September 2022 - December 2022 Volume 7 Issue 1 Champion’s Wave. Newly hailed Lakan and Lakambini 2022, Jan Aura Denise Dulcet and Phillip Luis Paradina, wave to the crowd as they prance during the Selebrasyon ng Wikang Filipino 2022. Photo by Nicole Infante Viridescent to focus as official documenter Carmela Carrasco Following the past yearbook issues, DLSU-D Senior High School’s na (unreleased yearbook) issue… meeting held with other organization (SHS) official yearbook publication Viridescent will tentatively focus According to Student Activities heads last Aug. 31. on being an official documenter subsequent to the school Coordinator Alona Narzabal, [P]ara…next school year, wala administration’s decision. Viridescent will concentrate “[N]a-confuse din (kaming current on documenting events as the tayong (problemang maiiwan),” editorial board) kasi hindi kami (ang) administration is still in the process of founder ng Viridescent, so…we found settling previous concerns. Narzabal explained. it parang disrespectful…kung gagawin kaming (official documenter) lang and “[W]e cannot work on having Following the pronouncement, (a) yearbook for this school year Viridescent, see page 2 kasi meron pa tayong naiwan Viridescent Communications Manager Chellarie Mendoza revealed the verbal disclosure of the decision to their editorial board during the DLSU-D SHS LCP increase onsite class hours Aya Ahmad Following the release of the Learning Continuity Chart (LCC) for College, DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) issued a Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) that featured a gradual increase in hours of onsite classes throughout A.Y. 2022-2023. Cyril Troy Vinuya. Newly Elected STEM Representative. Photo by Nicole Infante DLSU-D SHS Principal Marlon so maximum na sa kanila ang two Pareja confirmed that that there will hours (for each) week. Ang PE COMELEC struggles amid STEM rep be an increase in the onsite class kasi natin ay one hour (for each) appointment delay from two hours to four hours for week lang kaya baka…mag-stick… each subject in a week for the second doon,” he elaborated. Kei Oinuma semester, as stated in the LCP. Prior to the recent appointment of the STEM representative for A.Y. 2022-2023, DLSU-D High School Despite this, the SHS will maintain (HS) Commission on Elections (COMELEC) revealed that the organization faced problems during the “(There are) five subjects (for the implementation of regular onsite temporary vacancy of the said position. each) term, so mama-maximize lang classes which ranges from 8:00 am to natin d’on…(is) more or less 15 5:00 pm. Following the delay of the Moreover, COMELEC Co-Chair the organization has considered the hours (of onsite classes each week)… STEM representative appointment, Janelle Andrea Ramirez expressed issue of candidates withdrawing after [a]nd then, pagdating ng [second] “I don’t think (that)…our High COMELEC Chair and Finance that COMELEC was required to filing their candidacy in revising semester…magshi-shift na tayo,” School will rework the whole Marketing Department Head file multiple petitions to assist in the Election Code. he explained. (face-to-face learning where)… Xent Claire Davila stated that the resolving the issue regarding an five days na pumapasok…Maaari organization had to decide whether to improper election. “(COMELEC) made some revisions Furthermore, Pareja expressed that pa (na ma-maximize ‘yung) three days push the election or to cancel it instead. for (the withdrawal cases) para the schedule of other subjects is not na pumapasok onsite and then the “(COMELEC) kept on pushing next school year, mas at ease ‘yung fixed and will differ depending on the next two days…(is for) student “[H]indi p’wede na (mag-start) ‘yung back the elections last year, since COMELEC when it comes…(to the) subject teacher. activities,” he expressed. isang school year na walang student na-delay…because (of ) the… appointment of…representatives,” government so, we...couldn’t risk that, STEM representative…(backing) she explained. “So (we have subjects) like…Science In addition, Pareja emphasized the (so we had to) help out the candidates out after the filing of candidacy… na may (laboratory) component…‘yon importance of adhering to limited (to) file (a candidacy) para matuloy pa which (is) not legal in our previous Furthermore, Davila added that ay (for three hours straight) while onsite classes each week in terms of rin ‘yung election, even if improper Election Code (E-Code),” she remarked. the current STEM representative ‘yung mga ibang mga subjects naman pandemic safety standards, as it aids in nga siya,” she stressed. (ay) mahahati into one and a half controlling COVID-19 cases. As a result, Davila disclosed that STEM rep, see page 2 hour,” he disclosed. “If there are…students who Moreover, onsite hours for the (feel) na…may symptoms sila, (then) Christian Values (CHV) and ‘yung…days na…nasa bahay sila Physical Education (PE) courses are doing asynchronous classes (ay) expected to stay the same for the parang (considered as) isolation days following semester. LCP, see page 7 “Ang CHV natin ay two units lang, 04 08 11 13 Editorial #DLSUDFW_2022 Features Dmreivminogryplaasnte FOCUS After 2 years Literary Salamin de hiraya
2 La Estrella Verde NEWS September - December 2022 STEM rep, from page 1 did not set the appointment of a responsibilities during the vacancy of DLSU-D faculty’s research STEM representative aside. the STEM representative position. receives BRIDGES grant was appointed in accordance with the Election Code of “[A]fter…nung…proclamation “[T]eam effort (ang) ginagawa ng Jezic Abueg 2021-2022. ng mga nanalo (for SC)...nag-pe- SC para ma-fill-in ‘yung (STEM Through the Blessed Nicolas Roland Initiatives for Governances prepare na rin kami...for the year- representative) position (and)... and Sustainability (BRIDGES) grant, DLSU-D Senior High School “(COMELEC) believed that it end and Greenify. So…after pa in the meantime na walang kaming (SHS) recognized faculty research that aims to improve the is only fair to use the same codes in lang nung Greenify namin na-finalize STEM (representative)...nag-do-doble University’s operations and curriculum. appointing the STEM representative ang lahat,” Gopez said. effort (din) (ang SC)...para mag- (used during the current Student reach out sa mga STEM students… According to Student Research of financial support,… processing Council’s (SC) election last year),” Along with this, Gopez lalo na sa mga class president,” Council (SRC) Chair Marilou ng mga data,… (and) reproduction Davila said. mentioned that all officers of the Gopez explained. Medina, BRIDGES will offer ng (materials) in the future,” Council shouldered the duties and financial support to the faculty Medina said. Consequently, SC Vice President members who received the grant after Rizz Gopez clarified that the Council finishing their thesis. Moreover, Buitizon encouraged other teachers to apply for In addition, STEM and TVL-ICT BRIDGES in order to help the (SIT) Academic Coordinator Liza University and to serve as a role Buitizon stated that BRIDGES will model for students to also do research serve as a motivation for teachers to not only as a requirement, but as a pursue University-focused research. way to provide help, development, and solutions. “BRIDGES (serves as an)... opportunity to…(complete a) “If more teachers can avail…the research. You can do (a) research BRIDGES program, more policies naman even without BRIDGES pero can be…discovered or…help the beauty kasi ng BRIDGES (is that) (develop the) school…If the it’s an incentive for the teachers… (students) see their teachers doing to develop instructional materials,” research, they (will also) be…inspired Buitizon said. (to do well in their research),” Buitizon remarked. “[The grant] would help…all Reauditions. Several members reaudition for the Lasallian Pop Band (LPB) on Oct. 19. Photo by Nicole Infante the (faculty) researchers in terms DLSU-D SHS reaccredits three organizations Entrep Bazaar to return Andrew Dela Plana for A.Y. 2023-2024 As the University shifted to a blended modality for A.Y. 2022-2023, DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) disclosed that only Library Club, Teatro Lasalyano, and Lasallian Pop Band (LPB) were reaccredited due to the uncertainty Maurice Claire Sabido of probable club advisers. DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) Entrep Bazaar Focal Person Angelica May Salazar disclosed that the Entrepreneur Bazaar for the In an interview, Student Activities “We asked the help of the other nag-struggle kami i-reaccredit ‘yun incoming Grade 12 is expected to return for A.Y. 2023-2024. Coordinator Alona Narzabal stated teachers para malaman namin… since medyo tedious ‘yung process that she experienced difficulties in (na) aside from the subjects that and (hindi) kami sure if may enough According to Salazar, the experience kasi s’yempre ‘yung setting reviving the other organizations as (teachers)...handle may (ibang)… students…na interested,” Iloco said. Entrepreneur Bazaar for the next natin will be like a real business… a result of failure to find suitable interests (din sila)...[K]asi maaaring…isa academic year will have similar So business-to-customer interaction advisers to handle these. akong Math teacher, pero…tumutugtog… Moreover, Keisha Mae Louisse procedures to the previous bazaars ang mangyayari,” she said. sa banda,” she explained. Vergara (STM116) mentioned that before the pandemic. Students’ Feedback “[H]indi pa namin masyadong she was aware of the revitalized kilala…’yung (ibang) mga teachers. Furthermore, Narzabal clarified that organizations however other students “[M]agkakaroon lang tayo ng k’onting… After the cancellation of this year’s Pero, (if we have) met the (other) the three reaccredited organizations were unaware of these. modifications with regards to the Entrepreneur Bazaar, Kassandra teachers and…(gotten to) know already existed pre-pandemic. health protocols kasi…if ever we Cassiopeia Mendiola (STM115) them better…p’wede naming i-offer “[I] think not (all students know will be having our bazaar…(whether) hoped that the event will be organized sa kanila,” she said. “[H]indi naman siya actually from the reaccredited organizations) since in the University or… outside… considering the health protocols scratch kasi dati na siyang meron…so… wala masyadong [information] na like the Robinsons…(then) we needed to be observed. Moreover, she expressed that the binibigyan lang ulit natin ng buhay… (lumabas) about these…(I’m) kind of need to follow their protocols as well,” administration would like to revitalize ’yung nawalang organizations na hindi disappointed kasi interested pa naman Salazar added. “I think (the Entrepreneur Bazaar) all organizations if they were given nag-function during the time of ako sumali but hindi siya masyado would intrigue a lot of students… ample time. pandemic,” she elaborated. (na-promote),” Vergara remarked. Additionally, she added that the (because they already) have business Students’ Feedback Entrepreneur Bazaar for this year has plans (in mind) or a sideline (that) “Gusto natin na lahat ng… Furthermore, Terry Espiritu been canceled due to the University’s would bring light and attention to dating (mga)…organization ay magkaroon In line with the reaccreditation (STM21) shared that she was not aware decision to divide the semesters into those businesses,” she added. especially ‘yung Artisano Lasalyano… of the organizations, Hannah of the reaccredited organizations two terms. [n]aalala ko (noon) nagkaro’n kami Christine Gwyneth Iloco (HMS23) and thought it was disappointing for Moreover, Patrick Wade Runio ng…art gallery..[K]aso nga lang… (ay)... expressed that bringing back the other students. “[M]edyo alanganin ‘yung time (HMS25) expressed that he struggled wala kaming makita na…teacher… organizations is a good idea as she was natin (kasi) for the preparation of to understand the decision to cancel na…p’wedeng mag-handle no’n,” disappointed when it was “It was a waste for students who (the Entrepreneur Bazaar this year). the event for this A.Y. considering Narzabal stressed. discontinued due to the pandemic. wanted more [information] (about the Parang ang (scheduled time) is only that it would greatly benefit revitalized organization they wanted applicable for the business plan (and the students. Additionally, Narzabal mentioned “[G]usto ko rin na ma-experience ng to join)…making them choose not the execution of the Bazaar),” that the SHS appointed club advisers (Grade 11) ‘yung mga (organizations) another option…since (there is a Salazar stated. “(Entrepreneur bazaar is) an for the reaccredited organizations na (‘yun since) part ako ng [Artisano possibility that they chose other event that focuses on the world… according to their specialization and Lasalyano] before mag-pandemic and organizations) rather than the With this, Salazar said that the of entrepreneurship. (It) is the basic field of interest. revitalized,” she explained. Integrative Assessment for the current and guiding principle of all students’ Grade 12 Applied Entrepreneurship (aspirations) in entering business,” Viridescent, from page 1 admin)…kasi lahat maaapektuhan,” Additionally, Viridescent students despite the blended modality he explained. she said. will be the same during the full hindi na yearbook publication,” she said. Communications Staff Benedict online which is the business plan Contrary to this, Mellisa Hipol As a result, Mendoza said that the Moreover, Viridescent’s Copy and for an assumed Entrepreneur Bazaar. (HMS13) acknowledged that Features Editor Chelzey Claudette Pami stated that Viridescent will canceling the Entrepreneur Bazaar organization will still try to provide Oñate clarified that their contribution “[I]ntegrated na (sa business plan for this academic year was the a yearbook for the student body as to the Lasallian community will not be committed to the organization’s nila) ‘yung SWOT analysis and right choice following the report Viridescent’s main purpose is to be a change as documenting is also a part ‘yung (System Applications and of previous COVID-19 cases yearbook publication. of their duty. original goals and focus on the task Products in Data Processing) na within the University. training nila. System Applications “(‘Yung yearbook ay isa sa) “[D]ocumentation (organization) given to them by the administration. and Products (SAP) is (a) part of “[A]n event like (the Bazaar) would pinakahinihintay natin, lalo na face- naman talaga ang (Viridescent) since their Discourse Assessment actually,” certainly trigger more transmissions to-face tayo (this school year)...(The we already capture moments and “[T]he (student body) can expect that she explained. and contagion among everyone. current editorial board also wants a highlight progress of the students… We don’t know what will happen next physical yearbook), lalo na (dahil) (responsibility na) namin before (ang Viridescent will remain professional… Moreover, Salazar said that the year and if this pandemic will cease kami ay graduating students…Kung pag-document)…ng events…for the Entrepreneur Bazaar will be smooth over time…but all I know is that hindi man talaga possible na printed, yearbook,” Oñate shared. and (act) upon its duty to…capture… and memorable if pushed through for the safety of all is our utmost kahit man lang online ay…magawa the next academic year. priority,” Hipol expressed. (‘yung yearbook),” she stated. Upon knowing the news, our fondest memories…(Viridescent Viridescent Photo Staff Vier Frances “[B]e it the participants or the Consequently, Mendoza affirmed Lopez shared that Viridescent focusing will) show that we can handle this… customers…(they) may expect a fun that Viridescent will make an on documentation did not get her appeal once the administration has disheartened as Viridescent’s purpose (with or) without this change of stopped them to publish a yearbook is still the same despite the decision. as the finalization of Viridescent’s focus,” he remarked. responsibilities is still ongoing. “I wasn’t discouraged…since I will still be able to do my part (as a Furthermore, Viridescent Editor “[W]e will…talk to the…previous staff )...[I]n the Polaroid department editorial board (about Viridescent there is still a given na you will use in Chief Fernando Gabriel Dimailig focusing only on documentation)… photographs (especially) face-to- kasi…hindi sa’min nagsimula ang face na (ang pagkuha ng litrato),” stressed that Viridescent will still (Viridescent)...[M]as maganda na… Lopez added. mapag-usapan nang mabuti (the continue as the official yearbook additional responsibility given by the publication while they wait for the formal announcement. “(Viridescent) will continue to function as a yearbook publication and the organization will do (everything in) its power to offer a yearbook for the students whether it is printed or distributed online,” he stated. Brainstorming. Student researchers gather for a meeting at the DLSU-D Learning Resource Center. Photo by Nicole Infante
