Finally, Xavier University will have a new, bigger and permanent canteen.The upgraded canteen – along

with a new book store, additional student organization offices and a roof deck activity area – will start servicing the XU community when the P41-million Magis Student Complex (MSC) opens on July 14.

The three-storey structure designed by XU High School alumnus Arch. Lawrence Jeffrey Maceren is part of former XU president Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ’s plan to dedicate an area in the campus for the students.

Jaime Ignacio, Assistant to the President for Campus Development, said, “One thing we lacked before is kulang na kulang ang formation areas ng mga estudyante,” citing that students would instead go out of the university to do their works.

Rocking the Intro: The sights and sounds of ORSEM 2011

“[With the MSC,] we’re hoping that students stay there and interact,” a hopeful Ignacio said.

Ivanell R. Subrabas, Student Activities and Leadership Development (SACDEV) head, said that early first semester last year, the University administration met with representatives from the canteen management, book center personnel and the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) to discuss the plan.

In August, the blueprint for the complex was approved and the construction started in October.

“The MSC is for students to converge and freely discuss ideas… [for] productive tambay… and to solve the problem with the canteen,” explained Subrabas. He added that the Student Center building (StC) and

the newly constructed three-level structure attached to it will be jointly renamed as the

The freshmen, very easy to spot in their blue or white shirts, scurry around the school grounds as the

beat of a brand new start fills the campus. The student volunteers rehearse their lines one last time for the three-day Orientation Seminar on June 1-3, 2011.

Everything is new. Besides the freshies, there is the new president, new college and soon, new buildings at everyone’s disposal. What better way to mark the new stuff than dipping our newcomers with color, games and rock and roll?

Check…Mic, CheckI Rock ORSEM 2011 started with

a Eucharistic celebration held at the gymnasium, presided by Fr. Roberto “Bobby” Yap, assisted by Fr. Calvin Poulin and Fr. Gorgonio Esguerra. The Mass was Fr. Bobby’s first official public appearance as

Xavier University’s president. He surprised everyone by delivering his homily in perfect Cebuano.

The freshies felt the stirring of energy at the first part of the ORSEM, the University Welcome. They were in awe at Entrance of the Colors and the invocation breathtakingly delivered by XU Glee Club. Then things got interesting as Fr. Bobby gave his opening remarks and Mrs. Irene Grace A. Guitarte, Director of Student Affairs, introduced the deans and administration officers.

“Daku akong kalipay nga musulod diri sa XU kauban ninyo, mga freshmen.” said Fr. Bobby, referring to his freshman year in office. He also mentioned how much he likes people commenting his resemblance to Jackie Chan and the Kung Fu Panda, eliciting laughs from the crowd.

Speaking of blockbuster icons, Harry Potter abruptly arrived in the scene in the

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face of Malcolm Flores, outgoing director of the Ateneo School for Upcoming Leaders, who imparted a unique message to the class of 2015: “Both Xavier and Hogwarts are common because in both, we do magic… In Xavier, we call this Magic, Magis!”

CSG President Mario Tero II followed with his own speech, encouraging the new students to engage themselves in their college life. “An array of student organizations gives you the chance to not

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STUDENT FORMATION. In pursuit of forming students wholistically, XU will open the Magis Student Complex that will be the center of student activities and affairs in the campus.

STUDENT FORMATION. In pursuit of forming students wholistically, XU will open the Magis Student Complex that will be the center of student activities and affairs in the campus.

SERENITY. The XU Cultural Dance Troupe portrays a native ritual on the Talent Expo, June 3 at the XU gym.

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XU joins gathering of Ateneo leaders

Buklod Atenista, an assembly of the student governments of the 5 Ateneo universities, held its 28th annual

summit at Davao City on May 26-29 of this year, with the theme “PAKIGLAMBIGIT: Bridging the gap between service and leadership”.

Ateneo de Davao’s student government, host of this year’s conference, prepared 7 inputs for the first two days of the summit, namely the History of Buklod Atenista, Peace Process, Environmental Issues and Climate Change, Aquino Administration, Jesuit Education, and the Service Learning Program (SLP). The introduction to the SLP was the highlight of the conference. Other activities included a review of the Ateneo Youth Agenda 2010, a presentation of each school’s best practices, and resolution-making. Starting last year, representatives of each university’s student publication and faith organization started to take part in the event, bearing witness to the decisions and resolutions made in the assembly.

Aside from all the forums and workshops, delegates were treated to a whole day of rest and relaxation as they toured Davao’s Eden Nature Park, Philippine Eagle Center and Crocodile Park.

