DIMENSIONS The Official Newsletter of Sultan Kudarat State University

College of Teacher Education

June-August 2017

Camaraderie, Teamwork, Sports, Socio-cultural Preparing students for ASEAN competitiveness, 1349 participants vied for championship titles as SKSU celebrates its annual Inter-campus Meet, Aug. 28 – Sept. 1, ACCESS Campus. Dr. Dolorcita E. Pauya, Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Over-all Chairman of this year’s meet welcomed the delegates from the 9 campuses of SKSU. “This Inter-campus Meet is a war of minds, skills, talents, strategies and above all a battle of will,” Dr. Pauya emphasized. “In every competition, practice FATES,” she added. “Inter-campus Meet is not only a time for fun and games nor a relaxation for students away from their academic subjects. This is one of the best ways of teaching students things they should learn and develop from engaging in sports,” Dr. Rolando F. Hechanova, University President said during his message. He also shared information about the 4 million budget allocated for the refurnishing of the University gymnasium that is expected to be accomplished next year. National SCUAA players led the torch relay and light-ing of urn of friendship, peace, prosperity and unity. Caren Mae Eder, Taekwondo SCUAA Player hed the oath of sportsmanship and Cynthia L. Pama, MA, Director for Student Affairs and Ser-vices led the pledge of technical officials. “Sports and Socio-Cultural for ASEAN Competitive-ness” was the theme and all champions of this year’s meet will represent the University on the upcoming MASTS 2017 in Zamboanga del Sur.

By: Jeffrey Gabata, Jr.

VIRTUE TO LOOK UP TO: Dr. Dolorcita E. Pauya on her welcome

remarks during the opening of Inter-campus Meet 2017. Photo by

Brent Randolfh Mayo.

With its three sustained and one new implemented projects, SKSU-ACCESS ENACTUS Team won first runner- up in the 2017 ENACTUS Philippine National Finals, July 8, 2017, SMX Convention, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Presenters from SKSU-ACCESS, Janica Marie Ciudad, Rusel Seneca, Meliton Lavilles and Mary Grace Garingo along with their advisers, Cristobal Ambayon Ed.D. and Evora Dioneza participated the said event. Presented projects of ACCESS team were: Vermi-cast Organic Fertilizer Production, Balut Making and Selling, Organic Vegetable Gardening, and Palay-Isdaan Project. The team garnered First runner up by which Holy Trinity College of General Santos declared as champion. SKSU-Isulan campus was the second runner up and Nueva Vizcaya State University as the third runner up. “It is not the golden cup that made us grateful, it is the number of lives that we’ve changed and uplifted,” said Ciudad, Team Leader of SKSU-ACCESS. ENACTUS Philippine National Finals was composed of two phases: Leagues and Final round respectively. The league was divided into two, wherein in League 2: SKSU ACCESS, University od Antique, Adamson University, SKSU Isulan Campus and Columban College vied for the slot in the final round. SKSU-ACCESS Team won the League 2.

SKSU-ACCESS ENACTUS Team Bags 1st –Runner Up

By Rustom M. Gaton

“You are what you eat,” Haji Louis M. Floren-tine, RN, MAN, said as the guest of speaker during the celebration of National Nutrition Month, CTE Quadrangle, July 26, 2017 "Healthy Diet Gawing Habit for Life,” was the theme of the activity. Florentine also shared the different objectives to attain healthy diet given by the National Nutrition Council. “Salty is not healthy,” he quoted as he

Florentine: You Are What You Eat By Diane M. Castronuevo

further elaborated the 5th objective of attaining healthy diet.“Kapag kakain tayo ng pagkaing kailangang isaw-saw, huwag na po tayong gumamit ng mga maaalat,” he added. Various activities were held after the opening program such as Quiz bee, Balloon popping, Calamansi relay and Egg catching. Other contest like Jingle, Booth making, Poster making and Cooking contest were also conducted.

ACCESS Celebrates Solidarity Night

CTE Administers Department Election

To be informed and monitor students’ financial obligations, College of Teach-ers Education conducted Par-ents and Educators Associa-tion General Assembly, Uni-versity Gymnasium, July 29, 2017. “It is a must to attend school assembly in our school,” Rosalinda C. Cabandut, PEA President said during her Accomplishment report of the actual assembly. “We are pursuing every par-ents to attend the assembly because this serves as the monitoring of our students financial obligations,” she added. As for the main pur-pose of the assembly, Ms Cabandut reported all accom-plished projects of PEA, fol-lowed by the financial report of Fatima Goleng and Priscil-la Lintag, PEA Treasurers. “The total cash col-lected by PEA from the year 2016 is 2,170,260 pesos and this was subtracted by the total expenses of Php 1,282,537 so the remaining cash on hand of PEA is Php 887,723.” Lintag said during her financial report. “But, in this 2017-2018 school year first semester, wala pong col-lection ang PEA,” she added. This amount was saved as an additional budget for the new project proposed by PEA. “Last 2013, the PEA approved to save para ibigay sa laboratory equipment par-ticularly for the BS Biology”,

Ms Ruby Legarde, PEA Sec-retary said. “During the ac-creditation, isa yon sa nagpabagsak sa aming score, the lack of Science Laboratory Equipment,” she further explained. PEA agreed to save money provided that the administration will also have their counterpart. Af-ter the presentation of equipment needed for the laboratory, the body ap-proved for the implementa-tion of the project. This was followed by the presenta-tion of CTE programs ap-proved by the BOR (Board of Regents) for the school year 2017-2016 prepared by the CTE Dean Mr Ernie Cerado, Ph. D but due to his travel, Karen Mae Talidong presented in his behalf. Election of new PEA officers was held, Rosalinda C. Cabandut was re-elected as President, the same goes for the Vice Pres-ident, Ms Merriam Kaka, Secretary, Ruby Legarde, Asst. Secretary, Evelyn Es-pino. Treasurers: Priscilla Bintag and Fatima Goleng. Auditor, Emma Panual and the Asst. Auditor, Monitha Sumensil. Business Manag-ers: Lorna Balucan and Gemma Maglunoy. Judith C. Genota, re-elected as the P.I.O and Ninfa Belgia, As-sistant P.I.O. For the Sgt. at arms, Mr. Ian Lamanero and Arnold Lavalle were elected.