September - December 2022 NEWS La Estrella Verde 3 Lasallian Hallmarks ipinatupad Venice Dawn Bringino Ipinatupad ng DLSU-D SHS Expected Lasallian Attributes Project (ELAP) Committee ang Lasallian Hallmarks bilang bagong pamantayan ng deportment grade kapalit ng Department of Education (DepEd) Core Values para sa taong panunuran 2022-2023. Ayon kay ELAP Chair Marilou statements ng Zeal for Service sa sa performance (ng mag-aaral),” Sports, Culture, and Arts Coordinator Donnie Marc Louie Roble noong Greenify 2022. Medina, nagsilbing batayan ang pagbibigay serbisyo sa miyembro dagdag niya. Photo by Nicole Infante Core Values ng DepEd para sa ng komunidad. pagbuo ng Lasallian Hallmarks Puna ng mga estudyante LAKAS 2023, ilulunsad kapalit na naglalaman ng dalawang “(The S1 is about participating) Matapos ang pagpapatupad ng ng Intramurals behavior statements na binubuo ng dutifully in service-oriented activities limang indicators. and projects by applying learnings and Lasallian Hallmarks, ibinahagi Aidan Española competence gained…and (the S2 talks ni Benedict Pami (HMS13) na Sa halip na Intramurals, ipinaalam ni Sports, Culture, and Arts “[I]tong statements na ‘to… about perceiving) novel or practicable isang magandang paraan ang Coordinator Donnie Marc Louie Roble na isasagawa sa LAKAS 2023 (follows)...the DepEd Order No. 8, means to readily help others particularly implementasyon nito sa ugali ng ang mga aktibidad sa larangan ng kultura at sining kasabay ng isports Series of 2015…This is not just simply the needy,” ayon dito. isang mag-aaral. sa unang linggo ng ikalawang semestre. rating the (students’ deportment grade) without basis…(kasi) we now have the Samantala, naglalaman ang “Everything changes when one believes Ayon kay Roble, ninanais ng ng LAKAS 2023. specific indicators for every Lasallian Communion in Mission ng C1 at C2 that they are being watched, most DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) “Titingnan (namin kung papaano) Core Value…(and) these indicators are behavior statements na pumapatungkol especially if graded. Of course, there are na maging inklusibo sa lahat ng mag- observable whether we will have face-to- sa pagbibigay respeto at pagiging those who cannot be bothered but for the aaral ang LAKAS 2023. ang (magiging) set-up (para sa Valorant, face or online classes,” sabi ni Medina. responsableng mamamayan. most part, I believe that this system has kung gaganapin ba ito) online...(or the potential to instill proper behavior “(The event is)...not just going to be onsite kung sakaling maisama ito),” Batay sa Lasallian Hallmarks, “(The C1 is about) positively in students, only if administered an intramurals…(the SHS)...want it pahayag niya. naglalaman ang Spirit of Faith ng F1 (contributing) to the improvement of (fairly),” aniya. to be holistic this time…[W]e will be behavior statement o ang pagsama desired outcomes through collaboration having events that will showcase the Puna ng mga estudyante sa mga relihiyosong aktibidad at and process…(The C2 talks about Dagdag pa rito, sinang-ayunan ni talents of…students in culture and arts Alinsunod sa preparasyon ng F2 behavior statement o pagkakaroon engaging) in a range of learning contexts Jielle Eryka Santarin (ABM14) na as well.” aniya. ng magandang asal sa misa o and assess moral convictions and sense of maaaring dayain ng mga mag-aaral administrasyon ng SHS, sumang- habang nananalangin. civic duty,” pahayag nito. ang self-assessment at inilahad ang Maliban dito, inihayag ni Roble na ayon si Eunela Rain Ayop (HMS23) kagustuhan ng peer evaluation kaysa plano ng SHS na gawing onsite ang sa pagkakaroon ng mga aktibidad “[T]he (F1 talks about participating) Maliban dito, ibinahagi ni Medina sa nabanggit. lahat ng mga aktibidad na gaganapin sa sa larangan ng kultura at sining sa in various activities that strengthen na ginawa rin nilang batayan ng LAKAS 2023 kung saan susundin ang LAKAS 2023. ones’ spirituality, and (the F2 is about deportment grade ang attendance, “[M]as prefer ko…’yung kapwa mga health protocols at safety measures manifesting) proper behavior and grado mula sa subject teachers, adviser, kaklase mo ang mag-e-evaluate na ipinapatupad ng Unibersidad. “[I]t’s a good opportunity for the attitude in various spiritual activities at sarili, batay sa nasabing Hallmarks. sa’yo dahil alam ko na ino-observe students na hindi gaano ka-athletic to and in dealing with the members of the rin tayo ng ating mga classmates. “We have yet to finalize (if) we will still have the (option) to join activities community,” paliwanag ni Medina. “[I]-re-rate ng teacher (lahat ng (Kasi)...kung…self-assessment, (baka allow...(the) players...to not wear face na (puwede) para sa kanila (sa LAKAS mag-aaral)…halimbawa sampu ‘yung i-distort) ng isang student (‘yung masks during (their respective games 2023),” dagdag ni Ayop. Bukod dito, tinalakay ni Medina teacher niyo,...sa bawat criteria or evaluation sa sarili niya),” paliwanag throughout the event),” dagdag niya. na sumesentro ang S1 at S2 behavior sa indicator, (bibigyan) nila kayo ni Santarin. Samantala, inilahad ni Samantha ng four,...three,...two,...depende Gayunpaman, inilahad niya Rose de Castro (STM17) ang na hindi makakaapekto ang mga maaaring maidulot ng pagsasagawa Iskolar. Iginawad ang Agpangan-Toribio Scholarship kina Vharenz Joy Isabelle Dizon at Dionisio Tamonan Jr. noong Sept. 12. Photo by DLSU-D SHS pagbabago sa magiging karanasan ng ng aktibidad ng kultura at sining mga estudyante sa LAKAS 2023. kasabay ng sports sa mga mag-aaral na DLSU-D SHS, GK nagkaisa para sa gustong sumali sa parehong larangan Agpangan-Toribio Scholarship “[M]as…magiging…masaya pa (rin ng LAKAS 2023. ‘yong) [kaganapan]…kasi hindi lang ‘yung mga sporty ‘yung…mag-e-enjoy. “[S]ince (both culture and arts (pati na rin) ‘yung mga may ibang activities and sports)...’yung gagawin talent sa arts and culture, makakapag- for the event, it might be (a) hassle... participate din sila,” paliwanag niya. sa students for their...(preparations) if ever...(gusto nilang) sumali sa Bukod dito, inilahad ni Roble na ang dalawang category (ng LAKAS 2023),” e-sports na Valorant ay may posibilidad paliwanag niya. na makasama sa mga larong e-sports Jezic Abueg Bagong sistema ng research, nagdulot ng pagkalito Nakipagtulungan ang DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) at Gawad Kalinga (GK) sa pamilyang Agpangan at Toribio upang mabuo ang Ryan Jacob N. Agpangan and the Reiner Vince C. Toribio Term Scholarship Fund. Charise Crisha Caramancion Ibinahagi ni DLSU-D SHS naging batayan din ng Unibersidad at “Sobrang laki (nang naitulong nung Matapos ang pagpapatupad ng research manual at rebisyon sa pamilyang Agpangan at Toribio ang scholarship)...[k]asi…‘[y]ong perang research guidelines, inamin ng DLSU-D SHS Student Research Council Principal Marlon Pareja na pagkakaroon ng hindi bababa sa 90 na iyon (na ipinangpaaral sa’kin) parang (SRC) na nagdulot ng panibagong hamon sa mga estudyante at guro Grade Point Average (GPA) noong sila ilang taon namin iipunin sa trabaho ni ang pagbabago ng sistema. ngayong taon lamang nagkaroon ng ay nasa Junior High School (JHS). mama (at hindi magiging) sapat ‘yon,” ika niya. scholarship sa pagitan ng Unibersidad “Meron tayong…set ng grades na binigay para…maging initial… Sa kabilang banda, ipinabatid din at GK sa kabila ng matagal na qualification…(and then) kailangang ni Dionisio Tamonan Jr. (HMS15) i-maintain (ng) students… ang kaniyang saya at pasasalamat nang nitong samahan. (‘yung)...grades during…the term mabalitaan niyang pinili siya ng GK (scholarship),” aniya. na maging isang iskolar sa DLSU-D. “(GK) is an established [Non- Ipinahayag ni SRC Co-Chair Alyssa researchers,” pahayag ni Cuaresma. Sa kadahilanang ito, inilahad “‘[Y]ung quality of education talaga Karen Acal na may kaakibat rin na governmental organization]...(at) ni Vharenz Joy Isabelle Dizon sa (DLSU-D)…maganda …‘tsaka hirap ang mga pagbabagong ito sa mga Puna ng mga estudyante (ABM12) ang kaniyang tuwa nang nakakapag-come up na (sila) sa guro dahil ito ay kaka-implementa pa Kasunod ng oryentasyon tungkol nagtatayo sila ng community for malaman niyang isa siya sa (learning losses)...after ng two years ng lamang. napili upang maging iskolar ng pandemic dahil doon sa scholarship,” sa research manual, nabanggit ni those who are…(scholarship grantees). nasabing scholarship. saad ni Tamonan. “[W]hen we did the revisions for Monique Danielle Melorin (ABM21) the research guidelines…we were also na hindi ito napag-usapan o naitalakay So ito ‘yung…mga komunidad na… thinking…na in the long run ‘yung mga nang maayos. susunod na batch ng…(SHS) students, nagbibigay ng favor sa mga families… would now have a concrete document “[N]ung mismong defense ko lang that they can…follow pagdating sa nalaman na may manual sa research… and tumutulong para maging subject ng research,” ani ni Acal. Dahil nga ‘di kami aware, nagkaroon kami (ng) minor difficulties sa beneficiaries,” sabi nito. Dagdag pa rito, ipinaliwanag ni SRC defense…parang most of us din hindi Chair Marilou Medina na ang layunin aware d’on,” saad ni Melorin. Maliban sa pagiging miyembro ng rebisyon at pagpapatupad ng research manual ay upang gawing pare- Gayunpaman, ayon kay Zia Alexis ng GK community at financially- parehas ang proseso at kinalabasan ng Lott (HMS21) ang research manual research ng mga mag-aaral. ay naipaliwanag nang maayos noong challenged, ipinahayag ni Pareja na oryentasyon ngunit hindi maalis sa “(The revisions are)…crucial kasi kanilang grupo ang paninibago rito. SWF 2022 exclusivity, naging balakid we are changing something (in the Maurice Claire Sabido research guidelines) …(and) it would be “[D]ahil (sa paninibago) ang dami Matapos ang Selebrasyon ng Wikang Filipino (SWF) 2022, ipinahayag ng DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) Language somehow difficult to…divert (students (naming pinagdaanan) ng groupmates Department na naging hadlang ang pagiging eksklusibo ng mga isinagawang aktibidad sa iba’t ibang strands. from the old practices) kasi…ito ko…(for example) kailangan talaga ‘yung nakagawian…Ang purpose (ng namin masundan ‘yung research Inamin ni Punong-abala Khen ng kanilang kaalaman,” sabi ni Lacaba. ang (bawat) strand (and the exclusive revisions) natin is…to guide students manual mismo (at dahil doon Nemuel Lacaba na ang pagiging Gayunpaman, inilahad ni CORE activities is one way for them to showcase (especially on the research guidelines and nagkaroon ng) revisions (‘yung strand-related ng mga aktibidad sa it),” ani Cameñero. format)…kasi sa font palang (and) font approved paper namin),” saad ni Lott. naturang pagdiriwang ang isa sa mga Academic Coordinator Kimberly Dela size…magkakaiba na,” saad ni Medina. naging kahinaan ng SWF 2022. Cruz na mahirap i-assess ang isang Gayunpaman, binanggit ni Matthew Samantala, ibinahagi ni Newton estudyante kapag nahahambing ito Reginald Cajigas (HMS12) na kahit Bukod dito, ibinahagi ni Associate- Nieva (STM26) na hindi siya “[I]to ‘yung unang beses na sa ibang strand kung kaya ay naisip naiintindihan niya ang desisyon ng Principal for Academics and Research masiyadong naapektuhan ng mga (sinubukan naming mag-isip)… ng nilang gawing strand-related ang Language Department, maaaring (APAR) Ma. Luisa Cuaresma na pagbabago dahil hindi maiiwasan ang mga activities na related sa strand. mga aktibidad. may mga ibang mag-aaral na iba maaari pang magkaroon muli ng hirap sa pag-adapt dito. [k]asi…sa aming opinion... ang opinyon. rebisyon ang research manual at (mas magiging)…makabuluhan... “[Students] have different guidelines sa susunod na mga taon. “Since madami na akong experience sa (estudyante) ‘pag related (ito) sa competencies, interests, and…skills. “[S]ome students may (have probably pagdating sa research, hindi na ‘ko kinukuha nila,” saad nito. [W]ith that (said), we made sure na they felt) left out due to the somewhat “[A]s long as may nakikita…ang SRC (nahirapan) pagdating d’on (sa mga can compete (in the activities) according unnecessary barriers (on the activities) na kailangang baguhin,...palitan,...i- pagbabago ng format), pero…for Kasunod nito, ibinahagi niya na to their age,... strand, (and)...interest,” that (was raised because of their adjust, we can be flexible. Pero one students na new palang for research, higit na magiging epektibo ang paliwanag nito. decision),” paliwanag niya. thing (is) for sure, ‘yung changes ay they may struggle a little bit given the pagiging strand-related ng mga para sa ikabubuti ng lahat ng student short timeframe,” ani ni Nieva. aktibidad kung na-ugnay ito sa Puna ng mga estudyante Alinsunod dito, isinalaysay ni Nicola mga major subjects na kinukuha ng Matapos ang SWF 2022, inilahad Amber Lehaney (ABM12) na hindi isang mag-aaral. siya gaano naapektuhan sa naging ni Veinice Joy Camañero (TVL11) desisyon ng admin. “Ito ay para ‘yung kanilang binigyang na sang-ayon siya sa naging desisyon oras at pinagsisikapang activities ng mga admin patungkol sa pagiging “(To be honest), I was (just) happy that (noong) Buwan ng Wika ay (mabigyan eksklusibo ng nasabing programa. we were able to celebrate our Buwan ng ng) merit at makapagpapalakas pa (ito) Wika face-to-face after two years (of the “[May] iba’t-ibang (talento)… pandemic),” sabi ni Lehaney.
