This document summarizes Aquinas University of Legazpi's 65th Foundation Anniversary celebrations held from January 28 to February 1, 2013. The weeklong celebrations kicked off with a mass and included various events such as an art exhibit, lectures, competitions, and a tribute to employees. The university also used the occasion to welcome new chemistry students and celebrate the success of teacher licensure examination passers.

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The Official Student Publication of the Aquinas University of Legazpi
GOLDEN COLORS. Aquinas University of Legazpi prepares for the 65th Foundation Anniversary on the last week of January 2013.
PHOTO BY ROMEO DIESTA
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‘Pagheras Aquinas’ launched
TO SHARE the blessings is what AQ Dome. organized St. Thomas Meals Don Buenaventura Cup. Aquinas dance by the university artists
Aquinas University of Legazpi(AUL) for breakfast, lunch and dinner University successfully defended groups, AUL Chorale, Sama-samang
Later in the day, the focus
wants to do as it marks its 65th throughout the day. the Championship against the Tining ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw
was on arts as the art exhibit,
Foundation Anniversary in ADNU team. sa Entablado (STAGE) and AUL
65th Avenue, organized by the The second day of the University
festivities during the annual Dance Troupe.
Polytechnic Institute (PI) was Week, saw the Salinas Lecture at the Competition was also present
University Week from January 28 to
launched. While Architecture and DMH. This year, the talk focused the next day, January 29, as different January 29 was also Employees’
February 1, 2013 at various venues
Fine Arts alumnus Gildo B. Bien, on HIV and Sexually Transmitted high schools in Albay participated Day, a tribute event named Harana
in the campus.
a visual and creative director for Infections. Meanwhile over at the in the Academic Contest organized at the DMH.
The Aquinian community major television network ABS-CBN, St. Dominic Grounds, the Trade Fair by the College of Arts, Sciences and
Thursday, January 30, featured
welcomed the week on Monday received his plaque as this year’s was opened for the community. Education (CASE). Tabaco National
two talks on different topics. In the
with a mass for St. Thomas Aquinas OmawsaOragon awardee during High School won the top prize.
In the afternoon, things heated morning, the Hururon Aquinian
on his feast day, January 28, at the rites at the DaragangMagayon Hall
up as AUL went head-to-head with Along with the contest, focused on the use of Social Media
AQ Dome. This was followed by the (DMH).
Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) Enrichment Classes were also in evangelizing. This was followed
UWeek Opening Salvo also at the On Monday, the school also for the final round of the 2013 organized on singing, acting and
AQUINAS CELEBRATES, PAGE 3
Students elect leaders
UniversityHighlights
Week OSA hopes for better turnout
By Carmela Diane B. Doma
(Left) Personnel enjoy
COME FEBRUARY 6, 2013, the Aquinians will have a Guillermo is the standard-bearer of Coalition
a light moment during new Supreme Student Council (SSC) President-elect; of Leaders Advocating the Welfare of the Students
the St. Thomas Meal.
this as Aquinas University of Legazpi gears up for the (CLAWS) while Rima is running as an independent
Student Council elections on February 5, 2013. candidate.
The SSC President post is a choice between AB CLAWS also fielded candidates for other SSC posts
Communication junior Angelica Guillermo and AB as well as the CSC posts in the College of Arts, Sciences
Political Science junior Paolo Rima. All other positions and Education (CASE), and the Polytechnic Institute
(Below) Dick Gordon (PI). Meanwhile, the League of Liberal Reformists
speaks to students are uncontested - from the SSC Vice President position
in the Raymond of all the way down to the College Student Council (CSC) (LLR) dominated the line-ups for the College of
Peñaforte Lecture.
positions. Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) and
the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS).
Earlier in the week, from January 27 to February 1,
2013, the different candidates went around the campus The different candidates, including the unopposed,
to campaign.
STUDENTS CHOOSE, PAGE 3
Aquinians go far in Roco Debate Cup
AQDS wins seat in regional adhoc committee
(Above) Aquinians enjoy the Art
Exhibit set up by the Fine Arts majors.
By Carmela Diane B. Doma
AQUINAS UNIVERSITY of Legazpi all fourth best speaker while Aaron
(AUL) debaters continue to shine Marc M. Dimaano (3 ABPS) was
in debate competitions in the Bicol adjudged the tournament’s sixth
Region. best.