PEA Holds 2017 General Assemblage

By Feberick Quitor

By Diane Castronuevo and Feberick Quitor

REFLECTING OTHERSELVES: ACCESS Campus students during the

Acquaintance Party 2017. Photos by Brent Randolfh Mayo and

Haninnah Dalgan.

College of Teacher Education, Nursing Depart-ment students gathered for the Camaraderie Night and Oath taking Ceremony, Sultan Kudarat Sports and Cultural Center, July 19, 2017. The induction of officers from different clubs, organizations, departments and the turning of key of responsibility took place during the event. Several activities conducted such as Spoken Poetry (won by Dhuna Mae Buedicho),Comical Skit (won by team Bachelors ), Bleacher Dance Competition (won by BSED department) and Parlor games respectively. Just the Three of Us (Paper Dance), Na Stress ka ba Emelia, Protektahan si Heart and Gayahin si Darna were the Parlor games partic-

ipated by the representatives of different clubs and organi-zations. For the Search for Mr. & Miss Acquaintance, Rodel Ambayon was awarded as Best Outfit and Lord of the Night, Clara Billomes as Lady of the Night and Best Female Outfit of the Night, Dronlee Prince Mel and Janica Marie Ciudad as Mr. & Ms. Metamorphose and Head Turner and Roniboy Valenciana and Angelica Dequito as Mr.& Ms. Congeniality respectively. Students arrayed with different professional outfits that signify their other selves as recommended outfit for the said event. “F.A.T.E.S.: Trailblaz-ing SKSU Identity through Camaraderie and Commit-ment,” was the theme of the event.

By Rustom M. Gaton

Nominations, Platforms, Choices, Responsibility

Aiming to inculcate students’ sense of responsibil-ity, the College of Teacher Education held a Department Election at SKSU Gymnasium, June 21, 2017.

With a total attendance of 947, two divisions of CTE (BSEd and BEEd) gathered in the university gym to select new set of officers for the two different departments.

SBO officers spearheaded the said election.

Majority of BSEd students voted for the following BSEd department officers: Clemer Conocer as the Department Mayor; Jhon Radchel Paramo as Vice Mayor; Secretary was Nikka Catahum; Kristine Ann Eleccion was the treasurer; Auditor was Argie Aman; Public Information Officer was Jason Biboso; two business Managers were Jo-seph Mansilla and Czar Jade Galvez; Sargent at arms were Zandro Masangkay and Junalyn Maon; and the elected Muse and Prince were Alleah Gevero and Justin Lachica. Representatives for every year level were: Jeckel Fajutar for the third year and Alfred Sungcolan for the fourth year.

BEEd students also voted for their department offic-ers as follows: Mayor was Prea Jane Abong; Mary Joy Es-pende was the Vice Mayor; Ruben Cabilbigan Jr. was the secretary; treasurer was Rubi Joy Roy; Vanessa Pioquid was the auditor; two Public Information Officers were Jorey Barrios and Ramon Pascual Jr. Representatives for every year level were also elected: Rachiel Arenga as the first year representative; Anna Mae Dayaday for the second year; Roger Balinbin for the third year; and Nikko Martinez for the fourth year.

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Walked with confidence, showcased talents and wit, 16 candidates vied for the title Mr. and Ms. ACCESS 2017, SKSU gymnasium, Aug. 16. “Success is only possible to those who do not give up,” Janica Marie Ciudad of House Targaryen, the newly crowned Ms. ACCESS quoted during the preliminary inter-view that made her win the Best in Interview award.

“To enhance the service to the students in terms of student admission,” Nyll Vincent Labordo of House Stark stated during the interview when asked about his primary plan if given a chance to be the University President for a week which won him Best in Interview and Mr. ACCESS 2017. He was also awarded Best in talent.

Julie Ann Malinao who was awarded Best in School Uniform and Mark Vincent Lao who won Best in Production, Best in Modern Barong and two special awards were the First runners-up. Karl Owen Fernandez who got Best in Casual wear and one special award, Kristina Chantal Bantugan who bagged Best in Production and two special awards were the second runners-up.

The pageant was composed of seven set of competi-tions: Production, Casual wear, Preliminary Interview, Talent Portion, Uniform, Long gown and Modern barong and final round of Question and Answer.

Beliran Heads USG ’17 By Emmanuel Empig

CARRYING DUTIES: The newly elected USG Officers. From right to left: Gerald Beliran (holding the key of

responsibility), Dionel Fantilanan, Meliton Lavilles, April John Llorito, Smyly Zheinn Estandarte, Judy Lette

Dumagpi, Eunie Martinez Jr., Peejay Balinqit, Joseph Vilo, Joshua Cemino, Roland Bansal, Datuali Panalunsong,

Yasser Omar. Photos by Haninnah Dalgan.

