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NWU gears up to the challenges of the AY 2020-2021 ‘New Normal’ by Jezreel Larry R. Caunca the students regarding the copy wherein students will message Viloria, head of the NWU CICT, Farmers endure falling pay prices of grades and other documents; their respective departments “With today’s technology, we are not Northwestern University NWU OSA, which answers or colleges’ Facebook pages far behind this trend. With the aid A Call for Understanding gears up to the ‘New Normal’ the inquiries of the students to encode their subjects. The of Canvas LMS, NWU guarantees education’s challenges for the regarding student affairs; NWU enrollment was done through a that quality education can carry on Unquarantined Fashion: Wearing Academic Year 2020-2021. As Finance, which gives information new student portal designed by while safeguarding the effectiveness a Century-old culture with Inabel we face the challenges of the regarding the financial accounts the NWU Center for Information, of online learning.” global health crisis, COVID-19, of the students; NWU Guidance Communication, and Technology Northwestern University Seasons of Life: Challenging Northwestern University performs Office, which provides online (CICT) Office, wherein the step by allotted the first week of classes Boundaries different actions to help the students guidance and counseling services step procedures are being shown. for the students to be familiarized and the employees cope with the for the students; NWU Medical On September 7, 2020, with the Canvas. Canvas offers Conqueror’s Battleground: ‘New Normal’ education setup for and Dental, which offer online Northwestern University virtually comprehensive features ranging Quench thy Blood-thirst this Academic Year. medical and dental services to the welcomes NWU students to the from video conferences, online As information is vital students; and IPODD which caters start of Academic Year 2020-2021. activities, discussions, and other during these trying times, NWU the employees’ concern. This year, NWU introduces a new parts of the education curriculum. introduced different specialized Aside from the main learning management system, The university also distributed Facebook pages to cater to the Facebook page of Northwestern which is the Canvas Learning computer units to the different students’ needs and concerns. University and its specialized Management System. Canvas government offices in the These specialized Facebook pages Facebook pages, NWU also is a cloud-based teaching and municipalities and cities of Ilocos are NWU Nexus, which caters to the activates the different Facebook learning platform. It is developed Norte for the students who do not problems of the students regarding pages of the colleges and by Instructure and used by the have a strong internet connection student portals, activation of departments in the University to different schools, universities, and to access their modules and accounts, and changing of provide necessary information colleges across the country and recorded discussions. passwords; NWU Registrar, to the students. It is also used worldwide. which provides the requests of for the enrollment process, According to Mr. Chris TURN TO | P. 24 Juris Doctor student awarded as PNVSCA Most Outstanding COVID-19 Volunteer by Mark Lester A. Caletina we celebrate every December. In an interview with the This is the PNVSCA’s approach PIA Ilocos Norte’s radio program, JC Finale Siazon, a first to encourage the promotion he shared that “Volunteerism for of volunteerism as a key to me is being selfless. As an individual, year Juris Doctor student under sustainable development. it’s a stimulus that we will not do for Siazon earned the award our own but as a volunteer, we will the NWU College of Law was through his steadfast dedication work for others without expecting in promoting initiatives amidst anything in return.” awarded in the recent Search for the pandemic through different Truly, JC Finale Siazon is projects such as repacking of a Northwesternian living up to the Outstanding Volunteers by the relief goods during Enhanced core values of our University which Community Quarantine, free are Commitment to Excellence, Philippine National Volunteer haircut service to four barangays Honesty and Intergrity, Active in Ilocos Norte, and establishment Involvement, Professionalism, and Service Coordinating Agency of Organic Gulayan sa Barangay. Selfless Service. (PNVSCA) as the outstanding volunteer in the Ilocos Region. The Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) is the core activity of the National Volunteer Month (NVM) which

September 2020 - December 2020 HEADLINES 2 NWU Nursing Program Global Strengthening the avenue for help through Partnership with GIZ, UKB FGD by Kristene Claire O. Lazo There has been a plan that the opportunity to be part of this in January 2021, three faculty of partnership. the nursing department are going Interested students have by Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili would embarrass herself in front to visit Germany and will bring already passed their applications of her classmates and instructor. Among nursing schools back Virtual Mannequins. The and motivation forms to Prof. Disclaimer: Narratives She can barely express herself as company also sent Miss Nicole Bullalayao and Miss Lopez. are just work of fiction and are not she is scared to. in the province of Ilocos Norte, Lopez, a Global Skill Partnership There will also be screening and taken from the discussion during These experiences hinder FGD. If any of these have occurred her from making friends or to Northwestern University, the project field coordinator, in mid- interviews to be done before the in real life, it may be just a pure socialize, making up with her October. She is coordinating with taking of the German Language. coincidence. scores, and blending in during Department of Nursing pulled the department head and the The qualified students of the first Isabel, a third-year group projects or activities. students regarding the application, batch (Level 3 Nursing Students) student, lost interest in working Furthermore, Jonathan, up a partnership with Deutsche webinars, and activities. The will be taking up additional on her modules. She could not a graduating student and an memorandum of agreement is subjects starting in the coming cope with lessons given online, organization’s president felt he Gesellschaft für Internationale valid for three years, in which the semester of this school year until and she can barely understand was carrying too much burden. currently enrolled level 1-3 have the succeeding school year. the modules uploaded. He is active during his classes Zussmmenarbeit (GIZ) and She is living far away and most especially voicing out from civilization and had to students’ concerns. Universitäts Klinikumbonn (UKB) leave her house daily to find a However, lately, he seems good signal to attend discussions to be distressed. Thinking that in which the University President, online. Those are the reasons why his teacher might be expecting she hesitated at first to enroll in too much from him, he is always Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas and this academic year. She is worried picked to answer questions every that her poor environment may now and then. Germany Personnel of UKB and hinder her from obtaining a high- The teacher noticed the quality education. changes that Jonathan had. He GIZ signed the memorandum of Although she is kind of fell behind due to the enthusiastic about accomplishing overwhelming stress he is feeling. agreement on July 8, 2020. her activities and passing on He was approached by that time, her network plays as her teacher and asked him what is The first batch that will life’s antagonist. She often passes wrong. He explained that it seems her activities late or barely makes like he was being targeted. benefit from this partnership is the it to the deadline since she The teacher did not keeps reconnecting all the time. expect that it was the reason why level 3 students of this academic Her situation frustrates her so her student’s acting weird. She much that she sometimes cares explained that she is not targeting year 2020-2021. Moreover, 40 more about passing it on time, him in a bad way. She believes effortlessly. that he has more potential to interested nursing students of Her teacher usually calls unleash; that is why. her out for her unintentional These are a few scenarios this batch will have a chance to late submission of quizzes and that students encounter in their activities. It pains her a lot, and school life. Some factors are get employed immediately in it seems like no one understands intrapersonal, and sometimes her. She is losing her will to merely misunderstanding or the Germany after graduation. continue but does not want to be roots are from the problem they left behind. are facing. According to the Alex, a second-year Such a situation should student, deals with a lot of family be recognized, and aid should Department Head, Prof. problems. During his freshman be given. That is why a study on days, he was reportedly seen as mental health protocol within the Charliemane A. Bullalayao, before always zoning out. He tends to school system was conducted, be in deep thinking. He is alive spearheaded by Miriam College’s this partnership with Germany, but appears to be lifeless. research team. This study aims His parents have had to understand the current status around August 2019, two Japanese many misunderstandings lately. of mental health care in school Moreover, last week, both of systems and develop a mental agencies have shown their interest them agreed to finally separate. health protocol manual for both He was left devastated, seeing public and private schools within in the Nursing program. However, his family fall apart. He seems urban and rural areas. to be distracted by the situation The mental health for some reason, it did not that his parents’ separation has protocol manual that will be brought. developed will help Guidance materialize. His studies were Center deliver more effective affected as he was falling behind and systematic health and COBE students victorious during his classmates. He became psychosocial support. 14th GBC Case Marketing Tilt uninterested in things and barely Limited students were coped up with lessons as he is only invited to partake in the by Jezreel Larry R. Caunca despite the given problems. which they need to use to manage distracted. Focus Group Discussion (FGD). For the second phase, the and increase the company’s Mikaela, who is a The discussion included reported Mark Dio Palcon, BS teams presented their marketing engagement and sales within the freshman, is usually quiet during mental health issues, different Hospitality Management – Cruise plan on November 21, 2020, via budget of Php 5,000 each team. her class. She barely volunteers psychosocial and environmental Management student, Alexis Zoom Video conferencing app. The teams considered factors such herself to recite; if called, she can factors affecting students’ mental Gonzales, BS Accountancy student; Three (3) teams were selected to as but not limited to tag lines, barely express herself. When it health, etc. and Eldridge John Villa, BS in enter the final round. These teams visual appeal, and content. comes to reporting, she usually Business Administration student are Northwestern University Northwestern University tears up due to the overwhelming TURN TO | P. 24 (Team Tycoons) rise to the top as (Team Tycoons), Ateneo De Manila (Team Tycoons) was declared nervousness she is feeling. 1st Place during the 14th Global University (Team Lightning), as the 1st Place while Ateneo She said she was afraid Business Conference (GBC) Case and iAcademy (Team Boys Over De Manila University (Team her answers might be wrong. Marketing Competition organized Flowers). Lightning) and iAcademy (Team She is afraid of the fact that she by the Association of Training During the final round, Boys Over Flowers) were in 2nd Institutions for Foreign Trade in the competing final teams were and 3rd Place, respectively. Team Asia and the Pacific (ATIFTAP) tasked to strategized a Facebook Tycoons was guided by Dr. Eric S. with the theme, “Digital on the advertisement for the flower Parilla, the Dean of the College of Rise: Marketing and Beyond.” company. The Facebook Ad Center Business Education. The competition was was demonstrated to the teams, participated by seven (7) teams from different schools, Photo from: Association of Training Institutions for Foreign universities, and colleges in the Trade in Asia and the Pacific (ATIFTAP) Facebook Page country. Each team is composed of three (3) undergraduate or graduate students. There are three phases during the competition. In the first phase, the initial qualifying round, the teams were tasked to formulate a flower company’s marketing plan using Facebook. They analyzed the company’s case, which involves problems in mobility, logistics, and a decrease in sales due to the current global health crisis. They need to provide a marketing plan that is effective to the brand

HEADLINES September 2020 - December 2020 3 The Review rakes in ICON CEAT Virtual Orientation for system that they offer to students Campus Awards 2020 A.Y. 2020-2021 during these trying times, as well as how they adjust to provide the by Mark Lester A. Caletina (Best Sports Feature) by Pamela V. by Dyna B. Cariño “excellent education” they want Tadeja; The Review Tabloid (Best University Chapter was presented. to make for the students despite Campus Paper Layout); Chronicles of the Dark (Best Investigative The virtual orientation became the current state of our country. Story) by Charisse Sophia The Review, the A. Raquino; No Student Left more engaging as the University The orientation ended with an Behind: End the Semester (Best official student publication of Advocacy Story); Best Feature The first college virtual President, Atty. Ferdinand S. insightful speech from Engr. Illustration, Best Comic Strip Northwestern University, racked by Dyan Rae G. Rapacon, Best orientation for the year 2020 of Nicolas, Acting Dean of CEAT, Mariscel De Guzman, an instructor Banner Photograph, Concierges: up as finalist in 12 categories and Heroes Behind the Scenes (Best Northwestern University, College Engr.Rommel M. Agcaoili and the from the Computer Engineering Short Story) by Pamela V. Tadeja; garnered three (3) awards during Best Literary Graphic Illustration; of Engineering, Architecture, Acting Dean of Student Affairs, Department. and Rejoicing in Gratitude: NWU the ICON Campus Awards 2020. Celebrates 88th Foundation and Technology department was Prof. Agustina A. Dancel-Matias, According to the Acting Anniversary (Best Banner News ICON Magazine pioneered Story) by Jezreel Larry R. Caunca. conducted on November 6, 2020. gave their inspirational welcome Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. The submission of entries the First ICON Campus Award started on August 3, 2020, to It was led by two students messages. Agustina A. Dancel-Matias, September 5, 2020. The ICON (ICPA) as part of its debut and Magazine awarding was held of the Architecture Department, The University President “Education has to thrive and online and aired through ICON advocacy in upholding responsible Magazine’s Facebook page Lyka Ramones and Clark Kent gave its appreciation to the continue because it is part of on September 26, 2020. The campus journalism. The theme of competition aims to recognize Eugenio. The virtual orientation outstanding performance of the our day-to-day success,” and student journalists’ competence the competition is “Campus Press in portraying development started with a prayer by Engr. CEAT in giving the education that the University President, Atty. stories, provides a venue for beyond the Borderlines.” campus papers to showcase their Mildred A. Ramos, RCE, MSME the students deserve regardless Ferdinand S. Nicolas, “Even with best practices and excellence Jessie G. Felipe Jr., a staff in journalism, and advocate which was followed by the singing of the unforeseen situation that all the difficulties that we are going responsible journalism and its writer of The Review, managed ethical use in social awareness. of the Philippine national anthem. occurred and are occurring. through, the mode of the day is to win the Best Literary (Poetry) Engr. Rolly C. Ramos, from The speakers also really to be patient, to understand entitled “Utopian Realities,” the Mechanical Engineering explained and discussed how the one another, to help one another while Stanlee Jay D. Arquero, a Department, officially opened the university is handling the current deal with the difficulties that we are contributor of The Review, bagged virtual orientation with a short situation, which is the “New facing so that the academic goals the Best Students’ Rights Story yet motivational message. He Normal.” They talked about the you have set for yourselves will not entitled “Online Class for Whom?” gave a brief explanation on what services and the new education be compromised.” The Review Publication secured college life is all about. He stated third place in the Most Liked that “College years can be the best Campus Paper. time of your life, but just remember The categories in which that the key is balance. You have to The Review was a finalist are, balance your study time and your Improve Reading Log Habits fun activities.” (Best Opinion) by Jessie Felipe The instructors and faculty Jr.; Perfection Vision (Best of the CEAT were introduced by Community Development the speakers. As the orientation Feature) by Teddy Jr. Quintos; proceeded, the department heads In the Rear of a Shooting Star gave their stimulating speeches. During the orientation, the newly PNSA virtual orientation, elected student officers of each department for this year’s United 436 BSN students enrolled Architects of the Philippines Students Auxiliary, Northwestern by Kristene Claire O. Lazo quoting, “Be compassionate. COBE Week 2020 virtual celeb amid crisis Helping one another, saying On October 6, 2020, at encouraging words, [and] by Jezreel Larry R. Caunca 9:00 a.m., the Philippine Nurses showing your tender loving care Student Association (PNSA) had as expected from nurses. You are The College of Business product “Greenogel.” The 2nd place. During the Tiktok Dance their Department Orientation. Due known for this. Spread this TLC. It Education celebrates COBE Week place was also awarded to Challenge, the winners are Hans to this pandemic, the orientation is more infectious than Covid-19.” 2020 virtually on December Junior Philippine Institute of Lew De Fiesta, 1st place; Domnica was done online through Zoom To boost more inspiration 6-12, 2020, with the theme Accountants - NWU Chapter for Dela Cuesta, 2nd place; Jhian Meeting Application. Out of and motivation to the department’s “Excellence and Resiliency amidst their product “Inom Galing” while Denver Aspili, 3rd place; and 436 officially enrolled nursing orientation, a representative from the Crisis” via Facebook and Zoom the Association of Junior Tourism Shansha Mae Tolentino, also 3rd students, only 362 were able to UKB and Bonn discussed and Videoconferencing App. and Hospitality Operators - NWU place. join the said orientation. gave a bird’s eye view regarding Different webinars for Chapter was awarded 3rd place During the Search for The program started with the Germany-Philippine (NWU) the students and faculty were for their product “Guyabano Soy Mr. and Ms. COBE 2020, Alexis a doxology followed by singing Partnership. conducted during the event. Milktea with Turmeric Pearls.” Gonzales and Jenzly Bagain were the Philippine National Anthem An orientation will not Mr. Jess Malinis, laundry shop For the Case Competition, crowned as the Mr. and Ms. COBE and PNA Hymn through an audio- be complete without discussing owner; Ms. Pamela V. Ozaeta, the Junior Philippine Institute 2020, Vhonmar Agtunong and visual presentation. The head of the RLE and Classroom policies. Gemson Marketing owner; and of Accountants - NWU Chapter Allyza Joy Pascua were crowned the department, Prof. Charliemane These were presented by Prof. Ms. Nini Eserjose, Vanmicks was awarded 1st place, and as Mr. And Ms. COBE 2020 1st A. Bullalayao, warmly welcomed Wiljohn M. Dela Cruz and Prof. Meatshop owner, talked about Organization of Business Runners Up, and Justin Paul the department’s old and new Myla Wilhelmina R. Gamayon. “Young Entrepreneurs Stories.” Administration Students was Yoro and Hashanyska Juni were students and presented the faculty The PNSA Adviser, Prof. James Lactao talked about awarded 2nd place. crowned Mr. and Ms. COBE 2nd members. After this, Mr. Jhun Ms. Thricia Bless S. Ventura, “Stress Management,” and “The The Spoken Word Poetry Runners Up. Marc Corpuz, Quality Assurance discussed the brief introduction Imrad Format and How to Publish competition winners are Dave The COBE Week 2020 Coordinator, discussed the school’s of the nursing organization. The Research” was delivered by Dr. Martin, 1st place; Alexis Gonzales, was organized by the College ISO Accreditation. program was closed by Prof. Jean Paulo Lacap, Pampanga 2nd place; and Joshua Agag, of Business Education Student An inspirational message Genevieve C. Agodon, a faculty Research Educators President, 3rd place. For Feature Wring Organization (COBESO) headed addressed to all the students and in the department. The one who indeed served as an avenue for Competition, the winners are Marl by their President, John Rommel even faculty members was done ensures the program’s smooth everyone to learn and develop Edrick Duabe, 1st place; Klyh Toledo, and their College Dean, by the dean of the College of Allied flow and was also the master of different skills. Nicholle Remollo, 2nd place; and Dr. Eric S. Parilla. Health Sciences, Prof. Gregoria S. ceremony was Prof. Glenn Lagdao. Competitions such as Paula Nica Alipio, 3rd Najorda. She ended her message TikTok Dance Challenge, Case Competition, Best Innovative Product, Feature Writing, Spoken Word Poetry, and the most awaited Search for Mr. and Ms. COBE 2020 highlighted the week-long event. During the Best Innovative Product Competition, the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - NWU Chapter was awarded 1st place for their