(Above) The Opening Mass signifies the A total of four teams were sent
start of the University Week. On the debut year of the Aquinas
University Debate Society (AQDS), by the school: AUL A composed of
the Aquinian debaters competed Alfred Babasoro (2 ABPhilo) and
and won awards in the sixth Raul Luis Villanueva (3 BSComSci); AUL
AQDS Logo
S. Roco Cup Regional British- B made up of Deo Geocoda (2 ABPS)
and Erika Pereña (4 BSChem); AUL also sent student-
Parliamentary Debate Tournament
AUL C composed of Abitria and adjudicators Carmela Diane Doma
at Universidad de Sta. Isabel from
Dimaano; and AUL D composed (2 ABComm), Kristine Ibañez
November 28 to December 3, 2012.
of Fritzie Monilla (3 ABPS) and (2 BLIS), and Romeo Diesta (3
Gil Bien (right), this year's recepient of
Omaw sa Oragon, receives his award. Roger A. Abitria IV (3 ABEL) was Phoebe Kris Sison (1 ABComm).
(Above) Aquinians win the Don
Buenaventura Cup. awarded as the tournament’s over- AQUINIANS GO FAR, PAGE 3
PHOTOS BY ROMEO DIESTA

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The Official Student Publication of the Aquinas University of Legazpi
CASE toasts 2012 board passers
By Carmela Diane B. Doma
THE COLLEGE of Arts, Sciences and Education responsibility as professionals. Maria Veroninique
(CASE) celebrated the achievement of its graduates Berdin, Acting Director of the Center for Culture
in the annual Testimonial Dinner for Licensure and Arts and a new LET passer herself, answered
Examination for Teachers (LET) and Chemist the challenge.
Licensure Examination (CLE) 2012 passers at
Speaking on behalf of current both of graduating
Jennifers Kabayan Hotel on January 19, 2013.
students, Francis Malaquilla, a graduating
CASE has 22 LET passers in September 2012, Education major, accepts the challenge of taking
with 16 first-time takers, and one CLE board passer and passing the next board examination.
from batch 2011. Prof. Susan Bobadilla, Chair of the Education
Prof. Gina Boromeo, Director for Alumni and program and former dean of the passers, gave the
Public Affairs, led the school’s toast to the success closing remarks to end the night.
of the new teachers and chemists. Earlier in the The said event finally pushed through after
program, Liezl Lorilla and Pauline Machinay, two being postponed twice. It was originally scheduled
of the Aquinian passers, shared testimonials. on December 21, 2012 but was put off because of
University Academic Coordinator, Prof. other concerns of the College. The event was then
BLOODY TRUTH. Students act out human rights violations during the Gabi ng Lilian Legson, gave the challenge to the newly rescheduled on January 12, 2013 but was again
Karapatang Pantao on December 7, 2012 at the AUL Dome. reset due to tropical depression Bising.
PHOTO BY ENRICO MANALLO licensed teachers and chemists to exercise their
400+ seniors attend Pabalon Chem dep’t sees influx of transferees
By Aldrin C. Brosas By Vianne J. Hermida
AQUINAS UNIVERSITY of Legazpi This orientation was spearheaded
SOME 420 graduating Aquinian program was a lecture on “Career Arturo Corbe, from the Department (AUL) welcomed 12 new third year by PsyChem, the home organization
students went to “Pabalon sa Ka- Planning and Goal Setting” by Mr. of Labor and Employment Albay Chemistry majors in the orientation of Psychology and Chemistry
AQ,” a job-hunting-preparation Richard Medalla, Guidance Office Field Office, lectured on Labor rites held on December 19, 2012 at students in AUL.
program sponsored by the Office Director of Divine Word College Education. Engr. Corbe expounded the College of Arts, Sciences and
Organizers said that despite the
of Admissions, Guidance and of Legazpi. Meanwhile, Ms. Jean on the “Basic Rights of an Employee Education faculty room.
limited time given to the student
Placement (OAGP), on January 19, Cardiño, Director of the Human and Employer.” leaders to prepare, the event was
The new Aquinian Chemistry
2013 at the Daragang Magayon Hall. Resource Management Office of successful. “The organizers were
Prior to the event, graduation students are all transferees from
AUL, talked about job-hunting from just told about the event a little
The yearly event is aimed at applicants were asked to take the Bicol University.
