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By Jeremias Dacillo

To mark the 65th founding anniversary of SPUQC, rel-evant programs and activities

were organized to better appreciate what the institution has been doing for its many years of service, such as quality instruction and meaningful activities imbued with the Paulinian identity. And as a major contribu-tion to this momentous event of the

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school and the SPC Sisters’ com-munity in Quezon City, a Scottish-inspired musical stage play titled Brigadoon was produced and truly showcased the best talents of select-ed students, faculty, staff, admin-istrators, SPC Sisters, and alumni of SPUQC. The said play was per-formed on February 29 and March 1 and 3 at the JBR theater where vari-ous audiences including outsiders, religious communities and schools

Cast 1 and 2 of Brigadoon composed of mostly college students, faculty members, and grade school students.

came to watch the presentation. Brigadoon is a story of two Americans: Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas, who discovered a quaint and beautiful village called Brigadoon during their hunting es-cape in Scotland. Strangely, the vil-lage is nowhere to be found on any map. Later they realized that Briga-doon is an enchanted place. It ap-pears once every hundred years for one day, and then disappears ► P 5

A day in the life of t h e D e a n o f Student Affairs

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The PaulinianEditor:

Arianne De Asis

ContributorsCris Raymund Viray

Riva PanganibanKaren Cabrera NoryJane Cruz

Sharon C. SagerMaria Nadine Lucena

Marjorie AllamAngel CatapusanValerie Monzon

Rouella Mae Gutierrez Micaela Tancioco

Allison Franchesca CarpioAlison Dane Chanyungco

Christine Joyce A. Sanvictores Mary Lisbeth M. Ledesma

Julienne Clare GergorioJag Garcia

Pauline May A. IsipCharlene D. BathanDr. Ronel Dela Cruz

Marlon Patrick P. Lofredo

PhotographerElla Santos

Layout ArtistMariel F. Aglipay

CoordinatorJeremias Dacillo Jr.

ConsultantsSr. Ma. Nilda Masirag, SPC

Sr. Ma Evangeline Anastacio, SPCMs. Marissa O. Verona

E D I T O R I A L

By angelica catapusan

The month of March marks the end of another school year. For undergraduates,

it is yet again that long-awaited month that leads to summer vaca-tion. For graduating students, it is a milestone as they end a phase in their lives and begin a new jour-ney towards the “real world”. About a million students will soon receive the degrees that took them four years (or even more than that) to obtain. Soon after, they will realize a number of things: (1) that finding a decent, well-paying job takes time, (2) that money does not grow on trees and neither does it fall from the sky (and they would also understand their parents’ constant rants when son or daughter asks for money for a school project), (3) that if they do find a well-paying job, there will be people who would try to bring them down just for the sake of it, and (4) that living an upright life is really difficult most especially with all the temptations, pressures and corrupt inclinations of today…Welcome to the REAL WORLD!This is not to discourage you from having a positive outlook in life or to persuade you to be cynical about the future, for the world will be gloomy, dark, horrible, and unpleas-ant only if you make it so. Yes, it is a struggle living everyday while confronting temptations in every corner, but as Paulinians, we should not be terrified for we are armed with Spirituality and Excellence. Spirituality and Excellence are two significant values Paulinian gradu-ates can hold on to in times of moral crises. In the duration of our stay in St. Paul University Quezon City, we have been equipped with these,

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along with Christ-centeredness, Charity, Commission, Community, and Charism, so that we may re-main steadfast to live an upright life.This is the edge of a Paulinian graduate. The real world could be a daunting place to be in. Here, your character will be tested, your val-ues tried, and you may find your principles being compromised. But St. Paul has blessed us with graces we should be grateful of. We are equipped with values, bound by vir-tues and anchored on discipline that would help us make critical choices and moral decisions against mun-dane life. Through these, we can be excellent in our chosen professions while maintaining our spirituality.An anonymous author once said: “Your schooling may be over, but remember that your educa-tion still continues.” May the Pau-linian values imbued in us dur-ing our stay in SPUQC remain as we continue to discover and learn about the realities of life.Let spirituality and excel-lence be our edge as Paulin-ian students and graduates.

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By marlon patrick p. lofreDo

The 2011 Catholic Education Association of the Philip-pines (CEAP) National Con-

vention was held last September 21-23 in Davao City, with the theme “Building a culture of peace: shaping the vision, living the dream.” With the biggest number of delegates ever in the history of CEAP conventions, Catholic schools’ administrators participated in the meetings and lis-tened to the talks held at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Apo View Hotel and at the Ateneo de Davao University-Matina Campus, the host university. The National Conven-tion provided an avenue for CEAP member-schools to share their best practices in integrating the concepts and principles of justice and peace education in all aspects of school life, and implementing programs and advocacies on justice and peace and related concerns such as poverty reduction, engaged citizenship, gen-der equality, environmental sustain-ability, interfaith and cultural soli-darity, and good governance. The convention also aimed at determin-ing effective ways by which CEAP and member-schools can critically engage government, business, mass media, and religious sectors and other civil society groups in the pur-suit of building a culture of peace in the Philippine society. At the same time, it was a national celebration of the 70th anniversary of CEAP. The convention began at the sprawling Matina campus of Ateneo de Davao University with a Eucharis-tic Celebration led by the Archbish-op of Davao, Most Rev. Fernando R. Capalla, D.D., with several bish-

Sisters, administrators take part in CEAP Conventionops and members of the clergy who came to concelebrate. The direction of the convention was then set by Fr. Gregorio L. Banaga, Jr., CM, Presi-dent of Adamson University and of CEAP. The keynote address was de-livered by Rev. Fr. Albert E. Alejo, S.J., Project Director of Dialogue Mindanaw, Nationwide Reflective Dialogues on the GRP-MILF Peace Talks, Office of the Presidential Ad-viser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). He challenged Catholic schools to be instruments of peace in their own localities by eliminating in the cur-riculum discriminatory topics, inap-propriate textbook entries, and the administrators and teachers to be-come authentic witnesses of peace. Con-current sessions were then held at Apo View Hotel and Royal Mandaya Hotel, with the delegates grouped under three clusters: Clus-ter 1 - on curriculum and instruc-tion, Cluster 2 - on recent trends, is-sues and concerns affecting private education and school administration and operations, and Cluster 3 - on advocacy and research. Cluster 1 tackled topics on peace education integration in the curriculum, gender and peace, peace through music and arts, cultivating inner peace, resolv-ing conflicts peacefully/teaching mediation, sports for peace, creat-ing safe space for children, building schools of and for peace, and chal-lenging bullying and discrimination. Under Cluster 2 were top-ics on policy and legal updates, is-sues and concerns affecting private education, challenges and responses in the implementation of K to 12, issues and concerns on taxation, enriching classroom instruction through E-learning, new programs

and researches in higher education, ensuring the sustainability of small schools, engaging the 21st cen-tury learners, mother tongue-based multi-lingual education, and aca-deme and industry partnerships for education. Delegates in Cluster 3 engaged in topics on building bridg-es of interfaith and intercultural understanding, indigenous ways of building a culture of peace, me-dia, technology and peace, peace advocacy/dialogue as a pathway to peace, engaging schools in the peace process, engaging the security sec-tor in peace-building, waging peace in Mindanao/addressing the Rido practice, youth and peace, and en-gaging business in peace-building. During the last day of the convention, Most Rev. Socrates B. Villegas, D.D. of the CBCP Epis-copal Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education expressed his gratitude to CEAP for being true to the Catholic mission of educat-ing the mind and heart of young Filipinos and for taking peace as the convention theme. As a response to the call of CEAP to build a culture of peace, Hon. Teresita “Ging” Q. Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, outlined the govern-ments plans and initiatives for peace, specifically in Mindanao. Before the end of the Convention, the re-elect-ed officers of CEAP for 2011-2012 were presented with Sr. Merceditas O. Ang, SPC, the Vice Provincial for Education of the SPC Philippine Province, who was re-elected as Na-tional Secretary. The Convention ended with a Eucharistic Celebration led by Most Rev. Nereo P. Odchi-mar, D.D., President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the ► P 5

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By riva panganiBan anD arianne De asis

The students and faculty of the Biology Society joined Efren Peñaflorida, CNN’s

2009 Hero of the year, and the Dy-namic Teen Company in their Kari-ton Klasrum program at Cavite City last January 28, 2012. The said program provides informal education to out-of-school youths by giving them basic knowledge on reading and writing, health, hygiene and values education. For 12 years, Peñaflorida along with his team of teen volunteers have taught basic literacy skills to out-of-school youths with nothing more than a pushcart. Likewise, the student volunteers of the Biol-ogy society that were present ex-perienced how it was to push carts that served as a makeshift class-room for the children living in the slum area near the public market. The program was divided into four sections respectively. The three push carts that contained school materials such as books, pens, tables, and chairs, were used for class purposes while the last push cart was mainly used as a hy-giene clinic for children to take a

Biology Society joins effort to teach out-of-school youths

bath and brush their teeth in. The “pushcart classroom” recreated a typical school setting by starting class with the flag ceremony, teach-ing children basic subjects and giv-ing out worksheets to be answered. Children who were seen to have potentials were then encouraged to join the Learner’s Educational Aid Program (LEAP) in order to give them the opportunity to experience a formal classroom setup for free.Passion and dedication were clearly evident in the volunteers who took part in the program and it greatly helped in forming deep rooted re-alizations. “This exposure inspired

us [the Biology students] if ever we pursue careers as educators in the future,” says Riva Panganiban. “This experience has also taught us the importance of education not only in society but in our lives as well.” Since its conception, the “pushcart classroom” has helped teach more than 1,500 children liv-ing in the slums and has successfully mentored former gang members, ad-dicts and dropouts. Today, according to CNN.com, children ranging from ages 2 to 14 flock the pushcart every Saturday to learn reading, writing, arithmetic and English from Peña-florida and his trained teen volunteers.