September 2020 - December 2020 HEADLINES 4 One Step Forward: Review Oath Taking Ceremony by Kristene Claire O. Lazo National Anthem and ASEAN hands together, and that is what we Pamela V. Tadeja, formally led the oath-taking. Meanwhile, Hymn. The Review Adviser, Prof. call teamwork.” introduced the Guest of Honor and the Editor-in-Chief, Zenith Kin P. The Review Editorial Joan Jesusa B. Velasco, heartily The last inspirational Speaker, the University President, Agcaoili, led the Journalist Creed. Board and Staff conducted their welcomes all the participants and message was from Dr. Elsie C. Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas. Prof. Agustina Dancel- Oath Taking Ceremony with the administration to this event. Pilar, Vice President for RCEIAD, “May I commend you Matias, the Acting Dean of OSA, the theme “Overcoming the The different speakers saying, “As long as we are reminded in getting electronic on the enunciated her closing remarks Challenges of the ‘New Normal’ gave their inspirational messages of our CHAMPS we will never go establishment of The Review website for the program. through Campus Journalism” on to boost confidence and share new wrong.” which now serve as a window to not The masters of the November 11, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. learning to the journalists. One of the program’s only Northwestern University but to ceremony who ensured this The Oath Taking Prof. Ma. Liza S. Nicolas, highlights is when the Guest of the rest of the world,” a quotation event’s flow were Charisse Sophia Ceremony was held in Aquino the Executive Vice President and Honor and Speaker leaves an from Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, A. Raquinio, Features Editor, and Multi-Purpose Center. It was Vice President for Administration, inspiring message. With that, the during his inspirational message. Kristene Claire O. Lazo, Sports attended personally by seven shared three Basic Principles that Associate Editor of The Review, Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas Editor. editorial board, four lead staff she learned as a journalist herself, and The Review Adviser, Prof. “Social, Legal, and Professional Joan Jesusa B. Velasco, the Responsibility.” Guest of Honor and Speaker, On the other hand, Dr. Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, and Chita A. Gonzales, Vice President the Acting Dean of the Office of for Academic Affairs, ends her Student Affairs, Prof. Agustina inspirational message quoting, Dancel- Matias. “Young and adult we can all be Meanwhile, the remaining partners in making a difference in Review staff and the different the lives of the Northwesternians University Vice Presidents and of every Filipino. It just takes a attended the ceremony via Zoom little courage.” Meeting. The Vice President for The program started with Finance, Prof. Josephine G. an invocation performed by the Bolusan, left a message quoting, Saguday Performing Arts through “We are all in one team, and our an audio-visual presentation diversities is our strength. So, with followed by the Philippine one mind, let us join and clasp our CAS Orientation 2020: Learning in the ‘New Normal’ by Keishey Aiana H. Bonoan Cultural Dance Troupe and the Department; Prof. Rowell L. Executive Vice President and Vice students and the organization’s Philippine National Anthem’s Casil, Head of Computer Science President for Administration, different activities were presented. “How should one behave singing by the Saguday Chorale. Department; Prof. Marissa D. delivered the last enlivening The virtual orientation in an organization? When should After the introductory Ruadap, Head of Natural Sciences message. She talked about the program ended with the closing one behave as such? What are the rights, Dr. Catherine V. Asuncion, Department; and Dr. Noel T. Lahip, new norm we are dealing with, remarks of the CAS Student things to do? How the things are the Dean of the college, delivered Head of Mathematics Department “We are here for you. We are here Organization’s (CASSO) Adviser, done? Why these things are done? her welcoming speech followed by also gave their messages to beside you. We are here with you. Mr. Jonathan A. Paguirigan, Orientation is the answer.” – Dr. her presentation of the different the students and presented the Through thick and thin, we will see saying, “Welcome to Academic Year Catherine V. Asuncion, Dean of department heads. different faculty members in their through you.” 2020-2021. Enjoy the semester. the College of Arts and Sciences “Our college has been respective departments. Afterward, a video filled Stay safe!” (CAS). known as the college of the wise “We are trying the best with pictures from the CAS The CAS’ virtual and best in the university.” Prof. that we could so that all our orientation program was posted Michelle P. Domingo, Head of learning materials are accessible to online on the NWU College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities you even in the midst of pandemic.” and Sciences Facebook page on Department, gave her inspirational Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, the October 6, 2020. message. Subsequently, she University President, uttered in his With the said program, presented her faculty members heartwarming and motivational the CAS students were able to under her department. message. meet the faculty and staff of the “I hope that you all begin Another inspirational CAS virtually and familiarize this semester with positive thinking, message was given by Dr. Chita themselves with the new learning that despite the struggles brought A. Gonzales, Vice President for system, which is all done online. about by the pandemic, you can Academic Affairs, when she spoke It all started with a survive the semester,” she added. about the “Change of education prayer followed by an invocation Dr. Yolanda S. Lao, the and learning system.” performed by the Saguday Head of Languages and Literature Prof. Ma. Liza S. Nicolas, Leaño takes the title for Ilocos Norte Next Top Model by Paula Nica P. Alipio done online through the Facebook but I did my very best to still the top,” said Leaño. be a beauty queen and model even page of INYDO, the Sirib Express. make it memorable. I was able to Being competitive and if she sees and thinks of herself as The 22-year old Leaño is improve myself and learned a lot of her positive outlook, as stated by not pretty like the other girls. currently enrolled as a fourth-year experience. In the end, I made it to her, made her pursue her dream to Zharina Kainah Leaño, tourism student at Northwestern University, College of Business from the Municipality of Vintar, Education. Before winning the title, she has also participated Ilocos Norte won the title for in 10 beauty competitions. She holds the title for Ms. Barangay the Ilocos Norte Next Top Model 2016, Miss Vintar 2019, and Miss Ilocos Norte 2019 First Runner- organized by the Ilocos Norte up. According to her, she started joining beauty contests in her fifth Youth Development Office on grade. “INNTM was such a great August-October 10, 2020. and unforgettable experience. I lost my self-confidence when they Thirty-four models declared me as a top 7 in the last category. I didn’t expect anything showcased their beautiful poise or to be part of the top 5 anymore, and postures for the different categories: Facemask, Rain Essentials, and Family Edition. Leaño bagged the title after competing against Laoag, San Nicolas, Sarrat, and Batac City models in the Top 5 female finalists in their finale shoot, Biag ni Lam- ang. The said competition was

EDITORIAL September 2020 - December 2020 5 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Publisher EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF AY 2020-2021, 1ST SEMESTER Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili Editor-In-Chief Pamela V. Tadeja Associate Editor Jezreel Larry R. Caunca Managing Editor Dyan Rae G. Rapacon News Editor Keishey Aiana H. Bonoan Literary Editor Charisse Sophia A. Raquinio Features Editor Kristene Claire O. Lazo Sports Editor Mark Lester A. Caletina Website Manager Clark Justine A. Galiza Layout Artist Jonh Lloyd Aquino Lead Photojournalist Therese Daphne P. Padayao Lead Graphic Artist Russel Joy L. Pascua Lead Cartoonist Alvin R, Bartolome Rexmith H. Pugyao Cartoonists Jessie G. Felipe Jr. Brittany Lei Maquiraya Staff Writers Paula Nica P. Alipio EDITORIAL Staff Graphic Artist A Call for Understanding Rommiel Josh P. Castres This is not to subtly phenomena have been putting us bashful words for things we did ask for more considerate and Hanna May C. Gabriel issue insults or express utter Filipinos into a more complicated not intentionally do? Or were soothing approach from whom disapproval to people who situation, making it harder for our our hopes too high that we will we treat as our second parents. Staff Cartoonists wield their educational sword daily survival. However, being be handled with care and utmost The blame does not fall solely to to students who aim to be filled left behind is the last thing most understanding? them; it’s just a matter of having Mark Lawrence Asuncion with knowledge in trying times students want to happen. It is actually frightening empathy and more patience, and Dyna B. Cariño like this. Hence, this is a call The process of imparting that queries are not really that give and take process. for the need of understanding knowledge and the efforts of welcome to be entertained. Asking In such circumstance, Rejeane Jireh G. Coma and assistance to those who can ensuring everything are being for a little bit more consideration communication should be a two- Miles Faith Gift D. Quemquem barely lift their limbs as they are delivered well are highly is not really available for the way process. Expressing oneself being tied down with pandemic’s appreciated. However, are we underprivileged. And…explaining or what sometimes they take as Mark Angelo B. Reyes veiny crisis hindering them from really being pampered enough? your side is a sign of disrespect. ‘rants’ is not bad. However, it pursuing excellence in their When we take time to rest We step into an institution does not need to reach the point Staff Photojournalists studies properly. as our eyes were strained and our virtually where we should be wherein a particular issue, instead Lack of empathy, perhaps, backs are aching, we are being safeguarded by the core values. We of being appropriately resolved Prof. Joan Jesusa B. 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The Review is the voice mind your own business when an class for being located in a place the right to demand a chance We are merely asking for a of the students of Northwestern University in educator unfairly treats our fellow where the signal is weak, why do for students who missed their calm and proper discussion or addressing different student concerns and issues. students. Would you cower out we feel like we are not even being quizzes or activities and telling negotiation to reach an alternative The Review is also an avenue that recognizes of fear and preferably stay silent understood? them that they should have not or ways to address issues. 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September 2020 - December 2020 OPINION 6 SEE THRU Therefore, an individual becomes enjoying the rest of free time by procrastination? unmotivated and resorts to doing any means they want to. Yes, there are various Procrastination… nothing at all. Admit it or not, people types of procrastination. There hard to resist, right? An individual chooses procrastinate because of a lack are two main types from a blog to ignore the value of time. Most of discipline. Imagine yourself that I have read online: passive ZENITH KIN P. AGCAOILI people think that although there is making a timetable for the and active procrastinators. Passive Editor-in-Chief enough time, they choose to idle tasks or activities you needed to procrastinators tend to delay their around then do things last minute. accomplish in time but having a tasks as they are having a problem First, I would like to watching videos on YouTube or Every single second you waste will hard time following things you with making decisions. Active sincerely commend everyone playing online games? Are you the be gone forever, as they say. One have scheduled. procrastinators, on the other for making this far. I know how ‘next week pa naman, saka na lang must practice time management Especially in academics, hand, purposely delay tasks as simple things turned complex and pag malapit na ipasa’ type? or have the mindset of getting most students overestimate the they want to work under pressure. how they drastically altered. Still, What is procrastination? important tasks first before time they have to perform tasks Active procrastinators think that I would like to applause you all, as It is procrastination when and how interested or motivated working under pressure brings we are on the same page, moving you have trouble persuading “ Pay attention they will be to do things. Students challenges and makes them feel forward to pursue our dreams. It is yourself to accomplish tasks or also tend to underestimate how motivated. hard to grasp on the will to go on, do things you want to do. When a to signs of long it will take to complete Other types are: defier, given that we are facing diverse person procrastinates, they likely certain seatwork. In most cases, it is a type of procrastinator who situations where some hindrances set aside essential things that need procrastination, students think that they need to believes that none should decide and setbacks are trying to slow to be done and choose to do trivial be in good condition or be in the or dictate one’s schedule; crisis- down our pace. things instead. Procrastination especially right frame of mind to work things maker, a type of procrastinator The sudden transition is when you intentionally or out. who sets aside tasks as they like from traditional face-to-face to habitually neglect important tasks. thoughts of Procrastination does not working under pressure; and the online or virtual has dramatically How much more it can only exist because of distraction overdoer, a type of procrastinator impacted how we used to live. devour you? To the point that it procrastinating. and other things; it can also be wherein he/she takes so much However, virtual is no longer new brings you trouble from getting a result of depression. The lack load of works then struggles on to us and has been used before as up every morning from your bed Once you have of energy makes it hard for an finding the time and motivation to a form to cope with missed face- and hinders you from making the individual to go on or start and start and finish the tasks. to-face meetings or to bind people right decisions needed and living started having finish a simple task. No matter which type from different places together. a fantasy you have thought of. The most reason why you are, the bottom line is, you Nevertheless, admit it or not, we Things are within our signs, try to force people procrastinate is when they do not feel like doing tasks right are not ready for having things reach, but it seems humans tend do not know what needs to get now, having a hard time escaping or tasks needed to accomplish to find excuses to avoid things; yourself to work done. They are confused about distractions, and could not handle online. making us feel like we cannot how to get things done. They have the timetable properly. That is Aside from the fixated reach them. An individual who on your task even this feeling of not wanting to do procrastinating. problem with signal loss or weak procrastinates feels like they something. They tend not to care if Although there are many signal or internet connection are wasting time investing just a bit. Avoid a task is accomplished. They have reasons to procrastinate, there are that hinders the smooth flow of in something meaningful or this belief of having the pleasure also many ways to overcome it. our online class schedule, we important. or eliminate of working under pressure. They Consider placing your due ahead have another formidable foe Why do people procrastinate? believed that they could do better to the original one, or consider ---procrastination. They procrastinate due distractions as when they work under pressure. putting due dates on tasks you Do you somehow always to decision paralysis. People have Moreover, they also have this need to get done. Keep your have the urge to finish all the tasks, become easily vulnerable and much as possible. belief that they can accomplish or activities on track by making a to- but you seem to be distracted? Do confused about what is needed to finish tasks last minute. do list. If you have too many tasks you always feel unmotivated upon be set as a priority. They tend to It would be best An individual’s lack of accomplishing your activities but get torn between choosing what initiative to work on things leads TURN TO | P. 10 interested in other things like is important and what is not. if you remind to procrastination, or when tasks are being forgotten. ”yourself. Are there any types of RIGHTER steal other’s stance. The creativity a context that is not borrowed but makes our society indisposed, and Heed to the Beat of the human mind continuously invents and not plagiarizes. There is of the unique visionary. it reflects a culture that needs to is nothing more satisfying than taking notice of the real point. Raising your voice is not a be taught. Presentation of perspectives needs line for defense. Being loud is not Humiliation and always being right. Higher voice is education are not synonymous. not a credible justification. It is a Teaching someone should not be “Not everybody’s mistake how some people believe done by making a learner feel PAMELA V. TADEJA that those who are all well-spoken embarrassed. The conversion of Associate Editor are right and those who talk less instruction to embarrassment are wrong. The world shakes is widespread nowadays. minds but only few survives Scenarios like this are contrary Every person is like a blessed with two ears but are not word is substantial, and those are the people who to both effective communication steel, and those who are around utilizing it to listen for their own but aside from us could either influence us with improvement. ourselves, there strengthen themselves despite the and constructive education. robust or rust. Some incidents of Do not be a voice of today’s era need no picture for it fallacy. Bruises might wound will still be people tremble that they are facing. Addressers should bear in mind to be included in news reports. a person to death if he always who will mold us In and out of institutions, the concedes with the common the way we want Listening begets listening. that edifying is an instrument to issues on fragile stands, withering view. The widespread stand of to be, and this will judgments, and self-set in the our environment will never be a only be possible If you want to be heard, listen to make others upskilled and not hierarchy of intelligence seem hundred percent factual, and the if we heed to the unexposed and now need a call least a person can do is become other speakers, too. Do not expect downgraded because success for drill. a way to alleviate this social ”beat. The right foundation will suffering. No one told us that that everybody will listen to you if aspirants are exploring to prepare, never be built by a left mind. Try comprehensive understanding to imagine neither a person who could not be practiced. Seeking you have ignored their assertion. and the best guidance comes from is waiting for a unicorn to spring the truth is living with the best in Pasig River nor someone who is support. It is not hard to become a In communication, there will the best pathfinders. hoping for a strainer to be filled solid figure but never let thoughts with water. This state of mind in shallow misconceptions never be a molded discussion Positions hold needs to be saved because it is evaporate like gas. drowning. This type of person Do not repeat popular when the receiver does not value responsibilities to serve and not needs equipment to get rid of opinions as it defines incompetency. it. Unfortunately, this world’s Wise people are great analysts. accurate information. brag. Elections, promotions, and problem lies within those who are They are decisive, and they do not Degradation is appointments are three of the best redoubtable. Sometimes, people rewards that people would love to who are pellet guns act like experience. These comprise ranks, machine guns. Words can be but it does not imply that these powerful, but it depends on who are badges for people to belittle the speaker is. Knowledge can others. If this is the viewpoint of be a means of shot like a bullet, those who are sitting, they are just but not all human beings view bringing wreck for themselves it as a sharp edge because even before, barriers like those who TURN TO | P. 10 oppose intellectualism will never be absent. This poor behavior

OPINION September 2020 - December 2020 7 JUSTIFIER enough. letting our insecurity affect us. We sharing what they learned, do not want others to get ahead kindly be supportive. Instead of When someone of us, so instead of establishing an smart shaming, learn to respect academic discussion or sharing, their right to express ideas and Addressing invalidates our knowledge by we tend to initiate smart shaming. thoughts. If you disagree with Anti-Intellectualism Let us stop this culture. It is not what they are saying, then insulting us, we think that we are healthy to invalidate someone respond by sharing your thoughts JEZREEL LARRY R. CAUNCA else’s intelligence because we and ideas to establish a proper Managing Editor not smart enough. We are starting are narrow-minded. Letting discussion. Let’s encourage anyone express their thoughts everyone to learn instead of smart to question our knowledge and and knowledge without mocking shaming. Let’s promote a healthy them will not kill you. Let us learning environment. feel anxious about it. It is not right all encourage an intelligent conversation. There is nothing “ that someone will feel this way. wrong if we are unfamiliar with If we do our part, the different topics. There is 2. It makes someone stop nothing to be ashamed or insecure we can stop the about it. Instead, let us open our striving to be knowledgeable. minds to know more about those culture of smart topics. No one deserves to be If we keep on smart shaming smart shamed. shaming. For What can we do to stop smart I am very concerned that and insights is part of the learning someone, they will think that shaming? everyone who Anti-Intellectualism exists in our process. That is why we do have 1. Encourage intelligent academic institution. The last recitations in our classes, to share being knowledgeable is a curse conversations. shares their thing that I want to be experienced our ideas about a particular topic. Be open to the ideas of others. by anyone who is striving to share There is nothing wrong with asking and is not worth the risks. When In this way, you will both learn knowledge, we their insights and thoughts on questions, stating your views, and in different fields. Intelligent different matters that they are dissenting to something. we invalidate the knowledge conversations create a safe space should also passionate about is to be mocked The existence of for discussion and sharing, which for it. Knowing something or smart shaming in an academic they have to strive for, we gives everyone the chance to remember that you having thoughts about a particular institution is a factor that affects learn or develop different kinds of topic slowly becomes a curse. Yes, the overall performance of the are invalidating their efforts knowledge. should convey it not we are living in a country where students—as I have said, sharing 2. Do not feel insecure academic-based discussions and your knowledge and insights is and sacrifices to pursue that when you are not knowledgeable as a know-it-all but sharing are being repressed. part of learning. Whenever the about a particular topic. However, academic institutions students are being subjected to knowledge. The last thing that Always remember that you do as someone who should be a haven for learning smart shaming, calling names not know everything. There is and sharing knowledge; instead, that subtle insults the person is we want for someone is to stop someone more knowledgeable wanted to share it becomes a breeding ground unnecessary and unfitting in a about a particular topic. It is not for students resorting to different school setting that encourages striving because they are afraid right to smart shame them because ideas and thoughts anti-intellectualism attitudes. students to learn. This type of you feel insecure that someone It is definitely saddening treatment should not be acceptable that they will be mocked for what knows something that you do not for everyone’s that as we strive to learn and share at different levels of education in know. Instead, please take it as an our knowledge in an academic our country. It is turning into a they aimed for. opportunity to learn new things. benefit. Knowledge institution, we are being subjected culture in our education system, 3. Be supportive and to smart shaming. I cannot help which should not be the case in 3. It makes someone stop encourage everyone to learn. should not degrade but feel anxious and worried the first place. No one deserves to When someone is for the different students of our be smart shamed. It exists even at expressing their thoughts and someone but university who use smart shaming the tertiary level, wherein we are as their defense mechanism when supposed to acquire knowledge ideas. encourage them to they are losing an argument or to achieve our degree rather than when their ego was affected. It insult others who are striving to Knowing that they will be learn and share is unbecoming for students who learn and share what they learned. do this to their fellow students Why do we need to stop smart shamed, they will tend not what they know. who do their best to learn and smart shaming? share what they learned. We are 1. It makes someone to share their thoughts and ideas ” studying because we want to learn question their knowledge, making something. Sharing your thoughts them think if they are smart anymore. Expressing is part of the learning process; without this, learning will be more difficult. Expressing yourself is built on confidence, which smart shaming destroys. 4. It creates negative stereotypes and a toxic culture. We must stop smart shaming because it is the root of a negative Filipino culture. It also gave those who are smart or knowledgeable different stereotypes and names such as nerd, crazy, Jollibee, and other things. It promotes negativity and hate, which are not unacceptable for everyone. Instead of learning from the thoughts of others, we are EYE OPENER about staying or running away To some, their parents’ decisions we will be whom we want to from a place. This was the very also make them fail their courses become. Always remember that Finding my niche first question that came into because they know that it was every decision we make in our my mind when I enrolled in my not meant for them, and it is an lives will eventually have either a KEISHEY AIANA H. BONOAN course, which is Political Science. offense to their freedom. positive or negative impact on us. Literary Editor You might be wondering However, I cannot deny So, if you are comfortable why I enrolled in Political Science that all that we are and all that with your course right now, With the start of the Shifting of course is a way instead of Legal Management. our parents have provided us. congratulations! Embrace your Academic Year 2020-2021, many for college students to change However, all I could say is, it is a Sometimes, this thought makes us course and study hard in the things have changed. From their chosen program to another result of my own decision. doubt which decision we should pursuit of your dreams. Now, if the way we live, the way we that may have been caused by “Wise decision is better make and which path we should you are one of those students who communicate, and even the way their incompatibility problems to than assurance.” I was so assured take. Somehow, we do not have want to shift to another course, we learn. It was not only me, for compete in that specific chosen that I will be taking up a specific a choice. In the end, we follow follow your heart and shift to sure, who felt excited and nervous program. course, but now I have made decisions we do not take by heart, your dream course. Every decision at the same time. Many, including me, my wisest decision. In today’s which may lead us to failure. counts as long as it comes from I admit I felt thrilled have indeed experienced career generation, a lot of courses to Moreover, cases like your heart. with the thought that I am guidance and orientations back choose from upon entering college shifting a course can significantly finally in college, yet I also felt in our high school days. After opened up before us. Whenever affect your time and effort in troubled with the idea of myself reminiscing, I remember myself I think of it, the college level is studying; being stuck between “Start making the going through online classes and writing a letter in our career different from high school or two or more options can lead to a best decisions to learning through modules. guidance activity, thinking that in elementary education. It is the last more complicated status. Our wise These changes brought the future, I will take a Bachelor stage for earning one’s ambition. and practical decisions will make help you reach your about by the pandemic have of Science in Legal Management We have to pay attention to our us a better professional someday. challenged us to how we learn in as my course in college. I was so course; it must be based on what To avoid entering the wrong goals in life and stop this new system, how we handle sure of enrolling myself under BS we want and what our skills and course, make sure that you must life, and how we continue to do Legma. If you think of it, I had it talents take us. already know what you want – not thinking of what so. However, there are more to all planned ahead of time. Now, Furthermore, one cannot what your parents want or what these problems that we fail to see. the time has come. However, take a course that they cannot others want you to be from the others will think Sometimes, there are also other everything is different. excel in the first place or did not moment you have graduated from problems experienced by students Should I stay or should I want. However, some students high school. or will say to you. but are underrated enough to be leave? No, this is not a question follow what their parents want Sticking to our hearts’ given attention by anyone and is about one who is thinking about for them. The reality is that letting desire is one thing that we can Believe in yourself, often disregarded. Yes, this is not breaking up with his or her lover. your parents decide what course do, which we will never regret. At just a problem of one but many. And no, this is not a question you will take is a big downfall for the end of the day, we will realize all for the promise of one’s self, even dreams. One must that we did a great job from our not let others take away their decision, and someday we will a more fulfilling and dreams. The right decision will feel the satisfaction and pride of always lead you to the right path. what we have achieved. For that, gratifying career in ”the future.

