappointed.
First up were the Indian bands. Winding their way through our vast and varying culture, they left us wanting more. Indian music is not easy to pull off, but the band performances were exemplary.
Next up were the western acoustic groups. All voice, with a guitar here or a piano there, they churned out some amazing harmonies. We got a look at real passion for music that evening, beat boxing and singing with all their hearts and souls. The western acoustic groups were not to be missed.
Finally, a much anticipated event, the western electric band. Plugging in their electric guitars and getting ready to drum (or strum) their hearts out, these bands were brilliant. They showcased not only pure, raw talent with their covers of some legendary rock numbers, but also their aptitude and creativity in music with their own compositions.
Prior to these, were the solo events. Now, nobody can really appreciate the gravity and courage required to sing in public all alone. But most of the participants aced it! We had Indian classical music solos where participants reverted to the beauty of our culture. There were western instrumental solos where participants wound their way through classical and new age.
Finally, the musical events came to a close blowing out the fiery candle called X!TE. We have great hopes for our college students. Their exemplary performances made it clear that at least a few of them will make it to the list of greats in the future. With this the musical events ended, along with X!TE, on a high note.
ParomitaI PCMB - D
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WRITECJC Newsletter | Date: August 2011
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THE BRAND AMBASSADORS OF CJC
Appreciation is never over rated and no matter how
much we get, we always want more so here are the
exclusive interviews with Almost Octet and Qrackpots.
Speaking to Elizabeth Riya Roy, one of the members of
this 7 member group whose love and passion for music
and the earnest desire to prove to everyone that they
have the capacity to be the A Team for CJC. “The
practice sessions were more or less filled by goofing
around with the exception of the last 10 minutes. But
with the help of everyone's constant support and
cheering, we claimed the title” said Elizabeth modestly.
Also with the member of the Qrackpots Krishna
Kumar, who along with his team bagged the first place,
securing the position of A Team in both Quiz and
Potpourri. The understanding between each of the
members and playing off of each other's strengths lead
them to victory. Since they were last year's B team, it
provided an extra desire towards winning the
competitions. “The confidence from our role models
and seniors – Ameya Talanki and Nitin Yashas- also
helped us to achieve this” said Krishna proudly.
Hearty congratulations to both winners amongst all the
others.
You make us proud !
Nikhil Simon
CJC Newsletter | Date: August 2011
IF… If only I had known before
That I was stepping an unexitable door,
Would I have resisted to that man
Who placed me where, now I stand.
If my helpless mother had another choice
could she stand by and raise her voice,
now reached the undestined and it's too late,
This is my life, this is my fate.
I wish I could have a life of mine,
with a fruitful job to do with time.
Christened with a name which I could
take with pride.
Not corner myself, coy or hide.
I wish the world could feel my sorrow,
that my life is in misery of a dark hollow.
Only if I had a supportive mate
who could help my confidence elevate.
Yes, I sell my body to earn,
only to have my family learn
that what they did was a big mistake
To sell their daughter at stake.
If God heard me, I would pray…
Never shall another girl fall in their prey;
I wish every woman hears my call,
they need to rise from their fall.
Trysha Bhattacharya - II PPES O
Winner of Poetry Writing Competition- Pierian Spring
2011-2012
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WRITECJC Newsletter | Date: August 2011
STAY HUNGRY STAY FOOLISH !
Happiness reloaded…
The feeling of happiness from within is the feeling of
“YES, I have done it.” Feeling happy is just momentary,
which means you are always in search of happiness. The
way in which every drop of water makes a mighty ocean,
the same way every step to achieve your AIM (ambition
in mind) paves the way towards the journey of success.
Realizing what we desire and the drive to achieve it is
what will make the real difference. Thinking beyond the
possibilities is what that matters.
The hunger for happiness is truly something really
magical and special. The quote “STAY HUNGRY
STAY FOOLISH” by the Apple C.E.O., Steve Jobs,
truly who has been the most inspiring entrepreneur in
the world has shown us how to beat the best. Living in the
dogma that “NO, It's IMPOSSIBLE to achieve what I
want”, “I am not capable”, is meaningless. In fact the
word IMPOSSIBLE itself says I' M POSSIBLE. There is
no magic wand for success... in the real world success
comes to doers and not observers.