By karen caBrera

The College of Business and Technology (CBT) celebrat-ed their annual Biztech week

at the Fr. James B. Reuter Theatre last November 23-25, 2011 by holding a seminar for all its students about business and career orientation. The event was highlighted with guest speakers like Mr. Bam

CBT Students laud Biztech 2011 activitiesAquino, Ms. Carmina Es-guerra, Mr. Jeffrey Tarayao and a representative of Hon. Herbert Bautista who gave talks that inspired the students to pursue what they loved. They also gave great advice on how to take the lead, make the right decisions as well as self-management and know-ing one’s priorities. ► P 16

Biology students on their way to their classes with the Kariton Klasrum

Biztech 2011 speaker Bam Aquinotalks about Hapinoy

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Sisters, administrators take part... From Page 3P h i l i p p i n e s . Representing St. Paul Uni-versity Quezon City to the Con-vention were Sr. Ma. Nilda Masir-ag, SPC, University President, Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC, Vice President for Academics, Sr. Veneranda del Rosario, SPC, Vice President for Christian Formation, Sr. Azucena Nate, SPC, High School Principal, Sr. Rosalina M. Her-rera, SPC of Bocaue Extension, Dr. Roselle Corazon Fonacier, Planning and Development Officer, Ms. Les-lie Dominise of Basic Education De-partment, and Mr. Marlon Patrick P. Lofredo of the College Department and Advocacy Team. The delegates were not only enriched in mind and heart, but also enjoyed the bounty of Davao City, like the famed Durian, visited the Philippine Eagle Center, St. Paul College Pasig-Davao cam-pus where the Paulinian delegates from all-over the country were provided with sumptuous lunch, and other places of interest. The 2012 CEAP National Convention will be held at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Manila.

SPUQC highlights Briga-doon... From Page 1back into the mists of time, to wake up to its next day a century therefore. When Tommy falls in love with Fiona, a lady of the vil-lage, he realizes that she can never be part of his life back in America. The musical was pro-duced by St. Paul University Que-zon City through the office of the President and the Student Affairs.

By marlon patrick p. lofreDo

With great pride and honor, the SPUQC delegates received the overall

champion trophy during the recent-ly concluded St. Paul University System Greenboree 2011 held at St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City, from Novem-ber 12-17, 2011, with the theme “Care of Creation: Go Organic!”

The Greenboree is the 2nd Green Fair celebration organized by the SPUS Community Development and Ad-vocacy Committee, where students and teachers from St. Paul Univer-sity Manila, Quezon City, Iloilo, Su-rigao, Dumaguete, Tuguegarao, and Ilocos Sur gathered together to learn from the experts how to care for the creation, share best practices, and participate in friendly competitions. The annual event was filled with great outdoor activities like caving at Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Ca-gayan, organic farming in Amulung,

SPUQC triumphs as overall champion of the SPUS Greenboree 2011

Cagayan, and religious pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Piat.One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of researches from different member-schools judged as best from those submit-ted to the screening panel. Dr. Ronel dela Cruz’s paper titled “Greening the Curriculum: Integration of en-vironmental Education in SPUQC Tertiary Curriculum,” was read by Mr. Marlon Patrick P. Lofredo on

his behalf. Three papers of the 4th year Biology students were also accepted for poster presentation. On the same day, environmental talks were delivered by Dir. Bless Diwa, Regional Director of the De-partment of Tourism Region 2 and Fr. Manny Catral, Social Action Director of the Archdiocese of Tu-guegarao. Dir. Bless emphasized the importance of caring for creation amidst the rise of tourism activities in eco-parks and other areas. Fr. Man-ny, on the other hand, presented the programs and projects of the ► P 23

SPUQC delegates to the SPUS Greenboree 2011

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By cris raymunD viray

Forty Paulinian student lead-ers from the university’s co and extra-curricular organi-

zations were among the thousands of students who took part as del-egates to AISEC’s first Global Youth Summit last December 8, 2011 at the SM North EDSA Skydome. In accordance to this year’s theme titled E3= Equip + Engaged + Em-power, the seminar was divided into three session blocks: Equip-Leadership in constantly changing world, Engage- Innovation in action and Empower- Making an impact. Each session had well-established speakers like Mr. Bam Aquino, Mr. James Flynn, Atty. Alex Lac-son, Ms. Alodia Gosiengfiao, James and Phil Younghusband, Gang Ba-doy, Mr. Brian Quebengco, Kiko Aquino Dee and Mr. Anthony Pan-gilinan and each one of them dis-cussed several issues pertaining to

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the economic, social, cultural and developmental aspects of leader-ship. They also shared their expe-riences and ideas on how to make the Filipino youth become more passionate, innovative and transfor-mative agents of change in society. As part of the summit’s workshop, the delegates were divid-ed into groups that enabled them to mingle, share and discuss their ideas regarding relevant global issues such as poverty, global warming, climate change, human trafficking, out-of-school youths, education and the like. After the brainstorming ac-tivity, each group prepared an eleva-tor pitch in order to sell their ideas to the other student-leader delegates. The summit served as a means for the students to work hard on their ideas and projects in their respective schools and com-munities as part of their contribu-tion in building a better nation.

One group of delegates engaged in a discussion during the interaction session

By arianne De asis

Students from the Education de-partment decided to go all-out by putting together a Book Swapping booth last February 28 - March 2, 2012 as their means of celebrating their much awaited Education Week. The booth was situated near the Au-rora benches and welcomed high school and college students alike. The week long activ-ity aimed to raise the awareness of students with regard to literacy through means of a book exchange that was open to anyone willing to participate. As such, students com-ing from the secondary and tertiary levels heeded the cause and did not hesitate in giving away books that would in turn be enjoyed by others. A handful of faculty members also showed interest in the said event and donated as much books as pos-sible in order to reinforce the impor-tance of learning and reading. The entire event was made even more unforgettable as the organizers gave out prizes to lucky raffle winners. When asked to comment on the turn-out of their activity, Alison Dane Chanyungco, the organiza-tion’s Public Relations Officer had this to say, “We weren’t expecting this kind of turn out, considering how this is a first for everyone—even us. But all in all, we’re glad for the support and the enthusiasm of everyone who made this a success. And seeing just how much of a hit it is, we’re planning on doing this on a monthly basis. I’m sure by the time we host another [book swap] it’ll be on a better and grander scale.”

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By Jeremias Dacillo

For the school year 2011-2012, St. Paul Univer-sity Quezon City is com-memorating its 65 years

of existence as an institution, with the theme: SPUQC: Celebrating 65 years of God’s Graces.” Sister Nilda Masirag, SPC, University President, stressed in her speech that it is indeed essential for the entire SPUQC family to celebrate 65 years to express gratitude to God and all those who unceas-ingly contribute to the fulfilment of the university’s Vision-Mission. As part of the commemoration of the milestones of SPUQC, mean-ingful activities were initiated by the different departments of the uni-versity. The school clinic sponsored many health and medically-related activities for the entire community last July 11 to 15, 2011. Various

contests such as essay writing, cari-cature and poster-making, and many more were given by the Academ-ics area for students to participate. This also included an ongoing daily recitation of the Paulinian’s prayer during classes and a video presenta-tion of SPUQC history in segments.

Moreover, the Christian Formation Office, headed by Sister Veneranda del Rosario, organized the Marian Youth Camp last Decem-ber 8 (4 p.m) to December 9 (6 a.m). The theme for the said event was 65 ROSES for the World─Radiant Of-fering of Service for Excellence and Spirituality. The activities, which consisted of songs and praises to God through Mother Mary, small group sharing, testimonies, confes-sion and Eucharistic celebration, were prepared to highlight the of-fering of service that brought about excellence and spirituality to the

SPUQC family and the SPC Con-gregation in the Philippine Church. Part of the 65th founding anniversa-ry was the staging of a musical play titled Brigadoon, which was shown in different schedules at the JBR The-ater from February 29 to March 3. It showcased the theatrical talent of the students, employees, Sisters and some alumni of SPUQC as a com-ponent of their holistic formation.

ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY QUEZON CITY is one of the thir-ty-eight schools operating under the management of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC) in the Philippines. For our information, below are the milestones of SPUQC as we com-memorate its 65 years of operation:

1946- Opening of the Elemen-tary program with 150 enrolees

1947- Granting of government ► P 8

Dr. Ronel dela Cruz, Program Chair of the Gen. Ed. Departement, designed this layout for the 65th annivesary banner and poster

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SPUQC is 65 from page 7recognition to the Elementary pro-gram and issuance of a permit to open the First Year High School 1948-1951- Consecutive open-ing of the Second, Third, and Fourth Year High School levels

1951- First High School graduation- Government recognition of the com-plete academic secondary program. Enrolment went beyond 500 students.

Mid-50’s- SPCQ became an exclusive girls’ school after the phase out of the boys’ section in the Elementary Department

1966- Opening of the College Department, with an initial en-rolment of 70 students in Bach-elor of Arts (AB) and Diploma in Secretarial Science (DSS)

1967- Opening of Bachelor of Science in Commerce program

1971- Celebration of the Sil-ver Jubilee

1973- Opening of the two-year program in Hotel and Restaurant Management

1977- Appointment of Sr. Mary Angela Barrios, SPC, as First President SPCQ

1982- Granting of government permit to open Bachelor of Science with majors in Psychology, Mathe-matics, Biology, Secretarial Admin-istration, Hotel and Restaurant Man-agement, Nutrition and Dietetics

1983- Granting of Level II ac-creditation status by PAASCU to the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Commerce, and Level I sta-

tus to the High School Department

1986- Granting of Level II Ac-creditation status to the High School Department by PAASCU1987- Granting of Level III Accredi-tation status to the Colleges of Liber-al Arts and Commerce by PAASCU

1988- SPUQC ranked 16th and made it to the top 20 among 489 schools offering Accounting- Opening of Computer Edu-cation and Religious Studies

1989- Granting of five-year level III Accreditation status to the Col-leges of Liberal Arts and Commerce, and Level I status to the Bachelor of Science Program by PAASCU

1990- Appointment of Sr. Teresita Bayona, SPC, as sec-ond President of SPCQ

1992- Granting of five-year Lev-el II Accreditation status by the PAASCU to the Science Programs and to the High School Department

1994- Opening of the SPCQ Museum

1995- Establishment of the Centre for Career Development (CCD), a night school program of the Com-munity Extension Program (CEP)- Forging of linkage of SPUQC and

the Red River Community Col-lege, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, for the establishment of the CCD.