“You need to influ-ence others for you to be productive,” said the newly elected USG president Hon. Gerald D. Beliran during his campaign held at 3rd floor Administration building, AC-CESS, July 03, 2017. Candidates delivered their platforms to the body followed by an open forum where some of the candidates were asked questions with regards to their plans for the university, afterwards the election proper took place. The following are the new set of USG officers: President Gerald Beliran, Vice President, Dionel Fanti-

lanan and senators namely Pee Jay Balingit, Joseph Vilo, Eunie Martinez Jr., Smyly Zheinn Estandarte, Judy Lette Dumagpi, April John Llorito, Meliton Lavilles, Roland Bansal, Joshua Cemi-no, Yasser Omar, and Datuali Panalunsong. Dr. Rolando F. Hechanova, University Presi-dent served as the inducting officer. “You are the new voice of the hundreds and thousands of students,” he stated as he lend his congrat-ulatory message and shared information about the deve-lopment of the university. Hon. Aiza G. Rubri-co, former USG President

turned over the key of responsibility to the newly inducted USG president. “I’ve learned a lot and it moves me for who I am right now,” she said.

The Director for Student Affairs and Services, Prof. Cynthia L. Pama, MA delivered the closing remarks expressing her grati-tude for the success of the event. The said elec-tion was the final activ-ity of the four day An-nual Leadership Train-ing and Seminar Work-shop (We Lead Wave 2) spearheaded by the Uni-versity Student Government of SKSU.

Sa pamamagitan ng isinagawang tatlong araw ng pagpili sa mga bagong magi-ging miyembro ng The Odys-sey - the official student publication of Sultan Kudarat State University- ACCESS Campus noong June 19-23, opisyal nang nakapasok ang siyam na bagong miyembro sa iba’t ibang larangan ng dyurnalismo. Opisyal nang napili bilang bahagi ng publikasyon sina Feberick O. Quitor at Emmanuel S. Empig para sa larangan ng News Writing, Ara Marie Parco at Haninnah Dalgan sa Photojournalism, Cecile Gabriel sa Pagsusulat ng Editoryal, Mary Anne Fagutao sa Literary Writing, Mae Ann lopez sa Sports Writing, Ian Spencer Gonzales sa Feature Writing at si Rusel Seneca naman sa Editorial Cartooning. Ang nasabing mga bagong miyembro ang siyang ganap ng bumuo sa 30 na bilang ng miyembro at 2 taga-payo sa taong ito.

The Odyssey Pinili ang mga Bagong Miyembro

By: Rustom M. Gaton

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By: Pencky Doministo

Inventions, Innova-tions, Technology, Science The Department of Science and Technology opened a ceremony and launched Science exhibits, SKSU Gymnasium, July 3-28,2017. Dr. Corazon PB Clau-dio, PFST Board of Trustee discussed the challenge that our country is facing today as she delivered the rationale of the activity. “One of the most important challenge that our country faces now is challenge deficit. We are running out of Science,” she said. Dr. Evelyn Fetalvero, CESO IV, DepEd Assistant Regional Director XII empha-sized the importance and goal of the activity. “Bringing Philippine’s education to the next level and that is K to 12. That is our Ultimate goal,’’ she said as she delivered the Inspi-rational Message in behalf of Dr. Arturo B. Bayucot, CESO V Regional Director of DepEd-XII. “For the excellence to take effect it must partnered with Science, Technology and the bypass of that is innova-tion”, she added. Dr. Ruth L. Estacio, CESE Asst. School Superin-tendent of DepEd Sultan Kudarat and Mr. Levi Butihin, OIC Asst. of Division Superin-

DOST Kicks Off Science Exhibit;

SKSU Holds Venue By Feberick Quitor

By: Jeffrey Gabata, Jr.

Aims to promote and showcase students’ different skills and talents in socio-cultural and sports competitions, SKSU-ACCESS Campus held its annual celebration of ACCESS Fest, Aug. 16-18, 2017. “Sports and Socio-Cultural Activities: Uniting Students through FATES-Fairness, Accountability, Transpa-rency, Excellence and Service to God and People,” was the theme for ACCESS Fest 2017. “The theme for this year describes the very mission of the college, which is to unify all of us,” Dr. Ernie C. Cerado, Dean of the College of Teacher Education said during his message. “Let us unite our energy, our skills and talents to show that ACCESS Campus is a firm institution that other campuses of the University have to challenge during the Intercampus Meet,” he added. “Do not do better. Rather, strive for the best,” said Carlo C. Estraza, SBO Governor in his welcome remarks. “Make every performance of the game your final perfor-mance,” he added. Game of Thrones, an American TV series was the concept of the celebration. The College of Teacher Education, College of Nursing and Laboratory High School was divided into four houses namely House Stark (BEEd 4, 3 Math and 3 Filipino), House Lannister (BEEd 1 & 2, 3 Biological Science and 3 Math), House Targaryen (BSEd 4, 3 English and 3 English) and House Baratheon (High School and BSN). These houses will vie for the different Socio-Cultural and Sports competitions. Vivencio L. Calixtro Jr., MAT, Sports Coordinator officially declared the opening of the festival and signals the start of the different activities.

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tendent of DepEd Tacu-rong duly represented Dr. Raphael C. Fontanilla, CESO V and Mr. Leonardo M. Bala-la, CESE in ceding the mes-sage of appreciation. The “Science on the Move! Travelling Science Centrum” activity was initiated by the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST XII) in partnership with The Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PPFST) in Marikina and the Department of Education Region XII (DepEd XII) in cooperation with SKSU

which will benefit 100,000 Grade 4 to Grade 12 students of Region XII. Engr. Ariel Arsenio in behalf of Hon. Sultan Pax S. Mangundadatu, AL HADJ, Ph.D. Governor of Sultan Kudarat and Dr. Rolando F. Hechanova, President of Sultan Kudarat State University gave the message of support. The Ribbon Cutting and Balloon popping spear-headed by Dr. Hechanova, other representatives and special guests of partner Agencies formally opened the 26 days Science Exhibits.