the perspective of the HR and gave less than a week before it, but with
preparing students as they face job- Skills Audit Test given by the OAGP-
out pointers in “Resume and Cover The orientation given to the the cooperation of the officers,
hunting challenges after graduation. Testing Center to measure the
Letter Making.” new Chemistry majors was on the the event turned out okay,” shared
This year, four resource speakers students’ aptitude and readiness
university rules and regulations PsyChem President Jerome del
gave key and helpful insights on the Bicol University’s Ms. Marion for work. The results of test were
particularly on the curriculum, Castillo.
usual concerns of fresh graduates Abigail Valencia conducted a mock later handed out and interpreted by
financial matters and the registrar.
in finding jobs and preparing for interview. She also shared tips on Mr. Raymund Gerard Banzuela, the
interviews. how to dress right for a job interview. university pyschometrician, during
The first part of the daylong
On the last portion of the event, Engr. the program. MMK team visits AUL,
asks for contributions
Nat’l scribes’ summit sees
AQH participation
By Jesus L. Dawal, Jr.
Do you have a story that can us saying thank you to everyone. We
By Aldrin C. Brosas move the nation to tears? Then want to reach out to all the persons
MMK wants you. who’ve been part and contributed
in making MMK number one all
On January 24, 2013, production
these years.”
personnel from television giant ABS-
CBN visited Aquinas University of The MMK team encouraged the
Legazpi in an exclusive engagement Aquinian Communication students
with the school as part of 20th year to write entries which were later
celebration of the iconic television screened on January 25 to 27, 2013
show “Maalaala Mo Kaya” or MMK. at the Pacific Mall Entertainment
Center, Legazpi City.
With around 40 Communication
majors and a number of College of When a story catches the
Arts, Sciences and Education faculty attention of the team, a researcher
members as audience at M-Building will contact the storywriter and
Room 101, the ABS-CBN team schedule an interview to clarify the
led by Akeem del Rosario, MMK details of the story. According to del
production researcher, encouraged Rosario, an interview lasts for about
Aquinians to share their stories six hours, but the longest he’s heard
BUDDING JOURNALISTS. The Aquinian Herald delegates (L-R) Aldrin Brosas, Jillian Estrellado, Vianne Hermida and Prof. Simon
Listana posed with noted GMA News TV personality Mariz Umali (center), in the Inkblots event at UST. and get the chance to have their of so far lasted for ten hours.
PHOTO BY ALDRIN C. BROSAS
contributions featured in an MMK
If the story finally gets selected,
IN ITS initial year as the official consisted of Managing Editor newscaster Mariz Umali, ABS-CBN episode.
the sender gets an honorarium,
student paper of Aquinas University VianneJ. Hermida (3BSN), news reporter Nico Baua, Associated
MMK is an award-winning and the production commences.
of Legazpi, Aquinian Herald (AQH) Associate Editor Jillian J. Estrellado Press photographer Aaron Favila,
television show that features Usually, the production takes
sent three members of its editorial (2BSECE), and Graphics Editor veteran sports columnist Quinito
stories of different individuals to two full days, but as to when the
board to attend “Inkblots,” the 14th Aldrin C. Brosas (2 ABComm). Henson, and columnist, award-
inspire viewers on themes of hope, episode gets aired, one cannot be
University of Santo Tomas (UST) They were accompanied by Prof. winning author Eros Atalia.
despair, family, love and personal fully certain. “It depends upon the
National Campus Journalism Simon S. Listana, the school paper’s Meanwhile, news writer from the
growth. MMK is especially known season, or the theme,” added Del
Fellowship, on October 22 to 24, technical adviser. Philippine Daily Inquirer Christian
for producing tear-jerker episodes Rosario.
2012. Esguerra, Associate Editor of The
Sponsored and hosted by the which viewers easily relate to.