4 La Estrella Verde OPINION September - December 2022 La Estrella Verde A catastrophe of The Official Senior High School Student Publication abundant adjustments of De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Dolonia disrupt the plan and calendar set for EDITORIAL BOARD a subject as an onsite assessment will A.Y. 2022-2023 Tiffany Geluz not be done for a scheduled time and will have to be rescheduled. Despite EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL W ith the return of onsite classes having online supplementary learning Tiffany Geluz for the A.Y. 2022-2023 despite materials, there are subjects where #DLSUDFW_2022 the widespread cases of COVID-19, mere videos and powerpoints are not ASSOCIATE EDITOR students have been endlessly and enough. Additionally, the sudden Lexter Nico Mahusay As students transition back to the normal mode of learning, many of them are tirelessly switching between blended need to adapt an online setup also MANAGING EDITOR thrilled from the challenges and joys that they experience in school which caused and online modes of learning. With causes some students to be left behind the comeback and birth of freedom wall Facebook pages where they easily voice this, instances where the number as preparations such as MS Teams Anielle Mendoza out their uncensored emotions, concerns, feelings, and opinions. With each of cases rise are still inevitable and Channels are not prepared beforehand COPY EDITOR person’s right to freedom of expression comes responsibilities, and this is what frequent. Within just our senior high and are only prepared once there is students and administrators of freedom walls tend to forget. Through these school community during the first a suspension. Naevien Riley Valenzuela freedom walls, students become fearless and empowered of expressing their term of the first semester, there have NEWS EDITOR thoughts as they have the confidence and assurance that whatever they submit been weeks where many students In addition to these, it was mentioned will be posted anonymously. and teachers got infected with the in the Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) Saira Vanessa Varon virus which resulted in the need of that there will soon be an increase FEATURES EDITOR As these freedom walls offer anonymity, students who make use of them suspending onsite classes and shifting in onsite class hours. Considering must feel relieved at the thought that their identities are kept hidden— everything to online within a short how students are being swept by the Anielle Mendoza leaving them with the chance to openly publish rant posts and such notice which does not give them currents of all the adjustments that SPORTS EDITOR without feeling and directly experiencing an invalidation of emotions. ample time to prepare. they have been undergoing for the Jane Llana Cordova They are able to utilize freedom walls as a sort of outlet for expressing concerns previous four months in class and the LITERARY EDITOR they could not otherwise do in a face-to-face, real life setting. Although having a gradual transition challenges they have been facing in Wrenzhie Arroyo back to onsite learning prepares trying to figure everything out, is it Though students now have the liberty to post anonymous messages students for the possibility of a full really equitable to imply this increase ART EDITOR without being self-conscious of the reactions their peers may have, face-to-face modality, if ever that is in class hours at such a fast pace within Cecilia Nazarine Bicol concerns arise with how easily a person can take advantage of this “freedom.” mandated and may be beneficial as it the school year? Admissions and confessions that may seem simple and harmless hold the lessens the adjustments that they will LAYOUT IN CHARGE potential of becoming “too much” especially with another person involved. have to do once implemented. It also Are students truly ready Juliana Ellice Polancos improves the learning environment for yet another adjustment PHOTO AND VIDEO EDITOR “Shoutout to the short-haired girl with glasses who had a blue bag a while for students as they are no longer and adaptation which still ago in the Foodhub. You’re so cute!” “The moreno guy who had a blue polo isolated, and they are finally able to has the possibility to be Nicole Infante shirt and khaki pants in the library yesterday was so attractive.” A few of the have face-to-face communication and changed again in the midst WEB EDITOR “crush postings” that are imminent on freedom wall pages that are often viewed interaction with their educators and of their transition period Juliana Ellice Polancos as an introduction to a love story. Ironically, these kinds of submissions are peers—there are other aspects that due to the widespread RADIO PROGRAM MANAGERS also an introduction to stalker-ish behavior. Being able to remember even must be considered. cases of the virus?” Serge Angelo Quiambao the minute details of a person and their whereabouts is an outright abolition to Yzabelle Mei Robillo one’s privacy. Moreover, the first term was It is without a doubt observed that supposed to be an adjustment period these constant, hasty, substantial, and NEWS Moreover, there had been frequent crush postings which should have never for students where grace was to be abundant loads of adjustments causes been an issue. But the thing is, full names of people were posted, even describing given as consideration that they adverse effects on students as it impacts Aya Ahmad, Jezic Abueg, Venice Dawn Bringino, what they looked like, and where they were in great detail. Some people when are still trying to figure things out. their physical and mental health Charise Crisha Caramancion, Carmela Carrasco, mentioned in the freedom walls may view it as a compliment, but others feel However, there were instances where due to exhaustion, their learning Andrew Dela Plana, Aidan Española, Kei Oinuma, unsafe and think that they are being stalked. This is only one of the many expectations for students were too towards their lessons due to all the negative effects of too much freedom on the internet. high for what was supposed to be adjustments, and their academic Maurice Claire Sabido their time for adjustments such as the performance with the difficulty However, everyone must understand that freedom is not absolute, including presumption of some subjects that in preparing for them with all the FEATURES what they submit in freedom walls. Just recently, an inappropriate image was when students come to class, they are adaptations to be done. Therefore, posted by the page’s admins, sparking huge concern since most students ready and have thoroughly studied the the constant need to adjust proves Francis Andrei Baraquel, Kurt Brandon Bautista, following the page are minors. lesson for the week enough to answer that it is not safe nor are we fully Ma. Eshley Cinco, Adam Joaquin Guasis, recitations. Teachers forget to consider ready to implement onsite classes as Roy Hembra, Lois Lu, Additionally, since entries were submitted anonymously, people may use this as the truth that students cannot find students and teachers carry the effects, means to post hateful things about a certain person. Freedom walls are meant to time to extensively study their lessons burdens, and struggles that these Alexie Jeanne Masangkay, Mattheo Gabriel Neala, “free” people and enable them to express themselves, but not to the extent that due to the amount of workload adaptations cause. Jose Miguel Octavo, Arianna Parani, people will use them to harm and make anyone uncomfortable. for each subject in a week which Andrew Dela Plana, Ethan Pollo consists of Discourse Assessments Before deciding and planning how Despite its downsides and the risks that come with freedom walls, it (DA), Gateway Assessments (GA), to improve and restore the onsite SPORTS still serves as a way for people, for students in particular, to speak out on Integrative Assessments (IA), and educational experience of students, thoughts and opinions they may have that they do not have the luxury of doing in additional assessments onsite within those of authority must make sure Franchesca De Guzman, Lambert Franco real life. Hence, freedom walls should not be taken down as they provide a voice the span of one week and the fact that and check with students and teachers Inocencio, Althea Lauraine Libunao, for the students. there are other subjects that students if the previous courses of action have have to do plus the exhaustion that been effective and what are some Lilah Mikaela Paredes, Chastain Jinel Raz Nevertheless, the people on these pages must remember to be sensitive of onsite classes bring. points that could be improved. The what they post; to think before sending anonymous messages that may harm outcome of the previous months LITERARY others’ well-being. Administrators of these pages, especially, must take extra care Furthermore, most teachers prepare and our current situation must be to filter out inappropriate posts that do not, in any way, give light to a concern or a syllabus for this A.Y. that is inclined considered in reevaluating how the Kurt Brandon Bautista, Carmela Carrasco, spread positivity. And while it is called a freedom wall for a reason—for students with the face-to-face modality where rest of the A.Y. will be conducted. Lelaina Sofiya Fernando, Kyoko Honda, Sarah to speak up about what is on their minds—that “freedom” they choose to defend there are learning materials and Concrete and appropriate plans Nicole Jallorina, Pia Heart Lambuson, Lois Lu, should not be exploited at the sake of another’s comfort. assessments that are prepared onsite should also be laid and consistently that requires students to be at campus, followed to ensure that the student Marielle Navarro, Aqeena Reyes, particularly when it comes to practical body does not have to undergo Cheyzer An Nicole Remogat, subjects like Physical Education (PE). multiple adjustments. Bianca Jan Sibayan With the syllabus inclined with the onsite setup, transitioning to an online ART modality for even just a week can Aya Ahmad, Sean Jacob Altoveros, Kampanya advantage card Jana Allyson Añora, Cimmerian house-to-house ng partido ng dating bahay upang magkaroon pa sila ng malaman, kahit sa pinaka-maliit Jannbeau Amadeus Rain Bagon Astrero, vice president. Habang namimigay karagdagang kaalaman tungkol sa na paraan. Nika Charmee Dugay, Sophia Nicole Guadamor, Lexter Nico Mahusay ng mga flyers kung saan nakasulat tumatakbong kandidato. ang mga nagawa na ng nasabing Ang pinaka-malaking Jaquelyn Guevara, Klaire Niña Llarena, N aging malaking usapin noong kandidato, ipinagtaka naming lahat Tiyak na hindi natin maipagkakaila kasalanan ng isang tao Katherine Shaniah Llarena, panahon ng para sa pagka- na tila parang wala pang kahit na iilan sa atin ang may pribilehiyo ay ang may kakayahan pangulo ang pakikibahagi ng mga sinong kandidato ang nagnanais na upang magkaroon ng sapat na kang tumulong ngunit Johanna Abigail Nieva, Rianne Nicole Ocampo, kabataan, maging hindi pa mga botante. sila ay lapitan dito isa-isa at kaalaman tungkol sa mga kandidato wala ka namang Jessie Gabrielle Peralta, Reanne Ashley Roguel, Ang sabi nila ay wala naman daw silang nang malapitan. na kakailanganin ng masinsinang ginawa.” magagawa dahil hindi pa nga pagpapaunawa dahil karapatan Liam Nico Sullivan, John Benedict Varon sila makakaboto. Ngunit dahil sa Tanging laman ng isipan ko nila bilang tao na mas magkaroon Hindi pa man ako botante, kinabukasan ko ang nakasalalay noong mga panahong iyon na may ng ideya sa kanilang iboboto. alam ko sa sarili ko na naging LAYOUT dito, nais kong gagamitin ang boses posibilidad nga na ilan sa mga taong Hindi batayan ang pagiging bahagi ako sa pagbuo ng kinabukasan ko sa kahit na anong paraan upang nakausap ko ay hindi parin sigurado botante sa pagpapalaganap ng kung ko at doon ay wala akong pagsisisihan. Kyle Desmond Co, Hiro Odamaki, sa ‘gayon, may naging bahagi parin sa ibobotong presidente dahil sa ano ang sa tingin natin ang Van Deguilmo, Alfredo Hilario, Aliah Mae Endaya ako sa pagbuo ng bukas na limitado ang kanilang nasasagap na mas makakatulong satin paunlarin aking haharapin. impormasyon sa mga kandidato. ang ating kinabukasan. 