Naglaban-laban ang apat na kampo – Baratheon, Targaryen, Lannister at Stark sa tatlong paligsahan sa pag-awit noong ika-17 ng Agosto, 2017 sa ACCESS gymnasium. Para sa Vocal Solo Kundiman, nasungkit ng Targaryen ang kampeonato sa katauhan ni Bessie Fano. Sinundan ni Jovito Reyes mula parin sa Targaryen, sunod ang Baratheon, Stark at Lannister. Sa Vocal Duet OPM, muling nagkampeon ang Targaryen sa katauhan nina Lebilyn Almanon at Angel Kaye Galigao. Sinundan ito ng Lannister, Targaryen, Stark at Baratheon. At sa Vocal Solo OPM, nasungkit ng Lannister ang unang puwesto sa katau-han ni Isaiah Parayanon, sumunod ang Baratheon, Stark, Targaryen at Lannister.

Targaryen, Nanaig sa larangan ng pag-awit

By: Clarise Joyce Haguisan

Nanguna si Gerom Bucani ng pangkat Targaryen sa kompetisyong Pagku-kuwento na ginanap sa ikala-wang araw ng ACCESS Fest 2017. Umangat si Bucani laban sa walong kalahok na nakakuha ng 85.33 na puntos. Sinundan ni Anna Mae Dayaday ng pangkat Lannister na may 81.67 puntos at nakuha ni Mary Grace M. Garingo ng pangkat Lannister ang ikatlong puwesto na may 81 puntos.

Bucani, Nanguna sa Kompetisyong

Pagkukuwento By: Jasmine Carrera

House Stark topped Hip-hop and Contemporary Dance competitions during ACCESS Fest ‘17, University Gymnasium, Aug. 16. House Targaryen placed 2nd followed by House Baratheon as 3rd and House Lannister for 4th place in Hip-hop competition. In Contemporary dance, House Stark bagged 1st place, House Targaryen as 2nd place, House Baratheon for 3rd place and House Lannister as 4th place.

House Stark Sways Dance Competitions

By: Roger B. Famulag

SHINING WARRIORS: Gimena

Billano during the presentation of

competing teams. Photo by

Haninnah Dalgan.

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To formally start the new academic year, 738 students attended the first General Assembly conducted by the SBO, June 7, 2017, SKSU Gymnasium. The new set of SBO officers oriented the students about the following agenda: Rights of the Students, Code of Disci-pline, School Uniform, ID Cards, Class, Club and Organization, School Activities and Flag Ceremony Attendance, Activity Communication/Coordination and Collection of Fines accordingly to the student handbook. Carlo C. Estraza, SBO Governor presented the Amend-ments of the SBO Constitution and By- Laws. In this matter, due to the University President’s prohibition of collecting activity fee, ‘Semestral Due’ was presented to and approved by the students. “Actually sa SBO Constitution and By-Laws, naka state didto ang Semestral due but because we are collecting Activity fee, we didn’t collect it kay mag-doble na,” Ruby M. Legarde, MAT- SBO, Adviser stated during an interview. It is stated on the SBO Constitution and By-Laws Article VIII Section 1, 1-a states that “A Semestral membership fee shall be collected at enrollment time every Academic Year as approved by the SBO, USG, ACA, Administration Council and the Board of Regents (BOR).” It is also stated in Article IV Section 1, “All bona fide students of Sultan Kudarat State University of ACCESS Campus shall be automatically become members of the Said Organization (Student Body Organization).” It wasn’t stated on the SBO Constitution and By-Laws the exact amount for ‘Semestral due’, but through voting, 150 pesos was decided by the majority of the students.

SBO holds 1st General assembly: 738 studes attend

By Diane Castronuevo

WE LEAD Summit ’17:

146 Leaders Trained By Jeffrey Gabata, Jr.

One hundred six student leaders from the different campuses of SKSU were trained during the Annual Leadership Training and Seminar-Workshop dubbed as WE LEAD Summit Wave 2, 3rd floor Administration Building, SKSU-ACCESS, June 30-July 3, 2017. “Build all the values you have gained here at SKSU and use it to live the vision to guide you to have a life that makes a different in our world,” said Edwin Baylon who served as the guest speaker of the said summit. Dr. Dolorcita Pauya, Vice President for Academic Affairs gave her inspi-rational message. “Life is a choice… if you want to make SKSU great, if you want to make your organization of quality and excellence, that is a choice,” she quoted. The event was composed of simultaneous talks given by the different invited personalities. Team

building activities were also held on the 3rd day where student leaders, divided into different companies, under-gone physical and mental tests through various outdoor challenges. Delta Company was declared Primus Company of the Year with a total merits of 9370. Junaidy A. Condo from Palimbang Campus and Smyly Zheinn M. Estandarte of Laboratory High School were declared Outstanding Trainees of the Year for male and female category respectively. An election for the new set of USG officers was conducted during the last day of the event where Gerald Beliran from ACCESS Campus became the new USG president voted by all leaders who had been elected by the students of their respected campuses.

Dr. Ernie C. Cerado, Dean of College of Teacher Education welcomed the participants of the training workshop on Using Manipu-latives in Classroom Instruc-tion: Focus on Algebra Tiles and Graphing Calculator, July 13, 2017, IGS Library, SKSU-ACCESS Campus.

On his speech, he talked about the importance of using tools and technolo-gies in teaching. He further emphasized the significance of importing new inputs of technology in teaching math-ematics on the easiest way. “Technology as a tool simpli-fies task,” he said.

By Kim Roi Cipriano

Technology as a Tool Simplifies Task Says Cerado

“We are not here to participate, but we are here to win.”