1996- Celebration of the Golden Jubilee of St. Paul College Que-zon City, and Tercentenary cel-ebration of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres- Granting of five-year Level III Re-accreditation status to all programs of the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Commerce, and Level II to the Sci-ence Programs by the PAASCU- First Commencement exercises of the Centre for Career Development 1997- Granting of second five-year Level II Accreditation by PAASCU to the High School Department- Signing of the St. Paul College Quezon City- Red River Com-munity College (Mannitoba, Canada) Sister-School Agreement- Establishment of the Course-ware Development Office

1998- Full automation of the library Information System and installation of internet access in libraries, internet laboratory, and administrative offices

1999- Approval of the CCD Proj-ect II, the establishment of Re-gional Centres for Development by the Canadian International Agency (CIDA) with a 1999-2003 time frame; launching of the Ear-ly Childhood program at Baran-gay Valencia and Ober-da-Bakod

2000- Blessing of the Father Louis Chauvet Chapel, Sacristy, Chap-lain’s quarters, the James B. Reuter Theater, and Henry Luce III Plaza- Completion of the fourth floor of the High School building- Establishment of the Consortium of Women’s Colleges (CWC) with the following co-founders: ► P 9

The SPUQC 65th anniversary logo designed by Dr. Ronel dela Cruz

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SPUQC is 65... from page 8 Assumption College, Col-lege of the Holy Spirit, Miri-am College Foundation, Inc., and St. Scholastica’s College

July 2001- Grating of five-year Level III Re-accreditation status to all programs of the College of Lib-eral Arts and Commerce; offering of new CCD programs: Geriatric Care and Executive Assistantship

August 2001- Enthronement of Our Lady at Father Louis Chauvet Chapel and Bless-ing of Geriatric Care Laboratory .

October 2001- Conferring of the Award of Distinction on SPUQC by the CHED with the singular privilege of Full Autonomy Status

2002- The High School Depart-ment was granted Level II Re-accreditation status by PAASCU May 2002- Blessing of the SPC Life and Mission Sculp-tures, work of art done by Ms. Ju-lie Lluch who was commissioned by the administration of SPCQ

2002- Sr. Teresita Bayona, SPC, was re-appointed as President of SPCQ

2003- Awarding of ISO 9001: 2000 Certificate by TUV Rheinland Phil-ippines Ltd. The Certification cov-ered the delivery of academic ser-vices and curriculum design through the INTEGRATIVE Modular Cur-riculum Delivery System (IMCDS)- Opening of new courses in the College Department: Nursing, Tourism, Management Account-ing, Management Entrepreneurship- Opening of extension class-es in Bocaue, Bulacan

- Establishment of the Science sec-tion in the High School Department- Completion of the High Shool building extension- Renovation of the SPCQ Mere Micheau Hall (Gymnasium)

February 9, 2004- The CHED recognized St. Paul University Sys-tem (SPUS), of which SPCQ is a member, as the first university system in the Philippines; SPCQ changing its name to St. Paul Uni-versity Quezon City (SPUQC)

June 2004- Opening of the Pre-school Department for boys and girls; opening of the Institute of Graduate Studies offering Master’s programs in Business Administra-tion, Religious Education, Psychol-ogy and Biology, and One-Year Teacher Certificate Program (TCP)- Renovation of the College Library

July 3, 2004- Installation of Sr. Nintha Lucilla Baldado, SPC, as 5th President of SPUQC

August 2004- Renova-tion of the University swim-ming pool and completion of the Pre-School swimming pool

June 2005- Re-opening of the Grade School Department for boys and girls; opening of the Edu-cation Department; completion of the Mere Madeleine building

June 2006- Start of open-ing of enrolment to male stu-dents in the College Level

April 25, 2007- Approval of the Articles of Merger between SPUQC and St. Paul College at San Miguel

June 2008- Start of open-

ing of enrolment to male students in the High School Department; completion of the Mere Marie Anne De Tilly (HRM) Building

March 2010- Government rec-ognition was officially granted to SPUQC to operate the programs in Secondary Education (Major in English), Bachelor of Science in Biology, and Bachelor of Sci-ence in Information Technology

May 2010- Government recogni-tion was officially granted to SPUQC to operate the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management program

October 28, 2009- PA-CUCOA Consultancy Vis-it (HRM, IT, BSN, Tourism)February 3, 2010- Visit of the Gen-eral Superior of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres with all the SPC Council of Congregation Delegates

July 13, 2010- Awarding of ISO 9001:2008 Certificate by the TUV Rheinland Philippines Ltd. Covering the design, development, and implementation of the Ba-sic and Higher Education, includ-ing all services within the univer-sity (academic and non-academic)

November 12, 2010- Sr. Ma. Nilda Masirag, SPC, was in-stalled as 6th President of SPUQC.

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By Jeremias Dacillo

Julienne Clare O. Gregorio, a first year AB Mass Commu-nication student, won second

place in the first ever National Es-say Writing Contest sponsored by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) announced last January 19, 2012 in its official website, pra.gov.ph. Gregorio’s essay titled “Que-zon City, Philippines: A Captivating Urban Haven,” persuaded interest-ing things about her hometown as the best retirement destination. She

bested hundreds of entries submitted by other students from different col-leges and universities in the country. With the theme, “Dear Foreign Re-tiree: Why You Should Retire in My Town,” the said essay writing com-petition was initiated as the PRA’s nationwide awareness campaign to promote local towns and cities apt as second homes and retirement destinations for foreign retirees. The first PRA essay writing competition was divided into two categories: High School category, and College category. In College category, Justin Colin M. Macalintal

of Colegio San Agustin in Biñan, Laguna grabbed the first place with his essay titled, “Cebu: An Ideal Re-tirement Destination,” while Danilo V. Rogayan Jr. of Ramon Mag-saysay Technological University, Zambales, landed on third with his essay entitled, “Castillejos… A Ha-ven to Retire, A Home to Reside.” Mr. Stephen Anthony and Mrs. Marcia Agnes Kwiecinski (American nationals), Ms. Chen Yao Jung (Taiwanese national) and Mr. Rene Muller (Swiss national) are the PRA retiree-members who assisted in choosing the winners.

Paulinian places second in essay writing tilt

Below is her full essay submitted to PRA:

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES: A CAPTIVATING URBAN HAVEN

Your life is your very own au-thentic storybook. You are the main character, and it is

you who writes it, not your brother or your sister or your pet dog. They may indeed be part of your story, but it is you alone who exactly knows everything that happens in it be-cause you are your life’s author. Now, you are a retiree. You have experienced a lot and you probably have gone through with some odd encounters that not ev-eryone was able to go through. You worked so hard and offered years of service to others. You had both good times and bad times. You were welcomed and sometimes you were rejected. You had those moments when you felt like giv-ing up. But with faith, you stood up and pushed through with and along the fast-moving times. Yes, you experienced downfall but you

experienced triumphs, too. There were all those gains, losses, laugh-ter, tears, arguments, friendships and inevitable decisions you had gone through. You had chanced upon a load of discoveries and realiza-tions. Your sacrifices should not be in vain as you certainly have learned a great deal in your life’s journey. And now, dear retiree, in this particular part of your story, there is this one dire question that you are most probably pondering about: Where in the world will I retire? The Earth is marvellous. There are a lot of wondrous places all over the world. And one of those great places is an archipelago in the eastern half of the globe. The Republic of the Philippines ─ also widely known as The Pearl of the Orient ─ is a spectacular group of tropical islands in Southeast Asia. It is immensely wonderful with all its scenic sights and lovely tourist spots, great vari-ety of delicious native food, and we, the cheerful Filipino citizens, are quite distinguished for our endearing hospitality. Our country is enthrall-ing and extraordinary. The Philip-pines will take your breath away.

And now, you just might ask your-self: Where in the Philippines would I stay? I am inviting you to choose nowhere else but in my be-loved hometown, the largest city in Metro Manila and the most populous metropolitan area in the entire country, that is, our fasci-natingly beautiful Quezon City! Quezon City is a magnifi-cent and unique urban paradise. It is one of the most sought-after cities of tourists, travel fanatics, foreign businessmen, and of course, other retirees like you. It is indeed a very suitable place for retirement. It has useful and bountiful resources, a fi-nancially stable local government, very effective leaders and officials like our current leaders, Mayor Her-bert M. Bautista and Vice-Mayor Josefina G. Belmonte and favorable citizenry. This city was officially es-tablished in October 12, 1939, when President Manuel L. Quezon signed the Commonwealth Act 502. Presi-dent Quezon himself served the na-tion as the city’s very first Mayor and he later chose Tomas Morato to be his successor in office. A long line of successors then ► P 11