Philippine Star Marichu Villanueva, Del Rosario had been an MMK
The convention, held at 84-year-old campus paper of
entertainment columnist Nestor Part of del Rosario’s job is to story researcher for three years
the Thomas Aquinas Research UST, The Varsitarian, the press
Cuartero and renowned Manila discover new stories for the show. already, and so he’s hoping, he said,
Complex, UST, España, Manila, was conference saw about 300 college
Bulletin cartoonist Jess Abrera were He says a major reason why the that he would be able to read about
participated by AQH writers in an campus journalists review the
among the newspapermen who network targeted Legazpi in their an original story the show generally
effort to further hone the staffers’ basics of journalism with lectures
graced the event. search is that the production team never heard before, especially set in
skills through exposure on college and workshops given by top media
wants to look for a story set in Bicol Legazpi City, in other parts of Albay,
campus journalism. practitioners in the country.
which will also promote the place. or in the Bicol Region.
The Aquinian delegation Some of the speakers were GMA Del Rosario adds, “this is one way of

3. The Official Student Publication of the Aquinas University of Legazpi HE R A LD
AQUINIAN 3
AUL celebrates Christmas with Agtas
By Luis A. Villanueva
THE CENTER for Community the university, school supplies from distance. And there on the sitio, lies
Involvement (CCI) and the SSC officers, and groceries from a small elementary school and a
Supreme Student Council (SSC) NSTP students. tribal hall.
organized the immersion activity
According to the organizers, the Further up, about a few
“Paskong AQ, Pakikisumaro sa
project encouraged Aquinians to kilometers from Sitio Antom,
Agta” on December 10, 2012 as
gain better understanding of the is an even more isolated Sitio,
part of Aquinas University of AQUINIAN MARDI GRAS. CBMA beauties parade their carnivale-inspired attire
situation and the way of life of the called Mayharigue. Some of the during ROKYAW Year 12 at AUL grounds.
Legazpi’s Christmas celebrations.
locals. participants went there and got PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER REOLO
The activity was an opportunity
for the university to extend a hand Agta brothers
caught in the rain. However, JPIA conducts annual Christmas outreach
according to them, their effort to By Lyka M. Consulta
to the Agta Tabangnon tribe, an Sitio Antom, is where the reach the place was well worth it.
indigenous people’s community, at majority of native Agta Filipinos THE AQUINAS chapter of the conducted games especially for
Sitio Antom, Misibis, Tiwi, Albay. Upon arrival, the Aquinians Junior Philippine Institute of children.
who belong to the Agta Tabangnon
proceeded to talking and getting Accountants (JPIA) welcomed
The Aquinian group that tribe reside. One of the beneficiaries, a 50-
acquainted with the locals and residents from Busay and Pandan,
consisted of 29 faculty members This particular sitio is about a distributing the gifts. The locals, in year old man named Mr. Trujillo,
Daraga, to celebrate a Christmas
and personnel and 8 students went kilometer hike on the mountainous turn, cooked for their guests and said that he and his 10-year old son,
party together at the AQ Dome,
to the Agta communities to share part of Barangay Misibis. The path held a small feast. The participants Shem, were very much delighted
on December ,5 2012. The JPIA
Christmas gifts to the families. up the hills to the sitio is quite steep, noted that “the priceless smiles on and thankful for being part of the
community shared their Christmas
Among the gifts were basic needs which would take almost half an everyone's face showed the most said event.
with poor Albayanos with the
such as clothing, which were hour for a person to travel the short sincere appreciation.” JPIA president Natasha Pedige
theme, “A JPIAN Christmas, One
donated by the different offices of said that the preparation put into
Spirit, One Home with the Ones.”
Aquinas celebrates... Every year a celebration like this
the project by her fellow College
of Business Management and
FROM PAGE 1 On the final day, Friday, the whole Aquinian is conducted by JPIA to reach out to Accountancy students was all worth
community came together to witness Rokyaw Year 12, as less fortunate families and share a it because of all the smiles of the
by the St. Raymond of Peñafort lecture on the Tourism members from the different departments participated meaningful Christmas with them. children.
Law featuring former Senator and Tourism Secretary in street dance and school pride. In the event, students gave gifts and
Richard “Dick” Gordon as speaker.
The day ended on a high note as students and
Initially into the University Week, students got
confused as to whether regular classes were still
Students elect...
faculty members converged for the HuringHuding full being held. But on the afternoon of Friday, the whole FROM PAGE 1
appointed Commission on
of poetry reading, music and other artful performances. university trooped to the St. Dominic grounds to take Elections (COMELEC) members
part in the festivities. presents their platforms and last have initiated an information
pitch for election during the Miting dissemination campaign to educate
de Avance in St. Thomas Building voters. COMELEC also said that
lobby on February 4, 2013. additional computer terminals will
also be provided to accommodate
Meanwhile, Office of Student
the students.