Sharing an inspirational life history with you:
There was a man who failed in business at the age of 21,
was defeated in the legislative race at the age of 22, failed
again in business at age 24, overcame the death of his
sweetheart at age 26, had a nervous breakdown at age 27,
lost a congressional race at age 34, lost a senatorial race at
age 45, failed in an effort to become the vice president at
age 47, lost a senatorial race at age 49 and yet was elected as
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES at age
52... the man was Abraham Lincoln.
rdLife is just like Newton's 3 Law- you give the best and
the best comes back to you.
“BELIEVE IT CAN BE DONE AND IT SHALL BE
DONE”.
V. Ajay Jain
II CAME-L
THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CHEMISTRY
The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC2011)
is a world- wide celebration of the achievements of
Chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of
human kind. Under the unifying theme, “Chemistry-
our life, our future.” IYC2011 will offer a range of
interactive entertaining and educational activities for
all ages. The year of Chemistry is intended to reach
across the globe with opportunities for public
participation at the local, regional and national level.
Why is it so special? The IYC will coincide with the th100 anniversary of the Noble Prize awarded to
Madame Marie Curie – an opportunity to celebrate
the contributions of women to science . It is also the th100 year of the founding of the International
Association of Chemical Societies, providing a chance
to highlight the benefits of the International Scientific
Collaboration.
These events will emphasize that Chemistry is a
creative science essential for sustainability and
improvement to our way of life.
Subhay Baberwal
1 PCMB B
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VERSE IN VAIN
Nature is such a beautiful thing
The fish that swim and the birds that sing
The trees that shelter us at all times
The wind that creates the music of chimes.
The hills and the oceans with their waves
The animals living in the caves
The breeze that blows for miles
The rivers that flow- the Ganga or the Nile.
The colourful plants and the flowers
The waterfalls are stunning showers
Now we hardly get to touch or see
Thick, massive, old trees.
Because of machines that ruin our lives
Fast disappearing are birds and animals of all types
This verse of mine is a humble attempt
To wake up everyone and get them to protect Mother Nature.
Yashaswini S
I PCMB D
FUN WITH CHEMISTRY
Celebrating the International year of chemistry
this year, we had a fascinating array of events
termed “FUN WITH CHEMISTRY”, held for
general education and entertainment of the
populace, here at CJC.
Organized by the department of chemistry, the
aim of the event was to pull out all preconceived
notions of the subject and put forward a whole
new interesting side of chemistry, it's purely fun
!
Our budding scientists, charmingly attired in
spotless white coats, presented several extremely
absorbing experiments to an appreciative
audience that included students of all streams.
Astonishingly, almost all experiments required
quite commonplace ingredients, but beautifully
explained many principles of chemistry.
These wonderful exhibitions included the smoke
bomb, artificial blood and lighting a candle
without fire.
For those unfortunate souls who missed all the
fun, fret not because more events of a similar
nature are coming up. So brace yourselves for a
heady mixture of fun and learning.
Liza Tom
Lucky Seven
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INDUSTRIAL VISIT
We all know the textual definition of an industry, a manufacturing unit converting raw materials to finished goods, but how many of us get to know the real industry?
In the month of August, the commerce students visited a plastic manufacturing unit 'Manjushree Advanced Packing Technology' at Bommasandra, Bangalore. The industry is specialized in producing bottles of different shapes, sizes, designs etc., according to the given specifications. Manjushree is the nation's biggest plastic bottle manufacturing industry. The industry receives huge orders from Nestle, Cadbury's, Unilever, Kellogg's, PepsiCo, Coca cola and Tupperware. The colourfully designed covers are obtained from the customers (as per the requirements). The industry in Bommasandra has employed nearly 600 people.
It is well equipped with two manufacturing units, advanced machines bought from Germany, Korea and many foreign countries that cost up to ̀ 20 crores. They also give special supply of bottles for preserving products like jam. It was definitely a wonderful experience in which the students got an opportunity to view everyday happenings in the real technical sense.