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Paulinian places second... From Page 10followed Morato in lead-ing Quezon City.A number of dramatic historical events took place in Quezon City. One of the earliest happened on Au-gust 23, 1896, when Andres Boni-facio and his allies, the other Kati-puneros, tore their cedulas at Pugad Lawin. Such event sparked the Phil-ippine Revolution against the Span-iards. For us, it serves as a reminder of the courage, dignity and national-ism that our heroes bravely showed.Our place went through a lot of growth and advancement as the years passed. Many capital infrastructures were constructed. The most basic foundations of the city were im-proved as industrialization paved its way into the heart and soul of the metropolis. Road expansion is very evident; in fact, the widest roads in the country like Commonwealth Av-enue, Araneta Avenue, and EDSA, are found here in Quezon City. Pub-lic service has been attended to with utmost importance and our people have become more active and united in the massive movement towards modernization. These magnificent series of urban evolutions are con-tinuously being propelled by the ef-ficient and responsible governance of our leaders through their prudent investments in socio-economic in-frastructures, such as roads and highways, school and office build-ings, drainage systems, and environ-mental parks. Public safety, conve-nience, and healthcare are also given priority and enhanced as modern science and technology emerged.The city’s local government have spent years of carefully planning, organizing, and executing various innovations and projects to better the lives of the people. There is no doubt

that Quezon City has been labelled as the most abundant and most re-source-wise city in the Philippines. It is here in this lovely city where you can find the richest and well-known communities and subdivisions such as New Manila, Corinthian Gardens, Philam Homes, and Loyola Heights. Neighborhoods like these are where retirees like you can find safe and comfortable homes to to dwell.In the development of the metropo-lis, quite a lot of new companies and establishments flourished. The Ara-neta Center in Cubao is commonly tagged as the “business heart” of the city and is one of the first-ever commercial shopping districts in the Philippines. It is a favorite des-tination of tourists, especially for dining. The Araneta Coliseum, also very popularly known as the Big Dome, is also located in Cubao. It is where a wide variety of concerts, shows, and sports events are held. Tomas Morato Avenue and Timog Avenue, meanwhile, are known as the tourist belt, where most foreign visitors often tend to visit. Like Cu-bao, many dining places ─restau-rants and bars ─can be found there. Also, two of the largest shopping malls in Asia, SM North EDSA and Trinoma, can be found in Quezon City. In these places, you can go around and socialize with old and new friends, explore different malls, boutiques, and restaurants. These parts of Quezon City really flaunt the typical modern-day city living.Quezon City is not just entirely a well-known area full of huge struc-tures and prominent establishments. If you want to take a small break from all the sophistica-tions and bright city lights, there are nu-merous spots in the

city where you can walk around and enjoy moments that do not in-clude much of those high-rise build-ings and crowded shopping malls. There are plenty of churches and chapels all over the city, like the Sto. Domingo Church, where one can spend time in reflection and prayer. There are also various mu-seums in town. One example is the Museo ng Buhay Pilipino (Muse-um of the Filipino life), where you can learn and discover more about the Philippines and the typical life-style of the traditional Filipino. If you are athletic and greatly in-clined into sports, then you can spend time playing your favorite sport in the Amoranto Stadium, in Roces Avenue. If you are a nature-lover, meanwhile, you can visit the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife, a botanical and zoological garden, or the Quezon Memorial Circle, a 27-hectare park. Both are in Ellipti-cal Road. And you can also go to the La Mesa Eco Park. It is a favorite destination of people who are fond of spending fair days, breathing fresh air while walking, biking, fishing, or doing other recreational activities. This beautiful city of Que-zon is not only immensely rich, no-table and abundant. It is also a har-monious, peaceful, and God-fearing community that has a strong sense of bayanihan among all its inhabitants. Its people care for one another, and strive to be good citizens not only of the city but of the entire country. Yes, we Filipinos are genuinely kind and thoughtful people. We constantly de-sire to build good and lasting ► P 15

“it serves as a reminder of the courage, dignity and nationalism that our he-roes bravely showed”

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By rouella mae gutierrez

IT SEEMS LIKE only yesterday when we were all introducing ourselves in front of our new

classmates and professors that I somehow find great difficulty in ac-cepting the fact that we are all bid-ding goodbye to this school year. Personally, I have considered this school year a fruitful one for me as a student even though I had some troubles about going to college. But even with that, I think it is safe for me to say that I’ve truly found my place in this school and I’m glad I made the decision to enroll here. In all honesty, I have been very happy ever since I set foot in SPUQC and that same happiness has inspired me to become an involved member of the community especially since I got elected as our block’s representative. I obviously did not want to disappoint them so I took it upon myself to work really hard for their sake. Through this experience, I was able to understand that being a student leader means going beyond

The Balancing Act

one’s self in order to work towards something much greater. And this saying is so true especially since be-ing a leader’s pretty much a 24/7 type of deal. I even remember the mo-ments when my block mates would often see me very tired and stressed, not to mention the times when they would incessantly ask me questions about upcoming activities. They would start by asking me if I could attend with them or not and, since I wanted to serve as a good example,

Rouella Mae Gutierez, the newly elected PSG Secretary for S.Y.

2012-2013

I would always see to it that I am al-ways present in all school activities (be it co-curricular or extra-curricu-lar) as long as I can afford to do so. In my own experience, I have found that being a servant-leader is not about being seen as the ‘big honcho’ but rather as some-one who everyone can depend on, if not relate to; a reality that makes it seem all the more reward-ing. And as I go on to take bigger responsibilities and even greater feats, I take to heart all the experi-ences and lessons I have gained as a good leader. And while I know how hard it is to be good at doing two things at the same time, I am also very aware that it is not impossible.So, as we leave this school year, al-low me leave you some words of wisdom as well. Always remember to use every opportunity to show others what you are really capable of. And if you think you are in the brink of giving up, keep in mind that life is all but an act – a balancing act. Take my word for it and you will do just fine.

Now Trending: Psych WorldBy christine Joyce a. sanvictores

OUR SEMINAR last February 13, 2012 consisted of three speakers—one from Clini-

cal Psychology, Industrial Psychol-ogy and Guidance and Counseling, respectively. Each speaker shared his expertise and opinions on a given topic.

The first speaker was a spe-cialist in Clinical Psychol-ogy who talked about the

issue of trauma and was very in-formative and helpful in giving out advice on how a person can handle

such a distressing dilem-ma. He even shared that traumas occur by see-ing something surreal or experiencing something very unpleasant. It usu-ally lasts for a couple of days, if not longer.Though people who ex-perience trauma need help and careful atten-tion, it doesn’t automati-cally mean that they are hopeless. Rather, it just means that it will take them much longer to accept what ► P 27

Psychology students are asked a question bythe speaker

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We see her in campus and avoid her. If we are not quick enough, we force a smile, greet, look down and walk away. She is a familiar voice at assemblies, resolute in her words and always hu-morous. Our one and only Dean of Student Affairs, Miss Marissa Verona, is not in our list

of “jolly people in campus” but she is actually a character much more interesting than that. This in-terview (as assigned to me by my teacher in Campus Journalism) was an opportunity to get to know her upclose and personal, and I am glad I did not let it pass. As you read on, you will understand why.

In a nutshell, who is Ms. Vero-na as a person? As a teacher? As Dean of Student Affairs? My loved ones would say that as a person, I am truly loving to the point of putting my own interests, vision for myself and even my dreams on the back burner. As a teacher, I think I am dedicated to my work because I always want to be a good role-model to my students. I do my best to put my students on top priority because they are the reason why I am a teach-er. Well, as Dean of Student Affairs, I really have to be firm: disciplining students with love and loving them with discipline. How I wish I had more time for student development.

What do you like to do most? (your hobbies and interests).I am a homebody. On days when I am not busy with school and parish work, I just stay in the house to do household work. I love to keep my house neat and clean all the time.

How long have you been teaching in SPUQC? And what inspires you to contin-

ue your teaching ministry? I have been here for 29 wonderful years. My students have propelled me to pursue teaching zealously es-pecially those who are rather, prob-lematic. I like the very good students but those who are unable to cope give more meaning to my vocation.

What are some chal-lenges of your job as Dean of Student Affairs? Being Dean of Student Affairs is rather tough. It requires a lot of skill in dealing with people: ad-ministrators, teachers, parents, staff, students and program ven-dors. I have to stay physically and spiritually fit because the leg and psychological challenge is tremen-dous, notwithstanding my other tasks as a teacher and an employee.

What is usually the dif-ficult part of your job as Dean of Student Affairs? The most difficult part is dealing with student offenders who do not have the humility to accept their mistake. It requires a lot of love to

understand them, albeit not to the point of tolerating them. It drains me, sometimes to counsel them and I am really taken aback by the breadth of their problem; reason why they become victims of who they have become. I love counselling students who accept that they have done wrong. I know a lot of students do not like me or are afraid of me but I really do not mind because God sees my heart and He knows I mean well.

What do you enjoy most about your current position? I love the administration, fac-ulty members and staff who jour-ney with me in my quest for stu-dent development through the programs that SAO offers. I think when you are supported, you are able to store a lot of energy..

How well did your college ex-perience prepare you for your job? If you could relive your college experiences, what would you do differently?Back in college, I was an activist and an involved Student ► P 14

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A day in the life... from Page 13Government Leader. I was second year when I got elected as PRO for English in our SG. It’s totally dif-ferent then because you run the SG without help from a Moderator or a Dean. Mine was a government school and I was caught in the midst of a heightened student activism. I fought the government and claimed my stake even without necessar-ily and totally understanding what I was fighting for. This experience has taught me a gentle lesson in life—students badly need the cautious and critical mind of a mentor. I lost my scholarship and the opportunity to graduate as Magna Cum Laude (modesty aside) be- cause I was black-listed. It also gained me a deeper perspec-tive of w h a t students t r u l y n e e d

and long for. I am very cautious that I don’t “unmake” them. What I am actually doing now is a complete 180-degree turn. I guess, with the help of the Sisters here and through their example, I became an activist for Jesus Christ. I will never stop in making students realize how God loves us. I believe this is the only way we can feel secure and most prob-ably avoid going against His will.

How do you handle conflict?I see conflict as a healthy sign that people in an organization are think-ing critically. However, it should

be handled well and eventually resolved if the organization were to stay fit. Listening to people in conflict without taking sides would help. Opening the eyes of people involved to the reality of their contribution to the conflict is a necessary skill in leader-ship. Compromise is not good; a win-win eventuality is best. This is a good one module in Conflict Management. If you are caught in this quag-mire, the best weapon is to keep an open mind and be detached from the conflict.

One will never be able to see the people in a picture if he is posing in the same picture.