September 2020 - December 2020 VIEWS 8 Rotten Reality of the Manipulative Society by Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili Author’s note: I had read tells otherwise. you’ve told that person a lot about center and can be either/both blackmailer uses a piece so secret something tackling psychological spoken or/and unspoken. that wants to be exposed as a manipulation when browsing on When the 1st year it. When, in fact, it was all lie. Moreover, this so-called hostage. my Facebook account. I thought indirect peer pressure is somehow The usual entrance of a it was timely, and it is a great residents arrived, at first, he was Another form of similar to the unspoken peer blackmailer is, “I have this very opportunity to talk about it---so I pressure, which can still exert important information or photo of took inspiration from the post. so accommodating and convenient psychological manipulation that a strong influence. This so- yours that you won’t really want It is rampant in social called negative peer pressure to have people know about it. Do media, the so-called psychological to them. He even taught them is existing is gaslighting, which is asking someone to engage in what I want, or you’ll suffer.” manipulation. It seems like other behavior against their will or Sometimes, blackmailing people are enjoying using this terms and invited them to observe is notably formidable. A person their own moral code/standard. is overly used in a romantic method to get the attention they Furthermore, the last one is or intimate relationship. We are looking for, get things they in the operation room. Days after, who tries to gaslight someone positive peer pressure, in which sometimes watch or read from want, and as a reason to escape someone healthily influences posts or even novels when a the mess they have created. there has been a sudden alteration usually tell lies brazenly; usually others; for example, encouraging particular girl says, “If you leave It seems like this friends to study or save money. me, I’ll kill myself.” Or sometimes, generation lacks awareness about in his character. He would likely in a denial state when they said Have you received such “All right, I can just go watch what they do. They seem to do awful remarks as follows? “You the movie---with or without you. this ‘psychological manipulation’ a say things like: “I have shown you something although proven really look good…I would never Then maybe meet someone who’ll lot; hence, they unconsciously do try to wear such blouse if I were accompany me instead of you it or deliberately abusing how this around a lot of times and guided otherwise; they target people by me.” “Your sister excels in her doing it.” works. studies. You should set her as your Negging, blackmailing, According to Psychology you well. Maybe a coffee will be using someone close or dear to role model and do good as she guilt-tripping, and such can Today, psychological manipulation does.” “The performance came dangerously wound our mental is often defined as the exercise a great payment?” “I even invited them; when they have mistreated out very terrible, although you wellness. Being a victim of of improper influence through were too immersed by your role.” psychological manipulation may mental distortion and emotional you to observe operations although you then suddenly uses a positive “Chill friend, I was just kidding. lead to depression. The individual exploitation, with the intention I did not mean to offend you or may develop anxiety and learn to seize power, control, benefits, you are not still allowed to do so.” reinforcement that is confusing; something.” “Please, no offense. to lie about what they feel, put and/or privileges at the victim’s But do you really need to wear others’ needs over their own, and expense. “Hm... I do not mind, though. It is uses people to go against you; and that?” develop trust issues. Psychological Such remarks embody No matter which forms manipulation, still according to okay. I can just treat you instead.” usually make someone think that another form of psychological this psychological manipulation Psychology Today, is often subtle, manipulation called negging. comes if you feel like you are though always damaging. It is Such remarks made the 1st year people around him or her is a liar. It is negging when someone being targeted as a victim---learn important to realize when it is tries to manipulate a particular to disengage. Learn not to give occurring and understand how to residents uncomfortable. They felt One psychological individual to feel bad about in when someone wants to pull oppose it. themselves. Negging comes strings on you. Learn not to play Dr. Hans is the chief guilty, thinking they must have manipulation that is abundant in different forms, such as the along when someone wants to resident of the Neurosurgeon person who practices such gives receive a certain response; instead, department in Jungyu Medical been taken him for granted and over teens is peer pressure. Peer backhanded compliments. They learn how to reply politely to keep Center and has been tasked to as well insult someone disguised the smooth conversation sailing. look over the 1st year residents such. pressure may come as a positive as ‘constructive criticism.’ People There are instances where reporting today. He is known for his who love negging have a hobby people will try to tear you apart nasty attitude wherein he always The scenario above or negative influence that one of comparing an individual to through unsolicited comments or makes hostile remarks about a another and sometimes insult insults. Learn to be confident. You particular situation. He would ideally illustrates one form of person or group has on another someone through questions in know your story; stick to it. say mean words to his professor disguise. “Just joking” is usually Moreover, when someone behind his back. When being psychological manipulation, person connected or part of the the most used phrase they have tries to be manipulative on you, called out by his attitude within when they try to drop insults. try to call that person out in a the workplace, he scorns people’s which is a guilt trip. According group. Reality check, though, One that is very famous polite way possible. Be a lot more attempt to talk concerning what is among forms of psychological mindful of how people act around wrong with him, and so do with to plato.stanford.edu, guilt- adolescents or teenagers are the manipulation is emotional you and how they approach you. the suggestions on how he can blackmail. There’s no need to Psychological manipulation is improve himself. When his junior tripping often shows up in close most vulnerable to peer pressure, emphasize this matter as it actually a cunning foe. You must residents correct him, he denies is overly portrayed in reality raise your guard and be more annoyance, although his action relationships such as romantic but adults can be a victim of peer and even in dramas we see alert. on TV. A blackmailer usually “ partnerships, friendships, pressure as well—furthermore, holds confidential or valuable “ information/things that can be professional relationships, or usually present in a group or circle used against someone just to have what they yearn for. Sometimes a family relationships. of friends. One perfect example Moving on, have you is Alyssa, who recently joined ever met a person who’d fill Yanna’s circle of friends. Alyssa you wrong ideologies about a is the newest kid in school, who specific person so they can take fears being left alone and such- your attention alone? Perhaps, -she tried to join Yanna’s group. felt like your boyfriend has been However, Yanna’s friends seem to manipulating you and causes a rip be a bad influence as they smoke off between your relationship with and even ditch school to party. your siblings or parents? Have Yanna and her friends seem to you ever felt that you may have pressure Alyssa a lot to do the same been deliberately controlled by thing, but Alyssa doesn’t want someone through obtrusive lies he to. Nevertheless, with the fear of or she has told you? Did you reach being dumped by the friends she to the point wherein you always is about to have, she gave in to apologize for nothing? Moreover, have the feeling of belonging. do you ever make justifications or From a post I saw from defend your partner over the bad @soyouwanttotalkabout, they attitude he or she has displayed to have identified six types of peer people important to you? Or have pressure. First is the spoken you met an awful person who for peer pressure, wherein asking or a span of your life made you doubt suggesting someone to be misled yourself, of what you are capable and engage in a specific behavior. of, and so on? Next, unspoken peer pressure, Have you ever felt this is about being exposed to manipulated when someone insists peers’ actions and being left with that, for instance, fried chicken is no choice but to go along with your favorite food and the actual whatever they do. Even it means fact, it is sinigang? To the extent it was not really what the person that the person would insist that wanted to happen. Direct peer fried chicken is your favorite, and pressure, is usually behavior- Reach out and You are not share what you alone. Your feel and think with feelings are people who love valid. You matter. you. ” ”

OPINION September 2020 - December 2020 9 “ There are times wherein LIGHT BRINGER is the pressure from our family No one is perfect, and relatives. It is so sad that you are barely holding things up sometimes what keeps someone because you have been bombarded indeed, but Pressure for Pleasure going is the pressure from their with school works, and you still everyone can do significant others. have responsibilities at home. As I often wonder why I have their best just this classmate before that was so I think of it, I am quite amazed at obsessed with getting high scores KRISTENE CLAIRE O. LAZO and grades. One time, as I look at how we were able to reach this far to be excellent. Sports Editor her reviewing her notes intently, I despite of saying “I cannot do this Always remember smiled at her and tell her to relax. anymore,” “Mauma na kon,” and that all the pain She then told me that she feels “Nagado a maubra.” This proves so pressured of her studies. Her Why do we do the things tends to appear because I was so family keeps on comparing her to that we don’t give up because of and pressure we are doing at the moment? Why eager to grow up before. Upon her cousins and friends that they the pressure that we carry on our you are feeling do we strive so hard to achieve reminiscing those days when we are smarter than her and should shoulders. We might be saying right now will the things we want? Why are we were still a little kid, I realize be like them. I can see tears started these words, but at the end of the studying hard? Why do we let how carefree we were about to pile up in her eyes as I look at ourselves feel the pressure of the everything. We just play around her, but she avoided my gaze and day, we could finish something. become worth it future instead of thinking about the streets with our neighbors continue browsing her reviewer. We just need to do things. in the future. Just the present? and we’re just being called by our We let ourselves be You do things to make continue fighting How sad it can be that family to take a bath or to eat. pressured for them to feel the them happy but do those things to make them happy is to get How I wish I could turn back the pleasure we always want to of what you have pressured by the things they want time when I am crying over silly happen. Seeing them proud of make you happy? In a blink of started. Life is full us to do. As we get older, the things and getting hurt because your accomplishments makes you an eye, just one mistake you will of surprises, pain, heavier the responsibilities that of the wound I get from running feel good and proud, but there are make, everything that you did are being rested on our shoulders. around. Things tend to become times that you looked back at your right seems to vanish from their These responsibilities will make different as we get older, and it hard works and pain. You’re going mind. and happiness, us discern the things we took for so sad that we don’t realize them to ask yourself if it is all worth it. The bottom line here is granted. when we’re still at those moments. that we don’t want to fail. We don’t but it will help you As I looked back to my One thing that has a great want to be responsible for the grow and become younger years, a bittersweet smile impact on us as we grow older things that we cannot do because we are afraid that someday we ”stronger. will be blamed for it. SSC CORNER by Meynard G. Castro, SSC President Championing the “CHAMPS” in me “inevitable misunderstandings, but Let me start this with We will all be with 3. Student-Centered Service campus life and any other issues. a quote from Seth Godin, that passion will unite us with our Being the highest student This aims to combat divisions “Transformational leaders don’t passion for achieving great things. organization at Northwestern on campus by encouraging free start by denying the world around University, SSC will develop speech and providing more them. Instead, they describe a This year, the council will you in all endeavors a network between students, opportunities for open discussion. future they’d like to create.” What embark on something different, that we will be college organizations, and we need today are leaders who far more different from what we venturing into. If interest clubs to help facilitate 9. Enhancing Volunteerism would transform young people used to do. We are faced with a ever we have not connections between students Enhance the sense of volunteerism to be the best that they can be. situation where our commitment and the resources they need. This and uplift the spirit of ACTIVE Leaders who are dedicated on will be put to the test. will be a system that engages and INVOLVEMENT among students looking after the goodness of represents students in its policy- through spearheading various others while making themselves We begin with the pleased you in any making process to voice their online activities where they can less in the priorities. way, I ask for your concerns and make a change for participate. “wellness break,” which better learning. In my journey with SSC, indulgence this 10. Concern Ko, Chat Ko I learned that leadership is a way was initially approved and time. Togetherness 4. Transparency Students can directly message of life. It has no time limit, and is the secret for us This is to bridge the gap between the NWU Supreme Student above all, leadership is something implemented to have a temporary to succeed in this the students and the administration Council’s official Facebook page that you sleep and wake up in journey. We have through condensed and clarified regarding their school-related every day. Selflessness, at its best, pause from the stresses that we plans that are timely information about financial topics problems, struggles, issues, and is an understatement in student and relevant in these and other related fees. other concerns. The council will leadership. Through this journey, get from the loads of work that trying times. We evaluate these concerns, ensuring my horizons widened, my life hope that all of these 5. New or varied activities that it will be given immediate expanded, and my connections we have to do in our pursuit of New and enhanced activities action by helping them reach the with students broadened. My would develop a network between proper authorities. Students can commitment to the council can academic excellence. A leadership students, organizations, and do this by using the following be likened to my commitment programs and help build school format: to my studies; I’m afraid to have seminar is also in the pipeline to spirit and unity among the student an incomplete mark, much more body. Name: afraid to fail. help fellow officers perform better Course and Year: 6. Building up the NWU pride Concern/s: On behalf of the Supreme in the mandates given to us. We We aim to build up the NWU Student Council’s newly elected pride through development of Please send it to the official officers, I want to express my most plan to donate Php. 3,000.00 to arts and sports. A council that Facebook page of the NWU profound gratitude for all our would support the arts and sports Supreme Student Council. votes. Truly, your voices matter all college organizations, which group of the University and builds in choosing the righteous people campus pride by funding 20%-30% Serve. Share. Care. A battle cry for the positions. Surely, amidst will serve as an initial budget to of their expenses each semester that we will uphold, a legacy that the pandemic, we will try our very (e.g., costume expenses). our predecessors left and we plan best to deliver services that will support college-related activities. to continue implementing. As I holistically hone you to become 7. Health and Wellness have said during the campaign, be the best you can be. We are all This is so because of the temporary Figure out ways to combat a part of the solution, not a part of in these together, and we will all issues that affect students, such the problem. Lastly, let me tell you overcome! suspension of the collection of as mental health issues. (Social that when we serve, we share, and media campaigns or activities) when we share, we care! Challenges are yet to membership fees to students. come in our ways; we have just 8. Online Forum Fiat Lux Northwestern University, begun stepping for greatness. I During the campaign, we plans will be put into A council that would listen to the we will overcome! ask all of you to please be with shared the plans that we have. It queries and other issues of the us on this journey. We might have is our sheer hope that these will action; with your students about academic struggles, be of great help to you as we move on this academic year. These are help, of course, we the other planned programs and activities that we look forward to can put these into implementing: ”reality. 1. The Serve, Share, Care Project With the love and support of our This project runs for almost sponsors, they pledge to donate four years already. This is about Wi-Fi and E-loads for the chosen selflessly serving the students and students’ online class. In the case of the neighboring community of the unavailability of sponsors, we Northwestern University. will be in charge of this program. This is a monthly activity that will 2. The Online Mo, Sagot ng somehow help students from their SSC Program (online class online classes. support for students)

10 COLUMN/VIEWSSeptember 2020 - December 2020 TRUTH BEARER My definition of a hero to think of a way to save people. janitor, civilian, and even your was wrong all along. I realized As I grow older, I realize that parents or guardians. They are What makes you a that you don’t need extraordinary heroes come in every shape and all heroes in their own way. Just Hero? strength or special ability. You form. Heroes don’t always wear by simply making others smile or don’t need to become like Wonder capes. Sometimes they just wear saving a child from getting bullied, MARK LESTER A. CALETINA Woman to save people from uniforms and ordinary clothes. you can already be considered as a Website Manager danger. You don’t need to be Teachers, doctors, policemen, hero. YOU can be a hero. super intelligent like Tony Stark soldiers, allied health workers, What makes you a hero? ability to fly in the sky just like If we ask this question to younger Superman, or having a web- “ You don’t have to be special. You just have to be true to kids, they would immediately slinging power matching with say that a hero is someone who spider-sense just like Spiderman. I yourself. After all, if anyone has the right to be called a hero, has an extraordinary strength always get a coat into my drawer, like Captain America. A hero put them in my back, and raise my it’s not the one who took up the blade or the one who uses is someone who has powers to fist to act like Superman. I always command or communicate to thought before that being a hero his shield, but the one who’s willing to help people without underwater species like Aquaman. requires extraordinary physical Ever since I was a kid, strength or supernatural abilities ”hesitating or expecting something in return. That alone can I always wanted to become a so that you can save people from make you a hero. hero. I always wanted to have danger. But as soon as I grow up, I supernatural powers like the realized that I was wrong. The gender-related VIEWS have proven responsibility when observed because literally women and status manipulate and control talking about kinship ties; in and men have both different the way people think, decide, issue has long been entrenched Gender political organizations, religious perspectives and natural roles in and act on the different issues Assasination sectors, economy, professions, and the society, but clearly, they can concerning sensitivity towards from the past centuries up to the educational achievements, men do both. However, it is different JESSIE G. FELIPE JR. have overpowered women. when one works for what he “men and women. present. We respect people for Staff Writer On the one hand, men are handles best. For instance, women not considered to what they have do the laundry, and it is something who they are and what they can, executed by individuals who cry been without women’s support, that they are good at while men for equality and respect, and are knowledge, and unique upbringing do construction because it is Both men and but the possession of someone now celebrating because women applied in heroic battlefields. something that they are not bad women have equal have proven that they can pace Women are so powerful that they about. For this simple reason, opportunities, rights, of a specific trait will make up to matters taken by men in all have changed the belief and the men and women are superior aspects with all means and ends. notion that men are superior over in observed simple practices. In and privileges. others inferior in his own way in It is observed that women by entering their rights the same analogy, they can excel However, inequalities women are more likely to be to suffrage, their participation in in the workforce and workplace grow most on the part application of his domain. In the discriminated against by men the seats of position inside the except that there is a job suited to in the workforce and workplace government, and the passage of the qualities and descriptions they of women. Sexual instance of a patriarchal society because of their inability to act as laws that would adhere to the possess. harassment and men figured with their strength welfare enjoyed by the people. What happens when these abusive treatment of system commonly practiced combined with mental sharpness. Excelled in the most challenging stigmatized perceptions subsist? men to women which is Discrimination is rampant as it is courses in the top universities and People will be up to augmenting why special protection hundreds of years ago, where the manifested in the form of lack of now act as an effigy of inspiration their viewpoints that they possess of women are created participation in the labor market, that encourages the youth to be greater qualities that can abate the to enforce their men hold primary power as to the wage gap, and the glass molded and not be infected by the other’s ability that will result in a security. Likewise, men ceiling, which confers an invisible various ill practices, beliefs, and more chaotic demeanor affecting are provided with such political leadership, authority and barrier that would hinder women notions that demean an individual. other individuals and the society protection because it from attaining a higher ranking Now, it is reckoned that women they belong to. is inevitable that men privilege, and control of property position or profession. Women are can be superior to men. It is also a different story can suffer women’s continuously being discriminated Suppose this inequality when culture and traditions are encounters. However, which is also constituted to a against in many surmounted without sensibility and sensitivity considered since it is already a does the law and the ways, and it is observed that will continuously be practiced not practice to particular community experiences of women patrilineal ideology where men reality does not always comply only for women but also for men, or nations and its people where and men comply with with the existing laws. Is it really respectively. A massive bridge or they cannot discontinue because are the heirs of properties. While inherent or spontaneous that men gap will be created, and the issue it is already inherited. It suggests ”the reality? are superior to women? will not come to an end. Meaning, respect and honor to follow the women are inferior to men and do We can see that men in the belief and notion that each of traditions and beliefs to be passed our very own history initiated them is superior over the other to their succeeding heir and/or not have the free will to participate both peaceful and blood-shed will stand out and try to prove generations. revolutions fought against themselves that they are the ones Women are not in the event and activities of a invaders; almost men have that should be looked up to. subservient to men. Society served the country started by This problem can be seen created a standard set to separate political institution, to hold any its emancipation in the mid- when a certain person or group those who have the will and power 1940 up to the present. Men of individuals brings about that from those who do not have to power or authority but are only they are who dominate the other; suffer from both women’s and a clash of argumentations are men’s superiority. After all, wealth subjected to men and follow them for which the men dictate. This concern not only focuses on the relationship and the differences for both women and men but also on the various gender-identity labeled by the society instead of their own self-recognition. Society abuses and assassinates these gender specifications emotionally and morally. Hence, numerous movements and propagandas are Continuation, Page|6 Procrastination…hard to Continuation, Page|6 Heed to the Beat resist, right? because it was never humane the current news are life-savers. that they are unbreakable. Little to handle, break things down. Take set a punishment when you have to believe that there is a single Social media is not an avenue for did they know, every one of us baby steps, segregate things on failed to follow your schedule, like agreement that was legally settled trusted resources. In line with this, started like a misshaped metal. how manageable they are so tasks banning yourself from using your to undervalue other people. everyone lives with the same time Some will hammer us with will not seem so overwhelming. phone for an hour or until you Weakness is curative. to spend and millions of things illusions, some will heat us with You can only play on have accomplished the task. This statement barks that lack of to read are waiting, but this was an underestimation, and some your phone once you have Pat yourself in the back intelligence can be supplemented. never at the top cravings of the will form us with success. Not accomplished a task. You can set every time you accomplish A person’s mind was never most. People do study to fill what everybody’s word is substantial, reinforcement. You can reward something. It is a way to boost empty even before, but a person needs to be filled. Disregarding but aside from ourselves, there yourself, such as time to watch your will to do more tasks. can empty his mind. One of the idea absorption is disregarding to will still be people who will mold videos and so on. You can also Procrastination… complications in this modern world live equipped. us the way we want to be, and this hard to resist, right? is the ignorance of self-education. Some folks have closed will only be possible if we heed to Knowing facts and knowing what their eyes and ears, thinking the beat.