The Class of (II CAMS - J)
COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Have you ever watched geese fly in formation? It may
appear commonplace, but it's one of nature's small
wonders and an incredible exercise in cooperation.
The “V” itself is aerodynamically phenomenal – as the
lead goose works its wings, air pockets are created that
allow each goose that follows in formation less wind
resistance saving each goose precious energy. Geese
have a much greater range when they fly together.
When the lead goose tires, it eases to the back of the
formation and another goose takes over the lead.
Those in the rear of the formation honk to encourage
those up front to keep up their speed.If a goose gets sick
or injured, two geese fly down to stay with it until it
dies or recovers; they then launch out with another
formation until they can rejoin their own flock.
Maybe we could all learn something from geese. After
all they share a common goal, utilize each other's
strengths, thrive on interdependence and a willingness to
help others, employ the power of encouragement, and
stand by each other in times of need. We need to
cultivate the same qualities while learning.
A relatively new pedagogy called Cooperative Learning
does exactly that. Simply put it's a teaching method that
allows students to learn to together while at the same
time learning to live together. It calls for learning
through experience, and uses hands-on (and hands-held)
involvement in lessons and via projects requiring
problem-solving techniques that enlist skills in
teamwork, communication, and leadership, as well as
content specific skills such as verbal/linguistic,
mathematical/logical, interpersonal, intrapersonal,
kinesthetic, musical, and spatial intelligence. It stresses
cooperation rather than competition and is
complemented by individual as well as group
assessments. Of course, it can be noisy and a bit chaotic,
but at times learning requires both. As your teachers at
Christ Junior College employ this technique, you should
learn to cooperate with your fellow students, while
teaching each other and learning from each other. No
one will ask you to act like a goose, but you better
cooperate. Have fun learning.
Dr. Peter Schneller
Professor of Education, Department Chair
University of Mount Union, OH, USA
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INSIGHTS INTO THE FIRST FEW DAYS AT CJC …
The sun was shining down warmly upon all the students who
snaked their way past the zooming vehicles. The birds
seemed to be chirping a lot more cheerfully than usual. The
cool breeze was only too welcoming to go unrecognized…
but not for the first years, some of whom were looking at the
campus in its entirety for the very first time. It might have
been because it all seemed too good to be true or too sudden
to adapt and be welcomed by the serene campus.
A whole new place, where it was almost impossible not to get
lost. A new way of socializing with a completely new group
of people with whom we would be spending the greater part
of two years... Gosh, that seemed scary, not just for me but
for almost all the first years entering with me.
Everyone who welcomed us at CJC, be it the amazing
teachers, or the wonderful campus and not to forget the
enthusiastic seniors, left us no time to open our satchels of
fears. The class culturals, the fun-filled interactions with our
seniors in Comex classes (for commerce students) , all the
clubs and associations kept us all too busy to worry much
about being new to the place.
The real treat is the fact that each one of us have met hundreds
of other new students and made many new friends. After
spending an entire decade with a group of friends and
teachers, I really couldn't imagine myself surviving in a
completely different place, with none of my old friends to
put me at ease. But Christ College and its people have made
me feel that I belong here. It's an inexplicable feeling, a weird
combination of excitement, anxiety and insatiable curiosity.
Though I am just a few months old at CJC, I am pretty sure
that in the string of memories tied along with the kite flying
high in the sky of my life, these two years are going to
definitely be unforgettable…
All's well that begins well,
It's time to bid the past days a sweet farewell;
Our dreams and aspirations have found a new place to dwell,
A positive change can make them all come true and let us
excel.
As we begin this new journey, with eyes filled with hope and
hearts filled with energy, it's only right to accept the changes life has to offer to us and enjoy the new experiences. After all, “Change IS the only constant”.
Parnika PavanramI PU, CAMS – J
EDITORIAL TEAM:
Nikhil M SimonSuhas MotwaniSaba FirdausAmrutha K. PrasadJueeli N MoreMarquiz MiltonLiza TomSubhay BaberwalWith the guidance of Mrs. Julie John