How do you deal with stress?

I thrive in stress. My life is lousy without it and believing that it is a healthy part of life and staying happy despite its presence is a credible help.

When I get stressed out

beyond what I can handle, I keep quiet and pray or simply stare at Je-sus. That’s all there is to it. After that, I can take another heap of stressors.

How has your job af-fected your lifestyle?Actually, my job has become my ministry and lifestyle. Normally, I am left with no weekends because of student activities and my projects but I have no regrets. For whatever it is worth, I love what I am doing!

What are the most important personal satisfactions con-nected with your occupation?Top of the list is when students change for the better and walk in the truth (to borrow the words of Fr. Louis Chauvet, the Founder of SPC). I feel fulfilled when students develop and improve on their self-worth and esteem. This makes me certain that they won’t carry with them attitude problems that might punish people in the workplace where they would be in. Their self-worth should be equated with God’s presence in them and His magnani-mous love for all for them. All the people in the Paulinian community strive hard and pull their effort to-gether to accomplish this and make the Paulinian great. God is sincerely good for placing me in a Paulinian school and giving me the grace to stay. And yes, when students come back to say thank you, I feel joyful.

What were the keys to your ca-reer advancement? How did you get where you are today?Foremost, I think the Sisters believe in my dedication to my ► P 23

“I lost my scholarship and the opportunity to graduate as Magna Cum Laude (mod-esty aside) because I was blacklisted.”

Ms. Marisa O. Verona, Dean of Student Affairs

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By charlene D. Bathan anD ari-anne De asis

Paulinians wore green shirts last February 14, 2012 as a means to strengthen the university’s

advocacy for a greener environment. Students coming from the differ-ent programs immersed themselves in an activity that required them to clean designated areas in and around the campus. The Paulinian Student Government (PSG) also contrib-uted to the event by spearheading an exhibit that promoted other vital environmental issues such as renew-able energy and carbon printing. According to Dr. Ronel De La Cruz, head of the school’s Environ-ment Program, the main objective of the event was to raise the conscious-ness of the Paulinian Community towards energy conservation as well as the sustainability of the cam-pus that will, in turn, inculcate the

value of environmental advocacy. Dr. De La Cruz also pre-pared various activities for Paulin-ians to be involved in helping the environment. Prior to the clean-up activity, he conducted a forum that had the theme, “Enhancing Teach-ing & Advocacy through Social Media.” It was held in Levesville Hall on February 13, 2012 from 9:00-11:00 am and was open to both teachers and student leaders. And on March 6, 2012, as part of its culminating activity, 543 stu-dents and 25 staff members partici-pated in planting 3000 mangrove trees along Costal Road in Cavite. The entire affair was a huge success and was made possible through the partnership with Green-peace, PhilCarbon, and Foundation for Philippines, Inc. with the partici-pation of the Community Center De-velopment (CCD) and the Biology and General Education Departments.

Paulinian places sec-ond... From Page 11 relations and strive to bring out the best in each and everyone we care for.Isn’t it quite assuring to know that you are residing in a good, safe and comfortable place? All of us are in need of assurances to be able to go through with our everyday life; we are able to see the sunrises and the sunsets with smiles on our faces and gratitude in our hearts. The Lord has given us such great gifts, fas-cinating beauty around us, majestic sights for us to behold, peace, love, harmony and happiness─ such won-derful and superb blessings. These give us a sense of security and confidence to know that we people are always the priority in the place which we lovely call our home. The Philippines is unique, extraordinary, and unlike any other. You are always welcome and we do care for people like you. You are given assurance and security. You are granted comfort, contentment and joy. Can you sense it? Can you feel it in your heart? It is in here, dear retiree. In here, you can stay. In here, you may choose to live, to take quiet repose, to spend the tranquil bits of your life as you reminisce those good old days, and to continue writing your memoirs, filling the next chapters of your awesome, one-of-a-kind life story with splendid memories to treasure in your heart. Quezon City, Philippines - this captivating urban haven is the place where you can be rest as-sured that you are taken good care of, that you are blessed, and that you are always loved. Welcome to the Philippines, dear retiree. You may call this your home, if you choose it to be. This may be your home, sweet home. God bless you.

SPUQC Goes Green to Raise Awareness

May 21 (Mon) - 4th yr stu-dents w/ IE + 1st yr studentsMay 22 (Tue) - 2nd and 3rd

yr w/ IEMay 23 (Wed) - Irregular students w/ IE + 1st yr stu-

dentsMay 24 (Thur) - 4th yr stu-dents w/o IE + 1st yr studentsMay 25 (Fri) - 2nd and 3rd

yr students w/o IEMay 26 (SaT) - Irregular stu-

dents w/o IE

June 4-6 (Mon-Wed) - 1st yr + Late enrollement for 2nd

and 4th yr (w/o Penalty)June 7-8 (Thur-SaT) - Late enrollment (w/ Penalty =

₱500)June 18 (Mon )- Last day of

payment (Penalty)*no IE = Not officially enrolled

June 13, 2012 - Start of Classes

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By noryJane cruz & Dr. ronel Dela cruz

Conscious of sharing and ex-panding its vision and mis-sion of providing meaning-

ful and relevant life-giving services to local and international commu-nities, the Rotaract Club of Camp Crame opened a new RC chapter at St. Paul University Quezon City. Unlike the Rotaract Club’s other units, this new chapter is a school-based chapter, a Catholic univer-sity whose vision resonates with RC in promoting social change and cooperation among its part-ners and stakeholders through its advocacy and community projects.Two years ago, the Rotary Club of Camp Crame together with students and faculty members of St. Paul

SPUQC dubbed with new title

University Quezon City conducted an Anti-Polio Vaccination in Brgy. Tatalon, Quezon City. This activity marked the beginning of the forma-tion of Rotaract Club of Camp Cra-me-St. Paul University Quezon City. Rtn. Thirdy Princesa and Dr. Ronel Dela Cruz, the SPUS Environmen-tal Stewardship Coordinator, spear-headed the selection of charter of-ficers and members of the club. A series of meetings and formation sessions were done before the in-duction last September 30, 2011. In the short span of time, the new-ly formed Rotaract Club of Camp Crame-St. Paul University Quezon City has already done a number of successful projects such as the Gift-Giving in Payatas, International Coastal Clean-up, Basic Marine Conservation, and Carbon Footprint.

Induction of new rotaract officers from SPUQC

TUNE IN TO THEPODCAST via

By Jag garcia

As we end the school year, we look back at the fond memories we have created

this year. Fusion Radio made a lot of these this year without any regrets. Just this year, Fusion Ra-dio launched their official podcast over on Ustream, hosted by Tish Azarcon, Angela Mira, and Jag Garcia, with Marz Alipay and Noel Sabiñano as regular guests. Armed with Skype and the internet as the audience, the group created a little online radio show where fellow Paulinians can enjoy while they work on their homework at home. Fusion Radio also raided the PA system during the Christmas sea-son. Jag Garcia and AJ Mejia made weekly announcements last Decem-ber, followed by a Christmas song to get into the spirit of the season.

Some members also tried their hand at the student DJ programs offered by different radio stations, the most recent in Mellow 947’s School of Jocks auditions last Feb. 4 at Lazer Extreme in Market! Market! Cool music and informa-tion. In a nutshell, Fusion Radio has continued to provide SPUQC with their dose of awesome music and what's happening on and off campus. More to come next year, so catch y’all on the airwaves!

Look back at a year with Fusion Radio

Biztech... From Page 4Sponsors like Canon, Dong-A, Glo-ria Jeans Coffee, Boardwalk, Myra-E, Ocean Adventure, Gilmore PC, Dell and Faber-Castell were also present during the event with booths that occupied the catwalk. There were freebies, raffles, games, quiz bees, and other activities that everyone enjoyed. Students who were at the event considered it a fulfilling expe-rience with most of them looking for-ward to attending it again next year.

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By maria naDine lucena anD marJorie allam

As per tradition, the university holds an annual meeting de avance for students who show in-terest in running for the Paulinian Student

Government (PSG). This year, the said event was held at the Mere Micheau Hall last February 29, 2012.During the meeting de avance, all 11 candidates deliv¬ered their platforms in front of the entire student body after which they all went through a question-and-answer portion where members of the audience asked certain candidates a question they must, in turn, answer.One answer that stood out from the Q&A portion came from Cris Viray, a candidate running for president and a third year mass communication student. When asked

Student body elects new set of officersabout his plans for the upcoming fair and how to train the next leaders, he replied, “My plans for the fair will depend on the plans of the new officers and if elected president, I’ll conduct a leadership training that will help both the incoming and outgoing PSG officers.”And when posed with a question regarding the ben-efits they will gain in joining the campaign, Adrianne Karen Dela Cruz, another candidate and a 3rd year psychology major, answered, “Aside from develop-ing my leadership skills, it will also help in enhanc-ing my skills in multi-tasking and time management.” The election took place right after the meeting de avance. And as soon as the first to third year college stu-dents were done casting their votes, the counting of bal-lots was done. The results of the election are as follows:

Paulinian Student Government S.Y. 2012-2013POSITION NAME PLATFORM

PRESIDENTCris Raymund Viray

III-ABMC

• Enhancement of leadership skills through leadership training• Invest time to meet the satisfaction and expectation of students regarding school services.• Create various activities that will engage students to become active advocates for social transformation.• University Fair 2013

VP INTERNALChina Parado

III-BMA

• Bring information to the students. • Facebook and Twitter for SPUQC• Establishing school pride• SPUQC Merchandise (ballers, shirts, jackets, lanyards, etc.)• White Elephant Bazaar – for charity

VP EXTERNALLyka Dela Fuente

III-PSYCH

• Extensive outreach projects and more beneficiaries. • Reach out to orphanages and institutions that need our outmost help.• Exciting social transformation. • Interactive learning through seminars

VP DISCIPLINERiva Panganiban

II-BIO• Enhancement of talents and skills through workshops and seminars.