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September 2020 - December 2020 Feature 12 Mercies in Disguise by Brittany Lei Maquiraya “We pray for blessings What if a thousand sleepless nights of Northern Luzon, especially Did you know why God I sang with this part after We pray for peace are what it takes to know You’re Cagayan Province and Isabela, on let disasters to come on our reading the death toll of Ulysses near November 13. It is a wide range way? Because it is the only time, that climbed to 73 as of November Comfort for family, protection What if trials of this life are Your flood that causes every house to we remember that there is God 17 based on the news of Cable while we sleep mercies in disguise” shout for help because the flood that serves as our refuge. It is News Network (CNN Philippines). is unbearable already. Almost all the only time that we learn how This pain that we have been We pray for healing, for prosperity As the song keeps on houses are soaked in mud, and to pray. God let this happen not through this year is a reminder We pray for Your mighty hand to playing, I remember Ulysses’ the only safe are their roofs. This because it is a curse, but a curse that we are strangers to this world tragedy that leaves scars in the became a nightmare to every or punishment with a lesson. Why because we belong to the Kingdom ease our suffering heart of every Filipino. It leaves Cagayanos because it is the first do people only remember God of God. All the while, You hear each spoken a painful stabbed because of its time after how many decades they when they are in trouble? Why do disastrous impact that made every are pinned in a situation like this. people only remember God when “What if my greatest need eye wet, every heart scream, they suffer? However, when we disappointments or the aching of Yet love is way too much to give us every mouth mumble, and every As I savor every lyrics of the are happy, we tend to forget to ear shut. Truly enough that you song. The lyrics go like this. thank him. In Job 2:10, “You are this life lesser things” can never stop a disaster; only talking like a foolish woman. Shall Is the revealing of a greater thirst you can do is to prepare for it to “We pray for wisdom we accept good from God, and not I go along to the beat of lessen its impact. Let us borrow Your voice to hear trouble? In all this, Job did not this world can’t satisfy the calm music. Reminiscing every the quotation “Prevention is better sin in what he said.” We are not What if trials of this life phenomenon that we have been than cure.” We cry in anger when we cannot worthy of receiving blessings if The rains, the storms, the hardest through this year of 2020. We are feel You near we refuse the challenges that God nights are Your mercies in disguise” pleading for the blessings to come According to Reporter’s threw to us. on our way. Everybody is longing Notebook, Typhoon Ulysses We doubt Your goodness, we doubt All of the trials that we for peace of mind. Many are asking almost subjugates the whole Your love “When friends betray us. have overcome, all the trials that for healing. The world is begging Luzon by flood due to its heavy When darkness seems to win. we will face are God’s mercies in to ease the suffering that pump by rainfall. Ulysses’ whiplash was As if every promise from Your word We know that pain reminds this disguise. We sail to the ocean of this year. We want our anxieties to felt on November 11, 2020, at is not enough life not for seeking a way without be heard. Quezon City and lashed the rest heart. waves; rather, we sail to the ocean All the while, You hear each That this is not our home” to overcome the waves of life. “Cause what if Your blessings desperate plea come through raindrops And long that we’d have faith to What if Your healing comes believe” through tears It’s 1:51 in the morning by Miles Faith Gift D. Quemquem I am in the middle of my goods and one-thousand peso bill. covered by muddy water. The kids everybody!” I screamed The people are suffering, dream, riding on a boat in Venice, I am so empty and devastated to are hugging their mothers on the immediately with a hopeful face starving, screaming for help, Italy, eating some salty ice cream scream out to my little sister. rooftop, while some new born are and positive feeling. Those tired seeking justice, and crying while watching the kids playing “Are you out of your mind? How starving. Their faces were full of faces are finally turned into because of their lost loved ones. by the Grand Canal. The smell of could you wear a slipper in muddy tears; they all looked so tired. priceless smiles. I felt relieved I’m thinking about if I would be the Italian spaghetti eaten by my water? Just hurry up!” she said. As for that. I thank God because the able to witness the sun setting grandparents would be mouth- I feel the tragedy so hard, I utterly I lifted my voice to water is draining. Indeed, there’s again. If we were able to rebuild watering. The little waves of ask myself where my father was heaven, saying “Lord, I can’t wait always hope for every hopeless our houses, where would I get the water flowing in the Grand and not get a chance to ask them. for this to be over!” It is dim. I situation. the money? Is it possible that we Canal make my eyes burp with I saw a light, finding people to felt goosebumps because of the can rise again? How can we ride a satisfaction. A cute lover who’s rescue in the midst of a flood. We powerful cold winds, while seeing The kid gave me a high motor if the roads cannot be seen taking a selfie captivatingly makes shouted “here! We are here!” “Oh, my mother full of tears, hugging five for fooling me around even anymore? me fall deeper in love and can’t get thank God.” Finally, the rescuers my three-year-old sister. I am if we’re in the middle of tragedy over to this place. The authenticity came to us riding on a boat in holding my 19-percent-battery and pandemic. “Can I receive Moreover, why did you of Venice’s Palace satisfies my five a wide brown lake caused by phone in my left hand that says a captivating smile from you?” come amid the pandemic, Ulysses? senses in unconditional criteria. I typhoon Ulysses. 0.00 balance as of 1:51 am. I closed the kid asked. “You seem so As I am standing in front of love the ambiance of it. my eyes and started to whisper my devastated awhile back so I did crowded people, I saw an old-man The boat was exactly for 5 prayers to Him; Lord, may I know that.” I get my phone from my praying wholeheartedly beside As I got off the boat, I felt persons only. As I estimated, there the reason why you created us? sister for us to take a selfie, and the alley. He was raising his two- something strange while holding are at least thousand families Why do we suffer like this? Why I saw the ecstasy in him so I was hands to Heaven, crying about my salty ice cream. My world affected by the typhoon. There Cagayan Valley? A tear started to carried away to release my joyful how great our God is because stops, wherein my excitement just seems no hope to those houses drop, then my little sister wiped it face to the camera. “Come on! despite of all those destroyed flips back to curiosity. I am at my destroyed. Some of its roof was out and said, “Everything will be Join us on the boat, kid,” I stated. infrastructures and bridges, He happiest vacation then suddenly, I carried away by the strong wind, alright ate, just trust Him!” “I am sure your family is waiting never let His people give up! He heard a strong thunderstorm that where the doors are widely open for you in the evacuation center.” never let His servants die in the awakened my sleeping nerves. as it welcomes the water that Afterward, someone As we reached the evacuation midst of tragedy. I know God is Then I opened my eyes and saw is passing by. Appliances like center, there’s a ton of people here, God is watching for us. the rusty roof. I heard a screaming microwaves, televisions, and caught my attention. A kid was crying because they didn’t get some kid. I was finding my phone on my refrigerators were completely relief goods. They were devastated After all, we, Pinoys are bed until I got back to my senses. nothing as they enjoyed floating drowning. “Help! Help!” I insisted because of what happened to resilient enough to face these What’s happening in the beautiful on the water. their houses. As a matter of fact, kinds of disasters. We just need to creation of yours, Lord? My sister on helping, so I got off the boat the hashtag #CagayanNeedsHelp be optimistic at all times and just hurriedly called out my name The moment of riding on gave us ample support to sustain keep in mind that better days will asking where my father was. My a boat, I thought nature seemed and jumped to get him. My feet our needs, since we don’t get the come. Have faith in Him! mother was finding our first aid to be hopeless. I saw no trees chance to rescue our belongings kit, while I was about to get the and plants because they were all already reached the ground, due to the sudden release of water bag and nervously put the canned drowned by water. The fields are in the dam. and then he laughed at me and said “charot.” We both laughed together. “The water is draining, Ma! The water is draining

Section Two September 2020 - December 2020 13 Unquarantined Fashion: Wearing a Century-Old Culture with Inabel by Pamela V. Tadeja Art expression remarks Gap, and Chanel, the Philippine state landscape installed lanterns an exceptional chronicle in every Fashion Coalition did not go out showcasing the country’s diversity culture. Weaving in Northern of style by making a jewelry fancy. with an Inabel-inspired design. Luzon speaks for the Inabel The settling of detailed and stylish of Ilocos, which renders the Araw, a brooch designed artworks is a way not only to historical and colorful way of life by a local accessory brand, uses extend appreciation to all Filipino of the native Ilocanos. This year is indigenous Inabel fabric that traditional weavers but also for a challenge for everyone, but it did incorporates and represents the heroes who stood as the light not trim the hand weavers’ thread the eight rays of the sun in the of the country in times of need. of dedication in creating laborious Philippine flag. It comes with an but rewarding textile. The rise of ivory white and navy blue version With all these pandemic did not block the art; as it signifies hope and wisdom. masterpieces, one Ilocana stood instead, it paved the way to leap It was named “SONA brooch” as out as there is no other Filipino inabel with a glam. Filipino women legislators unite Abel icon than the 81-year weaver, in showing their support to native Magdalena Gamayo. From clothes to masks to weavers. jewelries and lantern designs, the At 15, she started classy style revives the age-old As the year-end spark with creating beautiful textile and weaving industry of Ilocos region. the jazz of Christmas, the intricate sturdy weaves. She has been These products can now be beauty of the textile is not only listed as one of the country’s bought not only to leading multi- exhibited for dress-ups. One of the national living treasures, which faceted shopping stores but also developers in the Philippine real bring age-old customs and crafts in social networking site stores on in appreciation to the Filipinos’ Facebook and Instagram. “ way of living. Magdalena did not stop her passion as she wishes the Also known as Abel Iloco, To Ilocanos, 2020 next generation to imbibe the art. the makers’ creativity has captured As an inspiration to all Ilocanos, the folks’ eyes even in the middle is a challenging the local government of Pinili, of peril as it highly pervaded the her hometown, has been offering quarantine attires not only around year to fit in, weaving courses to all interested the country but also abroad. individuals. This is a means to but there is no bring back a dying tradition that is Different designs in every highly treasured by the elders. Ilocos province showcase an happier cultural in-depth view of tradition. The The start of the 20th Binakul pattern is meant to ward news than century is a rough path for the local off the evil, protecting the wearer. weavers because of the invention With numerous distinct styles and awakening one of machinery, but this pandemic stories behind it, the Inabel mask has even made the designers and is one of the famous pairs that fit of the strongest entrepreneurs enliven cultural art. every suit with a bang. The air of this feeds all outfit trend goers, treasures of the making them fashionable as they wear their masks and wear their Ilocanos - the culture. Inabel. Truly, The world’s quarantined life in 2020 has pushed every store art expression to apply ingenuity and innovation. With vogue brands like Adidas, remarks an exceptional chronicle in every culture. ”

September 2020 - December 2020 Feature 14 The Eerie Tales of Northwesternians by Keishey Aiana H. Bonoan Many of us have surely Northwestern University students who suffered and are still heard different tales or stories have different stories to tell, suffering right now because of about ghosts wandering around especially about their campus the pandemic. We are not alone places. Many of us have heard at experiences. Some students on this battlefield. We are all least one spooky experience about would tell stories about seeing suffering, and we have to be seeing unexplained things like ghosts in the University’s Mega strong and brave to go on with floating white figures and other Building, University canteen, our lives despite the difficulties. elements. I am sure that each AVR, CAS Office, SC Backstage, Together, we can end this war we one of us has heard stories about and other areas. Have you seen or are battling with. Together, we can different Philippine Mythological experienced these too before? overcome all vicissitudes in life. creatures like the so-called “aswang,” “tikbalang,” “kapre,” Aside from these spooky So, if we continue to be and a lot more in different regions around the country. We grew up stories, of course, there will always grateful and visualize positive hearing stories about ghosts that appear in a form of a “white lady,” be someone who tells stories about things rather than focusing on our “black lady,” “floating figure,” “headless figure,” and more. “ghosting” or the colloquial term fears, we will be able to prevent However, the question is, for ceasing all communications such negativity from happening in do you believe in ghosts? Do you believe that there are different or suddenly ending a personal our lives: no ghosts, no ghosting, elemental creatures around us? Do you believe in the other side? If relationship with someone and no fears. Most importantly, no you do, then maybe you have seen one or experienced horrendous without explanations. Another more eerie tales to be told. and mysterious happenings in your life. Or maybe, met people would be about them having been who happened to be “ghosts” whom you see in a second and left alone by the person they love Just satisfaction. Just gone in the next moment? Either of these, all of us have indeed for another person. These stories positivity. Just love and hope. “ experienced eerie tales before. are different from one another, “but it also comes down to the Being in a spine-chilling situation where one sees figures of people same feeling- FEAR. Now, with all the changes It might be true that having fear is who seems odd and sees things in our learning system, I know we inevitable. True. Being courageous move or vanish suddenly are all fear the same. We fear missing some of the most common out on zoom classes, we fear does not only mean we do not have experiences that a lot of people getting low grades in our subjects fear; we are just taking actions might have witnessed. Although it is sometimes frightening and in Canvas, we fear passing in the face of fear. Think about unbelievable; some were caught assigned tasks over the due date; it, which is better? Having a fear we fear not being able to balance of failure? Or having a fear of not on camera, some were even time. Most importantly, we fear documented and proven to be true. With this, people develop having a slow or unstable internet even trying? fear or phobia because of their connection, which somehow leads thrilling experiences. us to have struggles in complying All people in the world have their own fears in life. If I with our subjects. am going to ask you now, do you have any fear in life? Have you However, if we learn to As Eleanor Roosevelt experienced facing your fears? face our fears, we will be able to said, “You gain strength, courage, overcome them. If we keep on confidence by every experience in Fear of heights and dark avoiding our fears, it will only just which you really stop to look fear places, fear of speaking in public, become scarier. If we continue in the face. You can say to yourself, fear of being a disappointment, to be scared of ghosts, then the “I have lived through this horror. I fear of being left behind by thought of seeing one will just can take the next thing that comes people whom you love, and all make us more frightened to go along.” other concerns that leave us to dark places or to be alone. If the feeling of anxiety are what we continue to get scared over Indeed, we must do the sometimes bring us down—worse, having low grades, we should do things we think we cannot do traumatized. something for it to not happen. or things that are beyond our imagination. For us to adapt to We should face our fears any change, we have to learn how in life. In that way, we can endure to let go of our fears. Do not ever or surpass them. let fear take over you. We should fear nothing in life. We should Whatever we experience confront fears to be able to handle and whatever we fear, we should or control our emotions and face it, and eventually, it will fade. feelings. Be fearless to have faith If we fear our situations right that everything is going to be all now at these trying times, we can right. Be bold, strong, passionate, face it by having the courage and and fearless! being determined and patient in everything we do. We should Have no fear; God is with be grateful enough that we have us all the time. He will guide us in survived. Be thankful for we are everything we do. alive. I am certain that all of Think of those people