What started as a get-together of Atenean leaders all over the country in 1984 soon became an annual avenue to discuss issues, exchange ideas and implement projects. The collaboration of the five Ateneo student

governments, namely the Sanggunian ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila, the Ateneo de Naga’s Supreme Student Government, Ateneo de Zamboanga’s El Consejo Atenista, Ateneo de Davao’s Samahan and Xavier University’s Central Student Government (CSG), seek to elevate common ideals of each university, strengthen common experience of Ignatian spirituality in education system and maximize common

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Fr. Bobby presides Red Mass ‘11

The new University President, Fr. Roberto “Bobby” C. Yap S.J., was the main celebrant of this year’s Mass of

the Holy Spirit attended by a red-clad crowd of Xavier University students held June 23.

In his homily, Fr. Bobby emphasized the role of the Holy Spirit being the “wind and fire” of people’s lives, stating that, “Fire is cleansing; it burns away selfishness, pride, anger, resentment. The symbol [of] fire is also illuminating. It lights up the way.”

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The Mass started with the entrance of colors of XU-ROTC followed by a solemn chant of Veni Sancte Spiritus (Come Holy Spirit) by the Glee Club, as the priests made their processional.

The Mass is an annual university-wide event, symbolizing XU’s humble prayer for guidance from the Holy Spirit at the start of the academic year. This year’s Red Mass was also the first time Fr. Bobby was introduced to the upperclassmen as the new University President.

Joining Fr. Bobby in the celebration were fellow Jesuits: Fr. Rene Tacastacas, Fr. Rudy Fernandez, Fr. William P. Klintworth, Fr. Stephen Abuan, Fr. Gorgonio Esguerra, Fr. Mars Tan and Fr. Calvin Poulin.

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PAKIGLAMBIGIT. XU student leaders represent the school in Buklod Atenista held on May 26-29, Davao City.

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Donna Belle Borja and Michael Dave Tan were declared president and vice-president, respectively, upon

the end of the canvassing of votes for the Computer Studies Student Council (CSSC) elections. They are the first tandem to be elected into office under the new council, which was formally recognized last May.

The elections, held on June 23-24 at the Student Center’s ICT laboratory, was participated by Computer Science students of all year levels and freshmen from the newly-instituted Information Systems course.

The elections, however, were the culmination of a longer process that took place a year ago. According to Jun Rangie C. Obispo, the man behind the CSSC constitution, the brainstorming for a new council began when the Computer Science students first heard about the possibility

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advocacies in their respective university and region.

From the 15 resolutions passed during the 27th Buklod Atenista last year, 22 are now enlisted. Six resolutions concern XU’s own CSG. These resolutions target solid waste management, peace symposia and fora concerning GPH-MILF, programs relating to campus politics, the mandating of at least 50% non-graduating officers and members of CSG and college councils, council endorsement and the materialization of an SLP in the campus.

The CSG will host the next Buklod Atenista on May 2012. A mid-year conference will also be due this October in XU. “We’re planning to get more and more Third Year and Second Year students to be involved for this coming October. [We] hope that the students will really invest their time to be part of [this] event [Buklod Atenista]… Through [this] event, we are able to see more the perspective of how XU is, and how the Ateneo and the Philippines is,” CSG President Mario L. Tero II states.C

of a new college on computer studies. The actual process, however, did not begin until Christmas break of A.Y. 2010-2011, right after a news article released by TheCrusader announced the confirmation of the new college. “That was when we decided to plan,” says Obispo. The interested students would meet and plan inside and out of campus. “Sa Coffeeworks, for example,” he shares.

When classes resumed, they filed a petition to the 17th Directorate for an enactment of a new council, presenting a constitution and a list of students under their jurisdiction as supporting documents. The 17th Directorate, however, left matters unresolved, and thus it was the 18th Directorate who enacted their petition.

The CSSC, aided by the Central Student Government, campaigned for the ratification of the council and its constitution among

the Computer Science students. “We have to know if the students want a council,” states Mario Tero II, CSG President.

Last enrolment, the students voted for the ratification, and the Computer Studies Student Council under the new College of Computer Studies (CCS) was finally in existence and fully recognized by the University.

After the ratification, the elections were held, with a 34.7% turnout amongst the CCS students. Following the trend in the recent University-wide elections held last February, all candidates ran unopposed in their positions.

Borja and Tan, together with Joie Ann Maghanoy (secretary), Jossie Roma (treasurer), and the year-level representatives, are all from Alyansang Atenista, the sole political party in the elections.C

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Hilarity and charity in two comediesBy Nadine Hendrikka E. Legaspi

Eager guests flocked into the XU Little Theater to watch Xavier Stage’s Dalawang Komedya, a free

production directed by Mr. Hobart Savior featuring Bisaya adaptations of two classic Filipino comedies, “New Yorker in Tondo” by Marcelion Agana Jr. and “Wanted: A Chaperon” by Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero. Dalawang Komedya premiered on June 23rd and ran matinee and gala shows on the 24th, 25th and 27th.