Alvin Amilil of Team ACCESS quoted as they won first place in Quiz Bowl tilt during Inter-campus Meet, Multi-purpose Hall, ACCESS, Aug. 29, 2017.

There were two levels during the said competition. Level 1 served as the elimina-tion round where the 5 teams with the highest score will advance to the level 2.

Team Isulan won the level 1 with 12 points, followed by ACCESS with 9 points,

ACCESS Came to Win Says Amilil

Palimbang with 8 points, and a tie between Bagumbayan and Glan with 7 points. Team ACCESS topped level 2 with 20 points, followed by Glan with 14 points, Isulan and Palimbang garnered 10 points, and 4 points for Ba-gumbayan.

With 29 points, Team ACCESS ranked first for the quiz bowl followed by Isulan with 22 points as second place, and Glan placed third with 21 points.

Dr. Velessa Jane Dulin and Atty. Erwin Valenzuela were the quiz masters of the event.

By: Kim Roi Cipriano

Isulan and ACCESS topped on-the-spot painting and charcoal rendering competitions respectively, Inter-Campus Meet, ACCESS, Aug. 29, 2017. 2nd place for on-the-spot painting was won by ACCESS Campus followed by Kalamansig Campus for 3rd place. Charcoal Ren-dering 2nd place was Isulan Campus and 3rd place by Tacurong Campus.

Isulan, ACCESS top Visual Arts By: Roger Famulag

SKETCH OF

FATE: John Rey

Remegio during

the First day of

Inter-campus

Meet sketching

his charcoal

rendered art-

work.

PAINT TO THE

CREST: Isulan

Campus rep-

resentative

who bagged

the first spot

for the on-the-

spot Painting.

LEADING THE BEAT: Teatro Kalakat Cultural Dance Troupe in their

opening salvo.

Illustrated by Clarise Joyce Haguisan

Educating students does not only focus on imparting concepts and principles but also deals with developing ones’ skills, talents and creativity. Article XIV, Section 19 of the Philippine Constitution says that the state shall promote physical education and encourage sports program, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, foster discipline team work and excellence for the development of healthy citizenry. Further, paragraph two states that all educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in cooperation with athletic clubs and sectors.

ACCESS Fest, an annual celebration gives students the chance to highlight their abilities in different sports and socio-cultural competitions. From August 16-18, students of ACCESS Campus vie to compete in various activities to be declared as champion. “This year’s celebration is the highlight of our journey here in the University,” stated by Gov. Carlo C. Estraza in his welcome remarks. This is a fest that would help the students boost their confidence. Students of this campus await this occasion because of its festive and enjoyable atmosphere that helped them get away for a while from the pressure of academic matters. From the Previous years we can hear students saying “Yes! ACCESS Fest na excited na ‘ko!” when this activity is forthcoming.

Now, the celebration of this momentous event seems to be like a painting that is slowly fading and becoming dull. Further, it seems that this phenomenon keeps on repeating itself and making it worse every year. The festival we all know before is no longer the festival we see today. The first day was a concrete evidence of everything. The parade went like a rally of students, technical failures of the music that seems to play the classic game “stop dance”, minion like voices of emcees due to the poor sound produced by the sound system. Talking about familiar scenarios, let us also recognize the repeaters of this year. From the athletes, socio-cultural participants and also the candidates for Mr. and Ms. ACCESS, it is like scanning your old photo albums at home. Same faces, same event. What about the other students? Do they not deserve to have the chance to experience all these? We believe that there are still a lot of students out there who have talents and skills who can be the new pride of our campus. They remain silent because of the culture we have - patronizing the old and disregarding the new ones. A culture that weakens the pace of the entire student development. With all of these, we are just collecting second-hand robots ready to fight but not ready to win. A gum only tastes good in the first few chews and loses it sweetness when chewed several times. Thus, students get tired and listless with the same old gum and choose to spit it out. The challenge to us now is to deviate from the practices that are repeatedly done. It is time to take the step in finding new ways to motivate our students to attend our activity not for the sake of attendance but because they are eager to witness, enjoy and cherish every moment of this worthwhile and significant event. Let us give equal opportunity to every student who wishes to participate in the competitions that interest them instead of settling with usual faces we used to see.

Let us not be a fan of Douglas McArthurs’ famous line, “I shall return.”

With their electrifying spikes and thunderous jump serves, Tacurong Campus dismantled the defense of Palimbang Campus, 2-1 in their Volleyball Women Game 1, Inter-campus Meet ’17, Aug. 29, SKSU-Isulan Campus covered court.

Jumpy big 6 of Palimbang captured the court at first. They combined wits and drove towards the side court, 25-22 ended the first set in favor of Palimbang Campus.

Breaky Lyka Dadivas, Joan Gavino, and Jemka Ella Solinap of Tacurong merged their skills for additional points. Palimbang tried to score however, Captain Ball Genelyn Tizon set her arms and began to launch blasting and blazing kills to dominated the points in second set, 25-15.

Palimbang unleashed marvelous spikes to pass the ball on the other side. High leaping Tacurong big 6 keeping up their hard defense and continue to release skillful drives.

Tacurong found a small keyhole and poured unstoppable spikes and deadly serves to fold the red scaffold against hapless opponent Palimbang Campus, 25-22.

“We’re happy to win this game. In fact, we’re ready for our next game,” said Tizon.

By: Donna Belle Batcharo

LIFT UP DREAM: Palimbang Campus blocking the ball tossed by

Volleyball female player of Tacurong Campus.

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With their powerful batting and intense home base running, ACCESS Campus secured 21 bases against Surallah Campus to reign the Softball during the Inter-campus Meet ’17.

Five innings game were enjoyed by the two campused without minding the muddy field and continue to run to complete the bases. Surallah tried to reach ACCESS but to lost with the score of 5.

