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Search for Datu and Bae of MSU 2020: The First Datu and Bae of MSU are from CBAA By Rohaina Dansal Photo by Mohammad Shoraym Casanguan A fever of enthusiasm and excitement veils the atmosphere of the four-cornered avenue of this momentous event. The Search for Datu and Bae of MSU is not your typical beauty pageant that focuses more on an individual’s talent and brain or wearing formal gowns and suits. It focused rather on the beauty of culture and showcasing diverse cultural heritage in Mindanao. Mindanao State University, through the Supreme Student Government, initiated and made possible the first-ever search for Datu and Bae of MSU last March 7, 2020, at the Dimaporo Gymnasium with the theme “Culture: The Missing Link on Youth Empowerment.” This year’s titled Datu and Bae of MSU are from the College of Business Administration and Accountancy. The first titled Datu of MSU representing the Iranun tribe was Mr. Mohammad Shoraym T. Casanguan, a BS Business Administration student. ...

Mental Health Week Celebration and Culmination By Rohaina Dansal Photo by MSU-OIPP           Mindanao State University held its 4-day Mental Health celebration on November 11-14, 2019 with a theme: “Mental Health: Keeping Abreast with Sound Mind and Body Amidst the Continuing Transition of the Society.” The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) organized the 4-day series of events comprising different activities that raise awareness on Mental Health. On its first day, a Walkathon and an Opening Program were graced at the Antonio Isidro Hall where Dr. Florencio D. Recoleto Jr. gave his opening remarks. To welcome the event, there was a mental health launching and cutting of ribbon by MSU officials which includes the MSU System President, Dr. Habib W. Macaayong, DPA. President Macaayong also talked about the environmental and behavioral conditions of employees in an organization. The keynote speaker of the event was introduced by Ms. Faridah D. Alang...

First-Ever Dialogue on Security Matters By Rohaina Dansal Photo by MSU-OIPP  A first-ever dialogue on security matters and ensuring the safety of students was held on October 28, 2019, at the Dimaporo Gymnasium, MSU Main Campus, Marawi City. The dialogue was organized by the Supreme Student Government (SSG) as a result of the students’ concern for their security and safety after the fatal shooting incident of a freshman student on the premises of the Mindanao State University (MSU) Main campus on October 17, 2019. The sudden death of a freshman student shook the stable stay of the MSUans within the premises of the university, especially, the non-Muslim students. It is not the first time in the historical cases of MSU that an incident like this has happened, leaving a commonality of failing to find the culprits and attain justice. According to the SSG, the dialogue was designed to Strengthen the Security of the constituents of Mindanao State Univers...

MSU 58TH FOUNDATION DAY A Gift of Triumph: Seizing Moments with the Return of King Faisal Prize By Rohaina Dansal Photo Credits to MSU-OIPP Official FB Page An essential highlight of the Mindanao State University’s 58th Founding Anniversary was the comeback of the King Faisal Prize from the Secretary General of the King Faisal Foundation, His Excellency, Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail. The return King Faisal Prize was given to MSU System President, Dr. Habib W. Macaayong since the Father of Mindanao State University, the late Senator Ahmad Domocao Alonto, who was once a recipient of the award. It was Dr. Alsebail’s presentation to the University in recognition of MSU's unceasing service in providing quality education to Mindanaons for 58 years. Dr. Alsebail was the guest speaker of the 58th Foundation Day celebration of MSU which culminated on September 1, 2019, at the Dimaporo Gymnasium, MSU Main Campus, Marawi City with a theme, “ MSU at 58: Transcending Peace and Developm...