The first play, New Yorker in Tondo, was cleverly renamed New Yorker in Burgos and had many Bisaya expressions and Kagay-anon references which made it easily relatable and funnier while being faithful to the original script. It tells of how Kikay, who prefers to be called Franchesca, comes home from her stay in New York completely different from what her mother, Aling Atang (whom Kikay prefers to be

called Mrs. Mendoza), and her childhood friends Tony, Totoy and Nena have known her to be. The story progresses hilariously as Kikay rambles on and on about her life in the West, and conflict arises between characters over the “secret” engagement of Kikay to Tony, and yet another “secret” engagement between Tony and Nena — who is Totoy’s first love. Hair-pulling and yelling and punching commenced, and by a stroke of luck and resolution, Kikay renounced her being Franchesca and went back to being good old Kikay with her Tony again, Totoy got Nena, and Aling Atang came home clueless about everything that happened, sighing at the young lovers, saying, “Ambot ninyong mga bata-a mo oi”.

After a 10-minute break, Wanted: A Chaperon took over the stage. Don Francisco, who happens to have the same name with their cute gay muchacho, expresses

to his wife Doña Petra his displeasure about their daughter, Nena, going to a party unsupervised. Roberting, their son, also was out the previous night at a party with his girlfriend Lia, equally unaccompanied. It turns out that Nena met a boy named Fred, walked with him, quarreled with him and sparked a controversy that sent the neighborhood a-buzz. Don Francisco asked Francisco (who preferred to be called Francesca) the muchacho to put up a sign outside their house that read, “Wanted: A Muchacho” because he kept breaking their dining plates and they wanted a new servant who wouldn’t. In comes Pablo (who prefers to be called Paul), the new muchacho-slash-mayordomo, who turns out to be the former servant of Doña Dolores, Fred’s mother, who comes into their house and unleashes her anger at the family for letting their daughter go

XU celebrates Rizal, Philippine independence

The Xavier University community celebrated two notable events on June 13 at Lucas Hall: the 113th

Independence Day of the Philippines and the 150th birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

XU students, faculty, staff, personnel, and administrators alike took part in the double celebration, themed Rizal @ 150, facilitated by the Office of Student Affairs and the Central Student Government’s communications arm Amplify.

Prior to the celebration proper, elements of the XU-ROTC raised the Philippine flag, followed by a 21-gun salute.

The program, being a commemoration of Rizal’s patriotic actions, featured readings of the Calamba, Laguna native’s works like Sa Kabataang Pilipino and Huling Paalam. To magnify its nationalistic significance, the songs Ako’y Pilipino, Bayan Ko and Tagumpay Nating Lahat were performed by members of the Xavier Center for the Culture and the Arts (XCCA), Xavier University Dance Troupe, XU Band, and the XU Glee Club.

The program was concluded by the singing of Mabuhay.

In his commemoration speech, University president Fr. Roberto C. Yap, S.J. noted, “Nakahalaga po na tunay nating pangalagaan ang ating kalayaan na ipinakaloob sa ating ng ating mga bayani at Panginoong Maykapal. Si Dr. Jose Rizal aalahanin natin, hindi lang natin pambansang bayani kundi kapwa Atenista din.” He then challenged the XU community to emulate Rizal, “So I hope that, as we reflect during this year of his life, [that] we allow Dr. Jose Rizal to once again inspire us, so we too will become [a person] of competence, conscience and commitment.”

Dr. Jose P. Rizal was born to a middle-class family in Calamba. After having his preliminary education in Laguna, he entered Ateneo Municipal de Manila in Intramuros – now Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon

City – and spent six years there. Rizal graduated from the Ateneo with an average grade of “excellent”.

The National Historical Commission launched a nationwide celebration of Rizal @ 150, of which XU took part.C

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GLEEFUL INDEPENDENCE. The XU Glee Club takes part in the commemoration of 113 years of independence and Dr. Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday with a rendition of the classic Tagumpay Nating Lahat, June 13 at the Lucas Hall.

with Fred unsupervised, only to find out that nothing happened between them and the visit and her anger had no point at all. Doña Dolores’s resounding interjections of “CHE!” coupled with the actors’ gestures made the play hilarious. After the yelling and laughter from the audience’s side and more bouts of “CHE!”, Doña Dolores and Fred left the household at peace. Incensed, Don Francisco tells Francisco to change the sign outside from “Wanted: A Muchacho” to “Wanted: A Chaperon”. Minutes later, Doña Petra looks out the window and sees Roberting’s girlfriend Lia with her father, carrying a gun. Roberting runs out and leaves his parents incredulous, with Don Francisco concluding the play by saying they needed two chaperones. “CHE!”

Three Jesuits celebrate 50th year of priesthood

Three Jesuits were given recognition in the occasion of their 50th year of priesthood in the Society of

Jesus (SJ) during a mass and fellowship held June 17 at the Immaculate Conception Chapel and covered courts.

Fr. Emeterio L. Barcelon, 83; Fr. William P. Klintworth, 81; and Fr. James O’Donell, 80, were ordained as priests in the Society of Jesus in June 1961 in the United States of America.