SECRETARYRouella Mae

GutierezI-MC

• Improve school unity.• Conduct student group activities and interaction by organizing regular confer-ences.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Adrianne Karen Dela Cruz

III- PSYCH

• Host a regular open forum where individual could air specific policy concerns and ideas.• Extra-curricular events (i.e., battle of the bands and pageants.• Interaction with other universities which will develop social communication to build friendships• Wash day once a week.

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Paulinian Student Government S.Y. 2012-2013

TREASURERAila Gatlabayan

III-BIO

• The trash bank project• Bathroom tissue and napkin dispenser• Campaign for Paulinian solidarity• The unusual tree planting• Donate to the date• The Paulinian groupies• Fun run• Bazaar• The big publicity board• Suggestion box

AUDITORHannah Lou

CrsitobalIII-PSYCH

• Improvement of restrooms• Wash day• Refund

PROMaria Kristina Umali

I-BST• Share a joy

Travelogue: Memoirs of a passionate student leaderBy cris raymunD viray

WHEN I WAS in my sec-ond year in college, one of my dreams was to go

to various places in the Philippines not only to see beautiful places, mind you, but also to enhance my skills and to share my experiences with the people I meet along the way. This pre-set determination of mine inspired me to vol-unteer for the CEP Mis-sion Trip in Manticao, Misamis Oriental dur-ing the summer of 2011 and from there, I was able to see a glimpse of what the people there go through – their lifestyles, everyday encounters and tribulations, etc. Prior to this, I also did volunteer work for the Kids for Christ (KFC) Ministry and as such made great effort to be part of their mission team in Bicol and Bataan. Admittedly, the interest I have for travelling is partly because

of my passion to help kids. For me, the bigger picture is not being able to go and visit uncharted places but rather being able to inspire children to dream big and reach their goals. As I mature, I went on for bigger and better things. As such,

I considered myself blessed for having diverse opportunities that helped in honing my potentials. One such event would be when I ran for the university’s Stu-dent Council. As a visionary, I fol-

low a specific maxim which inspired my campaign during the election and coupled that with what an iconic superhero once said and the pos-sibilities become endless. Indeed, great power does come with its own sets of responsibilities and as a stu-

dent leader, I found it my responsibility to take action especially when it concerns changing the stereotypic im-age people have of Paulin-ians. But, in order to do so, I felt compelled to join differ-ent conferences that would fit my personal vision and at the same time, have better chances of improving myself. My first official leadership training happened when I joined Ninoy and Cory Lead-ership Journey (Batch 1 of 2011), a three-day retreat that equipped me not only cogni-

tively but affectively as well. In the same year, I was also accepted to join the National Congress for Good Citizenship in Bohol. This was organized by the National ► P 19

Cris together with other Filipino Bayer Young Environmental Envoys finalists in Germany

The new set of elected Paulinian Student Government officers for school year 2012-2013

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ARE YOU a Paulinian who never gets to class on time even after the invention of

the alarm clock? Do you experi-ence frustrating traffic when com-muting to the LRT? Do you wear civilian clothes underneath your uniform? And to top it off, has Miss Jo from the CASE Office re-fused to give you a yellow slip be-cause she knows you too well? If you have answered YES to most of the questions posted above, then you were, in one time of our life, a victim of student absenteeism. To most college students, student absenteeism is a reality be-ing carelessly tossed around. It’s seen as a matter taken so lightly that it results in shallow comparisons like Starbucks vesus Algebra, Hang-ing out vesus Oral Tests and Arcades vesus School activities. And while it may seem like a case of harmless judgment on our part, it is, in all ac-

tuality, something profoundly seri-ous. In fact, it needs to be said that it is mainly about passing vs. failing. Absenteeism is rampant in universities worldwide. It is a seri-ous matter that has been a good tar-get for research through the years. Schools have established common reasons behind absences: getting sick, doing homework or studying for another course and the availabil-ity of other resources they believe to be better than their teacher. But, it can’t be said that students commit truancy all the time. There are still cases where they still attend class and the very reason behind it only happens when there is a desire to take notes and to hear what the instruc-tor considered important to know. From a teacher’s point-of-view, though it is no excuse to be absent in one class for another (as it really is all about proper time management), student opinion

serves as a tool for faculty devel-opment. When nobody comes to class, it makes them ask “what am I doing wrong?” and gets them to think of ways to turn the situation around. Even the school makes great effort to give related appli-cations of the subjects we take – a fact that can only be seen as true if we actually take the time and effort to attend class on a regular basis. And while bound by univer-sity rules, we must still respect their existence and live by them because these rules define who we are. Now, I know that statement came off as rather preachy but think about it, would you rather risk school to do things that could actually wait? Or would you rather attend class and save yourself from the kind of stress that could be actually be avoided?

Think about it. Travelogue: Memoirs of a ... From Page 18 Youth Commis-sion and the congress itself made me genuinely love my Filipino identity. Another event that I consid-er as a vital stepping stone was when I joined the Bayer Young Environmental Envoys. This pro-gram literally changed my life be-cause I learned how to organize environmental projects to help com-munities like Antipolo, Angono, Pangasinan, Quezon City and Man-daluyong; a feat made all the more

possible with the help of my men-tors, school administrators, fellow Paulinian leaders and other com-munity youth leaders. Through the various community projects that we organized, we were able to touch lives and communities took steps to alleviate environmental situations. This was what propelled me to start my own environmental or-ganization, Batang Kalikasan ang Solusyon (BAKAS), a bold move that opened a lot of opportuni-ties including my being chosen as

one of the four Filipinos that rep-resented the country in Germany. Being awarded as one of the top 4 Bayer Young Environmental Envoys was quite an honour and ex-citing experience. It made me real-ize the extent of my potentials even outside the classroom setting and it has definitely opened my eyes to a lot of new things that I would nev-er have gained if I had not showed initiative and most of all, courage.I have visited lots of places and I could sense how much I made a difference.

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In a generation infatuated with mindless entertainment consumption brought about by televi-sion, it’s no wonder books have become passé. Oddly enough, it’s a habit seen by many as some-thing for the intellectuals. But whether you’re a hardcore bibliophile or just someone who wants

to pass the time when summer comes rolling along, here’s a list of good reads that will make you doubt such a crude misconception or better yet, make you ignore that 41” flat screen completely.

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Thirteen Reasons Why is a gripping story told through a unique perspective. It narrates the life of Hannah Baker as listened to by Clay Jensen, one of the handfuls of people that made it into Hannah’s infamous list. This novel by debut author Jay Asher talks about how one small action can trigger a series of consequences that could destroy someone else’s life.Packed with suspense, this book is sure to keep you on your toes as it presents the very ‘it’s a wonderful life’-esque but worthwhile message that there is no such thing as a meaningless act.

Why We Broke Up by Daniel HandlerDaniel Handler’s Why We Broke Up is sure to catch the attention of any reader because it brings something new to the table. A spin-off from the traditional way of story-telling, the en-tire novel is a letter made by the female protagonist to her ex-boyfriend detailing all the rea-sons their relationship was doomed and all the trinkets she collected during their relationship.This book would certainly cater to readers who are into pictures, short chapters and a vignette style of writing. Read this and be reminded of the best and worst about being young and in love.

Delirium by Lauren OliverLauren Oliver’s Delirium contains a fascinating and distinct concept. The premise of the nov-el revolves around a world where love, also known as amor deliria nervosa, is classified as a disease. Every citizen must undergo an operation as soon as they turn eighteen to ‘cure’ them.Spectacular and heart-wrenching in all ways possible, this novel proves to be a well-writ-ten and engaging dystopian romance with an ending that will leave readers wanting for more.

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The Spellman Files by Lisa LutzHilarious and intriguing are but the two words that could describe Lisa Lutz’s first novel. The Spellman Files intro-duces readers to the lovable albeit highly dysfunctional Spellman family; a family whose love for invading peo-ple’s privacy occurs on a daily basis. Privacy is an alien concept to the Spellmans and to keep information to yourself, you’ll have to lie, dodge tails, and constantly check for bugs. Be prepared to adore this zany cast of characters that will surely butt their way into your heart and have you laughing all the way.

The Radleys by Matt HaigIn this immensely satisfying read, Matt Haig presents us with The Radleys – a typical middle class English family that just happens to want to drink your own

blood. But like good Britons they are fighting against their baser in-stincts and leading an upstanding existence in a quaint country town.Filled with a quirky and unexpect-ed story line, this darkly humor-ous book is a new take on vampire novels that will definitely give Twilight a run for their money.

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By pauline may a. isip

In order to better celebrate its 65th founding anniversary as an institution, the school de-

cided to stage the classic Broad-way musical, Brigadoon which was presented to the public last February 29, March 1 and 3. Written by the duo of Alan Jay Le-rner and Frederick Loewe, and di-rected by the legendary Bobby Lew-is, the original production opened in Broadway in 1947 and ran for 581 performances at the Ziegfeld Theatre. Brigadoon is a Scottish fan-tasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every one hundred years. The play itself consists of two acts and opens by presenting the desolate situation of two young New Yorkers named Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas as they contemplate on a misty glen in Scotland. As the two are caught up in the middle of reflecting their predicament, a lift in the Highland veil reveals to them the awakening village of Brigadoon.