ACCESS Dinges Surallah, 21-5

By: Diane Castronuevo

HIT THE GOLD: ACCESS soft-

ball players vied for victory.

Pinaluhod ni Stephen Celestial ng team Targaryen ang beteranong manlalaro ng team Bara-theon na si Ruzzman Penda-tun sa iskor na 13-21, 21-13, 15-5, para makopo ang hakbang sa kampeonato sa larong badminton panlalaki sa harap ng CTE Building.

Sa unang set ng laro ay tinambakan ng agrisibong manlalaro na si Pendatun ang hinahamong si Celestial dahilan para maipanalo niya ang nasabing set. Pag-tuntong ng second set muling bumawi ang humahamboyong na si Celestial nang muli itong nabuhayan mula sa pagka-lugmok sa unang set. Sa first five ng laro sa ikalawang set ay agad naghari sa court si Celestial, nang mabasa niya ang galaw ng kalaban ay agad itong nakalamang ng puntos na umabot sa 8 at patuloy paring napako si Pendatun sa iskor na 0. Agad na nakaiskor si Pendatun ng madapa si Celestial sa left side ng court., nagsunod-sunod ang pagpuntos ni Pendatun na umabot sa 5 bago naibalik kay Celestial

Celestial Sinupalpal si Pendatun, 2-1 By: Gerom Bucani

ang shuttlecock. Naging mahigpit ang laban ng dala-wang magkatunggali nang maabutan ni Pendatun ang iskor ni Celestial sa 12 puntos. Agad na bumawi si Celestial nang agad na bumulusok ang nagliliyab na killing smash hanggang sa matapos ang second set sa iskor na 21-1 Hindi maipinta ang mukha ng mga suporters ng magkabilang koponan dahil sa panggigil na nararamdaman, kung ano ang kahahantungan ng laro. Parehong nag-iinit ang magkatunggali nang nagsi-mula na ang laro sa ikatlong set. Agad na nakaiskor si Celestial sa unang palitan ng shuttlecock nang hindi nahabol ni Pendatun ang pagnanakaw niya ng pama-maraan sa left side ng court. Sa kabila ng mainit na labanan ay nakabawi si Pen-datun ng 1 puntos nang hindi maidepensa ni Celestial ang malakas na smash nito. Umabot sa 5 puntos ang lamang ni Celestial sa iskor na 8-3 bago tumawag ng pahinga ang team captain ni Penda-tun. Matapos ang tatlong minutong pagpahinga ay agad

na bumalik sa court ang dala-wa at agad na nakakuha ng limang magkasunod-sunod na puntos si Celestial. Pinatikim ni Pendatun nang malakas na smash si Celestial dahilan para makapuntos, muli namang nabawi ni Celestial ang iskor nang hindi naibalik ni Pendatun ang shuttlecock sa court nito. Nailugmok nang tuluyan ni Celestial ang naghi-hikaos na si Pendatun sa kani-yang mapangahas na smash dahilan para makamit niya ang hakbang para sa kampeo-nato sa iskor na 5-15.

“Nabudlayan ko sa una magbasa sang hulag ni Pendatun, amo to nga daw nabudlayan pa ko makaiskor, pero tung sa ikadalawa na nga set daw medyo nabasa ko na ang hulag niya kag nalipay gid ko kay halin pag first year champion gid ang amon nga team kag hopefully magtuloy-tuloy ni siya asta matapos gid ang game” - Stephen Celestial.

Through their hard defense and powerful attacks, ACCESS Campus broke the defense of Surallah Campus, 2-1 in their Men’s Volleyball Game 1 during Inter-campus Meet ’17, Aug. 29.

Speedy Surallah rained lump serves and hard blocks who gave the team a point. ACCESS did not reach Surallah and became hapless, 25-20 in favor of Surallah. Spikers Jerald F. Monjuan, Manny Villaruel, and Jophet Mirasol combined their skills and began to unleash deadly spikes and serves that caught the opponents unaware and obscured by the furious rolling ball. Surallah volleyed back to crash down ACCESS but through their electrifying arms, they trapped it back that messed up the rivals, 20-18 ended of ACCESS. Breakneck Cris Labajo of ACCESS used his wits which was damped by Surallah. In the mood of momentum, Labajo successively kept up the moves and strategy. ACCESS left Surallah with 8-point lead, 25-17.

By: Mae Ann Lopez

UNBREAKABLE WALL: ACCESS blocking Surallah’s offense.

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Fired with ferocious attacks, Targaryen blasted their ill-fated opponent Lannister through their epic duel of stamina and guts, unstoppable baskets, offensive free throws and rebound shots during the second day of ACCESS Fest 2017, August 17, held at ACCESS Basketball Court.

Playing under the heat of the sun, vigorous Targaryen fought the striving Lannister. Dominated the start of the game, Senior Point Guard, Shiela Mae Camacho conquered a quick first step, took a great performance leading the squad that guides them to continue the good scores they have started.

Trying to reverse the rapid score of Targaryen, Lannisters dripping sweat, players countered of to the sidelines but not to avail the lead of Targaryens.

Seeing that the ball missed its target and sure victory, Targaryen stood up and roared victoriously.