Feature September 2020 - December 2020 15 Who is this mysterious girl named Nanno? by Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili Girl From Nowhere (Dek Mai one would go off the beat to pursue Rungrueangdechaphat). Would really terror wherein it was shown that Ms. and opening a time capsule wherein or known as GFN), a Thai series, rose someone and how friends would someone do nasty things for the sake Aum was holding a shotgun, killing they buried when they graduated. to fame in the middle of 2020. hence, betray someone due to jealousy. The of that little thing called ‘crush?’ everyone during an event where However, aside from digging the it was aired back in 2018. It suddenly gang of Hok (played by Poompat Wonderwall introduces the other lead students get to thank their teachers. time capsule they buried, their past became a trend as it slammed Netflix’s Iam-Samang) planned to get Nanno named Bam (Morakot Liu), who is It perfectly illustrates how a problem was somehow dug by Nanno. In part Top 10, dethroning must watch drunk just to take control of her and crushing on a soccer star. Although, turns a civilized person to lose his or 1, they reminisced the time they American series/movies. People could do whatever would satisfy them. Bam’s attempt to get acquainted with her sanity. This episode also shows spent taunting Nanno, naming her not stop talking about this series. It However, in this episode, all the her crush has been crushed due to where educators should stand, what as “Psycho Nanno.” Although the has really become on the top of the speculations started who is Nanno Nanno’s presence in their school and methods should be used, and the first part was reminiscing and pure trend, wherein the people’s interest really is and what she is ---after involvement with the soccer team. responsibility of a teacher. revelations, it was not as exciting as was piqued due to the intriguing role coming back alive, although she was As someone who just wanted to Episode 11: The Rank other episodes. and truth behind the character of accidentally choked to death and vent out, she wrote insulting words (Directed by Chaianan Soijumpa). Part 2 is where events Nanno. buried. on a cubicle against Nanno and did Society’s standards sometimes ruin escalated into something horrifying GFN is a head-turner, as for Episode 3: Trophy (Directed not expect that it would really come someone’s self-confidence and make when Nanno exposed the secrets of someone who already watched this by Apiwat Supateerapong). This true. This episode depicts how words someone self-conscious. Why society her classmates. She knocked them one---the series left me exhausted became more escalated and interesting could be dangerous once it has been has to raise its standards day by day? off with the cards she has under putting pieces together about the when Episode 3 was aired. This thoughtlessly said. The irony of this episode is somehow her sleeves. It may appear as an act mystery of the protagonist’s identity. episode focuses on how students cope On the 7th episode, Nanno unexpected. It has strong points; of revenge; however, based on my Although it was a series where there with interpersonal and intrapersonal exposed Bam’s secret, and all of her however, it is the weakest episode, perspective, she was just reminding are a lot of lessons you can genuinely flaws such as insecurities and each classmates pushing them to the edge. just as other reviews that I have read. them how they made fun of her back learn from. It depicts the importance individual’s superiority complex. A perfect picture of the ugliness Nevertheless, this happens then. She toyed them how she was of love for family, the powerful bond Trophy pictures how a student would behind how corrupted an individual’s all the time. This episode portrays a being toyed in the past. This episode of friendship, the art of trusting, and really go far beyond just to have the mind is. The more you think badly school where beauty is being ranked, was not bloody, but it was extremely so on. Also, the series portrays the spotlight focused on him/her. As about someone, the more it feeds your and everyone would really do their tormenting and brutal. different corruption and issues that Mew (played by Chonnikan Netjui) is ego, leading you to think ill about best to be on top to enjoy the privileges Breaking on the speculations happen within the school setting. This being pressured by high expectations someone even more. of being on the top. In this episode, on who Nanno is, if she was a ghost, series is entirely on another level as it and the desire to become the star in Episode 8: Lost & Found Nanno toyed with Ying, a girl who a witch, or a demon. “[She’s not a is not your so ordinary Thai series. an academy for talented or gifted (Directed by Siwawut Sewatanon). never advanced from her previous ghost,] but she isn’t really human. This series have a length students, she resorted to doing dirty This has been GFN’s most viewed rank as 10. She enjoyed privileges; She’s like the daughter of Satan or the of 13 episodes, and each episode deeds to attain what she is yearning episode and viewers’ favorite. This however, she was not satisfied as she snake from the Garden of Eden who highlights how the main character, for. She has been recognized as a sparked the fans’ hope that somehow was on the edge where she could be comes to Earth to give forbidden fruit Nanno, unmasks everyone’s cunning talented artist. However, it was all the main lead, Nanno, would actually eliminated by someone one day. to humans. She’s here to test how evil side and hypocrisy. Kitty Chicha fallacy. She stole other’s work as she get romantically involved for real. Episode 12 & 13: BFF Part 1 humans can be.” That is what Chicha Amatayakul played the lead role, does not really have the talent to do The content of this episode is far way & 2 (Directed by Khomkrit Treewimol). Amatayakul, who played as Nanno, Nanno. so. This episode depicts how anxiety different than the other episodes. This These are the two last episodes from said on a post amid fans theorizing From a website that significantly affects one’s life; it is as if one portrays more mature scenes, the Season 1 of GFN. It spins off about her character’s identity. I have visited before, GFN was disturbing calm water. exceptionally showcasing the typical from a reunion of high school alumni actually based on students’ grievous Episode 4: Hi-So (Directed by scenarios of coming-of-age dramas. TK and flabbergasting experiences, Khomkrit Treewimol). Jumping right (Ekawat Niratvorapanya) steals things “ specifically girls, from 13 schools. to the main point, this displays how and brings trouble into his school just From rape cases, twisted and heart- students usually pretend as someone to get the attention of his father, who “All of us have heard countless stopping bullying scenarios, all kinds they are not. Due to peer pressure has been somehow neglecting him. apologies. If we make mistake, we of abuse, especially sex abuse, cases and the sense of belonging to a Lost and found actually made the apologize. And yet, we still make more of pedophilia, betrayal within a circle particular group, individuals tend to viewers realize that Nanno has a soft mistakes. Perhaps, our apology is of friends, how students cope up with fake their status to fit in. Dino (played spot, and she is not just someone who actually meant for the next mistake. academic pressure through cheating, by Natthasit Kotimanaswanich) enjoys the scene of someone getting and other more societal immoral portrayed himself as a guy from a rich humiliated. This episode aroused ” deeds had shown on this series. family luring his friends into an idea controversies on the protagonist’s real Moreover, every episode that he really is. Although the ending identity as she is capable of having was led by different directors. It is was sort of tragic, it strongly showed a heart, assuming she is actually a astonishing as they could still connect the genuine love of parents for their human after all. Not as just what fans every episode’s vibe even though child. They all still sat together for assumed that she might be a witch or another episode means another a family dinner regardless of what a demon. However, the speculation viewpoint thru a diverse film style. happened. has remained unconfirmed. Episode 1: The Ugly Truth Episode 5: Social Love Episode 9: Trap (Directed by (Directed by Pairach Khumwan). This (Directed by T-Thawat Taifayongvichit). Jatuphong Rungrueangdechaphat). episode unveils the ugly truth that not Absolutely this episode portrays This episode has left the viewers’ all educators that we are expecting to the current status of ‘stan’ culture mind-blown with the open-ended cater us just like their own child would nowadays. Regarding such matter, mystery brought by its unique plot. As actually do such. Admit it or not, many people have gotten worse on Nanno transferred to her new school, there are some cases where students how they pair people badly to other coincidentally, a captive escaped are being abused sexually by lustful people. In much simpler words, it is from the prison, putting her school professors they trust. Sometimes, how they ship their idol to a rumored in danger. This episode depicts about grades were being held hostage for or on-screen OTP. It sounds suffocating mistrust turn the whole situation into students to succumb to what the as fans would delusionally ask the chaos. With Nanno’s manipulative professor would want to happen. idols to do skinship, or worse, they nature, she brought out the demons These lustful sharks have thrown off would make their fantasies come true within those people who were trapped their profession in the line, and used it via fanarts or fictional stories. The best with her. It shows how doubt becomes to victimize young and innocent ladies example for this is how the creepiness a chain reaction when it becomes to satisfy their needs. This episode of GFN’s episode 5 perfectly represents ignited. showed how the professor (Mr. Win, the life of idols being subjected to fans’ Episode 10: Thank You played by Thanavate Siriwattanagul) delusions. Hann (played by Tatchapol Teacher (Directed by Varayu Rukskul). prey on his students portraying Thitiapichai) was romantically linked Everyone has a breaking point. We pedophilia. with Nanno and the whole studentry, tend to bend with the heavy burden Episode 2: Apologies enjoying the chemistry of the pair with we feel and then straighten up our (Directed by Sitsiri Mongolsiri). Would unwavering support to the couple backs. However, we will still reach an apology really make a difference have shaken the relationship of Hann the point wherein we fail to hold to someone whom you have scarred and his real girlfriend Yui (Chanicha ourselves together; we just break deeply? This episode depicted various Boonpanuvichit). apart. Ms. Aum, in this episode, is issues such as sexual abuse, which is Episode 6 & 7: Wonderwall, the perfect example of such scenario. no longer new in this generation, how Part 1&2 (Directed by Jatuphong This episode brought up a frame of

September 2020 - December 2020 Section Two 12 Unraveling Twisted Mysteries with The Umbrella by Rejeane Jireh G. Coma Academy Season 2 The most binged the episodes because guess what? And while Vanya was Episode 6; “A Light Supper.” superhero Netflix series (The And finally as a group once again, Umbrella Academy) on its release If you are planning to join The Handler is not dead but wait, struggling with the Swedes, Five, the siblings had a dinner with window in 2019 bounces back their father. The handler gave Five with a new season, The Umbrella the hype, here’s a short peek of is she? Diego and Lila crashed a party. a mission. Academy Season 2, winning fans and receiving both optimistic the series’ episodes. Season 1has a What would you expect from the Episode 7; “Oga for Oga.” reviews from critics. This is the bloodiest episode in total episode of 10. Episode 3; “The Swedish siblings in attending a party at Season 2. The scene in episode The series premiered in 7 is in 1982, Five went on a the Philippines on July 31, 2020. Job.” The episode shows how Vanya Mexican Consulate if not crashing mission given by the handler to During the quarantine, we seek finish off the Board of Director’s. to do things to battle stress and Episode 1; “Right Back loose her powers unknowingly it? As expected from a boy who has boredom. Moreover, we can’t super powers, a bloody result deny that watching the binge- Where We Started.” The siblings when she had encountered the that’s how he handled a mission worthy series was one way to fill from the handler. the gap. The Umbrella Academy were successfully dropped at Swedes and resulting to these Episode 5; “Valhalla.” After is a Black comedy, drama, science Episode 8; “The Seven fiction, fantasy and a super hero Dallas but in different years. Five three men being knocked out. being separated from each other; Stages.” Five prepares a perilous series. We all know that super plan to intercept another version hero movies are global obsession strives to track his siblings back Finally, Vanya rediscovers her discovering their own powers at of himself. And eventually, but it’s more than just your typical Diego discovers what caused the super hero movie/series. The together to stop a new world super powers. their own, they are finally a group apocalypse in season 2. mixture of humor, drama, and fun adventures are the bonafide ending threat. And yes, I know again after being summoned to Episode 9; “743.” The recipe for a binge-worthy series, I penultimate episode of season don’t even really have to mention right what’s new? The siblings Episode 4; “The Majestic an emergency meeting to discuss 2, things are getting worse than further that it’s the most binged worst. The Five siblings plot superhero Netflix series after all, have caused another apocalypse. 12.” Ever wonder how the mother- about how they are going to spend against each other and one of right? them took the big sacrifice to help daughter duo relationship of the their last six days on earth. Yes, six Vanya. And Lila learns the truth The Umbrella Academy, about her parents after reading created for Netflix by Steve Episode 2; “The Frankel Handler and Lila started? Let’s days left after the apocalypse that file 743. Blackman and developed by Jeremy Slater, revolves around a Footage.” Episode 2 shows the travel back to the 1993, London. they have yet caused. Episode 10; “The end of dysfunctional family of adopted something.” The final episode of sibling superheroes who reunite Life is short.“Future doesn’tbiggest surprise/comeback of all the Umbrella Academy season 2 to solve the mystery of their come with any guarantees. begins with the sibling’s last trip father’s death and the threat of an You want something in life, to the past year 2006. The last impending apocalypse. you gotta go for it. episode shows the five siblings help save Harlan and then finds Why is The Umbrella Academy ”- Hazel themselves in a deadly showdown. season 2 another binge-worthy series? Being separated from each other in season 2 gave the The Umbrella Academy is dysfunctional family the chance better than Season 1. “I know this to know themselves more and is impossible, but did we all get their own powers and capabilities, sexier?” - Klaus. making them better and stronger than they were in season 1. The improvement in the Umbrella Academy Season 2 is The intriguing ending. visible seen over the first season. “Did we actually succeed at Season 2 feel more powerful and something? That’s incredible!” – more satisfying. The new season Klaus revolves around a new setting and introduces new characters. Just After saving the world like season one, there is more to from their own mischief in the love in season two. 1960s, the siblings then returned to the future the day after the Season 2 starts where the apocalypse that their sister, Vanya, first season ended. The Hargreeves caused at the end of season 1. The siblings traveled back in time to group is extremely happy to be back escape the earth’s destruction home after saving the world, not caused by number seven/Vanya, until they realized that something who accidentally blasted a chunk is not right when Diego noticed a off the moon. Early ‘60s Dallas, painting that is not supposed to be Texas back in time reverting to there. Traveling back in time, they their teenage selves, the siblings have messed up their own history, need to reunite to save the world creating an entirely different for another world-ending threat. timeline, meaning they should not supposedly exist. And, YES! Five did successfully save his siblings from The intriguing ending the end of the world threat which leaves countless questions leaving ironically are also caused by their fans reasons to look forward to own mischief. Unluckily Five the next season. Who are the scattered his siblings in different Sparrow Academy? years that caused the group to split.

Literary September 2020 - December 2020 17 Part of Crown Freshman’s my History by Brittany Lei Maquiraya Diary by Kristene Claire Lazo Everyone dreamt to be a queen by Keishey Aiana Bonoan Owning a castle in the middle of the town As I close my eyes As I enroll in the University All I see is you. Wearing a beautiful gown In this time of uncertainty When I’m sad And wearing a gold crown I wish or hope for the best And graduate with success I always want to be with you.. In my dreamland I am the queen I have my own castle of joy Excitement and joy were evident in my face As years have pass, That I didn’t mind about the new phase I changed for the better Im wearing a beautiful gown of morals Where everything is done online While you changed for the worse And having a gold crown of love All I thought, it would be fine I still think that you will change, I still keep on Everybody is a queen in their own being I thought that college life is easy holding on. A queen with or without a king Like high school, when I was just happy Every queen should be respected They envy our relationship But it didn’t take that long But they don’t know this is a relation full of And being hideous is not an exemption For me to know, I was wrong garbage. Being a queen is not based on pretty face Realization hits me when I woke up one day You always hurt me intentionally ‘Coz it can deceive you in that case Facing my phone or computer, just like yesterday But you show them how much you care for me. Choose a gold heart over a ravishing face I used to be so happy and excited I’m sorry I can’t take this anymore Because it is the only thing that cannot fade But now, I’m just tired and stressed I’m so sad to end our so called forever. Now I can see how bright the world is, What is the value of a luxury gown Anxiety and pressure hit me Thank you for being part of my history. The big castle you own And it just kills me slowly And your gold crown I Can’t Sometimes I used to hide the pain If you lost your heart because of these things But in the end, I have no hope to gain by Aquiqoutes you’ve drowned In high school, I used to be on top How will I do it? Being yourself is the gold crown a queen can have Not until now when all things seem to drop How can I cope up with it? It cannot fade nor break I don’t know what to do anymore My happiness, my grades, my confidence Help me to find a will just like before Even you put into a fire of hardships That sometimes I even lose my patience The texture will never vanish I want to burst it out They say life is hard and it isn’t easy as it seems I wanted to shout F i r e by Rexmith Pugyao Which is why I still continue to believe in my dreams I don’t trust myself Someday, I will make my parents and family proud Your kind is like a fire. Because I always doubt By standing on the stage in front of the crowd And all I can do is to pout Fire that suddenly grows and comes. A fire which devours someone’s life and love. Serendipity But how? I don’t find it comfortable I always think that no one believes me at all A fire that all does is hurt and leave a by Keishey Aiana Bonoan permanent mark. I wanted to be stable Whenever I feel sad, I always have a realization But my own body was not available A mark full of pain, a pain that can’t easily be That whatever happens, I don’t need to hide forgotten. I’m on an emotional roller coaster For I have someone who gives love and affection I want to cry on someone’s shoulder And before I notice it, you already have left. Always there to bring and keep me by his side But I’m shy and I don’t want to be told that Left like a smoke from the fire. You never fail to bring and give me light I’m a dramatic person A smoke that disappears in the air. In you, I always find peace and serenity I don’t even have conclusion That’s why I never want to lose a sight Like a smoke, you just left without warning. If there’s still solution Wish I could be with you for eternity I see those people who love me But I know, all things are temporary I appreciate those people who care for me One day, we could be leaving each other However, you’ll always stay in my memory But I can’t live happily As someone whom I could’ve been with forever Because of this anxiety. While this world was full of chaos and darkness You took away my sadness and gave me happiness

September 2020 - December 2020 18 Developmental Communication Pande mic’s Vile Aftermath by Charisse Sophia A. Raquinio Imagine if we can’t have individuals led fundraising to help threatened by the consequences quarantine. First, health is most the freedom that we want. We parents and students suffice their of our actions? Much more to this precious as a diamond; take good can’t enjoy the things we supposed load allowance and lend a helping is that the virus is mutating that care, and have proper hygiene to enjoy. Everything falls apart; hand for those requirements they even we have a robust immune because health is wealth. Second, everything was a nightmare. wouldn’t understand. It is a one system, we still get infected. everything will be temporary, big snappy to all of them. from jobs to friends and people In the long months of The United Kingdom that surround you. Everything will quarantine, we have encountered In almost a year of banned travels worldwide not last for a lifetime; be thankful lots of challenges. We faced fighting COVID-19, we learned to prevent the spread of the who stayed with us through ups not just the pandemic; we also our lessons. We opened our eyes new virus, and they canceled and downs and those who witness experienced successive storms to what the real problem is – celebrations during Christmas and our downfalls. Third, pandemic that made us stronger. We have the government. They blind us New Year’s Eve. prevails how toxic our justice met 2020 full of determination with their flowery words and system is, if you have the power, and bravery. promises, but Filipinos are known Meanwhile, there were you can do anything. Also, some to be productive. After almost a reported cases of the new virus anomalies lie in the government’s At the peak of the year, we are still here even if the in our country, but still, there are different agencies and make us Enhanced Community Quarantine government failed to play their no plans to ban flights going in even more impoverished, and announcement, we struggled roles. They were unable to give us and out of our country. Let us be they became more affluent. Being mentally and financially; where the account that we supposed to more conscious of everything; yet, ignorant doesn’t help us. We need to get money to suffice our needs receive. Up until now, the malice avoid going to parties or crowded to be vigilant, especially in the anent to this is the struggle of the government hasn’t been places. Remember, everyone is a government. Fourth is our mental of online classes. Our parents fixed yet. Thus, it gets worse than possible carrier of the virus. Let us health. It is okay to feel that we grappled with bills and groceries, ever. strengthen our immunity more. are not okay. Healing takes time and it was a significant burden, but always remember to grow and especially for the middle-class What if COVID-19 is Now that we will face love yourselves. parents, to fund the online class just the epitome of next year’s another dilemma and our health load. Also, with those in the suffering? What if the 2012 is still at risk, we need to stay Will it be a healing process mountainous areas who have weak prediction is wrong and 2021 home. There are realizations that next year? Or will it be another signals to conduct classes. Few is the real year? Are we not I’ve encountered while we are in roller coaster to ride? Will it be a healing process next year? Or will it be another roller coaster to ride?

September 2020 - December 2020 Developmental Communication 19 Seasons of Life: Challenging Boundaries by Charisse Sophia A. Raquinio Gloomy weather it is, chapter, another beginning. This everything will be fine; there’s As the winter arrived, the a while and regain some energy clouds have never been this dark, season reminds me of a lesson that always a time for healing. tree-covered with ice just as I am from exhaustion, and a time to but none would be gloomier than my nana used to tell me---an end coated with unfinished tasks and refresh and care for ourselves. May the subtle feelings embracing is just another beginning. Indeed, “Those seasons loaded with quizzes. On winter this season give us the warmth of me right now. As I gaze through she was right. As when spring made us stronger days, it tested how strong I am to enjoyment and stress-free life. Get my window pane, a tree caught comes, the flowers in our garden in time and made stand with courage and braveness. this as an opportunity to relax and my attention. At first, I was just blooms again, so do with the hope us fall but instead It tested me how far I’ll go with unchain ourselves in front of our merely staring at it. I wonder that I have fighting against the of giving up, let’s the strong winds. All I can say is, “I gadgets. Let this opportunity be what will happen next when I shadow that’s trying to bury me wait until it is feel numb; I do not have anybody our time to talk with the people am all feeling gloomy and bored. alive. our time. Like to lean on.” As I am invaded by who will give us happiness lost When leaves fell off from the tree autumn, we have the coldness of the winter, it’s like by winter and autumn. Talk to dancing with the wind, it was not As the autumn, leaves downfalls. Just autumn that falls apart. our loved ones if possible. This my first time to see such, but I would fall, and no one could like the winter, season should be our time finding was left astonished. It was a slow appreciate a tree’s existence things will get I need to finish my our inner self. Be productive; stay and smooth waltz in the air, and without any leaves or flowers cold. In summer, given task on those cozy nights mentally healthy and physically honestly, I felt at ease as it was a growing from it. This is how I it is our time while having a soothing coffee fit. pleasing sight to see. see myself; no one could ever to heal, and for beside my table. It is 11:59 in the Lastly, my favorite season, see my existence but notices how the spring, this evening; while others are fallen spring! So as the flowers bloom, Somehow that tree useless I am. I remembered myself would be our deep to their slumber, I am still the trees will shine. As I stare at reminds me of my old self. It is sitting in the corner of my room, time to chase awake, cramming and rushing the blooming tree, I was amazed a tree wherein it stood still as it losing all hopes and aspirations our dreams and things before the submission. I am by its beauty and its mesmerizing was tested and mocked by the to strive harder and grow better. enter the portal of already cursing words that would color. The tree that everybody sees four seasons of life. The autumn, I also lost my confidence and self- new possibilities at least ease the annoyances as a useless tree blooms with color where leaves are starting to esteem; I am useless as the tree in regardless of brought by rushing. Do you also and sparkle like a diamond. It detach from trees, reminds me autumn. My plans haven’t been what we are feel stressed with all the academic made me think of my future; when how my downfall made me resort achieved, and my dreams are still facing right now. loads and quizzes, plus an will my time grow as the tree, and to isolating myself from others. unconquered, still striving, hoping Strive harder, unpleasant professor? when will I achieve the spring of It reminds me of so many vivid for a better spring, and thinking young folks! There my life? Those are the questions memories of how I held myself what future lies ahead with me. is always a lot With this kind of situation, that rumble into my mind. as I mourn over a downfall I was more waiting for many of us are still coping up, still uncertain if I could stand up again. Online class exhausts us outside the learning how to manage our time Spring is the blooming us with different levels of stress four corners of to do those activities given by our season and the best season among The sprinkles of snow and that made us fall and burst into our room and professors. the four. We will soon rise and reap the cold breeze of winter pictures pieces. This class mode drains ”classrooms. our success. The spotlight is fast how my strength was tested. There us from being a student, while Here comes summer, the approaching, and this reminds me was a point where I became numb we just wanted to be filled with tree soon is growing and it needs of my dream. Soon I’ll be the one over cold shoulders that people knowledge and wisdom. We don’t to rest for a while. This season, speaking over the radio, giving gave me when I wanted their want to be left behind; we want the trees are starting to grow their information on what’s happening, warm embrace when I couldn’t to achieve our goals and payback leaves. This reminds me that life and I know you can too. Get that hold myself any longer. Here from our parents’ sacrifices. can be crucial no matter what. title of yours, whether it be before comes the scorching heat in the You’ll rise. Those two seasons of or after your name. I know you can summer, which reminds me how It was like the leaves my life serve as my strength to do it; we can do it. Our springtime enthusiastic I used to be on how I in autumn; we fall and become strive more. They serve as my is yet to come! A diploma is fast perceive things that were knocking undesirable. Then, I realized that inspirations to achieve my goals in approaching, so as we are at the me down. It was energizing, it was falling apart and being alone is life. finish line. Keep pushing through warm, and I actually wanted it to okay, but we only need to put for our dreams and goals. last long as it symbolizes the hope things back the way it used to be. Feel free to unwind from a I am looking for. The spring…new It is a reminder to everyone that load of works. It is time to rest for