Currently, Fr. Barcelon and Fr. Klintworth are residents of XU’s Loyola House while Fr. O’Donell is now based in the Jesuit Residence in Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU).

Fr. Barcelon is a Filipino Jesuit who was rector and president of Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) for 12 years before his assignment as Academic Vice-President of XU in 1987. He is the founder and current president of Mindanao Lumad and Muslim Development Center (MILAMDEC) Foundation, Inc., an extension arm of XU that works for economic development and poverty

alleviation. While running MILAMDEC, he also teaches management and business subjects in the XU Graduate School.

Fr. Klintworth is an American Jesuit who taught Theology in AdMU and ADDU before spending 30 years in XU as a Theology teacher and as Chairman of the Religious Studies department. He is

now part of the Pastoral Ministry of XU and a confessor at the Campus Ministry.

Another American Jesuit is Fr. O’Donell, who was principal of Xavier University High School from 1964-69, president of the Mindanao Association

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GOLDEN BOY. Fr. Bobby pays tribute to Fr. Emeterio Barcelon, SJ, for his 50 years as a Jesuit, June 17 at the covered courts. Other recipients of this acknowledgment are Fr. William Klintworth, SJ and Fr. James O’Donell, SJ.

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World Bank Rep visits XUBy Ma. Rosetti Villamor

Delfin S. Go, lead economist in the World Bank’s Development Prospects Group, spoke in the

Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Business Forum held in the Nursing Amphitheatre on June 29.

The forum began with an opening remark by the Dean of the School of Business and Management (SBM), Dr. Virginia Lourdes C. Yacapin, followed by an introduction of the speaker by Mr. Geronimo Yap III, after which the forum proper began. Before the forum ended, the speaker answered several questions from the audience.

The MDGs are composed of eight goals concerning international development, like eliminating extreme poverty and improving health. These goals were adopted by the 192-strong United Nations (UN) member countries in the Millennium Summit last 2000, to be achieved in the year 2015. As the deadline draws near, speculation regarding the fulfillment of the Philippines’ MDG promises has risen.

“We are very optimistic,” said Go when asked about reaching the MDGs. He compared the poverty and gross domestic product (GDP) rates from 2001 to the present. The Philippines is “either right on track or close on target” in most of the MDGs. Go mentioned that whether the goals would be met or not, the UN would make a new set of goals to continue global improvement.

During his talk, Go emphasized the importance to improve the countries’ policies and maximization of their resources in order to achieve the MDGs.

Go, who holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University, earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics at XU, graduating as summa cum laude and class valedictorian of his batch. “It was a pleasure to be here,” Go admitted when asked how he felt being back in his alma mater. “To my surprise, the attendance was quite high.” He hopes the students who attended will use the knowledge in their future professions and help achieve the MDGs. He plans to continue travelling around the world to report the current MDG status.

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Ryan Louie G. Madrid Editor-in-ChiefBianca Nathalie Y. Llamis Associate EditorJose Alfonso P. Sendaydiego Design EditorGlenn Paolo A. Goopio Managing EditorJohn Kenneth E. Ching News EditorMa. Therese D. Agcopra Campus Features EditorHannah Mae S. Salugsugan Local Features EditorMa. Rosetti G. Villamor National Features EditorNadine Hendrikka E. Legaspi Global Features EditorLyle Justin A. Egay Sports EditorKristoffer James L. Nambatac Layout EditorHaiko B. Magtrayo Photography EditorAlexes June E. Baslot Freehand Editor

Finance DepartmentShola Mae Rose G. Zamayla Senior Finance OfficerFrances Joy G. Tan Junior Finance Officer (Trainee)

Management DepartmentCaroline Joy R. Go Human Resource ManagerRuth Anne B. Suson Office ManagerKristoffer James L. Nambatac Computer Systems Manager

Staff WritersRessan Nash N. Alonto (Trainee)Sahara Iman M. AlontoAngela Bernice C. Cabildo (Trainee)Sam D. Garcia (On-leave)Caroline Joy R. GoDharyl Jean A. Indino (Trainee)Marc Stephen S. Manuel (Trainee)Kamya G. MordenoRuth Anne B. SusonPrincess E. Tolentino (Trainee)Leasusana C. Ty (Trainee)Jacqualine P. UyAnna Althea W. Vergara (Trainee)Roberts Jr. A. Villaluz (Trainee)Joule Artemson D. Visabella

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The truth hurtsIt has been more than half a century

since the Philippines officially laid claim on Kalayaan Islands – a fraction of

the Spratly group west of the Province of Palawan. In fact, we feel so much at home in Kalayaan that we have since made it a municipality despite the relative hostility of other claimants. Now it consists of a single barangay and some 500 inhabitants. Although members of the armed forces comprise the majority of the population, the presence of civilians displaced there by the Philippine government during the 1970s has made Kalayaan a strategic location crucial to the security of the Filipino people – ironic as it may seem.