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September - December 2022 OPINION La Estrella Verde 5 Woe to every Wednesday Silence means yes Kaizen gas prices are, one would point B, then back once class Luministere behind, and in the dark, people can have to wonder whether is through. Considering traffic, always remember and speak up Anielle Mendoza spending all that money just to availability of vehicles, distance Saira Vanessa Varon when it is convenient and attend a lone class on a Wednesday is from school, fare prices, and already happened. W ith the launching of worth it. social distancing due to the still W ith the ongoing controversies a blended modality of present COVID-19 virus—these left and right, people started Silence is fear and undoubtedly learning, students are now attending Commuters face a similar factors and more contribute to the to remain silent. Following the issue remnants of cowardness. In reality, we onsite classes at a maximum problem wherein they exert much energy lacking in students during that surrounds the country, it caused see that the world makes the general of three days per week with of their energy to get from point A to classes. Furthermore, if there is only an implication that staying silent half of the student body scheduled one scheduled class on a certain day means being safe. It is no doubt that Silence is a for Monday to Tuesday and Although it is of every week, in the eyes of silence is a privilege that everyone choice and if the other half from Thursday to a fact of life myself and possibly the rest of the holds, however, the consequences we took it as Friday. Yet, during the first term of the that we will student body, going through all that prior to being silent can mean a response first semester, there were some class face hurdles is not worth the trip to school. danger to anyone. to those sections who had to attend school every now and who are on a Wednesday for a single, then, we could Knowing this, why not make Silence is defined as the absence of responsible two hour class. try to lessen the entirety of Wednesday a sound or noise. In this context, we and also the burdens U-break? Students would be given often observe silence when we need to remain In comes the second term with we carry and the option to attend school or not focus, reflect, or even check on how silent, how elective classes scheduled on that create a plan depending on the activities and we are doing. Silence takes various are we any same day. Still, students will have of action that the agenda their organizations forms and it is not just the silence different to attend school for only two hours allows students have planned for that day. Given where we feel assured. It is not just the from them?” then leave once the class is over. to feel less my experience running around quiet feeling that we want. Although the U-Break occurs every tired and more and completing organization work population look away and took it on Wednesday, there are those students energized from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, I If silence means yes then does this their own as if nothing happened. without organizations or do not and satisfied would say those five hours are mean we are alright about leaving We may not be the ones who act have an event scheduled for that with their absolutely not enough to complete all someone behind? People stay silent in the moment but we are also the day, which leaves them with only weekly class that I have to do for my organization. when they see situations that are perpetrators in the cause of their that single class as a reason to schedules.” As for those without membership to unrelated to them. The thought of misery and suffering. We victimize travel all the way to the University. any organization, the day could be staying silent can endanger someone them in the level of degree as the one Moreover, since one cannot afford to given for them to catch up on their such as victim of bullying and who causes it. miss a day of school, students would assessments and take a rest. abuse. It is undeniable that bullying be required to attend that class and abuse is one of the common Looking at the other side, we cannot and thus spend a lot of Those single, two hour classes issues, especially here in the country. deny that staying silent is a way to keep time and money traveling from could be moved to another day in However the general population turns ourselves safe. There are instances that their homes to school and the week, befitting the students’ a blind eye to these easily. It may be being silent in times that situations then back once that single schedule and saving them all the claimed as prioritizing safety however can mean harm if we talk and get class is over trouble that comes with traveling to the danger does not fall on us but out of our comfort zones however school for the sole purpose of attending on the victim. Silence does not help when we know we can do something This is a problem, especially now, that one class. its victim but the perpetrator. The about it, I believe that staying silent with our country facing its greatest question lies in whether we can undo is letting the situation as it is. Being economic adversary at the moment— Indeed, there are many problems something we know when someone’s silent and not taking action may not inflation. For students who drive students could encounter as they life is endangered. directly affect us instantly but the their own vehicles to school or are leave home to attend their single consequences of our decision to stay driven by their legal guardians, Wednesday classes. Silence is no doubt a tactic when silent may be gradually perceived and money would have to be spent the government used it to avoid experience not by us but by those who on fuel to make the trip, and Ultimately, it is paramount that controversies or issues to prevent were around us, even our loved ones. seeing as how expensive current students receive quality education further damage or people’s uproar. If and learning that no cumbersome silence means affirmation then does If we look back, the definition of class schedule should stand in that work on the allegations against the silence speaks for itself. No words, no the way of. government? In every administration, noise, and no action but just silence. problems always arise regarding issues Ring it to your ears, and read it again P.S. katuwaan lang po! such as corruption, transparency, and and again but silence is a yes. Silence negligence however silence is evident is a consequence, a fear, and a choice. Abakaderio lang” ito. Talamak din ang mga post na kailangan pa ring matutuhan ng madla when people are put under question. The same gravity befalls when we are pubmat sa social media kung saan nasa na maging mapanuri sa mga balita na in the same spot and it is nothing that Naevien Riley Valenzuela pormat ng totoong anunsyo ngunit ang kanilang binabasa. Hindi dahil sa may If silence means safety does that you can demand just because you were laman ay “May pasok.” Ilan lamang pinanghahawakan na posisyon ang really mean a guarantee? When we go the product of that silence. Silence is a Mga katagang, “Uy! wala na raw ito sa mga walang kabuluhang biro na nagsabi ay totoo na agad ito, may mga back to history, silence was an enemy. red warning light because silence is a pasok!” “Balita ko wala na raw laganap at madalas na kumakalat sa oras na hindi totoo at may mga beses During Martial Law, silence reign yes and always means yes. tayong exam.” “Uy! Cancelled na raw panahon na pinaka-kinakailangan ng namang nagbibiro lamang. Dagdag pa over the country. The government has ‘yung assessment natin!” ang kalimitang mga estudyante. Ngunit, nagdudulot rito, walang problema sa pagbibiro, shut down media outlets, controlled ipinapadala sa mga group chat na tila lamang ito ng pagkadismaya at maling ngunit dapat alam natin kung public criticism, and even the ba’y magniningning ang bawat mata impormasyon sa marami imbis na saan ito ilulugar. information disseminated. Looking ng mga estudyanteng makakabasa makapagpagaan ng loob. into Martial Law victims and their nito lalo na sa panahon na maraming Kung alam naman families, did other people’s silence gawain. Ngunit, kasakit-sakit lamang Hindi lang ito naaangkop sa nating wala ensure their well-being? Did it isipin kung ‘di ito totoo, lalo na’t kung mga may katungkulan sapagkat talagang idudulot prevent slaughter and disappearance? galing pa ito sa mga may katungkulan responsibilidad nila na mas mapabuti na kasiyahan ang Silence may be an assurance to at mapagkakatiwalaang pinagmulan, ang kamalayan ng mga mamamayan pagbibiro at ang others but the silence was after them. at mabasang “Joke lang” ito.Talamak at tulungan sila, hindi manlinlang. idudulot lang nito The silence made them silent na ang mga ganitong biro noon pa Ngunit, responsibilidad na rin ay dagdag stress, for eternity. man kung kaya’t naihahalintulad ito sa dapat ng buong komunidad ang mas mabuti pagpapakalat ng fake news. Gamit ang pagkakaroon ng malay sa pagsala sa kung magbigay Then if silence is really yes then mga troll, mapapansing simula noong kung ano ang totoo sa hindi; kung ano suporta na lamang how dangerous is the situation? naapektuhan ang bansa ng pandemya ang biro sa hindi. at dinggin ang They may claim that being silent hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin mga hinanaing in these kinds of cases can resolve natutuligsa ang lumalalang suliranin Wala naman talagang problema sa ng bawat or fix the issue and it can also be a na fake news. pagbibiro. Sa katunayan, ang pagbibiro estudyante.” tactic to anyone especially those ay isang daan upang pasiglahin ang who are part of large scale however, May mga panahon na tila ba mga naglulugmok na sarili dahil sa in my opinion, being silent is the ay kinakailangan talaga ng tao na walang katapusang responsibilidad same as killing and as worse magpahinga kung saan ang pagkansela at hirap ng buhay. Daan din ito as neglect. ng mga gawain o ng pasok ang upang palakasin ang samahan ng tanging daan upang matamasa nila ito. isang grupo ng magkakaibigan. Silence is a consequence of Ngunit, mapapansing may mga tao Sabi nga nila ay “Laughter is the best situations we deem necessary. In the pa ring ginagawa itong katatawanan medicine.” Ngunit, kailangan pa rin time of those who are neglected, left kahit wala na sa lugar. natin maging sensitibo sa mga ito at dapat rin nating alam kung naaangkop Mga halimbawang pag-aanunsyo ba ang pagbibiro sa isang sitwasyon. sa pormal na pamamaraan na walang pasok sa kasagsagan ng isang bagyo. Ang puno’t-dulo lang naman ng lahat Ngunit, malalamang wala palang ng ito ay ang pagiging responsable sa katuturan ang mensahe sa huli. Isa internet—may katungkulan man o pang halimbawa ang pag-aanunsyo na wala. Hindi dapat lumalaganap ang magkakaroon ng pagsusulit habang fake news, biro man ito o hindi. Sa lunod na ang mga estudyante sa may mga pinaninindigan ang mga sandamakmak na gawain, ngunit sa opisyal kung kaya’t mayroon din huli ay sasabihin lamang na “Joke silang kaakibat na impluwensiya at kredibilidad na kanilang maaaring gamitin sa pamamahayag. Ngunit,
6 La Estrella Verde OPINION September - December 2022 Kahimanawari To-Do: #1 Take a break Wrenzhie Arroyo W ith our piled-up assessments, to and from school already cycle continues, it leads to us being We dwell too much on this guilt organizational duties, contributes to our exhaustion since There is a constant toxic with ourselves, forgetting even that we tend to forget to enjoy most students, if not all, spend need inside of our the most normal tasks – eating on life and what it offers. There are and other personal tasks, it seems at least an hour of their time minds that pushes us time for example. Staying up late only 24 hours per day. We can’t traveling. When we arrive at class, to accomplish work to study became our usual routine finish everything in that amount of like midnights have definitely become we are immediately bombarded after work without that we start to decline any invites time, hence why time management with discussions and activities. breaks, and not getting from our friends, and resist the seems to be the most viable way our afternoons. We continuously We dream of going home, snuggling anything done already urge to divert our attention to our to overcome this. Scheduling our in the comforts of our bed, or equates to failure.” hobbies to take a breather. We feel assessments per day would help us stare at our monitors and screens, after class food trips with friends as though we don’t deserve even an finish them immediately, but we may to unwind right after our teachers We feel guilty when we hear our ounce of these because we did not be forgetting to include one thing: hitting the keyboard keys say the magic words, “Class classmates have already finished the accomplish much. We hold a tight a break. Initially, taking a short break dismissed,” only for our dreams to task. Our thoughts begin to cloud grip on ourselves, waiting for that day would mean laziness for us, but the vigorously as the clock shatter as we are reminded of our with negative notions that maybe, we to come when we would just find more we don’t do it, the more we lose pending workload and those that are not exerting enough effort because ourselves being suffocated and sight of our goal. ticks, nearing the deadline are yet to be added on our to-do list if we did, then why else are we lagging all burnt out. until this kind of cycle behind? While it is good that we have a of our 500-word count essays. becomes Sisyphean. However, this guilt we experience is sense of responsibility, a value for time, It might be normal at first to not entirely a bad thing. If we look at and are goal-oriented, we should Or perhaps entering values on This creates a thin line between think and feel this way. But as this it from different aspects, it allows us not feel that it was wrong for us to procrastinating and working ourselves to focus on our priorities, boosts our take our minds off of our tasks for our calculators while pulling tirelessly to the point that we tend competitiveness, and at some point, a short time. After all, we are humans to forget the very concept of rest, motivates us to give our best. But so why don’t we start treating at our hair and tapping our or worse—feel guilty about it. too much of something can be bad. ourselves as one? heads because we can’t solve that one equation as we slowly start to feel the pain and exhaustion in our bodies and heads. Many Grade 12 students encounter problems in balancing their time to execute their responsibilities in both academic and school organization affairs, especially in a blended-learning setup. Going From the WTT: Morals for money Fossils Franchez Cassandra Escander If Iweretoaskyouifyouknoworhave “misunderstood geniuses” after Personally, I have watched several the victim and challenge the at least heard of Netflix’s Dahmer, titles under the said genre. justice system, what comfort chances are you have—considering gaining a deeper perspective However, I, too, have failed to At this point, I do not would this bring to the already that it has reached over 3.7 billion consider what the families would think anyone with a suffering