Affairs (OSA) Acting Director Mr.
Jesus Barizo hopes that majority of COMELEC Chairman Kevin
students, or even more, would vote Cledera (4 ABPS) assured Aquinians
on Election Day, February 5, 2013. that COMELEC aimed to have a
more organized campaign period
The OSA Acting Head said this
and election this year.
as the last year elections saw only
about 500 students going to the Additionally, Cledera also
BICOL'S BEST. Aquinas' Roger Abitria IV (right) receives his best speaker award along with other top debaters in the sixth Roco Cup polls out of more than 3,000 voters. advised all students to bring their
at Naga City. whiteforms when they vote.
Aquinians go far... Along with this, OSA-
PHOTO BY USI DEBATE SOCIETY
FROM PAGE 1 Public Speaking Competition with Villanueva reaching
the final rounds.
ABPhilo).
The sixth edition of the Roco Cup, with the theme
In a field of over 50 college debaters, Aquinas teams Debate Evolution saw the participation of 56 debaters
also made it to the higher rounds of the competition. from Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU), Universidad
AUL C reached the semi-final round, while AUL D de Sta. Isabel (USI), Aquinas University of Legazpi
competed up to the quarterfinals. (AUL), Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Meanwhile, AUL A also reached the Salubungan (CBSUA), Sorsogon State College (SSC), Camarines
Cup finals. The Salubungan Cup gives the top four Norte State College (CNSC), and Bicol University (BU).
teams who did not reach the quarterfinals another The participating debate institutions also established
chance to compete. an adhoc committee for the newly organized Bicol A MOTHER'S TOUCH. DLLH Chair Dr. Arlene Aguilar interacts with children
participants during the BALIK AQUI program at DMH.
Aside from debates, the tournament also had a Debate Council (BDC). Dimaano, premier of AQDS, PHOTO BY ENRICO MANALLO
was elected Vice President.
Special Feature
Aquinian Herald has conducted a survey In particular, the respondents were
Understanding the student vote
knew who these officers are.
By Christopher Lawrence Reolo
activities, while others wished for effective
of 75 students proportionately distributed asked to point out the best and worst things leadership and good council-student
At the same time, less than half or 31 of the
among the four colleges to dissect better about their incumbent Student Councils, relations. Other respondents also hoped for
respondents considered the performance of
student perception on the Student Council whetherSupreme Student Council or their more fairness among students. A number
the Supreme Student Council as satisfactory.
and the elections. Inferences based on these respective College Student Councils (CSCs). mentioned “decreasing the killjoy stuff,”
results are, of course, non-conclusive. Meanwhile, many of the respondents perhaps lamenting that not enough ‘fun’
The strength of the student government
from the College of Arts, Sciences and activities have happened in the year. But
Question 1: What qualities should an pointed out by many was in the actual
Education, College of Business Management then, there are also those who want to have
Aquinian Leader possess? activities conducted by the student
and Accountancy, and the Polytechnic new faces on the Student Council, wishing
government. One student, Gene Magno (3
According to the respondents, most are Institute deem their CSCs as satisfactory as that new leaders will be given the chance
BEED), shared that “[the Student Council]
looking for Aquinian leaders who are (a) well. to govern.
were doing so many activities [which]
intelligent,(b) honest, and (c) responsible. A
encouraged a lot of student [to participate].” The College of Nursing and Health Despite the differing opinions, a
number of respondents also desired a leader
Sciences CSC’s performance in particular consistent expectation was the hope for a
(a) who can protect their welfare, (b) hear While many of the respondents feel
was considered as very satisfactory by the better student government.
their grievances and act upon them and (c) that the Student Council officers are trying
CNHS respondents. The Nursing majors are
someone who has a strong political will who their best to be good and capable student There you have it. While a more scientific
known to be a close-knit group.
will not falter from fightingfor the side of the leaders, many respondents also didn’t show social perception survey has to be conducted
students. ready knowledge on the identity of their Question 3: What are the students’ to accurately measure the pulse of student
actual Student Council officers. Respondents expectations of the newly elected council? opinion, Aquinian Herald hopes some
Question 2: What are the views of the
commented with “We don’t know them,” When asked of their expectations of these findings can positively influence
students on the current Student Council
“I don’t really know,” and “Who are they?” towards the next set of officers, the students both voters and would-be officers in their
officers?
in response to queries whether or not they gave varying answers. Some asked for more decisions.