Women’s Basketball Came 2 Targaryen Blasts Lannister’s Hope, 25-8

House of Baratheon (men category) and House Targaryen (women category) outsmarted other team Lannister and Stark on chess tournament held at Physics Laboratory, SKSU,ACCESS, Aug. 17, 2017. In men category, it was the house of Baratheon ruled the game as Jester John P. Cogollo in Board 1 had the total score of 1, Al M. Lolos in Board 2 with the total score of 2. Freuz Charles Asuncion in board 3 outwit other team on round 1-3 with the total score of 3 and Alistair James M. Barrientos who was de-

Baratheon, Targaryen Bags Championship on Chess Tourney By: Lara Jane Bariñan

faulted on round 1 but still on game and outwit board 4 of Targaryen on round 2 and board 4 of Stark, having the total score of 2. Moreover, in women category, it was the house of Targaryen out slick the said other teams. While the board 1 player was defaulted still other players on top. It was Chrissy Anac-Anac in board 2 got the score of 2, Gwendyl Jane Relojas in board 3 out-smarted other team from round 1-3 with the total score of 3 and the same as with Honey Jean Supiter in board 4 got a score of 3.

As a result, Bara-theon ruled the game in men category with the over-all score of 8 from board 1-4, followed with the Lannister with the score of 6, Targaryen with 4.5 and Stark with 3.5. However, Targaryen won the game in women category from board 2-4 with the score of 8, followed by Lannister with 6, Stark with the score of 3 and Baratheon with no score due to players are defaulted.

OUTSMARTING OPPONENTS: Honey Jean Supiter of House

Targaren during chess compe-

tition. By: Mae Ann Lopez

Venture

“Success is only possible to those who do not give up.” They say, the experience lies more in the journey of reaching the destination not just the destination itself. That every step you take, every path you go through comes an obstacle which with the presence of determination and hard work you can eventually sub-due and surpass. Meet Janica Marie Ciudad our presently crowned Beauty Queen as Ms. ACCESS of Sultan Kuradat State University. The journey of becoming one is definitely not just an easy track. Along her way she encountered criticism, that “she’s not that good enough”, “her body weighs so much for a beauty queen”, “she’s a repeater”, and “a trying hard”. She said, it almost made her so down and frustrated but that never gave her the cowardice to give up and stop the fight. She said to herself not to mind all those negativity and to focus to that one goal and to convert those unfriendly unsolicited judgments as her motivations. Her basic motivation is to explore the other side of herself. She wants to be a better version of her for every tomorrow. The thing where all of us are scared to travel and unravel because we often stick to that person who we are yesterday, that made us the person we are today with the skills we have, the knowledge we have and the experiences we have; that will eventually become our foundation in honing us for tomorrow. We are afraid to take that step for we don’t know what’s ahead. As for Janica, it was a wild ride during those days of practice, even though she’s so tired with the restless practices for wanting her goal so hard the need to finish her academic requirements is still her priority. On her perspective, when life opens a door for an opportunity she’ll grab it and would try her very best and would do everything she has to do

to reach that goal. Whenever she fails, she thoroughly thinks of what she had done wrong to make it right. If the hardships she has led her to success, she’ll be so happy and proud

that these reciprocated success. The process of each success lies in your mind-set if you would grab and take a

hold of the opportunity or just let pass right in front of you. When the path you chose led to a dead-end, some would think it’s the end but some would calmly see it as a

way to discover their wings – to fly. Keep in mind that things are always a mat-ter of perspective. Always remember the 3-C’s of life, Choices, Chances

and Changes. You must always make a Choice to take a Chance or your life will never Change. “Success is not something that we dream

about it is an act that we are working for.”, said Janica – Being the Miss ACCESS of 2017, she doesn’t want to be remembered for the rea-

son that she has the crown but because of the influence she affects to others. Truly, “Knowledge, wisdom, and expertise are not enough to win your goal, what magic dominates everything, is the power of prayers. You must always take God with you in every battle. ” Indeed, success doesn’t only take an overnight sacrifices. It may take a long time. However, success is always the sweetest when the journey is the hardest.

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By: Donna Belle Pabilona

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Naunahan nang pag-mulat at pag-iinat ang pag-

sikat ng araw. Sariwa pa ang mga luha ng anghel

sa dalampasigan ay natatanaw ng madla ang mabungang hulma na pangarap ng dagat-dagatan at mayabong na kagalingan ng nayon. Nakatitiyak ang aking mga hakbang sa tuwing ako’y maglalako ng mahalimuyak na sampa-guita ng pakikipagsa-palaran, ganito ilalarawan ang talinghagang kuwento

ng aking katauhan ang manlalarong hindi alintana ang liit,

alang-alang sa pakikipagsapalaran sa tagumpay ng aking laro.

Lahat ng maliit ay nakapupuwing: maliit man ngunit matapang. Ang talinghagang ito ang pinagkukunan ko ng lakas at sumasalamin sa aking katauhan batay sa pagkikinlan ng mga nakababasa ng aking pakikipagsapalaran. Ang pagsuong sa mundo ng laro ay hindi gawaing biro, kailangang magkaroon ng respeto sa sarili at kapwa ito ang tanyag na kliya. Ang bilis na pagtakbo sa loob ng court ay siya ring bilis ng pagpapahalaga ng nakakita sa taong mabilis ang positibong pananaw sa buhay. Makailang beses mang hinusgahan batay sa aking kakayahan ay patuloy parin akong lumilipad upang abutin ang bala ng pangarap. Ang paglipad na may halong lakas ay isang hakbang ko para maabot ang aking inaasam na tagumpay. Ang aking paglipad ay tulad ng aking pangarap, nakasisiguro akong tama ang aking tyempo, may mga pagkakataong ako’y nabubulasok sa aking paglipad dahil sa mga taong nagliliyab ang pagkamuhi sa aking kakayahan. Hindi alintana ang mga negatibong sa aki’y bina-bato ang mahalaga’y mas marami ang humahatak sa aking lumiliyab na kakayahan.