Brigadoonery: A review of SPUQC’s first musical production

The musical production was di-rected by Ms. Monina T. Belo who did a very good job, seeing as she approached it with a mature yet hu-morous angles. Together with Ms. Marisa Verona, the executive pro-ducer, and Sr. Mary Sarah Manapol, SPC, the assistant director, Ms. Bello made sure no detail went unnoticed and even went as far as to incorpo-rate thoughtful crafting with that of the characters and the surroundings. The excellent portrayal of the cast was perhaps the strongest point

of the play. Both casts were accurate enough and r e m a r k a b l e in delivering their lines. They were able to depict the emotions expected of their charac-ters which con t r ibu ted in strength-

ening the overall intensity of the play. As such, they were able to maintain the audience’s inter-est and attention, not to mention the entertainment factor of it all. Another aspect that great-ly affected the play’s success was the musical styling and direc-tion of Sr. Ma. Corazon Querubin, SPC. Her musical arrangements along with the infectious ener-gy and enthusiasm of the chorale helped in creating a sort of oper-atic feel to the entire presentation. A point that could be im-proved on, perhaps, is the sound system which came out as sporadic. It made the lines delivered by the ac-tors to come out as soft, resulting to most of them being overpowered by the audience’s laughter and noise. Nevertheless, the overall pro-duction was a success. The musical itself made for a truly fantastic, if not entertaining show. Aside from that, it was also able to showcase some ab-solutely clever and determined sto-ry-telling and performing abilities.

(Left) Cast 1’s Fiona and Tommy as played by Denise Navarro and Alvini Cruz. (Right) Cast 2’s Fiona and Tommy as played by Guidance councelor

Nathan Asprer and alumna Kyla Ramos.

Kids from the Grade School Department perform as townsfolk in “Down on MacConnachy Square”

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By arianne De asis

Shakespeare plays have been a long standing tradition in most, if not all, West-

ern theaters and it has never found a place in Philippine stages until now. The Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) Har-ing Lear, based on a translation by National Artist for Literature Bi-envenido Lumbera, is the first of its kind—the first Filipino transla-tion of Shakespeare’s King Lear, and the first staging of the tragedy in a long time. King Lear, which is con-sidered by many as Shake-speare’s best work, tells the story of a king whose rash judgment, firm faith in filial piety, violence and blindness caused him so much destruction as well as his own undoing. Haring Lear was purely a traditional rendition so as to retain the beautiful and devastating themes of love, madness, death and sacrifice. Its re-telling made a strong focus on char-acter and verse, even doing well in passionately delivering various emotional scenes, such as Lear on the hearth and the death of Corde-lia. Lumbera even chose to leave some lines in the original language (like that of Goneril and Regan’s flattery in Act I) in order to play up how, in our culture, English has assumed the role of a language of

A Kingdom D i v i d e d : A review of PETA’s H a r i n g L e a r

contrived flattery and adulations.The stage set-up was by far, the most striking and impressive asset of the whole production. Director Nonon Padilla’s concept was ap-parently staging Lear in a kind of Japanese minimalist fashion. The all-male cast’s avant-garde makeup, uniformed bald heads, and mono-chromatic uniforms added to the impression that one of the inspira-tions was Japanese Noh Theater.

In addition, the metallic scaffold-ings were able to evoke a some-what eerie futuristic setting and the other industrial touches added to the post-apocalyptic feel of it all. Gino Gonzales’ set was pretty effec-tive seeing that it was able to suit the mood of Lear’s tragedy. The neu-tral colors and sometimes blinding lights worked well in highlighting the actor’s powerful performances. But, even with the cast’s magnifi-

cent performance, there were parts which left audiences confused, if not slightly disappointed. This particu-lar moment occurred when Lear de-livered his emotional monologue in the storm, a very pivotal scene. The performance of Teroy Guzman was, in itself, excellent. But there was a problem. The audience (myself in-cluded) was laughing at the hand-held showers wielded by the stage-hands, resulting to the whole affair to

turn out as distracting. This is unfortunate as Guzman’s performance, left alone, would have made a much better job of sending Lear’s pain and sorrow to us all.Another key scene that failed was the finale be-cause of the unnecessary misplaced humor. Admit-tedly, I got lost when they all began the recitation of a nursery rhyme includ-ing a repeated incantation of sorts. And on a per-sonal note, I felt robbed as

Lear’s sorrow and that of his chil-dren were undermined by the phrase “London Bridge is falling down.” But, nevertheless, this stage play still proved to be visually pleas-ing and aurally distinct. It was, in some ways, able to showcase the brilliance of both the actors and that of this classic masterpiece. Seeing this play was also a reason-able way to get better acquainted with Shakespeare’s masterful Lear.

King Lear (Teroy Guzman) and Cordelia (Abner Delina Jr.) shares a moment on stage

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SPUQC triumphs as overall... From Page 5 Archdiocese related to organic farm-ing and care of creation. During the open forum, questions related to mining activities in the province were also raised, with Fr. Manny pointing out that the Church does not reject mining per se, but only irre-sponsible mining, which is destruc-tive to the environment and to the lives and livelihood of the people. The event became more exciting with the different friendly compe-titions participated by the student delegates. The SPUQC delegates garnered the championship trophies: Mr. Carl Evans de Castro for Best Song Interpretation, Mr. Joshua Kirk Ver for the Slogan Contest (”Be in Organic, not Inorganic: Paulinian Lifestyle of Care, In Organic We Dare), and Mr. Jasper Allel Gonza-les for the Cleaning the Pot Contest. Also, Ms. Lisbeth Ledesma was

declared 2nd place for Story-tell-ing and Mr. Carl Evans de Castro, 3rd place for Song-Lyrics Writing contest. Ms. Roela Shockey, Ms. Rizabel Parreno and Mr. Joe Brylle Nicodemus competed in the Poem Writing, Poster Making Contests and Dressing the Chicken respectively. During the awards day, Sr. Ma. Nil-da Masirag, SPC, University Presi-dent, Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC, Vice President for Academics, Mr. Wallen Ponce of the Advo-cacy Office, and Dr. Ronel dela Cruz, GeneralEducation Chair and Environmen-tal Advocacy Co-ordinator, were present to cel-ebrate the victory of the students. Sr. Nilda and

Sr. Evangeline proudly accom-panied the students in receiving their trophies. The whole delega-tion, which included Ms. Duchess Domagsang, Ms. Kyndler Escio, Mr. Chadwick Tan and Mr. Mar-lon Patrick P. Lofredo, then jubi-lantly went up the stage to receive the Over-All Champion trophy. The next Green Fair will be held in St. Paul University Manila on the oc-casion of their 100-year anniversary.

A day in the life... From Page 14work and my commitment to the institution. They are also my men-tors and they inspire me to pursue self-development. I have an atti-tude of being open to self-discov-ery and I know that this is lifetime.

For you, what is a mod-el Paulinian student?…a model Paulinian is someone who genuinely believes in God’s love and shares the same love with others. If we all live that faith, we can be ascertained that we will all keep that fidelity to His plan for us.

What values do you think our students don’t realize today?I think it’s the value of detach-ment which is real poverty: de-tachment from material things and worldly lures. Somehow, some of

our students have become very self-centered; pardon me for that observation. It may not be true but that’s what I have experienced.

What makes you hap-py? What makes you sad?This is not an exaggeration but I am most happy when I am able to pray well and when I am able to help the school raise funds for the CE pro-grams and projects. I feel sad when I do things just to please people. That’s not very candid and lacks sincerity.

What principle of life con-stantly guides you in your daily undertakings? (motto)God is a God of love; but He is also a God of justice!

If your job progresses as you like, what would be the next step in your career?

I love to do training and develop-ment on a higher scale. If God al-lows, I would like to see myself teaching those who will lead or administer schools—Graduate school is a venue for that vision. In one of our classes, Miss Verona was given as example of how a “subject” must be looked into with a discerning eye. Our profes-sor said, “If her portrait were to be painted by an artist, she would show the lines all over her face that gave her character. The artist does not know her, but makes his audience see the truth behind those lines; that she may have been a person who smiled a lot. People who do not smile do not get the kind of lines she has.” If I were a painter, and this was my canvas, then these lines tell all.

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In the spirit of sheer curiosity, we took the liberty to go around campus to pass out pieces of paper for random students to answer. The following are some of the best answers we have collated:

Q#1: What can you say about the school climate of SPUQC? What is interesting about SPUQC? I enrolled here in St. Paul because my parents said that the Mass Communication program here is good and it is nearer here rather than in U – belt There are facili-ties here that are good like the MMD building but most

needs renovation.- Sharmaine Jacel B. Sy, 18 II B – ABMC

The general atmosphere of SPUQC, for me, changes from one academic year to another. Primar-ily because those who are in authority are making de-velopments to improve the university – the place itself, the activities etc. Although I think that despite those ef-forts, there are still [sic] minority of students who make

our school detestable! What’s interesting about SPUQC is its exertion of great efforts in forming the students (and the community) to become holistic and responsible citizens. Another thing is [sic] the university does its best to maintain the “high” yet simple image of a “Paulinian”; it’s actually

one of my reasons why I choose [sic] to study here.- Laika Jhasmine R. Paz, 17 II – BSA

Well, it’s fun here in SPUQC. I have many friends and best of all, its [sic] safe here! (NO FRAT!) What’s interesting is the formation that I have gone through. I am formed not just in the head but also with my hands and heart. - Jobelle C. Entice, 20 IV – ABRE

It’s quite active, buzzing with life and a lot of stuff. In every corner, there’s always something going on. It’s like there’s a party under all the schoolwork. There are also teachers that have quite the knowledge and have

ways to make things around the campus lively.- Alfonso Luiz V. Albiento, 18 II B – ABMC

Q#2: What is a model Paulinian to you? A Paulinian puts God first in everything she does. She takes priority in God, family, friends, and the one who needs her help. She seeks happiness in prayer and guidance.

- Karissa Elora Picson, 17 II – ABMC

A Paulinian model for me is someone who is ex-cellent and God – fearing. She is someone whose integrity cannot be bought. She is some-one who will thrive and soar higher in life.

- Angelica Hannah R. Ramirez, 19 II – ABMC

For me, a model Paulinian is a person who is responsi-ble, humble and has open hands and heart [sic] that is willing to help others. He/she leads on inspiring others to do what is right even if no one is looking at his/her.

- Ferlyn Enriquez, 20 IV – ABRE

Q#3: What do you value most as a Paulinian student?