Nevertheless, our government is adamant that we have rights to the Kalayaan group. Such islands were terra nullius prior to the Philippine claim in the 1950s and therefore had no owner. Add to that are the global conventions in territory. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) clearly suggests that the Kalayaan group is well within our 200-nautical-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and is thus by all means our property. Surely, China and

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the others are no less of expedient villains hell-bent on the exploitation and slavery of the Filipino people. We need to defend ourselves in order to sustain our heritage and freedom.

Or so we think.The thing with the Spratly group is that

of all the countries poised on it, we actually have the weakest claim. So weak, in fact, that it’s a wonder what we’re even doing there. For starters, UNCLOS was not even designed to settle disputes of territory; it only applies to areas generally considered part of the high seas and not of another state’s. The Spratly group itself was not terra nullius for it had many owners long before the Philippines was independent. UNCLOS simply could not be used to supersede historical and geopolitical claims because not only would it undermine the sovereignty of other nations, it would make the freedom-loving Filipinos appear like hypocrites.

The truth hurts: The Spratly group is not our business at all; we just happened to squat there. Just because we can reach it or couldn’t find its owner does not really make it ours for the taking, lest we shall become invaders

and thieves. There isn’t even any scientific evidence to suggest that valuable resources actually exist in the desolate Kalayaan group, which all the more makes the matter of acquisition hugely illogical.

If the Philippine government was truly concerned of territory it should get out of the Spratly issue and revisit Sabah instead. That the Malaysian government continues to pay rent to the heirs of the Sultanate of Sulu (who leased Sabah to the British North Borneo Company during the 1870s and later to the Malaysian federation) is common sense proof that they do not own the region. Our historical claim for Sabah is so strong, truth be told, that Malaysia has refused to take the matter to the International Court of Justice.

If we just dropped Spratly and focus on more pressing concerns we would still be a free, conscientious people. Nothing would have been unlawfully taken from us and by us. The Spratly debacle itself would become an issue more of misplaced patriotism than it ever was of territory.C

The OrgTrip last week, organized by the Central Student Government, was a showcase of student involvement

in the University. Like the ORSEM’s Org Tour but for the general student population, it aims to invite the students to various co-curricular and extra-curricular orgs; this year, there is a good turnout of visits to and views of the organizations’ booths. Yet something was amiss in both the opening and the closing programs.

Both the Org Trip programs left me, personally, in bad taste. The first program was more of a fault by the presenters (save for the College of Engineering) as the lack of variety in the performances was apparent.

For the second program, I arrived at the Soccer Field a little later than most of the audience. Even in a drizzle, the show started with promise. Then, just as I was adjusting to my seat, the rain intensified. Tents collapsed with the increasing weight of water captured by the tarpaulin roofs, which caused their occupants to scramble in vain to keep themselves dry. It is fortunate that the tent I was in was sturdier. But nevertheless, I

The Org state of mindrushed to dry land as I knew that I can get a free shower (with clothes on) if I stayed for too long.

The rush to the covered courts is a sign that the program defeated its purpose – at least nominally. The CSG’s information arm hyped up the program and promoted “Rain or Shine” as a rocking party, wet or dry. Judging from the move to the Covered Courts, the fulfillment of that hype did not materialize. What happened to “Rain or Shine”, then?

Even so, the change of plans suggests the CSG’s inability to foresee extreme scenarios even if a plan is already mapped out. I know it’s never easy to organize and run a program; but to plan around something as unpredictable as the weather is a befuddlement in itself.

Nonetheless, I commend the quick-thinking skills of the CSG to transfer the whole program to the Covered Courts – where it is comfortably, and really, drier. They still made a good show from it, sans the stage and decorations. And the audience (or at least those that remained) were persistent

and energetic enough to cheer on for their “heroes”.

I am adamant that this won’t be indicative of the potential performance of Mario “Gem-Gem” Tero II’s administration for this academic year. I am crossing my fingers that he builds up on whatever Ernesto Neri accomplished in his term as president.

Hopes and ambitions aside, this could very well be a big warning sign to us that things might not go on as expected if the CSG – or all organizations for the matter – does not pay keen attention to the details, both natural and non-natural.

A friendly advice to future organizers: don’t plan programs around Mother Nature. If you do, might as well keep a stash of umbrellas and raincoats (and sturdier tents) ready, just in case.

Here’s to hoping for a great comeback by the organizers.C

Sky’s the LangitJohn Kenneth E. Ching

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You’re a soldier in a battlefield and your friend was shot bad. Things are getting crazy and you have to get to

safety if you want to get out of there alive and you figure your friend will only drag you down. Will you leave him or will you stay…knowing you’re as good as dead?

German Doctors Hospital, known for giving out free medical care to the poor was in risk to close down for good after being threatened if they don’t deliver Php5-million on a certain date. They didn’t, and I guess they were scared because they stopped admitting patients temporarily for a time.