A Blessing in Disguise By Rohaina Dansal Photo by Ma'am Grace Torion The bright stars were about to flee but would be back again to give hope in the dim starry night. The majestic sun has awakened, and the fluffy clouds started to unveil their lightness from the atmosphere. The birds sang mellifluously, creating melodic tunes. The roosters crowed, trying to awaken the folks in reality. The wind placidly raged, making the leaves of trees dance along with their natural gentle motions. It was an exquisite, ideal morning for every creature except for some, particularly, the senior high school students.  I spent most of my life with students. That’s why my heart felt a sense of cozy connection with them, though they break my heart sometimes. It’s 7:00 AM, and I come early again before the students. I know they’re rushing on their way to reach school. I know they always get holdup from this perennial traffic in the middle of the city, that’s why I can assure you that some of t...

Celebrating Failure By Rohaina Dansal Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Lub-dub. Lub-dub.                                                                                              Lub-dub. Every single pulse of the students’ heartbeat is turning vague and unusual, causing their red flushing blood to pump anxiously and stream rapidly within the blood vessels of their body.  Some can feel the perspiration on their face, raging directly into their school uniforms, announcing their fear. Who will not feel more unc...

Bench Cheering: A Dazzling Start This Year By Rohaina Dansal Photo by Kevin Photography The excitement starts to veil the atmosphere. I take a sit on the center aisle while holding a pen, and felt the energy from side to side. The moment it had not yet started, I already felt the folks could not wait to witness the performance of these three sets of performing young stars. After a few moments, the ambiance turns vivid as the noisy crowd starts to cheer their bet contenders.  Painting curve on my lips and expecting a great show from the performers, because I have the guts, that these talented young performers, although they differ in name, have always something great to showcase to everyone. “Viva humanista, humanista!” enthuses the first set of performing stars, as they start performing and pitching rhythmic notes in front of my sight. They’re wearing their decent, bluish, royal, dim blue shirts and comfy pants matched with their pair of shoes. Their hands are coated...

SMC Archangels & Titans Bags Awards in the First-Ever Street Jam By Rohaina Dansal                                                     Credits to the Rightful Owner of the Photo It was about an hour before brillig when excitement started to veil the atmosphere. The four-cornered venue was filled with a massive crowd, with some bringing and waving banners to support their bet contenders. The moment it started, the ambiance turned hotter as the noisy crowd started to cheer and spread positive energy along the gymnasium. The reason for all the excitement felt was the first ever Street Jam, an event composed of a dance concert by the one who initiated the event and one of the Iligan’s pride, the Street Movers. At the same time, it also features a Campus Dance Clash between the different participating schools. Each group was able to show...

SMC-Iligan Fiesta Kulinarya 2018 By Rohaina Dansal No copyright infringement intended The College of Hotel and Restaurant Management (CHRM) held its 12 th  Fiesta Kulinarya Events and Competitions on March 7 and 8, 2018 at the SMC Higher Education Department Campus.  It was organized and successfully made possible by the CHRM Student Council with the guidance of the CHRM Dean Loreluz L. Estolloso, MSHRM, and through the participation of the HRM students. The event eventually aims to showcase and hone the culinary skills and talent of the HRM students through learning from the inspirational and promising talks and orientation of its speakers and joining its different kinds of activities. This has somehow molded their potential as HRM students and became a stepping-stone for them to be more equipped in terms of learning with practical application in culinary arts. The first leg of the main event contains its set of seminars being held. The first part was about a talk ...

Mighty Drillers of Discipline and Passion By Rohaina Dansal No copyright infringement intended Decked out in their designated dress uniforms, are disciplined men who dazzled crowds and dignitaries with their acrobatic drill movements. They look dapper and diaphanous in their elegant suits and caps as they stand firm with pride and make meaningful motions with precision and passion while holding their rifles. They march with dignity and are led by their masters, but they act as a team when they move with the same principle. It’s been a sort of arduous task that has taken hundreds of hours of preparation, hands-on instruction, and practical application. But it would be all worth it in the end as they mark an awe-inspiring performance to their live audience and as they showcase their skills, especially, during a competition like this year’s Silent Drill Competition in Iligan City. It is already a tradition or annual event for Iliganons to witness every year, specifically, during the ...