As a Paulinian student, what I value most is the dream that I want to achieve in the future because through that dream, I will be able to develop my skills and personal-ity. - Cyrille Alexandria R. Austria. 17 II B – HRM

I value the relationship I have with everyone that forms this institution. I love how the faculty and the sisters form us. I also value the friendship that I have found while studying here. And lastly, the opportunity to keep my deep relationship with God and how this institution

provides avenues for spiritual development.- Audrey Aaron V. Fegarido, 21 IV – BSN

What do[sic] I value most as a Paulinian student is the holistic formation that leads [sic] the student to become more faithful to God like institutional masses, outreach programs, retreat and recollection.

- Buenadee Federipe, 23, IV – ABRE

Being a Paulinian student is to be responsible enough to handle situations, making the right actions and decisions for the good of oneself and for the benefit of all. - Michael Joseph Dizon, 18 II B – HRM

As a Paulinian student, what I value most is love: love for God, love for my family, love for my friends, and love for others.

- Noenghie Lynn R. Mendoza, 19 III – BS Psych

**Please note that due to space limitations, not all an-swers were placed here. The answers were cho-sen based on how well they answered each question.

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By valerie monzon

Last September 30, 2011, the Kabayao Quintet performed a classical concert at the

Mere Marie Micheau gymnasium. Students from the elementary, high school and college departments along with the SPUQC sisters, administra-tors and employees filled the gym-nasium to watch the performance as a means for cultural exposure.The Kabayao Quintet, composed of international concert violinist Gilo-pez Kabayao, international concert pianist Corazon Pineda Kabayao, and their three musically-gifted children Sicilienne, Farida and Gil-berto, awed their audience with their rendition of classical masterpieces by Carl Bohm, Johann Sebastian Bach, Saint-Saens, Felix Mendels-sohn and Alberto Ginastera. They also played a few Gospel and Praise songs as well as two Filipino tradi-tional instrumentals – Bayan Ko and

Kabayao Quintet Enthralls SPUQC with Classical Pieces

Itik-Itik – that charmed the audi-ences’ ears and touched their hearts. A brief but interesting lecture was given by Corazon Pineda Kabayao on how to appreciate classical mu-sic and how to invigorate the artist or performer during formal con-certs. But before leaving the audi-ence, she illustrated the imaginative types of listening by asking chosen students to share their thoughts and feelings while listening to classi-cal pieces. After which, she shared that, “you don’t have to under-stand a classical music but just be open to listen and enjoy; and every music must have noble purpose---to praise and give glory to God.”Ms. Marisa Verona, the head of the Student Affairs, closed the program by providing guide questions for the high school and college students to reflect on how classical or cul-tural music makes an impact on the character formation of Paulinians.

“Thank Ye”By mary lisBeth m. leDesma

Are you now remembering the old days?

Where you have been the main character of all your college life’s

plays?It has been at least four years.

And now, are you ready to graduate with your cherished peers?

I never thought it would be this fast,Where we begin to remember all

memories from the past.We acted like strangers at first.

But we are now like a family who we like to be nursed.

The tears and smiles are both loved.For both are gifts from above.Who wanted us to be strong.

As we have the whole school that helped us all along.

This has been a wonderful opportu-nity.

To thank our beloved community.For instilling us such great values

from God,And for protecting us from the bad.

Batch 2011-2012 will forever be indebted,For all the life teachings, values, and lessons you have granted.For the never-ending time, St. Paul University Quezon City,We THANK YE for instilling in us the best gifts to be shared to humanity.Christ-centeredness, Charity, Com-munity, Charism, and Commission

The Kabayao Quintet (from L to R): Gilberto, Sicilienne, Corazon Gilopez, and Farida Kabayao

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Take a few minutes to rest and al-low yourself to surf the net for a while as a reward for finishing your tasks early – that is, if, and only if, you really did finish them. Personally, I look at time management as a way to move closer to achieving my dreams and fulfilling my purpose in life. Many people think that time manage-ment is just supplementary and it’s not really very important. And at first, I admit, I did think that way, too. But our lives are not infinite. Time is running and it will never slow down for anybody. A minute wasted is a minute gone and a min-ute that will never be back again. So learn to use your time wisely.

The most popular complain of students, especially those in college, is stress. College

students, unlike those in the lower year levels, have a lot more flexibil-ity when it comes to their schedule. They have a higher level of control, a wider range of options, and the freedom to manipulate most of their time to fit their personal preferences. Yes, it can be quite stressful, because where freedom is, tempta-tions are there also. Adjusting to it is already a bit taxing, but handling it wisely is a different thing entirely. That is why when you reach col-lege, it becomes more essential for you to manage your time effectively. It is so much easier to just put off your tasks for later and/or randomly pick which one to do first (or even do them all at the same time when you’re already cramming), but it won’t help you at all. If you want to turn all of your dreams into real-ity, you can’t just dream about them – you will have to work for them. Who doesn’t want good grades? No one. Everyone wants to have good, if not particular-ly high, grades. And one thing that will help you achieve that is effective time management.Here are a few guidelines that can help you manage your time wisely:

TAKE DOWN NOTES. No matter how sharp your memory

is, there’s always a tendency for you to forget. So always bring with you a small notebook and jot down impor-tant projects, exams, dates, and dead-lines that you need to keep track of.

CONSOLIDATE, ORGANIZE, PRIORITIZE.

Make a systematic list/record of your tasks according to how you pri-oritize them (those with earlier dead-lines usually go at the top of the list).

USE FREE TIME EFFEC-TIVELY.

The short periods of time between your classes and/or meetings can be put to good use. In a few minutes, you can review, edit, and revise your notes from your recent lectures.

DO IT ONE STEP AT A TIME. If you keep on juggling your tasks at random, you will never get anywhere near finishing anything. Do your tasks one by one, and make sure that you are completely finished with the first one before you proceed to the next. That is what prioritizing is for.

CONTROL PROCRASTINA-TION. If you are required to do it now, then do it now. Learn how to val-ue your goals enough for you to actually accomplish them.

REWARD YOURSELF.

MEMORIESBy charlene D. Bathan

The breeze caresses my skin,and drops of rain violate my clothes.

The old pictures that I kept in a box,make the tears fall from my eyes—lingering reminders that haunt my every day.

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Fighter’s Locks

By alison Dane chanyungco

Like a black satin cloth - So soft, delicate and smooth.The way it feels between my fingers:its sweet smell that lingers,how it falls on my shoulders,how it sticks on my back during summer,and how I hate when it gets all tangled.

I love it when I use it as my make-up brush without the make-up,the tingling feeling I get when I put part of it in my ear,and the moment when the air dances with it.

Oh those days!I almost forget how they feel.Did they even happen or was it just a dream?I never thought I’d lose my crown from all these battles.

No more of the little princess.For what’s left is a fighter…And who ever said it was not worth it?

By mariel aglipay

Wonders await you on this midnight show.To the midnight circus I will take you.A night’s allure of atomic fresco

Here’s an attraction you cannot forgo.I’m sure you’ll stir because of this strange brew.Wonders await you on this midnight show.

Our midnight reception belches ghettoundertones of fanfare that blur what’s true.The night’s allure of atomic fresco.

Your day job has turned you into a schmo.Join me, on this barmy trip just us two.Wonders await you on the midnight show

The sanguine circus métier wheretowas not to lead you into a snafu.The night’s allure of atomic fresco.

I want to treat your sanity’s silothrough a little foray to the circus,(as) wonders await you on this midnight show.A night’s allure of atomic fresco.

Now trending ... From Page 12 has already happened and in order to do so, they must take steps that will allow them to let go and even-tually have a better life. With that being said, the speaker stressed that treatment for this would de-pend greatly on the support and care of families and friends, their presence in the recuperating stag-es being essential and imperative. The next speaker was an expert in the field of Industrial Psy-chology who talked about Insider Secrets to Getting Hired. It was an interesting topic because we were able to get tips on the different do’s and don’ts when hoping to get hired. The latter was a bit interesting be-

cause it talked about a person’s character. From what I remember, some of the no-no’s mentioned in-cluded, not answering a phone call during an interview and my personal favorite, not chewing gum even if you’re nervous because it will give the impression that you are aloof and uninterested in the interview. The last speaker, a proficient resource for Guidance and Counsel-ing, talked about On-Air Counsel-ing: Pro’s and Con’s – yet another interesting topic. From here, we understood that DJ’s, although at times helpful, are not really quali-fied to give advice to those that seek their help because it comes off as a mockery of the very serious

WrinklyBy allison franchesca carpio

Love me when I am getting old:When my skin becomes saggy and wrinkly,When my hair turns gray and silver,Tell me I haven't aged a day.

When my face grows dark little spots,When my sight gets blurry and dim,When the doors of my ears are almost shut,Don't make fun of me; help me instead.

When it gets hard for me to walk alone,When my temper goes bad,When I can't control my bladder and start wetting the bed,Have patience in me; stay by my side.

When everything in me turns bad,Love me, my child,Especially when I am getting old.

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problems posed by their listeners.The speaker stressed that, we, as future practitioners in the field of psychology, should remember that this profession is somethingthat needs face-to-face interaction. We need to establish that profes-sionalism can’t be achieved over the phone – that we’re here to help, not to make their problems worse. All in all, I can say that I’ve learned so much in this semi-nar. Our chosen speakers were very knowledgeable in their given ar-eas and they shared some of the best and interesting topics that can be applied to the present modern situations happening around us.

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Down1. In District 12, this word is synonymous with “tribute.”2. Reminds Katniss of Prim3. This aspect of the Capitol impresses Katniss the most.4. Haymitch tells Katniss to find this first.5. He conducts the pregame interviews.7. He is the chief commentator for the games.11. Katniss’ parade costume uses a synthetic version of this.15. Darius’ occupation17. Designs Katniss’ costumes18. A mining territory20. mutation of jabberjays and female mockingbirds.21. They control almost everything in The Hunger Games.23. These are creatures created by the Capitol (nickname).24. It signals that a death has occurred.26. Latin for “bread”