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Editorial
Unopposed
Yearly, students get to choose the leaders that they deem
worthy of the various posts in the student government.
Among the many choices they pick the best. The problem
in this year’s election is that every position in the Student
Council, bar the post of the SSC President, is being vied
for by candidates who are running unopposed. It’s a battle
between Angelica Guillermo, the standard bearer of CLAWS,
and Joseph Paolo Rima, an independent candidate, for the
top post. The rest can celebrate immediately after having
filed their certificates of candidacy. That’s how predictable
the 2013 Student Council election is.
We have two major political parties in the school. One is
CLAWS, or the Coalition of Leaders Advocating the Welfare
of the Students. The other one is LLR, or League of Liberal
Reformists. It is important to note that all outgoing officers
of the Supreme Student Council, Polytechnic Institute and
College of Arts, Sciences and Education Student Councils
are all from CLAWS. Most of the outgoing officers of the
College of Nursing, and Health Sciences and College of
Business Management and Accountancy Student Councils
all come from LLR.
Loving Truth
This year, we have many of the outgoing officers running
again for office. Aside from the familiar faces, another
observation is that all council positions of CBMA-SC are The school’s motto says issues. there to Second, to suggestions
ready for the taking by all the candidates from LLR. LLR
candidates will also comprise the CNHS-SC. Meanwhile,
it all, a life of truth and love
out of gratitude. This is the
For the
benefit
Crossing Swords serve the
students
that the Editorial Board
should accommodate people
for CLAWS, the CASE-SC, PI-SC, and at least six posts in same philosophy that guides of our Roger A. Abitria IV and not from other colleges apart
the SSC are all theirs. CLAWS and LLR have decided to not the school paper. We report b e l ov e d rogerivabitria@gmail.com throw from CASE to not make
challenge each other in their respective home turfs. It’s as the truth and nothing but. school, y o u r its membership seemingly
if they have decided to play their cards safe. That way, they We report failures. We report please, let’s talk about the weight around or protect favour one college alone.
are all sure wins. That way, it’s easy for them. But lest they successes. We report the bad. problems head on. your own kind. The school Firstly, the Board consists of
forget, the election is not about them. It is in this note that We report the good. This is paper is not your enemy. students coming from CASE,
we welcome the participation of an independent candidate First, to the student
because we love this school But of course, neither is it PI, and CNHS. And to state
in this year’s election. council, I am well aware that
and aim for all our collective your friend. Just because the obvious, we have one
many, if not most of you, do
Then there’s this perennial issue—true for the past three growth. But more important, we ask you many questions Nursing student and one
know that your first priority
years at the least—of the voter turnout barely averaging a we do this because we are on certain issues, pinag- ECE major occupying top
are the students. It’s in your
quarter of the total student population. indebted to the students iinitan na agad, to quote one editorial positions. We did
name, student council. You’re
who are the school paper’s source. Grow up, people. It’s hold screenings last semester
Why do students, in general, feel apathetic towards not the admin council, the
publishers. not about you. It’s about the for new writers, and it just
student politics? On the one hand, students do not realize the tambay council, or the (insert
students you are supposed to happened that three of the
importance of the student government. On the other hand, So we exhort every your name here) council. If
serve. If you have reactions, four who passed are CASE
students lack compelling reasons to actively participate in member of this university to we have issues concerning
messages, or what have you, students, the other one is
student elections. This is alarming. stop focusing on the “image” your fellow students that we
we are more than glad to from PI. Secondly, the equal
of their person, of their office want to clarify with you, we
After all, the Student Council exists to forward the publish them. We can even representation of the four
or of the school; that I find beseech you to entertain our
concerns, sentiments, and aspirations of the students. It help you with some projects. colleges in the Aquinian
very shallow. As much as attempts to interview you as
plans activities that will benefit its constituents on many A good proof of this is the Herald is a non-issue. Making
we are all concerned about soon as you can. So that we
levels. It relays the students’ concerns to the administration. Suggestion Box that’s been that a criterion in selecting
encouraging students to won’t have any problems
Simply put, it gives highest premium to student welfare. perennially promised every members for the school
enrol, let’s not forget the later on. So that you won’t
election time. Well, we did paper is unfair, at best, and
UNOPPOSED PAGE 9 students we have right now. cry foul later on. So that you
you a favour by setting up one stupid, at worst. Last time I
HERALD
Members of the Aquinian won’t act so defensive and tell
at the school entrance. checked, representation is
AQU IN IA N community all have their own us that it’s all unfair. You’re
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Dream Team
A US congressman by the we realize or position be heard and their visions
EDITORIAL STAFF name of Bill Owens described that effective Mind-Over-Matter – and who implemented.
