Really a 'kasadyaan' event for the CAS-ED

The students and faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences and Education celebrated their college day tagged as "CAS-EDyahan 2004" last August 6 with the theme, "CAS-ED on the Threshold of Excellence". It was a day of soiree and triumphs for the three teams as they competed in the various sports events, academic, and socio-cultural events. The Search for Mr. & Ms. CAS-ED 2004 highlighted the occasion.

Despite attempts to sabotage the order of the events [a 1 hour blackout interrupted the opening ceremony], the activity ran as smooth as it was expected. Students alike are seen in an active pace, activities are simultaneous that not a single student is caught idling for a moment [yeah right]. Teachers, as well, are actively involved as they were given committees to work with. With this camaraderie existing between the students and faculty, a brighter future and success is foreseen for the CAS-ED in future activities and programs.

Three teams, namely: College of Sciences (Red Team), College of Education (Blue Team) and the College of Nursing (Black Team) competed in the Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Football, Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Chess, Dart, Swimming, Athletics, Bowling, Billiards and Marathon. Also included are Academic Quiz, Ethnomodern Dance, Solo-Singing Contest, Popular Dance, Dance Sports and Cheerleading Contest. In the Search, the gymnasium was evidently jampacked with spectators whose throats were definitely wrecked due to excessive screaming and shouting. And yes, how could I forgot, it was really a parade of beauty but I was really bothered by the way some of the candidates reacted to simple, situational questions that a person in his normal state could correctly answer. [Oh, maybe because they were trembling on stage, their brain cells were apparently influenced by their shaking knees]. But yes, I enjoyed the Search and I somehow salute for being as they are, they were really confident.

Congratulations to Maverick Farnazo, Reuben Panal, Michael Legayada, Aileen Abella, Renaflor Gragasin and Krystal Joyce Bedia. Congratulations also to the winners in their respective events. We are sure to see quality activities such as this in the future. I hope that the Intramurals would be more than successful but overwhelming successful.

Super Idol

SHAKING HANDS with the poor
Everywhere
He tours

...and they can sing
His songs, they have
His voice

"They know for whom they are."
Singing with no microphone
Very much game.

The quivering tonsils
Reach for his pitch
...and what is missed is

Carried over

By the echo
Of their arching limbs.
Those desperate
Gestures to the sky.

The voice that even he
Mouths to:
Open and close

Open. The air is his
Tonight.

Never will he ever
Have those hands.

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Author of Jolography, spokesman for this is psychicpants.net

Volume IX Issue 1 Underway

After the gruelling editorial examinations, the new editorial board is now faced with the responsibility to create an impression among its readers especially new students that Vantage View is really something. For the past years, the publication has been viewed as a submissive, mere passive entity so oblivious of the realities occuring in the campus. Perhaps, an administration pet would somehow describe Vantage View in those years that we tagged as the "Cold Age".

As the senior among the board, I suggested some articles that I want to appear and published in the next issue. Althought the same pattern is applied, a major transition will be seen that will surely urge critics to silence as our paper will be more of a news magazine. This time, we won't waste putting in print those bitter and sour issues but instead we will dwell much on making sure that our readers do learn and gain knowledge about the more important issues that needs exposure. Its high time that we produce articles that is purposely for the growth of our students while not compromising the right of the students to be informed of the katotohanan stuff that we are bragging for the longest time. We believe that in such way, we avoid the possible occurence of information barrier that is quite apparent in the way the students react towards basic issues. I hope this made sense as we from the board is trying to enlighten the minds of some confused one.

The articles that are line-up to appear in our issue are the following: the Passcu accreditation, the shuffling of administration posts, the student government promises revisited and features such as the friendster craze, the reality about reality shows, pc games, alternative mechanism, college survival guides, diversions, movie and book reviews.

The issue is tentatively scheduled for public consumption on August 25, 2004.

The Acquiantance Soiree

Who says NDTCeans are nothing but mere passive bodies nomadicly roving the campus of NDTC? Perhaps one great way to prove this premise wrong was the event the toppled last July 2 at the biggest, most modern gymnasium in this province. I'm talking about, what else, the Acquaitance Party that no malate, no west avenue and no greenbelt bars and cafes could ever overpower (only the personal opinion of this author).