families? minutes streamed in its first week. of their lives. For instance, the feel when they see the face of the good moral compass This biographical crime drama killer being sensationalized like would choose to Indeed, true crime has brought is just part of the booming industry ending scene of Dahmer a celebrity. Because if you were support this obvious at least a semblance of comfort but of true crime, which focuses on in their shoes, would you want exploitation of the it is time to realize that the thing the reenactment of actual crimes featured serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer to receive the same kind of victim’s stories.” that brings enjoyment profits off by detailing the actions of the people treatment after everything you murder and tragedies. Though concerned. However, it seems like repenting for his sins, which resulted went through? and reevaluate the genre of true crime everything can be entertaining the rising popularity of the genre as a form of entertainment. It may offer when you try hard enough, has left people desensitized, leaving in people excusing 17 counts of Just recently, it was reported that the easy amusement, but they often do knowing that the people no room for empathy for the glasses that Dahmer wore in prison more harm than good. Because if they behind these stories are victims involved. murder because he was “lost”. were being auctioned for at least do not help bring justice to true makes us realize these $150,000 and several other merch documentaries are meant for us It is truly appalling to hear that This, along with such as earrings and t-shirts were to be disturbed, not desensitized. some people would view being sold online. these cold-blooded killers as mental disorders, are reasons With this, it is time for us to re-think that cannot justify the innocent blood that was spilled in the process. And while true crime might be considered entertaining for the masses, it serves as a reminder to the families involved of the gruesome incident that happened to their loved ones. May Chikka Akizkiz Golden Era Nicole Infante Juliana Ellice Polancos
September - December 2022 NEWS La Estrella Verde 7 CPAR Festival pushes through online Charise Crisha Caramancion DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions (CPAR) Festival Moderator Cyra Dime revealed that the CPAR Festival will commence online due to lack of time for preparations. DLeSxUtr-aD-couprrpiocuselsarDbeapnEd’s Dime stated that the CPAR teachers “[Y]ung regional dance kasi isa…sa had a problem with the preparations, mga live performance na i-pe-present Aya Ahmad flow of the event, guest speakers, and (ng students) sa…CPAR Festival, ” she student’s work given that the festival is remarked. In agreement with the University Student Government’s (USG) opposition to the Department of Education’s expected to happen in December. (DepEd) extracurricular ban, DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) Principal Marlon Pareja stressed extracurricular Students’ Feedback activities’ importance as an integral part of student learning. “[D]apat nagawa na namin ‘yung As the CPAR Festival was confirmed elimination round (for the Battle of According to Pareja, the University “If ipe-pursue (ng DepEd) ‘yung… Students’ Feedback the Bands and short film), and then to be celebrated online, Andrea values extracurricular activities as (prohibition and they are)… siguro by this time…dapat nag-pe- Bautista (HMS21) mentioned they a necessary component of the finalizing the plan…[t]hat is the After the release of the USG prepare na ‘yung mga bata for…(the) have not been informed of any news Lasallian education. time (that the SC) will be…passing a final (round)...[N]gayon kasi kung regarding the event. resolution for the admins to be…aware statement, Harlene Javier titingnan, ‘di talaga siya p’wede,” she “(The SHS) have a strong… na…hindi tugma ‘yung…(gusto) ng explained. “Wala akong (idea) sa takbo ng commitment to provide holistic DepEd sa gusto ng (mga) estudyante.” Bautista (ICT21) shared that the CPAR (Festival) aside sa [B]attle of education kaya tuloy pa rin tayo… Benzon emphasized. In addition, she mentioned that the the [B]ands since pinapagawa siya (sa) kung (ano) man ang plano natin extracurricular activity ban may eliminations for the CPAR Festival are sa amin…pero aside from that wala for this school year, and…[s]o we’re Furthermore, Pareja believed that still ongoing for the month of October na kasi (akong balita kasi) sobrang expecting a lot of student activities,” the SHS addresses the learning not affect her academics but her resulting in the decision not to push unpredictable ng (program) flow ng he explained. losses caused by the pandemic by the festival onsite. DLSU-D every time na may program encouraging extracurricular activities emotional state instead. na magaganap,” she said. In response, Pareja stated that to ease the learning gap rather than “[U]nlike nung…ongoing pa… DLSU-D SHS will continue to completely make up for it. “Personally, my only extracurricular (‘yung) CPAR subject (nung term Additionally, Jhellai Margret hold student extracurricular 1), mabibigyan namin sila ng time… Tibayan (ABM22) expressed that the activities even if the DepEd ban is “[W]e want the students…to realize activity is volleyball (and) I consider (pero) ngayon kasi…hindi na namin decision will be a letdown for students implemented as this is only optional na masarap pumasok sa school… sila handle…(kaya) kailangan nila who are excited about the event. for private schools. (because) [w]e have a lot of (student) (volleyball) as my escape from the munang i-prioritize ‘yung term 2 activities (and) interactions…(na sa) subjects nila,” Dime said. “[I] think mababawasan ‘yung “[A]s long as (private schools) meet tingin ko ‘yun ‘yong…nagle-lessen ng (stress) of school,” Bautista expressed. essence (ng CPAR Festival) as an the minimum requirements of DepEd gap of learning,” he elaborated. Moreover, she revealed that the interactive event kasi hindi (ma-e- in terms of learning competencies… In addition, Alcyone Mendoza STEM, TVL-HE, and TVL-ICT may experience) ng students (in real-time) (ay) hindi…necessary…kapag nag- Additionally, Benzon shared that experience the CPAR Festival onsite ‘yung (Festival). (sabay-sabay) namin issue sila ng memo for DepEd schools the prohibition of extracurricular (STM12) stated that the prohibition as the CPAR teachers are planning to makikita online…pero iba pa (rin) ay kailangan sumunod din ‘yung private activities would negatively affect a push the event for the second semester. ‘yung (ma-e-experience) siya [face-to- schools,“ he cleared. student’s motivation in learning. is not a solution and it would not be face],” Tibayan expressed. “[I]ni-invite pa rin namin ‘yung In addition, SHS Student Council “[I]n my experience, doing able to minimize the student’s learning HUMSS at…ABM (kasi)…pwede Furthermore, Alessandra Galingan (SC) President Kyle Benzon extracurricular (activities is) one of my silang…sumali…next (semester)...(sa (ABM24) emphasized that CPAR shared that the Council has motivations for this academic school losses during the pandemic mga) category like…self-portrait at Festival celebrated online is the same opinion as USG’s year…and…some (students) are really sculpture (tapos isinasama rin)...namin disappointing for students who resolution, and plans to pass a looking forward to…showcase (other “Extracurriculars allow (students)… ‘yung integrative output nila kahit applied for categories such as Battle of resolution similar to this when skills and talents in which) they excel na… nakapag-take na sila before ng the Bands. the situation gets serious. (besides academics),” he remarked. to grow…(and) [i]f (extracurricular CPAR,” she expressed. “It would be nice to look at different activities were to be) banned, students Additionally, Dime shared that she is works made by…(Lasallians) sa considering bringing back the regional campus kaya nakakalungkot isipin na who gain relief, grow (passion), dance activity in the second semester because of…a tight schedule, none of following its cancellation during the us would able to see our individual and explore interests would lose all full online modality. works (onsite),” she added. of that,” she said. Furthermore, Angela Mae Nevado (STM213) stressed that the ban would restrict the students’ learning and worsen their burnout. “It will…be a disadvantage to schools because it will not allow the students to maximize their true potential…and experience things out of their comfort zone,” she explained. COMELEC E-Code undergoes revision Kei Oinuma Following the changes in the learning modality, DLSU-D High School (HS) Commission on Elections (COMELEC) disclosed that the Election Code (E-Code) will undergo revisions to avoid potential issues with the electoral process in the future. COMELEC Communications Sections 11 and 15, Article 4 Section that the Election Codes still needs Handful of Euphoria. Teatro Lasalyano amuses their audience with a finger tutting performance during Department Head Linus Seril 24, and Article 5 which is confirming extensive revision. KISLAP 2022 on Dec. 5. Photo by Jean Carla Villano stated that COMELEC has revised the legality of the formerly given numerous articles sections to sanctions. “(COMELEC decided to revise LCP, from page 1 to another topic. [A] subject na specifically cater students’ needs in the [Election Codes] because they we took (during) term 1 did it and onsite and online modality. “For Article 3…Section 11… observed that certain portions of the na rin,” Pareja added. I believe it’s effective,” he suggested. we’re aiming (na mangyari ‘yung) (E-Code) were not quite clear (and) In a case where an IATF level 2 “(Redrafting the Election Code) Meeting de Avance…onsite… neither does it adequately cover In addition, Marie Frances Jalandoon would…change…the entire election and then…for Section 15…it potential concerns that may arise or above is announced, the LCP (ABM23) expressed that two hours process, (it) would be much more (tackles)...the adjustment of election throughout the electoral process,” states that all activities will undergo per subject is enough and the strengthened and…ensure both Davila elaborated. online learning modality. increase would not be any better. convenience and transparency propaganda for onsite election… to both the candidate and the voter,” (and on) Article 4, Section 24...we’re Moreover, she mentioned that they “Kung ano lang ‘yung…weeks “For me, adding an additional he explained. planning…sa [Schoolbook] (‘yung faced difficulties in the revisions due na dineclare (ng IATF na level 2 or hour to a subject would be more elections ng mga naka-online)... to the high Election code standards of above), ‘yon lang (ang) full online draining…not only (for) the Following the revisions, Seril said para mas madali…makahikayat ng the University’s COMELEC. (modality ng SHS)...Para lang tayong students but also (for) the that the COMELEC is currently voters (at ‘yung iba ay) sa onsite,” nagsu-suspend ng (onsite) class pero (tuloy teachers,” she explained. in revision of Section 4, 6, 9 of Davila expressed. “(COMELEC has faced) the ‘yung classes sa) online,” Article 2, which is about the possibility of the revised not being Pareja supported. Consequently, Alcyone Mendoza qualifications of the candidate, Furthermore, Davila revealed that as valid as the (Election Code) of (STM12) shared that there are calendar of activities, and addition the revisions were made after the the (University’s COMELEC)… Students’ Feedback possible difficulties that she of sanctions if a candidate suddenly meeting held by their editorial board kasi mas detailed ‘yung (Election As a result of the increased onsite will encounter as the onsite withdraws, respectively. last Aug. 7. Code ng college)…[s]o…gusto namin hours may increase for pantayan,” Davila remarked. hours, Gabriel Francis Gatdula the next semester. “(Section 4 of Article 2 was)… “[W]e discovered several flaws in (STM21) emphasized that there revised to ensure (the candidates’).... the (E-Code)…like…last year there Furthermore, Davila emphasized will be a higher risk of information “I live quite far from the school capacity in handling the student body was an improper election (as a result that COMELEC vows to handle future overload in the increase of (and) [i]t takes almost [two] hours whether online or onsite…(and in) of a candidate withdrawal during the problems with fairness considering the class hours onsite, highlighting for…a trip to school and back. Section 6, there was an adjustment campaign period)…(and also) due to consequence of the revisions made. that it will not be helpful in the My schedule would get tighter, of (the) schedule so that there the lack of a STEM Representative, learning process. [s]o…it might not be… will be more time for the election and this is one of the numerous “We understand that any action better…for those who are preparation,” he remarked. (concerns) [COMELEC] (hopes) to from [COMELEC] will affect the “[I]f gradually mag-i-increase… in the same situation as avoid with our revisions,” she said. electoral process and thereby the ang onsite hours without I am,” she mentioned. Aside from this, COMELEC Chair appropriate designation of the (information) overload, mahalaga and Finance Marketing Department In addition, she disclosed that Student Council (SC), who will lead rin na we have breaks in between Head Xent Claire Davila added the organization has addressed the [COMELEC] (to) the technicalities of para makapagpahinga before going that they are also revising Article 3 said issues before, however, the the…(electoral process, should) not… COMELEC editorial board sees be taken lightly,” she stressed.