Second Semester, A.Y. 2012-2013 leadership thus: “True leadership Jillian J. Estrellado are not. But then other candidates
leadership lies in guiding is not about jill.estrellado@gmail.com
Roger A. Abitria IV I simply ran because they
Editor in Chief others to success. In ensuring making big
personally wanted a chance to serve,
that everyone is performing at speeches
Jillian Estrellado had the that it does not matter
Associate Editor their best, doing the work they and being liked; leadership
chance to interview some whether their voices would
are pledged to do and doing it is defined by results and
Vianne J. Hermida aspiring student leaders from be heard or not; it may be
Phoebe Kris D. Sison well.” He didn’t say whether not attributes or traits
different colleges. And I can’t because of great faith (or
Managing Editors leaders should be the most alone. Viewing the field of
help but be amused by some great foolishness) to be
intelligent, the most talented, candidates, perhaps these
of these students’ enthusiasm contented of being told what
SECTION EDITORS most passionate, the most few who’ve stepped up have
Aldrin C. Brosas Carmela Diane B. Doma
in running for the council. to do. But isn’t that the point
charismatic or even the most already been preselected by
Graphics Editor News Editor I kept saying at the back of of joining an organization?
popular; neither should he their peers as the ones who
my mind whether or not To set aside the self in favor
Ralph B. Orense Christopher Lawrence S. Reolo have the best plans or various will be effective leaders.
Sports Editor Features Editor they really know what they of achieving something more
solutions to all the problems.
I think the real fight for are getting into. I’m thinking, than the sum of all the parts?
Staff Writers: Lyka B. Consulta, Jesus L. Dawal Jr., Simply, he’s saying that
Alfred C. Babasoro, Luis Antononio R. Villanueva, John Edward Bueno positions in the council won’t “When the fervor of going
it’s enough for a leader to When all's said and done
appear in the ballots, but in through all the processes of
Photojournalist: Romeo Diesta make sure that everybody what we are really doing here
the students’ minds. Well, not being elected dies down and
is doing what they do best is building the Dream Team.
Editorial Cartoonist: Jason Patrick Alcazar
that the students will have the responsibilities of the
and doing it well. Funny, the And to do that, we need
many choices come Election ‘real world’ starts kicking in,
congressman didn’t even variety: We need fighters,
Cartoonist: Alfred C. Babasoro Day – except perhaps in the what happens then?”
mention that being a leader followers, listeners and
SSC Presidential race. ButI
Contributors: Fritzie D. Monilla meant being in a position. Some of these candidates talkers, enthusiastic ones,
think interacting with one
I have to admire, often and even those who will be
Prof. Simon S. Listana In light of the coming another on a daily basis here
Technical Adviser reluctantly, their individual clapping at the sides. Among
elections, with all the students in the University – and with a
passion in vehemently these, what’s constant is
The office of the university student publication, vying for various positions in relatively small population –
fighting for what they believe that we are giving them
AQUINIAN HERALD is located at the AUL Dome. Any comments, the council – or in any form of we can’t help but know who
letters, and contributions can be directly addressed to our office or is right. Their conviction the privilege of leading us,
sent through email at aquinianherald@gmail.com. elections really – it seems to among us is best to lead – the
that their cause is just, and of being in the front lines
YLike us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aquinianherald. me that it all comes down to a kind of persons we are willing
that they will do their best fighting for our cause.
popularity contest. Hopefully to follow even without a title
so that their voices would