What really happened last July 2? Well, after the "kainan ng masa" as I quote it, students, faculty and some administrators as well were all in rapture and "trance" because of exciting and truly throat-tiring-because-of-unavoidable-shrieking-and-shouting. Ah, but before that let me give you a rundown of the entire event. At least 85% of the NDTC college population attended, that is, 1,600. And, dandararan....the July 2 event started the earliest, at 7 p.m. a new record for the institution. And also, all administrators are in attendance, that is, from the Pres, VP Admin, VPA, Deans, Principals, Registrar, CESO, CMO, wheew, I need not mention all. The emcees are definitely the best in school. Uhmm, thanks...

A disco has put the entire gymnasium into a wild, frenzied, thrilling, seventh heaven, cloud 9, elation, whatever adjective that could commensurate to this quality. The greatest part is, at least for us greatly deprived of the opportunity for time, a disc jockey was hired and ruled over the place. Nice huh?

A promise: As soon I got hold of the pictures, mabilis pa sa alas-kuwatro eh ipo-post ko na agad.

Babay!

VV applicants and past editors took EdBoard exams

In order to organize the new Vantage View EdBoard for the SY 2004-2005, Mr. Ding Lazado without further a do initiated this year's competitive examinations for the vacated VV EdBoard positions last June 26, 2004. At least ten aspiring journalists took the heed and did their best to occupy the coveted posts in the publication. Former EdBoard members likewise renewed their memberships through taking the said exam.

This year's competitive exams was slightly different from last year's exams although the format is still retained. Exam takers were opted to chose among ten topics and issues reflecting current local and national affairs. From these topics, they are given time to expound and make a news, features, editorial, literary and commentary out of them. A one-page layout was also required of them to complete the exam proper. After the exam, aspirants as well as the former edboard will undergo an interview to determine their aptitude to campus press.

We'll just keep you posted with regards to the results of the said examination. As for the board, good luck and kudos to all VV exam takers.

The Economics of Bananaque

The big and small of Philippine Economy



You could find it in the side streets and in small stalls... The small 'people' who make the Philippine Economy run. From a simple Bananaque vendor who buys her sugar from a government subsidized rolling store and her bananas exported from the South through government built roads and commercially run shipping companies, her 8-peso bananaque earns her a living just for 1 of her daughters.

Simple Recipe for bananaque:
1. Preheat oil in Frying pan.
2. Peel bananas and add them into hot oil.
3. Add brown sugar. Make sure the sugar sticks to the banana (this may be tricky)
4. Serve on bar-b-q sticks with about 2 bananas per stick.

Church

The house that God built.

Where the governor corrupts the government.

Where the matriarch hits her maids.

Where the priest does his vice.

Where the bishop produces his flock.


Bunch of hypocrites...and they call this a Church.

By Krystle Ambayec, The Scholastican

As We Trudge the new School Year with Pride

Nine years of untiring service to the studentry makes Vantage View not only an established name in the academe but also an institution. During its existence, it has, technically, produced interesting and informative articles that has raised the level of consciousness of its readers. It has been Vantage View's privilege to serve you, our publishers, with determination and purpose, and make your stay at the Notre Dame of Tacurong College a truly educational and meaningful experience.

With pride, the Transitory Board would like to announce that the Vantage View is now affiliated and an active member of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines or CEGP. CEGP is a national alliance of tertiary student prublications with over 700 member-institutions nationwide. It has been the desire of the past Editorial Boards to be connected with CEGP, however, certain reasons linked to the administration's aversion to the said organization has allayed its would-be participation. Nevertheless, through persistence, the EB SY 2003-2004, did certainly what should be done. This makes Vantage View one of the recognized and duly accredited student publication, along with SKPSC, in the province.

The accreditation of the college department to Level II status brings us to a new level of awareness as it guarantee its students that NDTC is truly heeding to its ideals of an educational quality and excellence. That gives NDTC the distinction of being the only tertiary institution in Sultan Kudarat accredited by the PAASCU. This would not be realized if not through the cooperation shown and exerted by the students, faculty and staff. Kudos to all of us!