SSeepptteemmbbeerr 22002200 -- DDeecceemmbbeerr 22002200 HEAFeDaLtuINreES 2020 Enola, the Femme Fatale version Pop Culture in Today’s Era of Sherlock Holmes by Paula Nica P. Alipio by Therese Daphne P. Padayao A 16-year-old Enola from the mystery classic about Emergence and being Korean food and cuisines. Korean known of pop culture were fashion styles were available searches for her mother with just the sociopathic genius Sherlock not already new to the current worldwide. Entertainments were age and civilization rooted in either dubbed or with English hints and gifts left behind. She Holmes, Enola Holmes shows different parts worldwide. It was subtitle premiering along with continuously evolving through the other country’s local shows. then finds a way to outsmart her promise in showcasing feminism minds of present generations for Music, choreographies, visual and various objectives. literary art styles, techniques, and brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft and girl power. Adventure and strategies were applied and mixed with the local culture. Behaviors, after sending her away to a school mystery-solving are always a values, and even language were imitated by fans. The phenomenon for “proper” young ladies. During good mix for an exciting viewing mentioned earlier occurs because people can feel like they can be her escape while travelling to experience. with someone they idolize but later on setting aside their own London, she bumps into a young local culture. runaway lord, Louis Partridge. The playful youthfulness Korean pop or Kpop A rising pop culture such culture is one of the industries as Kpop also impacts different With her detective skills, she of the movie is worthy of that instantly rose from South countries’ economies because of Korea. It is mostly a combination the international concerts held unravels the mystery behind her commendation. I would imagine of other genres and cultures of with huge audiences, generating different arts such as jazz, pop, higher income. Kpop merchandises mother’s disappearance. such to be difficult to achieve traditional with a sense of colorful, were also patronized instead energetic, and blast performances. of buying local products. given that this is a period film, set The popularity of these forms Advertisements of local products of culture was not only because were also done with Korean faces, It is a thrilling movie to in the Victorian era. But albeit the of fans’ interests solely in its such as in the Philippines, where production, but also on the artists’ Lazada was endorsed by Lee Min watch with your family. As you’re colorful set design and backdrop, looks and how they make every Ho. In contrast, the face of Smart performance and stage ultimately. telecommunication was Hyun at the edge of your seat, Enola it exudes with the good old young Fantasies such as seeing the Kpop Bin and Seo Hye Ji, thus creating artists as the “the one” because greater competition with those gives out more of her suspenseful spirit in the protagonists that even of the thought that artists seem companies who provide similar perfect in the eyes were very products and services and local actions with powerful messages. Henry Cavill as Sherlock himself prominent. celebrity endorsers’ negligence. cannot overshadow. Freedom of speech and ideas is one reason why it began, With Enola’s daring but later on, it already became a type of art created with passion, acts, she can be a brave and a Enola, being this dedication, and hard work. powerful woman.She passed all unladylike expected of a Victorian Along with its being prominent, different groups and the challenges and mysteries that gal and not in a rebellious way but fandoms were made virtually and through face-to-face interaction came with her cleverness and imbued with independence and that binds and connects people with the same interest in certain sharpness. The young girls and self-reliance, for me, is a good role aspects of the said culture. Contrary to that, it became boys can resonate with Enola. model for young adults especially an agent of violent intergroup connections through technology in this modern time. or in-person interaction. The movie showed how strong and independent a woman Its inconclusive ending Kpop artists are could be. Something a guy can suggests a sequel and it might just comparable and sometimes do is a girl could do. Enola be the start of many adventures to an excellent competition for then proved herself as a worthy come. Hollywood artists wherein detective. Enola, even though her international awards were also name spelled backwards is alone, The audience were given bagged by them through the she can live in solitude. solid female characters, Enola and unique expression of art and her mother. Truth be told, women worldwide people’s support. The The fact that the story can forge their own future, too. heartwarming enthusiasm of is top billed by a young lady Enola Holmes is unquestionably people towards them still grows is exciting to me. Spinned off not a Sherlock Holmes film but an as upcoming generations were “ exciting one. influenced by the present one, Look For What's There, Not What You and with the use of technology, making every little detail of artists Want To Be There. You’ll see the truth easily known to the public. ”soon enough Adaptation of culture by -Sherlock those who idolize them despite the different countries was clearly manifested. People want to live the way Kpop artists live their own lives despite the heterogeneity of traditions. People were not only fond of it but live their life with it. Taste buds of the global community were now mostly influenced by “ Recognition of pop culture, specifically Kpop, although the invention of art from another existing form of art, became a new challenge to folk arts to become extinct and be forgotten by the current and upcoming generation in no time ”from now.

HEADLINES September 2020 - December 2020 21 Interview: On the Spot with SSC Runners The Review assigns New Editorial Board and Staff for AY by Pamela V. Tadeja and service. students should practice one that 2020-2021 “We have introduced this is legalized and not activism. Virtual Party came because we want a quality service. Noting that the pandemic by Dyan Rae G. Rapacon SSC are sharing the materials, hinders physical contact activities, across two cross-examines for the resources, and we care for the they said that they have planned students. So, we are the voice of the well in order to meet the needs of a platform preview on their students to voice out their concerns. their fellow Northwesternians. Through the years, Language student, Pamela V. We are the mouthpiece of the Ralph Jasper Paual, the miting de avance and an online students,” he said. only athletic manager running The Review, the official student Tadeja remained as the Associate The line up also for this year’s election, supports session organized by The Review mentioned the “Online Class mo, online activities like board games publication of Northwestern Editor. Jezreel Larry R. Caunca, Sagot ng SSC Program” where as an alternative idea for the on October 21 and 23, 2020 lucky students will be provided intramural. He concluded the University, has unflinchingly a 2nd year BA Political Science load. he would promote funding for respectively. “We will do every month E-sports if the school will also fought for the press’ freedom student, is the new Managing activity to provide load to lucky support the idea. The miting de avance students. As the SSC President, I The party also claimed and served as the students’ Editor. will find a way to allocate 5% to that information will surely be took place in the University 10% of the total budget of SSC for received by the students. voice. The publication staff and New lead editors were the academic year 2020-2021,” Jhayzen Paranal, PIO- Radio room with Prof. Karl Lenin Castro added. External aspirant stated that it their adviser work hand in hand also proclaimed. A 3rd year BS Stanlee Arquero, the Vice is a strength for him to be in Benigno as the interviewer. The President Internal candidate raise that position because his editing for truth, justice, and freedom. Architecture student, Dyan Rae the “Concern ko, Chat ko Program” skills would be a great help for online session was spearheaded during the miting de avance where information dissemination. Amidst the pandemic, they were G. Rapacon is the News editor; students can directly message the Among the attendees by Jezreel Caunca, the Managing SSC Facebook page regarding their of the online session were Prof. able to release issues and develop Features editor is Charisse Sophia school-related issues, concerns, Agustina Dancel-Matias, Acting Editor of The Review. Questions and problems. dean of the Office of Student a website serving a greater A. Raquinio, a 3rd year BA When asked about the Affairs, Athina May Lucas, a BA were thrown to each aspirant significance of student activism Political Science intern in the number of audiences. Behind Communication student; Literary for the administration to hear Office of the President, and Prof. in line with the nature of the the students’ voice, Constantino Joan Jesusa Velasco, Adviser of these successes are dedicated and editor is Keishey Aiana H. Bonoan, Dimaya III asserted that being The Review position they are running too. an activist is not helpful because hardworking student journalists a 1st year BA Political Science The party’s projects who have been working day in and student; and Sports editor is were categorized into two; out to better serve the students Kristene Claire O. Lazo, a 3rd year departmentalized and and the university. BS Nursing student. Staff writers general. Meynard Castro, the A week before the opening were Jessie G. Felipe Jr, a 3rd year SSC Presidential enthusiast of classes, a call for interested BA Political Science student, and mentioned that he is in charge applicants was disseminated on Brittany Lei Maquiraya, a 1st year with the general tasks, while the different social media platforms, BS Nursing student. other officers will be distributed which lasted for two weeks. Clark Justine A. Galiza, a to different colleges in order to Moreover, 44 applicants showed 3rd year BS Architecture student, help the student organizations interest in taking the challenge of is the new Layout Artist and Mark with their plans. becoming a student journalist. Lester A. Caletina, a 2nd year BS Castro also bring in the The examination took place last Computer Science student is the Serve, Share, Care Program, a September 14-18, 2020, and Website Manager. 6-year-running project of the it was allotted for skill-based, Alvin R. Bartolome student council that has been while September 21-23, 2020 and Rexmith H. Pugyao were sufficing their core of leadership was allotted for the written proclaimed as Cartoonist, and VJSSGS welcomes students exam. A virtual interview for Russel Joy L. Pascua became the virtually, officers’ induction conducted by Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili Education (MAEd) program, 90; every applicant also took place. Lead Cartoonist. All three were Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, 42; Master of Arts Thirty-four applicants took the 3rd year BS Architecture students. in Public Administration (MAPA) program, 23; Master of Criminal examination where only 24 were A 3rd year BS Computer Science Justice (MSCJ) degree, 18; Master of Science in Mechanical proclaimed as part of the editorial student, Rommiel Josh P. Castres, Engineering (MSCE) program, 15; and Master of Arts in Nursing, 21. board and staff. and 1st year Architecture student, The policies, standards, Starting with an sprightly, while being tossed in and guidelines for graduate The skill-based were Hanna May C. Gabriel are the inspirational message from the big stones along the way.” VJSSGS programs were also discussed Dean of Vedasto J. Samonte conducted their virtual orientation during the orientation. On the composed of different fields like Cartooning staff. School of Graduate Studies, “Sad via Zoom Meeting on October 24, same day, the election of officers to say, that these are trying times 2020. was also conducted. Layouting, Photojournalism, Theresse Daphne where pressing challenges beset There has been an 80% After series of nominations our educational ground. However, increase in the enrollees in and elections, proclaiming a new Cartooning, and Graphic Arts. P. Padayao, a 3rd year BS at your end, there’s nothing comparison with the total number set of officers under VJSSGS, an more challenging than to finish of enrollees of 3rd Trimester, online oath-taking took place The applicants got to choose Architecture student, is the new your respective post-graduate Academic Year 2019-2020. This under the lead of the inducting degree. The present teaching- academic year 2020-2021 1st officer Prof. Agustina Dancel- which field they want to take. Lead Graphic Artist while Paula learning process may cause you Trimester, 230 students enrolled, Matias, the Acting Dean of Office inconveniences, but I’m sure compared to the previous of the Student Affairs. As for the written examination, Nica P. Alipio, a 2nd year BS you’ll agree with me if I say, that trimester where they only had 128 with inexhaustible interest and enrollees. all applicants had to take all the Tourism Management, is a Graphic determination, you will take this In the Doctor of with a grain of salt. Thus, learning Philosophy program, there are 6 fields in Editorial, News, Features, Arts Staff. comes like waters in a river enrollees; Doctor of Education flowing smoothly and dancing program, 15; Master of Arts in and Sports. The virtual interview The Lead Photojournalist was conducted last September 29 is John Lloyd Aquino, a 1st and October 2, 2020. Each of the year BS Education student. applicants was interviewed one by Five photojournalism staff were one by the screening committee. chosen, namely Mark Lawrence Former The Review editor, Dr. Asuncion, a 2nd year BS Nursing Joel B. Lopez, CESO V, the Schools student; Dyna Cariño, a 3rd year Division Superintendent in SDO BS Architecture student; Miles Batac City, was the Chairperson Faith Gift D. Quemquem, and of the Screening Committee. Rejeane Jireh G. Coloma, both CTE Virtual Orientation: Nobody Dr. Maricon M. Guillermo, a 1st year BS Architecture students; and students. The orientation also former The Review editor and and Mark Angelo B. Reyes, a 1st showed presentations about the Should be Left Behind philosophy, vision, mission and an instructor at the College of year BS Marine Transportation objectives both of the CTE and the university. Arts and Sciences; Prof. Agustina student. The program informed by Jonh Lloyd Aquino the students of the scheme of Dancel-Matias, the Administration Agcaoili then left a remote learning as well as the The College of Teacher Foronda, Mrs. Elizabeth Isip, Prof. learning resources that will be Representative and the Acting message saying, “Being the new Education (CTE) held its first-ever Ma Teresa Lourdes L. Carbonell, available to the students. The remote orientation in the face of Mr. Juan Jobelle S. Acosta, Mr. orientation gave a brief discussion Dean of the Office of the Student Editor-in-Chief of The Review, the new normal on October 5, Johnny R. Pagaduan, Mr. Geremy on the responsible use of social 2020 via ZOOM. A. Baloaloa, Mr. Marlon Asuncion, media---the accounts, passwords, Affairs; Prof. Joan Jesusa B. considering we are amid the In welcome remarks, Mr. Jobert S. Curimao, including emails and profiles that must be the Acting Dean, Dr. Gerardo also the administration, Dr. Chita well kept and be used only for Velasco, a Faculty Representative, pandemic, it is beyond challenging. S. Garcia calls for the CTE A. Gonzales, VPAA, Prof. Agustina significant online transactions of community to work together to Dancel-Matias, Acting Dean of the students. This is a very timely and The Review Adviser; and Ms. Although I’ve been a staff of The make this New Normal work. OSA and the University President topic since everyone is now on The different instructors of the Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas. these platforms. Grading system Ma. Joreina Therese A. Blanco, Review since I was a freshman, still, college were also introduced, Dr. Garcia emphasized on and guidelines in the conduct of namely Prof. Zenaida S. Franco, what to do and how to deal with online classes were also included a Media Representative, and an things are still relatively unfamiliar Ms. Mariecris D. Abela, Mr. Joey the current system of the students in the discussion. Ganitano, Mr. Rheden Marcos, have to cope up with the challenges Information Officer I at PIA Ilocos for me. As a journalist, my job is to Mr. Rey Daniel Julian, and the in education that they are facing part-time instructors, Mr. Sherwin right now. He also mentioned the Norte were among the screening amplify students’ voices; now that need to shift to remote learning for the safety of every teachers committee. I am the EIC, I need to be louder. Going through a series of Challenging as it is, yet I trust the examinations and interviews had teamwork that the editorial board the screening committee choose and staff have. After all, The Review the Editorial Board and Staff for isn’t just a one-person organization, the academic year 2020-2021. but a group of students who wants Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili, a to let the unheard be heard. With 3rd year BS Psychology student, the rest of the Review staff, we’ll was proclaimed as the new Editor- be able to overcome obstacles in-Chief. A 2nd year BA English together.”

September 2020 - December 2020 HEADLINES 22 Architecture Students goes virtual NWU stud leaders, journalists, attend 2020 in World Architecture Day CHEDRO1 Student Summit by Dyan Rae G. Rapacon Ar. Ringpis emphasized. by Pamela V. Tadeja Most importantly, we want you of the virus and of course the social to be well, to keep going because distancing…Keep harnessing the Students and instructors A virtual question and The student leaders whatever happens, we still believe leadership because that is your from the Architecture Department and journalists of Northwestern that you are the hope of our strength. Probably this is the reason gathered together in a virtual answer portion were conducted University actively participated beloved country, the Philippines.” why you are called and voted upon celebration of the Annual World during the 2020 Regional This year, CHEDRO1 during this time…because there Architecture Day on October 28, during the program where Student Summit with the theme, invited sought-after speakers in is a mission. Continue to become 2020, with the theme “Towards a “Kabataan: How R U,” organized different fields that the students ambassadors of positivity. Start Better Urban Future.” students got the chance to win a by the Commission on Higher can relate to and learn. The it with yourself, kalinga muna sa The one-day virtual Education (CHED) Region 1 on speakers are Rev. Fr. Elmer B. sarili… and when we are able to do celebration started with a load wallet. December 7, 2020, via ZOOM Loreto, Vice President for Finance that, then it would be easy to share. program as students watched over Video Conferencing App. of the Divine Word College of Just be there, just be enthusiastic, their screens. Architect Michael Several competitions With hundreds of Vigan; Prof. Andrew S. Macalma, and just be genuine.” B. Ringpis served as the Guest of participants from the different Registrar of the Saint Louis With the topic “R with Honor and Speaker during the like Tiktok Competition, ML Higher Education institutions University; and Coach Lyqa B. Others: In a relationship tayo,” event. in our region, the CHEDRO1 Maravilla, RPM, Educational Coach Lyqa B. Maravilla shares “The World Architecture Tournament, Logo Making organized the annual Regional Content Creator and Motivational her insights on empathy and unity Day has put emphasis on Urban Student Summit. With the Speaker. wherein she establishes ideas on Design and Architecture as keys to Contest, Sketch Contest, restrictions brought by the current The first speaker, Rev. how to be united amidst difference, a better quality of life for everyone,” global health crisis, this event was Fr. Elmer B. Loreto, focuses and if we want the change to start, Photography, and Photoshop done through the ZOOM Video on the topic “R with God: Is it we need to start the change. She Conferencing App and live on the complicated?” which gave us stated, “We will not be remembered Contest were conducted in the Facebook Page of CHED Region 1. an overview on the spirituality for the things that we can or can’t Four (4) students that being with God is not do; what matters more is what afternoon. Students were given 4 from Northwestern University complicated; we are the one who we actually do. I hope that your participated the said event. makes it complicated. He stated potentials don’t stay as potentials. hours to finish and submit their Meynard G. Castro, SSC President; that “Human person is more than Your feelings don’t stay as feelings Stanlee Jay D. Arquero, SSC VP physical reality. Being human in and stagnate. I want you to channel works through email. A load wallet for Internal Affairs; Zenith Kin his/her totality is immanent and at those emotions to something that is P. Agcaoili; The Review Editor- the same time transcendent. Human more productive.” was also given to the winners. In-Chief; and Jezreel Larry R. being is also capable of mysticism The ice breaker game of Caunca, The Review Managing and spirituality that can give us Kahoot quiz easily became one of Despite the crisis, students Editor and the President of the fulfilment and purpose. Being the highlights of the event. The Association of College Editors- human is beyond material realities. students actively participated in were able to pull off unique works Region 1 represented NWU in the Being human has the capacity to be the quiz, which is all about the summit. in awe and to wander beyond the topics of the speakers. An open and build camaraderie among The event was moderated physical world. There is rationality forum was also conducted to allow by Dr. Al Gerald Barde, Mr. Arnold even in our non-rational nature.” the participants to ask questions members of the organization. Ancheta, and the other Education Fr. Loreto also highlights that as a and clarify some ideas to the Supervisors of CHEDRO1. The youth, we can make a difference. distinguished speakers. Jhenien COBE conducts virtual orientation program started with a welcome Prof. Andrew S. Macalma Valmonte, a student of Saint Louis remarks from Director Rogelio brought the second topic of the College, San Fernando City, La by Paula Nica P. Alipio first virtual TikTok competition of T. Galera Jr., the Officer-In- summit, which is “R with Oneself: Union, represents the participants COBE students in the program. Charge - Regional Director of Alone but not lonely,” it is a topic as she expresses her takeaways The College of Business The students sent their entries the Commission on Higher that discusses positivity in the from the speakers’ discussions. Education (COBE) conducted its via messenger. The facilitators Education (CHED) Region 1. He New Normal. He stressed the To formally close the first virtual orientation program picked some entries that served emphasized that the CHED Region importance of loving ourselves, program, a message of gratitude via Google Meet on October 5, as a special presentation for 1 understands the situation of the being happy with what we are was delivered by the Chief 2020, at 3:30 p.m. the students during the online students amidst the pandemic. doing, connecting with others, Administrative Officer of the Dr. Eric S. Parilla, the Dean orientation. According to him, “We at CHED and appreciating our capabilities. Commission of Higher Education of the college, led the program. Dr. Parilla also stated that Region 1, as your partner in According to him, “Indeed, I am (CHED) Region 1, Mrs. Nympha The program focused on online some students show unethical achieving your dreams in life, challenging you, student leaders, Buenio. The 2020 Regional classes, representing faculties, behavior to their professors would like to know how you have Interact…Interact…Interact… Student Summit is genuinely activities, and encouraging and submit their requirements been coping, we want to listen because in that way you can successful, and the CHEDRO1 students to study hard and to effortlessly. He said, “Not to your wonderful stories, and find ways which you can connect looks forward to more student- pass their requirements with everything is at an instant. Develop we want to know your concerns. especially during these times when centered activities to be conducted excellence. They also included the your patience and respect. There is connecting is challenging because in the New Normal. a time for everything.” CCJE Virtual Orientation: Gear Up In Pursuit of Excellence what they should expect in their by Charisse Sophia A. Raquinio chosen career, and their respective The College of Criminal college’s accreditation level was Justice Education (CCJE) conducted its first virtual also tackled. She mentioned that orientation on the 27th day of October 2020, on a private group the Quality Assurance Center via Facebook. The CCJE department ensures quality education through welcomed its freshmen, transferees, and returning a quality management system, students with the “New Normal” learning mode brought by the checking work processes, and pandemic. The Dean of the college, Dr. Winston Flores, subjecting the university to shared a message to his students quoting, “Let us join together in the the International Organization experience of every opportunity or challenges of learning and growth for Standardization (ISO) and here at Northwestern University.” Dr. Jonah Badua, one accreditation. Northwestern of the instructors of the said college and a part-time employee University now holds the of the Quality Assurance Center (QAC), oriented the students on distinction of being the first private, non-sectarian educational institution in the province. It has emerged as a leading and progressive educational institution in Laoag City and the entire Ilocos Norte. As Dr. Badua ended her message, she said, “We are committed to provide a learning environment geared towards excellence and thus prepare our students to be world-class citizens.”