8 La Estrella Verde FEATURES September - December 2022 Driving past memory lane Words by Kurt Brandon Bautista and Adam Joaquin Guasis Art by Jessie Gabrielle Peralta Images may seem blurry when moving at a hundred miles per hour on the highway of life, however, a peek at the side-view mirrors turns those objects from faint rays of color to a vivid picture. From verdant fields to ashy cities traversed, a glance backwards floods the eyes with the reflections of what was. Reminiscing might give those moments from childhood their definitions. And remembrance of one’s past holds the possibility of giving a brighter outlook on the future. Hazy images from the window still be put into practice despite moments are lessons that one can at the past, but a sudden reverse, A person may reflect on the past all As the vehicle roars and zips through the lack of evidence that supports impart in making life choices as a part returning back to those moments, they want, but one may never know them. “After knowing about it, of growing. is impossible. Despite that, the exactly what the future holds. “For the road, one looks out the window knocking on wood three times became inability to turn back time never me, everything has levels. I already only to find a landscape equally as a habit to me every time something The past might illuminate stops the opportunity to take in those know that I’m at the lowest level, transitory as the hard pavement. bad has been said to me or to others,” an individual through raw past experiences, as a reminder to so I will continue to move forward Unfamiliarity greets the view of young Ticug shared. experience. Contentment may do better. to achieve the last level,” Paciones drivers as roads uncharted are ventured be felt by remembering the past, explained. Continuing after all the into. The figurative statements Reflection of the path behind as one absorbs the lessons to The process [of experiences gained might be a tough from grown-ups may be obscured Rear-view mirrors may serve as help with the endeavors of the going into the challenge for people who are uncertain in the eyes of a child, but their future. “I’m fine (knowing) that future] could of what the outcomes of their paths significance might be continually lenses to the past, which seems far I would never return to [the be painful, may be. deciphered through time. “I yet is actually closer than it appears. past] because I’m happy that as exciting, believe many things were said to Passed scenery, overtaken vehicles, I (grow) older …I learn new things depressing, *** me back then by older people, and the surpassed roadblocks along around me,” Ticug shared. For her, or thrilling, that I couldn’t comprehend much, the trip, are now behind the driver, reminiscing can both serve as an but these Growing up can be a bumpy particularly statements that came glancing at the wing mirrors. indicator of progress in terms of emotions (will) journey. “The process [of going from my parents,” Elyza Midem Along the highway of life, one can maturity and a bridge to gain insights shape me to into the future] could be painful, (STM29) explained. try to picture moments gone by. The into current situations. be a better exciting, depressing, or thrilling, shining of the mirror reflects the person.” but these emotions (will) shape A number of these statements from austere texture of the road, just as the Traversing a one-way road me to be a better person,” adults can range from sayings to memories of oneself are engraved into Navigating through the one-way Midem declared. superstitions.Those phrases oftentimes their senses. are passed on from generation to traffic of life directs a person to one One may encounter roadblocks generation. “Knock on the wood three Reminiscing past memories can direction: forward. One can take a and rough terrains that can impede times so that something that’s been discern paths not taken, which may glimpse back, but moving toward the a smooth-sailing ride. Nonetheless, said to you, or to others would not lead to pondering if that one right other side is the constant goal. “Life with one’s eyes on the path, happen,” Jaztrent Ticug (HMS12) turn would have led to a smoother with a one-way road means that there’s checking the mirrors frequently, said when asked about unsaid sayings road. “[R]eminiscing…made me only one reason why you’re living… and the seatbelts fastened, the during her younger days. weary and conscious about my current you’re getting closer to your dream,” journey continues. In the end, it is decisions in life,” Midem shared Ticug stated. up to the driver how they would Simply conforming to metaphorical when asked about the effect of choose to cruise along the road statements of adults could be one remembering the past. “[G]iven that Whatever aspiration one may have, of life. response from the impressional I’ve already been through [the past], just traversing forward through life minds of youth. These sayings might I should know what the action is for can get a person closer to their goal. [the future].” For Midem, these past “If I can’t turn back, at least I know what to do next time,” Justin Paciones stated. One can take a glimpse
September - December 2022 FEATURES La Estrella Verde 9 Anino sa salamin naranasan tulad ng naganap na isinaad ni Silao kung ano ang maaari ng kasaysayan lockdown ay tumatatak sa saloobin ng niyang gawin na paghihikayat sa isa. “Mahirap (mag-cope) all alone… mga tao upang maging rasyonal sa Mga salita ni Ethan Pollo being secluded in a (place) tapos kanilang pagpapasya. “[W]e can push Bilang isang tanglaw na nagbibigay-daan, isang maitim na kariwaraan ang nag-aantay. Ang salaming wala kang makapitan, wala kang them and encourage them to make better sumusulyap sa mga retaso ng nakaraan, napapabayaan ang mga hindi kanais-nais na bahagi upang maiwasan malapitan (was) really hard.” Dahil decisions… and it’ll improve our future ang mga masasamang ala-ala. Sa lipunang nakatutok sa maliwanag na araw, labis na pagpapahinuhod sa anino ng may mga alaalang susulpot mula sa if people can come together and discuss kahapon ang maaaring bumuwal. mga nakikita sa paligid, nakasalalay decisions in (an orderly manner).” Sinabi naman ni Mena na ang nostalgia Banaag ng nakaraan ulit nyang naaalala ‘yung masama (o) because I don’t want anyone to experience [D]apat mas ay makakatulong sa paraan na huwag Nakatitig sa salamin, ay magugunita bad memory na iyon,” saad niya. “May what my grandparents (went through).” manaig sa atin na muling gawin ang mga kilos na mga bagay siguro din na nakikita niya ‘yung solusyon nagbubunga ng kapahamakan at ang mga naaninag na piraso ng na pwedeng nakapagpapa-alala sa Sinasaad rin dito na makakaramdam kaysa sa ‘yung dahil ito’y magsisilbing remembrance, kasaysayan. Ang mga anekdota ng mga kanya ‘yung bad memory na iyon.” pa rin ng emosyon ang isa mula sa (pagiging “[M]aaalala’t maaalala mo yun, so kariwaraan na pinagdaanan ng mga mga sugat ng nakaraan. Iminungkahi madamdamin).” naturally, you’ll avoid it (so that it won’t) ninuno ay diumanong nagbibigay- Dagdag ni Lopez na maaari itong naman ni Lopez kung paano occur again.” liwanag sa mga nakukubling bahagi tumatak sa isipan ng isa at posibleng naaapektuhan ang pag-dedesisyon na sa isa kung paano gagamitin ang ng kasaysayan. Inilarawan ni Brayden dalawa lang ang magiging epekto dulot ng bugso ng damdamin. “I think pagiging madamdamin sa iba’t ibang Naipamahagi naman ni Lopez kung Silao (ICT21) ang mga kahila-hilakbot niya—maganda o masama. “Instinct bad memories (affect) the decision- paraan na makakatulong sa kanila. paano naging parte ang panglaw na karanasan ng kanyang mga lolo at kasi ng tao yun na ni-re-remind nila making of the person, resulting (in) an sa pagtupad ng naturang hangarin. lola. “Nag-ra-rally lolo at lola ko (sa ‘yung sarili nila dun sa bad memories emotional decision instead of (a) logical Maaninag na piraso “Nostalgia can be used as a tool by pagtatangka) na tapusin ang martial na ‘yun para ma-protect din ‘yung decision,” paliwanag niya. “Instead of remembering the wisdom learned from law, at (sila ay nakulong),” sabi niya. sarili nila (mula) sa traumatic thinking clearly, mas na-bo-bother sila.” Tila ba ay nagwawari na ang that specific experience.” Hindi lamang “[K]ung ‘di ako mali, naalala ko na experience na ‘yun.” ang masasamang karanasan ang ‘yung lola ko (ay) manganganak, nung Nabibilanggong anino paningin ng isa sa salamin. Nalilikom pagtutuunan sa pagmumuni-muni, sila’y nasa bilangguan.” Kumukupas na tanaw Ang nararamdamang pagbilanggo kun’di pati na rin ang mga kalutasan Kadalasang nawawala ang paningin ang bawat magaganda at masasamang sa mga suliraning hinaharap. May mga iba’t ibang dahilan kung mula sa mapanglaw na isipan ang bakit naaalala ng isa ang mga karimlan ng isa sa salamin at minamasid salik sa malagim na hinaharap. Ang alaala ng isa, at dahan-dahang *** na ito. Pinapatunayan ni CORE na lamang ang sakit ng kahapon. pagbabalik-tanaw sa mga pagdurusang Faculty Lara Lopez ang madalas Maihahalintulad ito sa karanasan naranasan ay posibleng maging isang dadamputin ang mga piraso ng Tila sa isang anino ng nakaraan, na pag-alala sa mga masasamang ng lolo at lola ni Silao, kung saan kasangkapan upang mapigilan ang natatanaw ang mga pitak ng alaala pangyayari ng isang tao kahit nakalipas ipinahayag niya ang kanyang pag-ulit ng mga pangyayaring ito. nakaraan. Sa pagharap ng memorya na hindi makakalimutan ng isa. Sa na ito, “May posibilidad na sobrang naramdaman matapos marinig ang pagragasa ng iba’t ibang damdamin na nasaktan ‘yung tao na ‘yun kaya paulit- sinapit nila. “[I]t’s just worrying… Ayon kay Micaella Juliana Mena at bumubugsong damdamin, isa sa nararamdaman, hindi nakapagpapasya (HMS13), ang mga pagdurusang ng husto ang isa sa mga desisyon mga payo ni Lopez ang pananatiling sa buhay. Sa pagbuo muli ng mga piraso ng salamin at sa maaliwalas makatwiran sa pagdedesisyon, na aninag ng sarili, magsisilbi itong gabay ng mga talambuhay “[D]apat mas manaig sa atin ‘yung at repleksiyon ng isa sa mas mabuting kinabukasan. solusyon kaysa sa ‘yung (pagiging madamdamin).” Gayunpaman, Inside the toy chest of things they have taken for granted. Last glance into the box one’s antiquity “[Y]un ‘yung nakakalungkot ngayon Placing the toy back down into the Words by Anielle Mendoza and Ma. Eshley Cinco kasi parang [the youth] (lost) the chest, one reflects on the life they Art by John Benedict Varon essence of being appreciative of the have led until that moment. Although little things,” Acal expressed. Knowing their childhood may not have been Kept stored inside a closed wooden, brown chest are the toys once scattered inside what was previously a child’s this, she observed that the youth feels what they wanted, they recognize the bedroom. Walking towards the chest with the intention of taking a glimpse inside, one wonders which memories will they have to achieve bigger things influence it holds on them now—once spring to the surface once opened. Now grown and past the age of playing with toys, the question of whether they have which causes this loss of appreciation a child, now an adult. One takes a last truly enjoyed their childhood lingers in the forefront of their mind. for the smaller ones. “[I]t feels like… look at the image before them and the younger people are pressured to prepares to close the lid. Toys left forgotten conjure up may not happen. “[Y]ung achieve bigger things agad in life… Unlatching the hook of the chest to pinagkakaalalahanan mo ay (posibleng) (that) they forget to notice ‘yung mga “‘Yung mga simpleng bagay na hindi naman pala mangyayari sa simpleng bagay talaga.” ginagawa natin (sa past), hindi natin peek inside, one is met with the sight of hinaharap, so parang magiging burden (aakalain) na it will play an important numerous toys from their childhood. ‘yun sa’yo.” Although one may not have been role in the future,” Acal stated. She With a look of nostalgia, one gazes at able to enjoy their childhood in the further explains that these moments the toys they set aside years ago and Likewise, Acal relates one’s worrying past, Acal mentioned that it is not too in one’s past will, in some way, affect remembers every moment they chose about the future to opportunities they late to do so in the present. Moreover, their lives in the future. “[I]t will to overlook them in favor of directing have missed in the past. “Andami she added that one can find much somehow influence the trajectory of their focus on the future. nilang na-mi-miss na opportunities… happiness from life if only they gain your life in the future in ways that you na pwede nilang gawin with other the will to pursue it. “Madami kang do not know.” “Kapag nag-o-overthink ka pala, people or with the things they enjoy mahahanap na nakakatawa sa mga you are making yourself suffer twice,” doing because natatakot sila sa *** Humanities and Social Sciences faculty mangyayari sa future,” she asserted. Ang buhay Alyssa Karen Acal stated. She reasons “So, (parang) pinahirapan mo lang ay isang Closing the lid of the wooden box, that one would only be weighed ‘yung sarili mo ng dalawang beses.” malaking one takes a step back and promises down by their overthinking of the With that, Acal advised that it is better sitcom at to remember the little moments future, especially if those events they to avoid fretting over unknown events ikaw ang from their childhood—taking them in the future to truly enjoy one’s direktor nito.” as lessons for the hereafter. With the moments spent in the past. hook secured and the toys once again nangyayari sa life,” she proclaimed. stored away, one last look at the box Childhood taken for granted “Ang buhay ay isang malaking sitcom filled with trinkets from their past Continuing to look upon the various at ikaw ang direktor nito.” With that, is all one needs before they leave to Acal asserts that one is in control continue on with the present. Only toys strewn inside the chest, one is of their own life and is the only this time, they guarantee, the little filled with regret from remembering person capable of directing it however things will no longer be forgotten. the dreary way they had chosen to they see fit. spend their childhood. As they pick up a toy to scrutinize, their mind is filled with recollections of the little
THE TOO CONFIDENT by Sophia Nicole Guadamor THE CRAMMER by Jannbeau Amadeus Rain Astrero TOO MUCH TO BEAR by Klaire Niña Llarena UNEXPECTED COMPANY by Rianne Nicole Ocampo SCREAM by Liam Nico Sullivan LRSEE by Reanne Ashley Roguel Levi and his friend are cramming to finish their RRL! Find atleast 10 differences to help Levi’s group pass Practical Research! Answers: Statue’s head. Almanac. Slanted book on top of the shelf. “Architect” book. “Geography” book. “Junior” book. Globe. Set of short books on shelf’s top row, second section. Set of tall books on shelf’s top row, second section. Tall and thin book on shelf’s top row.