I say that they have every right to be scared. Nobody had any idea who these people (who apparently can’t find other more people-friendly ways to get money) are. The families of the people who work in the hospital were all in danger. Even the patients themselves were in danger. Worst case scenario would probably come with a gift-wrapped bomb destroying the hospital and eating a chunk of the buildings around it--including the Engineering building.

But imagine what WILL happen if the

Think Stitchhospital closed down. Where will the people go? Who will help them now? What will happen to the patients who still need their intensive care? After all, German Doctors is one of the few hospitals that actually provide free, reliable medicine and hosts free health seminars for about as long as 25 years. They send volunteers to the mountains and treat the people there despite the perils they have to face. Remember, they don’t have guns. They use syringes and pills for weapons.

Then there’s the case of XU’s Medicine and Nursing students assigned in the hospital. German Doctors might as well be the most convenient place to practice their soon-to-be profession. If the hospital closes down, the students would have to be relocated somewhere else and we are all aware of the student surplus in hospitals around the city.

Every single day, the people inside German Doctors are fighting a battle. For the patients, it’s a fight for their lives. For the students, volunteers, employees, it’s a fight to keep the patients alive. The moment these volunteers flee to safety, all hope is lost for the patients.

It’s such a comfort to know that the German Doctors is here to stay despite having their lives hanging on a thin thread. As the capable soldier, the hospital plans to keep tending to their fellow wounded soldiers (for patients are soldiers in a way) and bring them to safety. It was German Doctors’ decision that assured me that there are still people out there somewhere who will choose the lives of the poor over their own.

Thank God for volunteers who are true to their name. Thank God, also, for the people willing to fight for and defend the hospital from threats. According to recently released press statements, XU and Cagayan de Oro City’s local authorities are working side by side to provide heightened security around both the hospital and campus.

So heave your friend up, just as German Doctors did and prepare to get out of that battlefield. Both of you WILL make it out of there alive despite all odds. Your other soldier friends are bound to cover you, just as the school and the city is covering German Doctors. As wise little Stitch would’ve said, “Nobody gets left behind.”C

Too much of something is never good for anyone. And at that, noise is no exception. If you’ve got classes at the

Aggies or SC building, chances are you are a victim of the unpleasant bangs done by the construction work right outside of it. Worse, your teacher’s voice is just slightly louder than a whisper and compared to the noise outside, you hear… nada, really. There goes your failed new year’s resolution (which is to do well in school this year), yet again.

After class, you rush your way to the Commerce building using the bridges to make your life so much easier. Not. The ten minutes allotted per student to make way for getting from his one class to another is never enough at this point. Too much foot traffic is happening. XU students bump their shoulders

Campus Nuisanceat each other, making tiny little steps (which is all they can make, really, considering the number of people they have to make way through) just to get to their next class on time. And then you end up arriving to class late, and the discussion just doesn’t make sense anymore.

Don’t get me wrong – I know the numerous amount of construction work being done around campus is for the future benefit of everyone and the human traffic is probably just a by-product of the rainy weather, therefore inducing more students to use the bridges instead of just passing the wide grounds filled with water puddles everywhere. Or then again, maybe the XU corridors are too narrow for the growing number of Ateneans. But do we have to sacrifice the academic

performance of XU students in the process? I find myself dying to hear my teacher instead of the construction commotion outside but I fail to do so each time, so I end up not listening at all. And instead of trying hard to get to my next class earlier, I end up just standing and waiting for ten minutes before I make my way through so I won’t get caught up in the traffic. Hence, I get late.

I frankly don’t know what right measures to take to make the situations better but I think the big heads out there ought to think it through. Before thinking of the future benefits the nuisance right now may bring to us, why not think of today as well? Make a compromise. Don’t sacrifice today for tomorrow, because the former is just as important as the latter.C

Gunning rosesMa. Rosetti G. Villamor

OPINION

By Jacqueline P. Uy

It’s our 76th year of existence and we, here in TheCrusader Publication, are more excited to serve than ever before.Three-fourths of a century’s worth of campus journalism has ingrained in us the value of truth and the gravity of vigilance and activism. And

these we promise to uphold for another 75 years and more.But as we move forward to realize this tradition, we also seek to redefine campus journalism. We hope to grow from a student paper presenting

facts and exposing issues for a critically-aware student body to becoming a multi-platform student press -- active in the resolution of the issues we shed light on and inductive of morally-sound actions from the students.

Among the many projects we streamlined henceforth, we are happy to hand you the pilot issue of TheCrusader Publication’s monthly tabloid in our effort to keep you abreast with the latest news in and outside the university. These regularly-released tabloids are another source for your information needs, complimentary to our magazines and website. A total of six tabloids and four magazines is planned to be released throughout the year. Add to that the release of the Veritas literary and art folio slated this coming August.

Apart from these publications, we have come forward to include efforts in events-organizing and social outreach programs in further pursuit of our mission and vision.