HEADLINES September 2020 - December 2020 23 CAHS Orientation: 33 NWU Nursing studs passed the Adapting to New Normal Germany Program Interview by. Mark Lawrence Asuncion time particularly on the change by Kristene Claire O. Lazo program and what to expect in Team 2. of delivery of instruction from the Germany. According to some To introduce to the traditional to the new normal mode 33 Nursing Students of The panelist for Team applicants, the interview was students about the college of delivery.” Dr. Chita A. Gonzales NWU passed the initial interview 1 during day 1 was a personnel nerve-wracking, making them feel and further assist them during asserted. for the Germany Program. On from Germany, namely, Maria nervous but felt relieved, happy, this pandemic, the College of Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, December 1-2, 2020, from 2:15 to Hesterberg and Malte Bosse, and motivated after. Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) University President, highlighted 6:00 p.m., students who applied Jolita Atienza of GIZ PH and Prof. Prof. Bullalayao said that conducted an orientation program that we are going through this for this project had their initial Charliemane A. Bullalayao, the every after interview, an evaluation through online Zoom meeting on pandemic, there are so many interview in order for them to Head of Department of Nursing. was being conducted while the October 6, 2020. changes, and we have coined of this enroll in the German language Meanwhile, in Team 2, the overall interview evaluation was The said program was new normal. In the new system, this coming semester. The panelist was Margarete Post and done right after the last interview participated by more than 400 there were always be errors, there interview was divided into several Dirk Roggendorf, personnel from in Day 2. students and graced by Atty. were always bugs, and there were teams, and each team was given Germany and Raymond Pascubillo The students, together Ferdinand S. Nicolas, University always be limitations. 45 minutes for the interview. 20 of GIZ PH. with their parents, attended a President and Dr. Chita A. In closing, Prof. Shiela minutes for the introduction of Panelist from Germany meeting online last December 11 Gonzales, Vice President for B. Navasca, Head of the Physical the applicants and 20 minutes stayed in the same team in Day 2 at 1:00 p.m. for the informative Academic Affairs. Therapy Department, believed for the interview proper while interview. Although the two GIZ guide and discussion on the Furthermore, the different that we are struggling with this the remaining 5 minutes were PH representative switched teams contents of the participant department heads and faculty of change and the education sector is utilized to ask questions about the and Dr. Roseli T. Aurelio joined declaration form. the college and the Federation of doing all they can to adapt to this Team 1, Prof. Bullalayao joined Allied Health Sciences (FAHSS) new normal, and will eventually adviser were presented during the cater necessary needs of their VIRTUAL Party newly proclaimed program. students. Student Leaders The program also gave The orientation program way to the introduction of the is conducted yearly but this year by Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili newly elected officers of FAHSS. is difficult as it is done online “Education has turned the pursuant to the guidelines for safety against this pandemic. Dr. Garcia returns as CTE Dean by Jonh Lloyd Aquino Amidst the pandemic, to the unfortunate situation and Arquero, vice president (internal); a sole party took the challenge extended for an hour to make up. Crystal Faith A. Dela Cruz, vice Dr. Gerardo S. Garcia was of assuming the candidacy and What made the election president (external); Ivy Karla C. the Acting Dean of the College position as student leaders. go on the rough road is the Grande, secretary; Dominique L. of Teacher Education (CTE) year VIRTUAL Party aims to new system that the Election Garalde, sub-secretary; Mykelle back 2016 to 2018. After his guide students to accomplish their Committee has introduced. L. Garalde, treasurer; Diosdado term, Dr. Jurlita U. Basuel took goals in challenging times like this Given that it is new, some were Ben S. Dumlao, sub-treasurer; the position. This year, Dr. Garcia current situation. confused about how things get Sander Jim D. Damo, auditor; Jojo returns and was appointed again It is tricky and ambitious done. However, there was an M. Miguel, business manager; as a Dean of CTE on July 1, 2020. for the Election Committee to announcement regarding the Jhayzen U. Parañal and Shekinah Dr. Garcia recommended conduct the Supreme Student election conducted. Erika B. Bayudan, PIO internal and others to occupy the office when Council (SSC) 2020 Online The candidates without external, respectively; Orlando A. his term ended. Two years later, Election. Unstable internet opponents were declared winners. Jara and Ralph Jasper T. Paual, the administration requested Dr. connection is the number one A student from the College of athletic managers; Constantino Garcia to retake the position. “I factor that affected the election to Teacher Education, Meynard G. M. Dimaya III and Christian L. still want to serve in CTE, so I operate smoothly. Castro, took the initiative to file Maoirat, provost marshalls. accepted the deanship again,” They have experienced a candidacy as the president of The university recorded said Dr. Garcia. PLDT down-system twice within the umbrella organization in a total voter’s turnout of 15.11 On his return, the the day of the election, leaving the the university, the SSC. Other percent, 610 students exercised challenges that beset him were the Election Committee in distress. candidates who were proclaimed their right to suffrage out of 4,038 conduct of online classes at both The election was paused once due winners include Stanlee Jay D. eligible voters. graduate and undergraduate level as there are many distractions in (BSEd) to prepare for the college New Normal: NWU increase of enrolees handling such. Another challenge level four accreditation. for him is the reorganization Dr. Garcia added, by Brittany Lei Maquiraya Maritime Education (COME), NWU is conducting online of office records, both soft and “Nothing will change on a major 784; College of Allied Health modular classes through utilizing hard copies preparatory to scale. I just want the faculty Northwestern University Sciences (CAHS), 694; College the adopted Canvas Learning accreditation. members to be more dedicated in (NWU) accommodates 3,805 of Engineering, Architecture, and Management System (LMS). He plans to establish CTE their profession, especially in the enrollees in the Academic Year Technology (CEAT), 574; College Canvas is an alternative medium as the center of development in conduct of their classes and other 2020-2021 which officially of Criminal Justice Education of teaching and learning. This teacher education and offer new analogous works. This is for the started on September 22, 2020. (CCJE), 566; College of Arts and provides an easy access to the major subjects in Bachelor in students to be bigger in number and Sciences (CAS), 154; College of learning materials of students Elementary Education (BEEd) and to produce not only BLEPT passers The College of Business Teacher Education (CTE), 81; and while at home due to COVID-19 Bachelor in Secondary Education but maybe topnotchers if possible.” Education (COBE) has total College of Law, 129. Pandemic. enrollees of 823; College of

September 2020 - December 2020 HEADLINES 24 The Review, Globe Ilocos Norte team-up to help NWU students amidst pandemic by Jezreel Larry R. Caunca October 24, 2020. This project Respicio, BS Architecture III; allows the students to share their Jesiree Aprille Acosta, Grade 12; In partnership with stories and inspire others. Several and Lester Tombado, BS Electrical Globe Ilocos Norte through students submitted their entries. Engineering III. Northwestern University Office of The NWU OSA and The Review According to Lester Student Affairs, The Review gave chose the winners. The winners Tombado, one of the recipients ten (10) NWU students Globe were posted daily from October of the Home Prepaid Wifi Unit, Home Prepaid Wifi Unit each 26, 2020 to November 4, 2020 “This device will help me to cope for sharing their New Normal The ten (10) winners up with the lessons I’ve missed Education Stories. are Aira Corpuz, BA Political during my hospitalization. Thank On September 22, 2020, Science III; Alvin Bartolome, you, Globe and The Review, for the representatives of The Review, BS Architecture III; Novelyn choosing me as the recipient of NWU OSA, and Globe Ilocos Watson, Bachelor in Education this device. I will treasure it and Norte meet to discuss the possible Major in English; Rexmith make the most out of it. May God partnership that will give a helping Pugyao, BS Architecture III; be with you and more power.” hand to the students of NWU. Mark Angelo Reyes, BS Marine The Review and Globe The submission for the Transportation I; Rejeane Jireh Ilocos Norte are planning to have New Normal Education Stories Coma, BS Architecture I; Graezel more activities like this to help the started on October 7, 2020 until Ann Agustin, BS Hospitality students amidst the global health Management I; Michael Angelo crisis’ problematic situation. NWU studs attend Nat’l Students’ Day Celebration by Mark Lester A. Caletina organized by the Provincial Panlalawigan Session Hall, Laoag province’s student leaders. - Communications and Media Government of Ilocos Norte City, Ilocos Norte. Different speakers were Office. Northwestern University through the Ilocos Norte Youth The event was attended invited to share their valuable A workshop facilitated by students attended the celebration Development Office on November by the different student leaders of time and insights to help the Mr. Gervy James Gumarit, INYDO of the National Students’ Day 17, 2020, at the Sangguniang Ilocos Norte. Crystal Faith A. Dela student leaders with their Policy, and Research Consultant, Cruz, SSC VP for External Affairs; functions and programs. Hon. was conducted. The workshop was Dominique L. Garalde, SSC Sub- Roque “RB” Ablan, City Councilor all about establishing a student Secretary; and Jezreel Larry R. of Laoag City, discussed the body union in the province, Caunca, The Review Managing topic, “Student Legislation.” The which involves formulating the Editor represented Northwestern second topic regarding “Harmony vision and mission, including University. between Student Council and the key positions needed in the Hon. Rafael Salvador School Administration,” was organization. Chua Medina, Panlalawigang tackled by Ms. Precious Camille Interim officers were Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Bucad, a former Supreme elected to lead the formulation Kabataan – Ilocos Norte President; Student Council President of of the Constitution and By-Laws Atty. Saul Lazo, Chairman of the Northwestern University. Last of the proposed student body Committee on Education of the but not least, the topic “Online union in the province. The elected Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Content Management and Interim officers are Michael Ilocos Norte; and Hon. Cecilia Crisis Communication for Youth Christophe Agustin of MMSU, Araneta-Marcos, Vice Governor Leaders” was emphasized by Mr. Speaker; Brylle Lancelot of MMSU, of Ilocos Norte, delivered Radz Bismonte and Ms. Jhazmine Deputy Speaker; Jezreel Larry R. inspirational messages to the Audrey Miguel from the PGIN Caunca of NWU, Floor Leader. Continuation, Page|1 Business Education, College of Agustina Dancel-Matias, Office of any student. Students can request overcome adversity through faith, the Student Affairs Acting Dean; a digital copy of books that they innovation, and ingenuity.” NWU gears up to the Criminal Justice Education, and Prof. Joan Jesusa B. Velasco, needed for their subjects through We hope that this The Review Adviser; and Ms. their online services. NWU Office pandemic will be over soon. For challenges of the AY Vedasto J. Samonte School of Ma. Joreina Therese A. Blanco, of Student Affairs offers assistance now, let us help each other to Information Officer I, Philippine to different student concerns. The alleviate the difficult situation 2020-2021 ‘New Normal’ Graduate Studies conducted its Information Agency. University’s safe loan program that we have right now. NWU Supreme Student is being provided with the NWU To help the students orientation program through Council also conducted its SSC OSA’s help to address the students Continuation, Page|2 for this Academic Year, NWU Campaign and Election Online who cannot pay their financial announces the suspension and video conferencing platforms. using a newly-created voting obligations on time. NWU OSA Strengthening the reduction of the different fees. platform organized by the also helps the students from Sports Development Fee and the Students’ activities Election Committee headed by the different provinces outside avenue for help through Community Extension Fee are its Chairman and the Supreme Ilocos Norte enter the province being suspended for this Academic are still continuous amidst Student Council’s newly appointed and complete their academic FGD Year. The following fees are being adviser, Prof. Ancher Anthony requirements, especially those reduced for this Academic Year: the virtual setup. Saguday, A. Cua IV. Also, Ms. Therese who are graduating students. The FGD was Athletics Fee by 25%, Audio Visual Zsa Raval-Torres, Prof. Michelle Before starting the Academic Year, conducted online via Zoom Fee by 50%, Cultural Development the official performing arts Domingo, Mr. Christopher Viloria, NWU OSA helps the students who Meeting, and the discussion Fee by 50%, Internet Access Fee and Mr. Ronald Andres are the left something in their dormitories lasted almost three hours. by 50%, All Laboratory Fees by organization of Northwestern Election Committee members. to acquire their belongings and The participants exchanged 10%, and Energy Fee by 20%. Student organizations lessen the dormitory fees, helping insights and information with NWU highlighted that Energy Fee University, conducted online were also not hindered to elect the students who are struggling the researchers regarding would only be accessed if there their new set of officers for this amidst the pandemic. what they observe concerning will be face-to-face classes for the auditions through recorded videos Academic Year. College and Northwestern University students’ mental health. Academic Year. If there will be no Department student organizations strives to help the students cope Are you feeling face-to-face classes, the energy fee submitted by talented students. organized different election with the ‘New Normal’ as everyone low? Remember to eat will not be assessed. activities through the use of is affected by this transition. healthy food, stay active Different colleges and Saguday Chorale, Saguday Dance online platforms. Some student According to Atty. Ferdinand S. through exercise, get enough departments also conducted their organizations appointed ad hoc Nicolas, University President, “The rest, keep in touch with orientation program through Troupe, NWU Tamboreros, NWU officers that will serve until the circumstances we find ourselves in people you know who can different online platforms. College organization can elect its officers. are far from ideal, but we must help you, maintain a routine, of Arts and Sciences and College Marching Band, and After 5 Band NWU continuous to commit to do our best amid a bad make time for your hobbies, of Engineering Architecture deliver its services online. NWU situation. This is an important acknowledge that your and Technology conducted its initiated online auditions through Educational Resource Center lesson we all must learn, to be feelings are valid, and talk to orientation program through offers its Library assistance to resilient in the face of disaster and a professional if you need to. 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Miscellaneous September 2020 - December 2020 25 by Charisse Sophia A. Raquinio #SANAALL: Youth In Action As Bill Owens said, “True have given so much effort amidst and funds. In line with this, they Ryan Raquiño said that being a his members. The SK Secretary the pandemic. They serve as acquire metal trash bins and student leader is not easy. A lot and Treasurer are John Ashley leadership lies in guiding others to one of the frontliners during the purchase another laptop to aid of pressure and stress come along Raquinio and Anna Carmela Enhanced Community Quarantine students in their online classes the way, but with compassion, Recta, respectively. success in ensuring that everyone is (ECQ). In a collaborative effort right now. dedication, and a strong belief John Ryan Raquiño is a with the Ilocos Norte Youth In the aftermath of the in Christ, anything he has been 2nd year Bachelor in Secondary performing at their best, doing the Development Office (INYDO), a quarantine, the SK Officials through will succeed. His strength Education Major in Filipino and program was made named “Bes, initiated help for their fellow comes from those who believe in currently enrolled at Mariano work they are pledged to do and SiaKon Program.” This program youth they allow enrolled his leadership, those people who Marcos State University (MMSU) was prepared for volunteers to students to print their modules at cheer him up. There are times that together with his Secretary John doing it well.” buy necessities, groceries, and the barangay hall; they were also he had misunderstandings with Ashley Raquinio as a 3rd year medicine during the quarantine appointed to distribute modules colleagues, too. They often debate Bachelor in Secondary Education The Sangguniang season. for those who have chosen on things that would surely Major in Physical Education. After declaring the ECQ asynchronous as a mode for their benefit their fellow youth on the Being a public servant Kabataan (SK) is a youth council in the Philippines, the SK officials classes. He promised that he could barangay. and a student at the same time were told to watch over together do everything he can to make Three of his constituents is exhausting and challenging. meant to represent the youth with the barangay officials in their #SanaAll of his fellow youths to are currently enrolled in Imagine serving your people respective barangays; they gave become in reality. Rest assured Northwestern University (NWU) while taking the exam, added by in each barangay in the entire pass slips to those who will buy that he will have more upcoming and upholding the core values personal problems, will draw you their necessities. They have also projects for the barangay’s of NWU, namely, Ericka Joyce off. Philippines. In 1975, former distributed relief goods to their betterment, especially for the Rabaja, BS-Nursing III, Ana “To my fellow youth, keep fellow Kabarangayan to help them youth. Angelica Racadio, BSBA Fianncial striving; keep believing because President Ferdinand Marcos survive amidst the pandemic. Chairman Rodel Legaspi Management III, and Gwynriel better days are coming. We can The funds used in has been supporting them from Raras, BS Electrical Engineering get through this. You have my SK established the Kabataang distributing goods are from the day one until now, including the III. Mark Ryan Mejia, Sheryll officials and me to serve and protect 10% Internal Revenue Allotment barangay officials of the said Mae Cañete, Nahru-Vance you at all costs. PADAYON,” a Baranggay (KB), the Sangguniang (IRA) share of the barangay that barangay. Resquir, Rosanna Sanchez, and message from SK Chairman John was allotted for the SK project SK Chairman John Gwynriel Giovani Raras are also Ryan Raquiño. Kabataan’s successor. It gives the youth a chance to be involved in community affairs and inform youths of the government’s development efforts. The KB chairman was his daughter and now one of the country’s senators, Senator Imee Marcos. In line with this, the SK officials of Metro Gabu (comprises three barangays: Brgy 34-B Gabu Norte East, Brgy 34-A Gabu Norte West, and Brgy. 35 Gabu Sur) Farmers endure falling palay prices by Rejeane Jireh G. Coma high cost. Palay price can go as LETTER TO THE EDITOR low as Php. 11.00, depending on Farmers are left with no its quality, wet palay usually cost Dear editor, choice as palay prices continue lower price. to drop during the peak harvest Filipino farmers struggle I am here to speak the truth that made me sick and wanted to shift to season. Nestor Valdez, a farmer with high cost of inputs and low another course. I almost slapped my face to make sure that I am not from Dingras, Ilocos Norte, sells price of palay for many years. The dreaming. I thought everything would go easier when I heard many his dry palay for Php. 17.00 per pandemic and all the typhoons beautiful words during our orientation program, but I was wrong. kilo, says it is still a low price that passed through our country for palay. Palay prices usually is another problem faced by the One day, my phone consecutively rang in surprise. I live in a rural area, drop during peak harvest season farmers. but I do not find online classes as the hardest of the hardest that I have in October and November. RA 11203 or Rice to face. What is harder is to understand the type of educators who utter, According to Inquirer News on Tariffication Law, passed last “If you don’t have a stable connection, just drop the subject” and/or “Buy 27th of November 2020 from a February 2019, aims to modernize this book for only Php***. ** plus shipping fee because the lessons here high of Php. 19.18 per kilo in May, the agricultural sector as a way will be included in your exam.” the average price has fallen by of making the sector globally as much as 20% to Php. 15.36 in competitive. Under this law, it I could not believe what I have read in my first month of studying. We October. permits the entry of imported rice were all shocked in the class because of this power tripping. All of us were “Mayat lattan a ngem no while imposing a tariff, which enrolled because we want to continue building our dreams. Yes, we are saan nga kapilitan a ket nababa varies depending on the volume all suffering but is this the best solution for our educational problems? unay ta Php. 17.00,” said Nestor of imported goods. We just drop the subject because our location is not blessed with a good Valdez in an interview about the The rice tarrification law internet connection? Are not they supposed to help us? Are not they price of palay during the season. blamed for the falling palay price. supposed to guide us? He endures the low palay price in According to Agriculture order to recover lost labor cost. Undersecretary Ariel Ayanan, the Canvas has been adapted to make everything easier in this new normal. “Nangina unay ti abono Rice Tarrification Law might have It is for the teachers to upload their lessons to reach out to the students, kada fertilizers, depende pay no affected the low palay price. but why is it so hard to type, take a picture, or just scan what was written mayat ta irik mo, no madi ket “There’s a recognition in the book? I wonder why teachers are free to do these to their students, nabab-baba manen paggatang da,” na meron siyang epekto kaya but students cannot even speak for themselves. added JR Munoz, also a farmer tinitingnan natin kung ano ang there. The price of fertilizers that dapat agad nating gawin,” she This is the power that makes every student powerless. The control just they used in rice planting is at a said. makes every learner paralyzed. We demand a service that suits our expectations. We, students, are in need of on the go teachers. We pay because we want to grow; we don’t pay just to learn nothing. Sincerely, Concerned student