Photojournalists: Almira Isabel Aguila, Antoine Cortez, Nicole Infante, Anika Jordan Muñoz, Kaisha Keith Perez, Jean Carla Villano Layout artist: Hiro Odamaki After 2 Years The daily allowance, school events, and interactions with our peers in real life, are some of the things that we have missed due to the emergence of the pandemic. After enduring two years of online learning and the feeling of isolation, students won’t have to struggle with the hardships of communicating online with their teachers and classmates. Once again, we finally have the freedom to relate with one another, visit libraries, and eat our favorite food around campus. Despite the return of face-to-face classes and the threat of COVID-19, we must still observe safety protocols to ensure everyone’s well-being. The pandemic has changed the way we live. Face masks and alcohols are currently an essential part of our daily lives as we embrace the new normal.
12 La Estrella Verde FEATURES September - December 2022 Images from a distant past Words by Anielle Mendoza Art by Nika Charmee Dugay Inside a photo album lies snippets of one’s past with each photo worn out; the colors fading with age. Using careful hands, one traces the photos and recalls moments spent in joy and delight. Reminiscing about those distant days, one begins longing to relive them. Yet, as they snap back to remember the present, one mourns the memories of those moments long behind them—memories of a time when things may have been happier. First page of former days such experiences. Try not to dwell too much (on) the Meanwhile, Iloco gives her own Sitting down with a photo album “Most of these moments (I past because the past cannot be insights on the matter. “Try not to changed... [I]nstead, you should dwell too much (on) the past because in hand, one brushes off the dust want to relive) are good ones,” put your focus (on) improving your the past cannot be changed,” she collected from the years it was left Quishia Iloco (STM14) stated. present.” advised. “[I]nstead, you should put untouched. Opening the very first “(For example), my birthday your focus (on) improving your page with only a single goal in mind, celebration for this year.” Iloco Aljohn Remaldora (HMS11) Back to the present present.” She justified that one should one hopes to be taken back to relive narrated her experiences on that described how he deals with knowing Placing the photo back in its place do this so that, in the future when their moments in the past. day, stating the different events that he cannot reverse time and relive they look back at the moments they occurred and why it is a memory she his past experiences. “In-a-accept ko in the album, one attempts to break spent now, one would not feel regret Jhellai Margret Tibayan (ABM22) cherishes. “At that time, (the school nalang,” he said. “[K]asi ‘yung moments free from the chains of the past and or shame over the things they could revealed her wish to re-experience year hadn’t started) yet,” she explained. na ‘yun—(they’re) a part of your remember the life they have in the have done. some moments in her past. “Most of Because of it, her birthday celebration (memories) na, and your (memories present. Although knowing one cannot the moments I want to relive are (those was spent without stress and worry. are) a part of your life.” relive old moments and experiences, Furthermore, Remaldora mentioned where) I feel euphoric,” she said. With one might begin to wonder what what he looks forward to in the that statement, Tibayan stated that the Iloco expressed that those moments Knowing that these past moments they can look forward to while living present. “I look forward to becoming moments she remembers most fondly she experienced in the past contributed will remain in his memories, in the now. a better person,” he stated. are those exciting ones. However, much happiness to her, making such Remaldora declared that not Remaldora admitted that he was she mentioned that she has grown a memory a special one she wishes to being able to relive them would “Because of the priorities and one who often only thought to cherish those calm and quiet relive. “[I]n a way, it’s like we were be fine as he has learned to accept responsibilities I have now,” Tibayan about himself, which is why he moments as well as they offer her a happier,” she observed. “It’s a special things as they are and move on. began when asked how one can stay is eager to become something sense of peace. moment because it was spent with “[O]kay lang din na hindi ko…i-relive grounded in the present. “I’d like to better than before. “Madami akong special people in my life.” ‘yung past na ‘yun kasi…sinasabi ko (sa fulfill them rather than wallow in (matututunan)…in the future (if I Upon recognizing which moments sarili ko lagi) ‘move on,’” he expressed. regret and disappointment (about) the learn from the past).” in the past she looks back on fondly, Reminiscing in sorrow things I should have done back then.” Tibayan explained her reasons for Recalling past experiences may have *** wanting to go back and experience them. “[S]ometimes, overwhelming brought one joy, yet realizing they are Closing the photo album and na rin ‘yung present,” she divulged. unable to go back in time and recreate “[A]nd it’s fascinating to see how them leaves one with feelings of . different I am now compared to how I sorrow. As they take out a photo from was (before).” the album, one wonders how they can placing it back where it belonged continue living in the present knowing on the shelf, one recounts all that Moments captured in time they cannot return to the past. they had learned and remembered Looking at each photo with nostalgia from taking a glimpse back into the Sharing his insights on the matter, old moments. Though they may and glee, one is hit with an onslaught never be able to experience them of memories from their past. As they again, one can take comfort recall the emotions they felt during knowing they can make the such memories, they sit back and present even better than the past. revel in these moments captured With that in mind, one steps away in time through a single camera— from the photo album, ready to create proof that they had lived through even more, happier memories.
September - December 2022 LITERARY La Estrella Verde 13 Langit-lupa Salamin de hiraya Sarah Nicole Jallorina Wrenzhie Arroyo Sabi nila kapag nakasalo ka niyang ani na naging dahilan ng ng nahulog na bituin, ibibigay magtagpo ang mata ko at ang pagkunot ng aking noo. Hindi na samantalahin mo na ang liwanag daw sa’yo ng mundo ang aking repleksyon, pagkagising ko nga niya sinagot ang tanong ko, bago kumagat ang dilim. pinakaminimithi ng iyong puso. kinabukasan nang sipatin ko ang nanghihingi pa siya ng pagkain? parating na ang mga kawatan Naniniwala ang karamihan sarili sa salamin sa harap ng aking Hindi ko alam, pero parang nag- at magsisimula na muli ang habulan. na pumipili sila ng mga taong kama. Sunod kong nalaman, init ang dugo ko. karapat-dapat makahawak sa lamig na ang bumabalot sa pagalingan sa pagkukubli, kanilang liwanag dahil bihirang katawan ko sa halip na kumot na Halos hindi makakakita ang sa mga mandaragit, ‘wag papahuli. umalis ang mga bituin sa hindi ko namalayang lumipad na kahit sinuman ng pagkain sa taimtim na panalangin ang sambitin kalangitan. pala patungo sa salamin. bahay. Isa pa, sinasanay ko ang at baka dalang init ng umaga, sarili kong kumain nang bihira hindi mo na muling abutin. Kaya naman halos lumuwa “Wala akong makita! Tanggalin kaya umiling ako dahil wala ang mga mata ko nang isang mo ‘to!” Nanlaki ang aking mga akong maibibigay sa kanya. At ligtas ang mga nasa langit kumikinang na bato ang biglang mata sa boses na sigurado akong talaga namang may lakas ng na nakatanaw mula sa matayog na bakod bumagsak sa aking harapan, isang nagmula sa salamin. Kulang ba loob ang babae sa salamin na habang patuloy kang humahangos, gabi habang pauwi. Nagpalinga- ako sa tulog? simangutan ako kahit siya ang umaasang sa sali-salimuot na daan linga pa ako sa paligid upang dahilan kung bakit nais kong maililigtas ka mula sa karit ni Kamatayan. tignan kung sakaling may Dahan-dahan akong lumapit magpapayat. Dahil sa labis na nagbato nito, ngunit ako at mga dito at tinanggal ang nakabalot inis ko, nawala ang lahat ng takot sa inuulap na isipan, bituin lamang ang naroon. na kumot. Ngunit hindi ko alam at gulat ko! isa lamang ang katanungan– kung tumaas ba ang mga balahibo ano kaya kung nakakaangat din, Hindi kaya hulog ito ng langit? ko sa braso dahil sa paglapat ng “Hindi mo sinagot ang napapaligiran ng higanteng tarangkahan? Sa kaisipang iyon, agad ko aking talampakan sa malamig na tanong ko. Sino ka at itong pinulot at ipinasok sa bulsa mga baldosa ng sahig o dahil sa bakit ka nariyan?! Bakit sa may bandang kanluran, ng aking jacket at nagmadaling nakita ko. kita kamukha?! isang kislap ang natanglawan. umuwi. Sinalubong ako ng aking namuo ang pag-asa sa puso ina na takang-taka sa magiliw Hindi ako ang nasa salamin. Isang buntong-hininga ang ngunit iba ang nadatnan sa pagliko. kong ekspresyon. Tanging ngiti Akala ko repleksyon ko ang kumawala sa kanyang mga labi. at pagmano na lamang ang nakita ko kanina. Ngunit, “Walang pinagkaiba sa isang sa mataas na pader na binungaran iginawad ko sa kanya at pumasok ngayon na tinititigan ko siya regular na salamin ang tinitingnan at mabibigat na yapak mula sa likuran, na sa aking silid. Walang duda nang malapitan, nakikita kong mo,” sagot niya. Ang kulit! Alam isang kalabit lamang ang kinailangan na mayroong mas karapat-dapat, hindi kami iisang tao. May iba naman naming dalawa na hindi para tuluyan kang sakupin ng kadiliman. pero baka baguhin nitong bato sa kanya, para bang walang ganoon ang totoong itsura ko. ang buhay ko. kahirap-hirap ang ganda niya. Taya! Ngunit hindi ko alam na Napansin kong nakataas ang Sinalubong ng tanaw ko ang ibibigay pala agad sa akin ang baba niya, nagbibigay ng awra jacket na nakasabit malapit sa kahilingan ko. ng kumpiyansa na para bang pintuan; kapansin-pansin na Isang matinis na tili ang wala siyang problema sa kanyang mabigat pa rin ang isa sa mga umalingawngaw sa apat na itsura at sa tingin ng iba. bulsa, at nagbibigay-liwanag sulok ng aking kwarto nang “Sino ka?!” ang anumang nasa loob kahit “May pagkain ka ba riyan? natatakpan ng tela. Tila parang Nagugutom kasi ako,” kaswal bumbilyang bumukas, isang ideya ang pumasok sa aking “Kung ikaw ang nasa posisyon ko at paulit-ulit pinapaalala sa’yo isipan. na pangit ka, gugustuhin mo rin namang baguhin ang itsura mo, “Dahil parang ‘di naman ‘di ba?” Malinaw sa akin na hindi siya sang-ayon base sa kanyang imposible, tatanungin ko na rin. ekspresyon. May bituin akong nasalo kagabi, “Hindi ka dapat nagbabago para makibagay sa pamantayang nagmula ka ba roon? Ikaw na ba idinikta ng lipunan. Paano ka gaganda sa tingin ng iba kung ang bago kong repleksyon simula hindi mo muna papahalagahan ang sarili mo?” ngayon? Mabuti naman! Hindi Nakabibinging katahimikan ko kasi masyadong gusto ‘yong ang sumunod sa katanungang iyon. Naisip ko kung paano dati kong itsura.” naging posible ang pag-uusap na ito pagkatapos kong mahuli “Hindi nakakatuwa ang ang isang bituin kagabi. Baka itong salamin ang regalo ng biro mo! Ako ang totoo mong bituing makakapagbago ng buhay ko. Siguro, ito ang repleksyon, nakapagsasalita paraan ng pagpayo sa’kin ng sansinukob. lang. Pareho tayo ng mukha at Matapos ang tila isang libong katawan. Kung nagagandahan oras, nakarating ako sa isang konklusyon. Kung ito nga ka sa akin, dapat nagagandahan talaga ang regalo ng bituin, makabubuting sundin ko ang ka rin sa sarili mo.” Banyaga ang payo nito. tunog ng ideya sa aking mga Ngunit saan nga ba ako magsisimula? tainga, pero parang maliit na Isang matalas na katok mula sa bagay lang sa kanya ang sinabi. babae sa salamin ang humila sa akin palabas sa aking iniisip. Wala siyang alam. “Hindi ka ba nagugutom? Wala Binaha ang isipan ko ng ka bang balak mag-almusal?” Napangiti siya sa naging sagot ko. mga alaala ng lahat ng beses “Tara?” na sinundan ako ng mga mapanuksong hagikgik, lahat ng beses na natagpuan kong may ginuhit na baboy sa locker ko, lahat ng beses na nagsinungaling ako sa nanay ko at sinabing kumain na ako, lahat ng beses na dumaan ang kaarawan ko at puro “Sana magbago na ang itsura ko, sana sa susunod kong kaarawan hindi na problema ang katawan ko” ang tanging nasa utak ko habang hinihipan ang mga kandila. Art by Johanna Abigail Nieva
14 La Estrella Verde LITERARY September - December 2022 Divergence of Twin Flames Kyoko Honda Art by Jana Allyson Añora Recognition; Stomps were made on fur-skinned floors, whilst the wood underneath it creaks. As I walk toward the parallel world, I can feel the burning gaze of rejection. Staring back with her mystifying eyes, her duplicity was all I could perceive. Resentment; The fire was spreading in my veins. Her pearl orbs turned darker, like the night without the stars. My fist meets her cunning face. Soon after, I felt the cracks in my soul stained with the redness of her gore. Indulgence; I look down at the ground of glasses There she is, the villain of this mess, staring back at me through my vision. I looked back with pure revulsion, confronting the evil inside of her like a sinner that has confessed. Perception; The verity blinds the sphere reflecting on her pearl-colored iris. The ruinous leer shifted into a tranquil gaze, and it widened to return to its own cypress. A moment of epiphany was all it could be. I shall not be the antagonist of my story. Will-of-the-wisp Pia Heart Lambuson Some sailors feared sirens. He, on the other he found was in the form of a cat drenched in stormy skies as it strains to hypnotize him back. hand, welcomed them. the intense rain—judgmental pupils piercing the It danced like a temptress, curling in small dark before it skittered off onto a neighbor’s roof. waves forward, enticing him into an embrace. He was young, barely even sixteen. The mere The smog drew too close, and a wheeze blew thought of that secret being exposed does Just a stray cat, he consoled himself. The her away. nothing but cause goosebumps to crawl across unsettling feeling never left. He considered his skin. It was only his dwindling self-restraint turning back when his eyes landed on the There was too much of her, and it was hurting— that kept it hidden for so long. weathered stone bench to his left. he was burning. A resounding thud echoed from below his She was here. A siren disguised in flames. He Another hacking cough came between them rickety floorboards. The light bulb flickered for a blinked once in shock, twice in disbelief. and suddenly, their forbidden love mattered split second before dying out in the next. Surely, no more as his grasp loosened. He tripped over they’ve paid the monthly bills last month. The lighter flicked shut, his world going hazy himself as he withdrew, yet the smoke in the as he staggered forward. The sight of her hit corners of his eyes followed him—a phantom He tensed, muscles coiled as he leaned forward, him hard, nearly as much as the day they’d first that wouldn’t yield in its chase. peering through the door left ajar. The lack of met with hesitance. His hands grazed her figure, light did him no favors as it revealed nothing her hair red as a rose in June and her body The boy knew how to end everything, but it was but a dark hallway. With no reaction save a sigh paler than how he remembered. Her gaze was easier said than done. Nipping their connection of disapproval, he swept up his father’s zippo as conspiratorial as a wink, no song was needed in the bud seemed unfathomable a few months lighter from under his cluttered drawer. to seduce him. ago, but everything about this was a slap in the face—one that should’ve come sooner. For light, he’d told himself Just this once. Quickly, he headed to the doorway and down With desperate and yellowing fingers, he Eyes drifted down toward her one last time. the stairs, tiptoeing just the slightest bit. The snapped the lighter open, frantic flame bursting Taking in her limp stature, he fought his boy didn’t fool himself into thinking he was forth. Lips pursed as the same wicked light fell on compulsion before throwing her down violently sneaky for doing so, but it brought him enough her small form. He cupped his hands, screwed his to the ground. He stomped away every bit of security. He held his breath and scampered off eyes shut, and breathed in her intoxicating scent her, leaving nothing but ashes and the butt of a to the garden, each shadow that passed caused in a single movement all too familiar. Biting, blackened cigarette lying forgotten on the cold, uneasiness to grow with each step. By the time cheap perfume, and burnt pine invaded his hard cement. The storm pounced on her like a he arrived, his lungs burned, and each thump senses. He knew it was wrong, but it felt so right. predator, snuffing out whatever ember she had of his heart sounded like a heavy bass drum Fog permeated his vision as he exhaled, but he left with an unassuming hiss. resonating in his head, loud enough to bring didn’t care enough to register it. His head was clear him back to reality. for the first time in weeks. Hands unconsciously Eluding her in the future was optimistic, but at Snap out of it. You’re being hysterical. There’s loosened their grip as he let out a hollow laugh, that moment, she was gone—both her soot and nobody here. tears spilling out of his eyes as he did. He laughed the weight of his secret were too. The boy was Eyes squinted around for confirmation. By until his throat burned. In moments, howls contented as he escaped the acrid fumes that still the shrubs of Sampaguita, the only sign of life turned into coughs, and coughs turned into sobs. tread tirelessly on his heels. The fog twirled skyward, bleeding into the But he’d turned a deaf ear to the siren who could sing no more, and that’s all that mattered.