Central to our intentions this year is the Paglaum: Kaalam alang sa Kabatan-onan, the social outreach arm of TheCrusader Publication. After the revival of the Sharing the Light: Adopt-a-library project with STREAMS last year, we’re all geared up, among others, for the second wave of this endeavor.

As for the events, watch out for the 1st Literary and Art Festival, a celebration of Atenean artistry, this August where we’ll be launching CruTV, a bimonthly video documentary, and Popcorn Nights, a regular film-showing activity. Next semester will equally be filled with activities as we stage the 1st Northern Mindanao Communication Students Congress and the 2012 Meet the Press.

We are excited. And there are plenty of reasons why.To a new age of campus journalism,

Ryan Louie G. MadridEditor-in-Chief

Editor’s Note

Before the start of each show, a basket was passed around for donations for the treatment of a Xavier Stage member who was diagnosed with cancer, to which the audience willingly gave what they could. The plays were laden with delightfully fresh Bisaya twists and lines that gave the plays a local feel. Everyone in the audience doubled up in laughter at every punch line, every time. The comical sound-effects complemented the cast’s hilariously exaggerated gestures and superb acting in both plays so well. The two comedies, aside from being immensely entertaining, showcased the trademark Filipino trait of close family ties and friendships that were presented in a way that was uniquely Xavier Stage. C

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of Catholic Schools from 1973-77 and director of the Jesuit Basic Education Commission in the Philippines from 1989-2008.

In honor of their golden year as Jesuits, a thanksgiving mass was offered by SJ provincial Fr. Jose Cecilio Magadia, followed by a reception at the covered courts attended by relatives and friends of the celebrators. Two other jubilarians, Fr. Simeon Reyes and Fr. Thomas B. Steinberg, were also supposed to be recognized in the occasion but were unable to attend because of health reasons. Both are now based in AdMU.C

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Despite weather spells and crowd control problems, the Central Student Government (CSG)

and the Student Activities and Leadership Development (SACDEV) office carried on the week-long OrgTrip ’11 from June 23 to 29.

With the theme “Heroes Journey: Discovering the Power Within,” the activity started with the Red Mass at the university gym, followed by a parade of organizations from each college, the Assembly of Extra-Curricular Organization and the Xavier University United Religious Organizations.

“Gubot siya pero nagpadayon mi ug control nila,” said Ken, the CSG Events Committee Head, in response to the comments. He also highlighted the improvement of this year’s event, saying, “Mas bibo ni siya compared [to] last year and wala kaayo nag-ulan.”

The closing event, dubbed as Rain or Shine Closing Festival, was originally planned to be held in the soccer field. However, it was transferred to the Covered Courts minus the decorations and big speakers due to the rain. Despite that, the organizers believe that the rain was not a hindrance at all.

Bagging all the major awards, namely Best Booth, People’s Choice, Best Production and Most Number of Visitors Award, was the United Arts and Sciences Students (UNITASS). Both the Mr. and Ms. OrgTrip awards went to the College of Engineering candidates.

“[The event was] super successful. 3,000 students participated. We placed 600 chairs pero mas daghan pa nagtindog kaysa sa naglingkod,” Chinky Ballesteros, CSG Department Secretary of Extracurricular Affairs and Networking remarked.”C

OrgTrip ‘11 revs up despite rain

just exist among others but experience what is college, what is life,” said Tero. “So grab every opportunity that Xavier University offers and create yourselves [in] a borderless world of possibilities.”

The rookies got their first taste of inter-college competition when cheering their very own college chants. It was here that the newly instituted College of Computer Studies introduced themselves as one separate college, no longer a part of the College of Engineering. Of course, what is a college chanting without the Engineering students pledging their love for Nursing?

Tuning the moodFreshmen flock with their kind to

meet and greet their college in the general assemblies. Volunteers and council officers welcomed the new batch of recruits with games to break the ice. The Covered Courts, Little Theater and Nursing Amphitheater became the venues for the new kids on the block to get a glimpse of what they really got themselves into. Students were introduced to the terror and tame teachers, their department heads, and the various programs that will mold their future careers. Each assembly also had a little reminder to be clean and green with a talk on solid waste management.

Despite having the same flow, each college gamely made their assemblies uniquely their own. The Computer Studies wizards turned conventional intros into awesome videos while the Engineering warriors racked their brains with the 127 parteh-parteh game. Meanwhile, SBM eagles exhibited their college-themed shirts

and fans for a house-build project, and the Aggies Bullriders played the Higher and Lower game before the talks began.

Energy amplifiedAfter two days and three sessions of being

introduced to their life as college students, the freshmen indulged in the ORSEM games: ORSEMBee, Last Team Standing, Ateneo Deal or No Deal, ORSEMBINGO, ORSEMvivor, ORSEMlympics, and Chalk It Up. All events were simultaneously held at the Gym and the Covered Courts, with the exceptions of the ORSEMvivor, which was held all around the campus, and the Chalk It Up at the Main Lane.