September 2020 - December 2020 SPORTS 26 SPORTS OPINION Stream…err? by Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili Kristene Claire O. Lazo of streamers are these people who blatantly use their beauty, physical appearance rather to fish viewers or supporters but lacks skills. No hate as anyone could be a streamer. However, those who deserve to be appreciated have their spotlight stolen by someone who casually flexes their body. It is a culture that someone should not practice, as viewers vary from youngsters, teenagers to young adults, and so on. Such content is not suitable for younger viewers. One streaming community culture that should not be practiced is when people openly talk rated-18 topics during live streams. That is the downside of the streaming community; it is beyond human control. Hence, one should be accountable for their actions. However, some get away from it quickly by having the sympathy of the fans. Sometimes, the platform is being used as clout to rise from fame. It should be a fun environment; however, people who are overly competitive ruins it. Either way, the rise of the “Once a new technology Before the pandemic Edgar Dumali, who is Indeed, this platform has streaming community somehow rolls over you if you are not part happens, there were already widely known for his channel its survival for the fittest theme. It of the steamroller, you are part of numerous streamers of different called Choox TV, was able to earn is pretty normal that they would blessed the quarantine life of the the road,” a quotation by Stewart online games or sports, but when money to have his dream house really rip each other apart but not Brand. quarantine started, it came to the build. He has a 7.5M follower on to the extent they’d actually brawl people. People who stream for Indeed, it is astonishing rise of video game streaming all Facebook and was also featured in against each other just to retain how this pandemic greatly over the country. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho last July their social status. fun brought a good laugh and impacted the lifestyle of people. It A video game live 2020. There is also a 46 years old Moreover, no one in the brought significant changes in the streamer is someone who takes woman named Alma Enario, a.k.a right mind who’d actually use entertainment to people who are way we live; we do and perceive a recording of themselves and Nanay Gaming, who has a 663k his or her platform to humiliate things. If life before is a jungle allows themselves to be viewed by follower on Facebook. or publicly call out someone somehow losing hope due to the that one must survive, now, it an audience live. Everyone can be Aside from those when their ego has been bruised. has become more like an Amazon a game streamer, but not everyone mentioned above, there are more Negative feedbacks are normal, it threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forest that even the riskiest trick is can earn a profit from it. unknown game streamers making may be pretty hurtful on someone’s now being used just for survival. A streamer should have their efforts to be recognized. As side, but it should be used as a The streaming community Survival for the fittest a certain number of followers or the quotation stated, everyone is motivation to do better. Although it is. Moreover, that is how the subscribers as well as the number trying to be part of the steamroll some are really out of line, it is is just like nerium oleander in streaming community works. of views of the live stream or because they don’t want to be just beyond our control. However, Whoever has more entertainment video in order for them to earn a part of the road. these negative comments should the Mediterranean. It is exotic to offer have the highest possible profit from it. They should also However, the rise of be ignored instead of using the survival rate. have great content, wherein it can gaming streamers has greatly platform or having the fans as only a few earns profit from In addition, due to attract the interest of their target brought in toxicity in the gang up against the person who boredom and staying at home viewers. community. While some are doing commented such. First, the stream it despite the fact that anyone without anything to do, everyone Countless game streamers it to earn a profit, some are just is publicly open for all. Expect that has been exploring the World Wide have been dominating different really out of it. No one starts diverse people who have seen the can be a streamer, but the fame Web. People have been looking social media platforms, especially from the top; they all crawl from live/stream will not really support for something to do and also to Facebook and YouTube. There is no the bottom. Then, why some the streamer. Some may, well, or recognition it gives can be make money out of it because age limit to be a game streamer; rising stars who used to be so express their support, and some almost everyone has to stop their there are kids around the age of accommodating and loved by will do otherwise. poisonous. livelihood and jobs for their safety 13, such as Larion TV, who have many turned into someone fans One thing that is in the midst of COVID-19. 770k followers on Facebook. do not know anymore. somehow off the beat on the rise Such field is not stable as other careers that even professional players could not settle well after rising from fame. The more you flap your wings hard in this field, the harder and painful it will be when you fall on the ground. There will be other people who will steal the spotlight that a certain individual is enjoying today. The bottom line here is that the more creative and entertaining the offer, the more the viewers get enticed to patronize the streamer. Continuation, Page| 28 Conqueror’s Battleground: Quench thy Blood-thirst ambushes, as players can only environment for the clash. have minimal places to take cover purchase or upgrade items like It gives off a North- off the Southeast Asian jungle vibe as this map is an open snowy Overall, this game eats helmet, vests, and weapons. Eastern European vibe and with an army life due to many area. However, Sanhok is known Livik, a Nordic-style map, resembles Norway, Netherlands, camps located. Some locations for its green environment and tall so much storage, and the phone’s is still beta. Some bugs are still and Denmark. This map is like the famous drop location, grasses as a part of the strategy present and currently fixed, yet so relatively small but it is beyond Paradise Resort, was inspired in to ambush enemies. Most players ability to run the app affects the far, and became one of the most unique due to how the terrains Khao Sok Paradise Suratthani, in Sanhok cannot be seen as they played maps aside from Erangel. shift from green land, flowery Thailand. Meanwhile, the Miramar are busy crawling on the grass. gameplay. For someone who has It is just a small map and can area to snowy mountains. map gives off the South/Central Meanwhile, Miramar may be the only accommodate 52 players for Other maps like Erangel American dessert vibe, and the most challenging map to conquer, a low-end phone may experience only 15 minutes match duration, resemble some real-life places, Vikendi map, European vibe with but it is said that players love it making for a faster and intense like Mylta Power, which is the its famous Cosmodrome, was because it is challenging. Yes, it is screen delays, inaccurate shooting, gameplay experience. This map is most popular spot in the map inspired by Baikonur Cosmodrome challenging that the avatar’s skin not only packed with new weapons ensembles Chernobyl nuclear in in Kazakhstan. is the same as the terrain’s color. and lags. Most people say, though, but as well as the introduction of Russia. Hence, Vikendi is a It’s hard to spot enemies but this a non-exclusive vehicle, Monster Sanhok, on the other snowy map recognized by its open field map is an intensifying the gameplay doesn’t only depend Truck. hand, another map in PUBG, gives fast-paced gameplay and intense on its frame rate but also on the player’s ability to play. What ruins the environment are those cheaters who always get away from the anti-ban system and bugs destroy the game environment.

SPORTS September 2020 - December 2020 27 The Rosebud fully blooms: Derrick Rose Again by Kristene Claire O. Lazo opposing team. D’rose tore his “As the season goes on, D’rose builds up MVP num bers Left ACL (Anterior Cruciate In the past few months, Ligaments) that made him miss per 36 minutes of playing. Approaching the said season’s the talk of the nation in NBA is the rest of the playoffs, even the trade deadline, the Detroit Pistons received trade Derrick Rose, a 32-year-old NBA whole 2012-2013 Season. packages from Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia player who has been nailed as the Fortune seems to be odd 76ers in exchange for Derrick Rose. Despite these offers, youngest MVP in NBA history. His in D’rose career as he entered the the Detroit Pistons turned them down as they believed first three years in the NBA is one 2013-2014 NBA season. He only that D’rose is a perfect fit for their rebuilding team. of the best runs that the league played the first ten games because has ever seen, but not nearly half he got injured for the second time the sixth man due to the limited of his prime career seemed to in which he has torn his right time he was allowed to play. have its downturn because of his knee meniscus, causing him to Pandemic happens that countless injuries. miss the remainder of the season. leads to a freeze in the whole Rose’s basketball career The next two seasons were not world, especially in the area started during his high school also favorable in his career. of sports. NBA manages to years at Simeon Academy. He He encountered minor injuries continue the NBA Season with became one of Chicago’s best high wherein he just played 117 games the new normal, which is the school players and the nation’s best out of 164. NBA bubble’s birth. Lakers won high school point guard because During the offseason of the championship this season and of his averaged point of 25.2 per 2016-2017, Chicago Bulls turned having a long term vision. game. He was named “Illinois Mr. down D’rose as a franchise player. The blooming of D’rose Basketball” in 2007 because of his They traded him to New York career paves his way to be a unbeatable and outstanding skill Knicks in which he played 64 perfect piece to a contender he was able to show. games and had a good season team for the upcoming season. As his name is popular averaging 18 points per game. As the NBA targeted to return in in the basketball field, coaches of Teams in the NBA showed interest December 2020, teams are already different colleges and universities in him because of his growth in his preparing; the social media has lined up to scout him to be part of career. been bombarded with rumors and their team. He ends up choosing At the end of his contract insiders of NBA Analysis Blog and to enroll at the University of to the New York Knicks, Cleveland SLAM magazine that Lakers ‘Much Memphis and be part of their Cavaliers signed him with the more likely now’ pursue of D’rose. basketball team coached by John minimum contract. However, he On the other hand, the rival team, Calipari. only played 16 games because of Clippers, contends with whatever His undeniable skills and injuries and had a low production Lakers offer Detroit Piston. passion in basketball shows of as at the court. With that, he got The basketball career he became one of the college’s traded to the Utah Jazz but got of D’rose was built with triumph best players. He led his team into waived immediately. and failure in which he grows 38 wins and 1 loss record until Approaching the end of beautifully like a rosebud that fully the 2008 NCAA Division I Men’s the regular season, the Minnesota blooms with the exact amount of Championship. Unfortunately, Timberwolves signed him with sunlight, water, and good soil. He they were not able to win. a reunion of his former Chicago proves to everyone that despite After his freshman year Bulls coach, Tom Thibodeau. all the downhills of his career in college, he announced joining He played the remainder of the caused by the injuries he faced, if the NBA 2008 Draft and was the regular season and they made it to you have a dream you can surpass first overall pick of his hometown the playoffs as the eighth-seeded all the obstacles you are going to Chicago Bulls at the age of 19. team. D’rose had an outstanding encounter and will pave your way At the 2008-2009 NBA performance against the Houston towards it, because it keeps you Season, he did not fail the Rockets but not enough to carry going. expectations of his hometown his team. D’rose re-signed with because he was able to earn the Timberwolves on a one year title “Rookie of the Year” with an contract during the offseason of average of 16.8 points and 6.3 2018-2019. assist per game that leads the NBA offseason 2019- Bull’s back to the playoffs as eight 2020, D’rose was a free agent and (8th) seeded team. agreed to the Detroit Pistons’ offer. During the playoffs, they His coach decided to make him went against the first seeded Boston Celtics. D’rose cemented “ one of the most remarkable playoff debuts. Climbing his way to the top again, D’rose gives His career was running a trick or treat present to his fans as he had a smoothly as he became the career-high of 50 points in a win over the Utah youngest MVP in his third season Jazz. Due to the injuries he had, their coaches at 22. He led the Bulls to the first only allowed him to have a limited time to play seed and carved their way to but still managed to have an average of 18 face MIAMI HEAT at the Eastern points per game. Conference Finals but fell short, although they made it into 6 games. Amidst the NBA Season 2011-2012, there is a massive expectation because they were believed to be one of the championship contenders as they snatch the first seed in the Eastern Contender Finals. They were believed to beat the Philadelphia 76ers in this series. However, a tragic moment happens, which turns the table favoring the

September 2020 - December 2020 28 GAME REVIEW Conqueror’s Battleground: Quench thy Blood-thirst by Zenith Kin P. Agcaoili For someone who seeks they provided a falcon (which, What’s New in PUBG All-time favorite an outlet to vent out stress or as a when you buy it directly from the Mobile? EvoGround, Payload mode, was way to have fun, this game, PUBG PUBG store, it’s about 1,500 UC) Recently, players had to included in the revamp project Amidst the rise of Mobile, is well-recommended as it as a reward for their major event. bid their goodbyes to Erangel as of the developers. Payload came Mobile Legends as the top- has a less competitive environment Very high luck in crates PUBGM released Erangel 2.0 or back more exciting as Payload 2.0, grossing mobile game in the than Mobile Legends. is what this version has caught Era 2.0. Its initial release was on adding more spice to the gameplay Philippines, PlayerUnknown’s In 2017, PUBG released the attention of players. The Game For Peace or the Chinese experience. The developers added Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBGM) the full version and its initial debut percentage of luck upon receiving version in June 2020 and released brand new features just like an has climbed to the top after through the Personal Computer items from crates is very high that on the global version in September armed helicopter. They introduced being released in 2018. Mobile (PC) platform. The official release you would not likely receive a 2020. It was a huge update and new weapons and armed vehicles Legends, however, was the ruler of its mobile and global version time-limited outfit or silver from unexpected to have the Erangel to take advantage of the battlefield in the e-sports scene for mobile was in 2018. In China, a Chinese crates. map revamped into a better and win the game. In terms of games before the quarantine. version of the game was released Moving on, players from battlefield for patrons/players. firearms, they added AT4-A laser- Players in the Philippines used to called Game For Peace. However, the global version and the Korean In Erangel 2.0, the guided missile and M202 four- swarm for opportunities to battle it has two versions: Timi, which version can team up with their graphics give a mind-blowing barreled rocket launcher as new in tournaments exclusively for is intended or suitable for low- preferred server and play together. experience as lighting effects features of the revamped version. Mobile Legends. end phones but doesn’t have the Lastly, the PUBG Mobile have been more noticeable. For New items included are UAV Nevertheless, the game’s global version, and the light- Lite, was designed to work instance, the water became a controllers, man-portable radar, intensity and players’ thirst to speed version has a better frame with a variety and wide range lot clearer. The sun rays were and bomb suit for a challenging conquer in battle royal paved the rate and graphics for a better of smartphones. Games will be more illuminating as it reflects gameplay environment. Vehicles way for PUBGM to keep a head gameplay experience. Light speed played on a smaller map and hold beautifully against the water. like UAZ, Buggy, and Dacia were to head battle with other Battle version requires slightly high-end a capacity of 60 players, which This revamped map turned into armed cars. Royal games or mobile games. phones for a smooth gameplay is a bit lesser than the standard includes the additional secret To welcome Halloween What is PUBG Mobile and experience and has access to the 100 players per game in other basements that players can find season, PUBGM developers what makes it unparalleled among global version. Light speed and versions. The app’s design is for in Kameshki, west of Quarry, brought Infection mode back to other trending other mobile global version don’t have that a low-end phone run smoothly, west of Ruins, west of Stalber life. It is not what most players games? PUBGM is a combat and much difference. most likely phones with less than Hill, and northeast of Fiery Pier. are hoping but still, an Evoground survival mobile game that brings The Chinese version 2GB of RAM, and players to shoot If you expect rare and abundant mode suitable for the season. you the experience of how it is a lot updated, and there are accurately without worrying about loots in those secret basements, The developers of the feels to be on a real battlefield. weapons and features that are not delays and lag during gameplay. you are wrong. Although there game also release new mode, the It brings diverse emotions such available in the global version. Although it has many is a scarcity in loots within those Metro Royale. As someone who as the exhilaration to deal with Compared to the global version, versions, players don’t debate locations, if you are lucky enough, tried the mode through its beta damages among other players, the Chinese version seems to be that much on which version they you can find a flare gun. version before, it is something that the satisfaction you feel when you more ahead in terms of features should have for better gameplay. DBS (a double-barrel players will enjoy aside from the get the ‘Winner Winner Chicken and events given that a Chinese If a player prefers the luxury of pump-action shotgun that can Payload 2.0 and Classic mode. This Dinner,’ and the nerve-whacking firm coded it. collecting permanent legendary only be found in airdrops that new mode comes with an entrance feeling whenever you face Korean version of PUBGM and permanent items, PUBGM uses 12-gauge shotgun ammo) wherein once a player clicks/taps opponents who were so good with or PUBGM KR also entered the KR is the best option. If a player can be seen as a normal loot and it from the main lobby, the player close combat or rushing. picture alongside other versions chooses a version that focuses on no longer be found in airdrops like will be directed into another entry. How did they come up like Chinese and Global. The KR diverse events and various choices it used to. Although this shotgun Players can experience various with the name for the game? What version offers more attractive of weapons to use, Game For Peace somehow deals with damages dynamics and new features as the is the reason behind its name? features and they are very is a suitable version to download. well, most players hated it and felt new in-game elements. Brendan Greene, the creator of generous with free crates or If a player prefers something that a relief when it could no longer be In Metro Royale mode, the game, was an avid gamer. items they give. This version is is less delayed and laggy gameplay looted through airdrops. there are two maps that the player He used ‘Player Unknown’ as his amiable unlike the global version and doesn’t render that much, How did the main map can choose to after unlocking in-game name to every game he and very forgiving as well. PUBGM Lite is the best option. get its name, you may ask? First, it those by upgrading the skill level. played; that makes sense why the Whenever someone experiences Nevertheless, the global version is is the most recognized and played A new firearm is introduced on game is called PlayerUnknown’s an error during gameplay, they the most used and downloaded as map in PUBG. The name was not this mode, Tikhar, a Spartan rifle, Battle Ground. compensate the player with a it has a lot of pros that are way too just fictional, but it was inspired and has a 20 ammo max per In this review, you’ll be permanent item. What players many to list. by the daughter of Brendan round. Black Market was included able to get to know more about love about the KR version is how Whichever version it is, Greene, the creator of the game. in its features where players can PUBG Mobile. Moreover, reading their events generously give the gameplay experience and the His daughter’s name was Eryn, this may tempt you to try the mythical or endless awesome enjoyment that the player feels is combining ‘Eryn’ with ‘Angel’ they TURN TO | P. 26 game somehow. rewards. Previously, in June 2020, what matters that most. came up with the name Erangel. “ It is a phenomenal game if you’ll look at it in a positive way and no intention of playing it competitively. Through this game, you’ll learn many things not only about adjusting your sensitivity settings, controls, and learning how to clutch and rush as well as trust, cooperation (while listening to the in game leader), and gaining new friends who’ll ”significantly impact your life. However, not all players are friendly.