September - December 2022 SPORTS La Estrella Verde 15 Aspiring varsity players run as they undergo for the Women’s Basketball Team Tryouts. Photo by Nicole Infante Lahat ng nag-tryout, pasok sa Ravens Althea Lauraine Libunao Sa kadahilanang kaunti lang ang nag-tryout, nagkamit ng puwesto sa Ravens ang bawat (From right) Football Team Captain Mikias Wagayen, Taekwondo Team Captain Lawrence Bautista, and manlalaro na lumahok sa tryouts para sa Basketball Girls. Basketball Team Captain Allen Ronquillo. Photo by Nicole Infante PAWNalo. You are surrounded by endless possibilities by just moving your chess piece to unlock an even Ayon kay DLSU-D Basketball maging manlalaro ng Basketball Girls pagbubuo sa kupunan, ipinaliwanag wider array of possibilities. Photo by Jean Carla Villano Girls Coach Robby Angeles, hangga’t hindi pa nakukumpleto ang ni Angeles ang balakid kumpara Basketball Girls ang may itinalagang pinakamataas na bilang sa ibang mga paaralan dulot ng pinakakaunting manlalarong nag- ng manlalaro. Ayon kay Angeles, pagkakaroon nito ng mga atletang tryout kumpara sa dami ng lumahok sa “(Sa puntong iyon) ako (ang) may mas mahuhusay na manlalaro. Volleyball at Basketball. magkakaroon ng [talagang] selection “(Yung pagkakaroon ng agwat sa (of players).” lebel ng skills kung saan mayroong “Initially, there were 16 (athletes). magsisimula sa basics) ‘yung hurdle Minabuti ko (na magkaroon ng sapat “Baka ‘yung… huli…o ilan compared sa’min na talagang, na manlalaro sa pamamagitan ng pang gusto sumali (ay) medyo we’re going to start from scratch,” pagtanggap sa lahat ng nag tryout) since (advance) ‘yung level [of mastery sa pagbabahagi ni Angeles. (the sports coordinator) [said] (that) Basketball]. Given the short amount we can accept up to a maximum of time that we have to prepare for Sa kadahilanang bago palang number of 24 for Basketball, para Southern Luzon Colleges and ang mga Ravens, ibinahagi ni may reserve players,” aniya. Pahayag Universities Athletic Association Angeles na back-to-basics muna ni Angeles na sa kadahilanang ito, (SLCUAA), baka sila na ‘yung ilagay ang mga ito. Nakatutok ang Ravens tinanggap niya ang lahat ng mga ko sa active roster,” dagdag nito. sa masinsinang pagsasanay at manlalarong sumubok. paghahanda para sa mga kompetisyon Isinaad ni Angeles na kalakip sa na naghihintay sa mga atleta. Sapagka’t hindi sapat ang bilang naging desisyon, karamihan ng ng mga manlalarong natanggap, Ravens ay baguhan pa lamang sa binanggit ni Angeles na maaari pang naturang isport kaya maaari itong sumubok ang mga atletang nais maging pagsubok. Kaakibat ng Kalakasan o Kaligtasan? mapalad at natatagpuan pang may Hindi mawawala sa kanilang tanggapin ang katotohanang isa responsibilidad ang pagsasakripisyo sa maaaring harapin ng manlalaro Orichom malay samantalang ang iba naman, at paglalaan ng oras sa matinding sa oras na siya ay makatanggap ensayo, ngunit dapat pa ring ng failing grade at ang tuluyang Jane Llana Cordova sa kasamaang palad, naaabutang Bago pa tiyaking ligtas na nagagampanan pagkakatanggal mula sa kupunan. man sila ang bawat tungkulin upang mawaksi Bago pa man umusbong ang nakahimlay na. Bukod pa rito, naging atleta, ang pag-aalala o takot sa bawat isa. Hindi kailanman magiging pandemya,karaniwangnagsisimula sila muna Hindi sapat ang mga katwirang, kapantay ng pisikal na kalakasan ng 4:00 pm hanggang 7:00 pm ang laganap din ang kaso ng pagnanakaw ay ay mga “Matatag naman ang pangangatawan ang mental at emosyonal na pagsasanay ng mga atleta. Hindi pa karaniwang ng mga atleta.” “Kakayanin pa nilang kapasidad ng mga manlalaro sa kabilang dito ang oras na iginugugol sa mga lugar na madalas na mag-aaral makapagsagot ng mga assessments oras na sila ay maging biktima ng nila sa pag-biyahe pauwi sa kanilang na din na o mag-aral pag-uwi sa bahay.” O kidnapping, pagnanakaw, at iba tahanan. Dagdag pa rito, sumasabay nagkukumpulan ang mga tao, tulad ng napapagod at kaya naman, “Pinili nilang maging pa. Walang saysay ang paggugol ng rin ang mga student-athletes sa dagsa nahihirapan.” athlete kaya dapat alam nilang mga masisipag na manlalaro kung ng assessments, meetings, at gampanin sakayan ng mga public transportations mahirap at mabigat talaga ang mga hindi naman mabibigyang- sa kanilang personal na buhay–para tungkulin ng isang student-athlete,” importansya ang kanilang kaligtasan. lang mapunan ang oras na ibinaling at mga pamilihan. kung kaligtasan naman ang malagay Paano makakapagpahinga ang sa paghasa ng kanilang kakayahan sa sa alanganin. mga atleta sa pagod mula sa kani-kaniyang larangan. Dulot ng mga Walang kasiguraduhan na ang bawat kanilang pagsasanay kung sa priority na ito ang ilan sa mga posibleng Isa pang puntong dapat na tutukan paglalakbay patungo sa kanilang panganib na maaaring harapin ng mga student-athlete ay may pribilehiyong ay sa oras na hindi magampanan tahanan ay nakapagdudulot atleta, lalo na’t makikitang alanganin ang tungkulin bilang estudyante, na ng pangamba sa kanilang ang oras ng kanilang trainings. gumamit ng private vehicles pauwi, agarang mawawalan ng saysay ang isipan? Masasabi pa ba talagang dedikasyon at pagmamahal na pahuway ito? Noong Agosto, sunod-sunod ang at ang iba ay mas pinipili pa ipinapakita sa napiling larangan nabalitang mga nawawalang kabataan ng palakasan. Kailangan nilang na kadalasang magkakalapit ang ring mag-commute kaya’t hindi lokasyon ng mga target. Ang ilan ay nawawala ang posibilidad na maranasan ang pandurukot, pagnanakaw, at iba pang katiwalian. Ngayong talamak ang mga nabanggit na karumaldumal na mga gawain, tunay ngang wala nang katiyakan ang kaligtasan ng bawat isa; umaraw man o gabi. Ito ang realidad na mahirap harapin; unti-unting nababalot ng takot ang bansang sinilangan na akala nati’y unang yayapos sa atin ng kaginhawaan sa oras ng kapaguran.
La Estrella Verde SportsSeptember - December 2022 Volume 7 Issue 1 DLSU-D Ravens Basketball Team practice in preparation for the upcoming competitions. Photo by Nicole Infante Mga kupunan ng DLSU-D SHS Basketball, lalaban sa SLCUAA Franchesca De Guzman Basketball Skills Challenge, idaraos ng Southern Luzon Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SLCUAA) sa De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) Sentrum. Mas masusubok ang indibidwal usual Basketball…it’s a team effort. kompetensya para sa gantimpalang with the fastest possible time,” ayon sa compete for) naman na ‘yun (ay) hindi na galing ng bawat atleta at This time naman, individual siyang maging kampeon. guidelines ng SLCUAA. special, kumbaga part din siya ng madadagdagan ang kanilang karanasan (binibigyan ng puntos para sa bawat (Basketball) itself,” ang sabi ni Roble. sa aspeto ng Basketball sa pamamagitan manlalaro at hindi bilang isang Batay sa naaprubahan na guidelines Upang makasali sa kompetisyon, ng pakikipag-paligsahan. kupunan)”. ng SLCUAA, dalawang atleta nakasalalay sa mga coach ng Basketball Dagdag pa ni Roble, bukas lamang ang kailangan para sa team kung sino ang may kakayahang para sa lahat ng kasarian ang Ayon kay DLSU-D Sports Ang kompetisyong ito ay nahahati larong spot shooting at 3-point shootout, lumahok sa kompetisyon base sa patimpalak kung saan maglalaban Coordinator Donnie Marc Louie sa apat na laro: spot shooting, at tatlo naman para sa free-throw relay kanilang mga pagsasanay. ang mga atleta mula sa iba’t ibang Roble, “[M]as ma-ha-highlight 3-point shootout, free-throw relay, at at multi-skills challenge. paaralan. Kasama na ang DLSU-D, ‘yung individual capacity ng mga multi skills challenge, kung saan ang “[T]he usual training lang din DLSL, at De La Salle University- athletes (sa tuntunin ng lakas at mga atleta mula sa iba’t ibang paaralan “The main objective of the skills/ naman (ang gagawing pagsasanay Canlubang (DLSU-C). bilis). Kasi s’yempre pag (‘yong) sa Timog-Luzon ay makikipag- challenges is to secure the highest score para sa kompetisyon) kasi ‘yung possible and/or complete the challenge mga skills (which the athletes will Green Patriots Pep Squad performs their pep rally during the opening ceremony of Students’ Week Fair 2022. Photo by Nicole Infante DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) Men’s Basketball Team holds their training at Mariano Trias Hall (MTH) Court in preparation for their match against De La Alliyah Nadres. Photo by Anika Jordan Muñoz Salle Lipa (DLSL). Photo by Kaisha Keith Perez
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