Sa sandaling ako’y nakipagsapalaran sa mundo ng aking tahas na pakikipaglaban ay agad kong napatunayan na hindi lahat ng pagtatalo ay dapat sukuan. Ang aking paglalaro ay tulad ng gulong na mabunga ang hangin sa loob, ang matayuyum na pag-ikot ng aking gulong ay pantaytay na umiikot sa bahaging pataas pababa ng aking pakikipag-sapalran. Ang talinghagang pababa na ikot ng aking gulong ay sumasalamim sa aking kalugmukan ngunit sa kabila nito’y pat-ulo’y parin akong tumataas at doon ay nag-aalimpuyo ang aking tagumpay. Ang pagbaba ng aking gulong sa tahas na pag-unawa ng mga na-mumuna ay nagsisilbing aking puhunan sa

Ang Magaang Talinghaga

ng Buhay Manlalaro paglinang ng aking kagalakan. Sa tuwing ako’y nasa ibaba kailanma’y hindi ko sinubok sumuko, mabuti ng dito sa ilalim huwag lamang hihinto. Sa aking biyahe sa paglalaro ay natitiyak kong hindi ako hihinto sapagkat ako mismo ang nagmamaneho sa sarili kong biyahe.

Ang paghampas sa buhay ng manlalaro ay tulad nang paghampas sa balahibong nalagas mula sa katawan ng ibon. Ang magaan na balahibo ay kaakibat ng mabigat na paghampas, ito ang talinhagang dapat gugunam-gunamin ng isang manlalaro. Ang pagkakaroon ng mabigat na pagkapanalo ay bunga lamang ng magaan na pag-eensayo.

Ako ang manlalarong hindi tulad ng itlog na kapag nahulog ay mawasak at hindi na mapapakinabangan bagkus ako’y isang sirang plaka, na pilit mo mang sisirain ay pilit ko ring ayusin.

By: Gerom Bucani

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Editorial Board and Staff

Clarise Joyce D. Haguisan Editor-in-Chief

Jeffrey A. Gabata, Jr. Associate Editor-in-Chief/

Layout Artist

Kim Roi L. Cipriano Managing Editor

Rustom M. Gaton News Editor

Donna Belle D. Pabilona Feature Editor

Gerom L. Bucani Literary Editor

Pencky D. Doministo Circulation Manager

Writers

Emmanuel Empig

Jasmine Carrera

Roger Famulag

Diane Castronuevo

Donna Belle Batcharo

Mae Ann Lopez

Lara Jane Bariñan

Feberick Quitor

Aleazar Sabio

Photojournalists

Brent Randolfh Mayo

Haninnah Dalgan

Edcel Bagsic

Cartoonist

Roger Famulag

Amira Mae M. Castromayor, MAT Adviser

Evora Hiso-Dioneza Co-Adviser

Consultants

May Nectar Cyrill L. Tabares, PhD

Ernie C. Cerado, PhD

Snap!

The twig snapped beneath

my shoes making my fellow campers

jerked their heads in my direction. I

flashed them a timid smile and sat

on the mossy-coated log next to my

best friend, Damian. He rested his

arm around my shoulder as we both

observe the scenery in front of us

unfold.

The nippy breeze of July

seeps through the fiber of our coats

and the droplets percolating down

the trees didn’t help with the cold-

ness we were feeling. But nobody

mind it though. Everyone was hav-

ing fun. A merry song flung over the

air as deep chuckles reverberate

around us. Our class planned to

have a three days environmental

camp in the western part of the town

in requirements of our Biological

Science subject. Tonight is the last

night, hence everyone is living the

moment. But all of the sudden, when

we thought everything was alright, a

loud 'Bang!' break the momentum of

everybody. A gunshot was heard not

far from our bonfire.

Our eyes wide and reflect

panicked of what was that sound all

about. Moment after, a shrilling

voice trilled around the forest. Jane,

the nerd, was screaming and panting

for breath when she reached our

direction. Her face pale and her eyes

are pooling with tears.

“I saw— I saw—” she

floundered. She opened her mouth

again but couldn’t bring herself to

utter the next words. I stepped for-

ward and embraced her in a hug.

“He’s gone.” Jane sobbed at the

crooked of my neck. “He’s gone.”

“Gone who?” I asked.

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In the

Midst of

Silence

“Fam, you have to see this.”

Damian interjected behind my back.

With chargeable flashlight on hand, he

hurriedly tugged me few meters away

from our bonfire. What came next

made my stomach lurched. I clasped

my hand unto my mouth from the hor-

rendous sight set before me. Surround-

ed by terrified students was a dead

Liam, our class president/ my long

time crush, hanging reversely on a tree.

I gasped when the lights hit his body. A

bullet shot on his forehead; his eyes

blank and wide and his mouth fall

agape.

I drowned out the buzzing

noise around me and focused my atten-

tion on the cold body dangling on the

thick branch of Acacia tree. All the col-

or drained on my face as I felt the wind

picked up its breeze. Suddenly, I felt

Damian’s warm hand find its way on

mine. I felt two presences standing

next to me. I looked up and found my

two friends smiling knowingly down at

me.

“You killed him, didn’t you?”

Kim whispered in my ears. “You could-

n’t handle the rejection that he denied

your love so you killed him.” Her voice

lacing with accusation and scorn.

“No! I—I didn’t. I couldn’t!” I

croaked, my eyes brimming with tears.

Kim narrowed her eyes, searching my

face in trace for truth. “Not until the

investigators find out.”

On cue, Damian came next to

me, a grim look swathe his features. I

could feel everyone eying me, their eyes

sparks with pure accusation. He led

me on the crime scene, my heart con-

stricted with fright, and blood left my

system. My white hanky with my name

embroidered on it was found under-

neath Liam’s corpse, smeared with his

blood.

“That’s yours, isn’t it?” Damian

said.

(to be continued…)

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