With the tune of Shakira’s “Waka Waka” filling the gym, the freshmen were greeted with a festive atmosphere to kick off Day 3. The program started with some hip-shaking from the Barbie’s Dolls. To keep up the momentum, a dancing human train of ORSEM volunteers and freshmen roamed around the parquet floor. More jeers and laughs occurred when a surprise limbo rock game – jokingly referred by the hosts as the “initiation” – was introduced.

As the mood settled, the game ORSEMBINGO commenced. Before the actual program, freshmen were assigned numbers 0-9. Unlike a regular game of BINGO, this activity is a mix-and-match of four freshmen culminating in a mad dash to the center of the enlarged ORSEMBINGO card.

Meanwhile, the mood of the Covered Courts started slowly, yet picked up during the games. XU’s version of the game show Deal or No Deal featured two freshmen

working together for a prize of Php 3,000. Twenty-six briefcases later, the couple emerged with a Php 2,050 prize – courtesy of a Deal with the banker (their briefcase contained only Php 500).

ORSEM’s rendition of 1 vs. 100 contained a twist that is similar to the noontime TV game Pera o Bayong. The chosen “mob” bumped and lined their way towards the letter choices to answer questions about XU. In the end, both the “ones” from the Gym and Covered Courts succumbed to the “mob”. It is worth noting that in the Covered Courts, an audition for the “one” was held.

The afternoon featured the Org Tour, an introduction of the different XU student organizations to the freshmen. Each organization set up a booth and competed for the freshmen’s attentions with their colorful decorations and energetic members.

Key in the ClimaxThe ORSEM drew to a close with one

last hurrah: the talent exposition. About 200

performers showcased their stuff for the newest members of the University. Each college strutted the best of their best while their freshies cheering on. Not to be undone, various dance groups and bands amped the heat, including Mapslan, who prompted the audience to create a starry atmosphere with their phones; Johnrey Yap, whose legendary beatboxing skills assured him a standing ovation and screams for more, and the combined dancing forces of Hotmales and Class Act, whose dance number proved to be a bit revealing.

In a band, rockers wouldn’t have a reason to rock if it weren’t for an audience. The dedicated and ever determined sest of volunteers schooled hundreds on how to bring the house down in college. Satisfied with what they’d experience yet hungry to taste what the upperclassmen served, the freshmen were all hyped up knowing that they’ll be the ones serving, they’ll be the ones performing and they’ll be the ones rocking next year’s ORSEM.C

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Magis Student Complex... (continued from p.1)of a comprehensive plan,” explaining that it is the receiving end of the new university entrance being constructed between the Agriculture Building and the Science Center Building.

The first-level of the MSC will house the new canteen and the new book store, while the OSA and the co-curricular and extra-curricular organizations will occupy the second level. The third level or the roof deck will be an activity area that will replicate the functions of the defunct StC lobby.

First level: Canteen and Book storeIgnacio said the new canteen, which will

accommodate as many as 800 people, will be more spacious and will be equipped with better facilities including a wash area, a depository for used kitchenware, vending machines, ATMs and a faculty lounge.

“The snack area will [also] be separate from the main dining area [to control the crowd],” he added.

Aside from the upgraded facilities, canteen manager Nilda Omahoy also said that the new canteen will have an increased manpower to

cater to the growing needs of the customers. The bookstore, on the other hand, will

exclusively sell books and XU merchandise, while risograph printing and other services will remain at the Bookcenter in the Old Library building.

Another feature in the ground level is the Magis Atrium, a display area next to the staircase that will be used for exhibits and small functions, said Ignacio.

Second level: Student organization and OSA offices

In the second level, 50 co-curricular and extra-curricular organizations will each have a “bay” or desk for their transactions, Subrabas said, adding that these organizations will be grouped into five clusters to encourage collaboration and cooperation.

All of OSA’s three units (Director of Student Affairs or DSA, Student Services Office or SSO and SACDEV) will also be relocated to the second level of the complex to centralize student concerns, especially the signing of proposals and reports.

Rounding up the offices on the second

level will be the SACDEV volunteer center and a leader’s conference room.

Third level: Activity area “The roof deck is another floor for

expansion. As of now, it’s just an open space but it can be used for functions and activities,” Ignacio said.

However, the use of the area as venues for programs with heavy equipment will be “restricted” according to Subrabas since there are classes in nearby classrooms. Subrabas explained that he will still negotiate with the Registrar’s Office for possible vacancy in the nearby classrooms on Wednesdays and weekends to allow for heavily-equipped student programs.

Inauguration on August 15The Magis Student Complex will have its

soft opening on July 14 but the dedication is scheduled in the morning of August 15 to be inaugurated by Fr. Villarin, SJ himself. The dedication will happen right before the investiture of new XU president Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ.C

HIP-HOP HIGH. Incoming freshmen and transferees are treated to a spectacle of skill during the 2011 ORSEM’s Talent Expo, June 3 at the XU gymnasium. (R. AVELLANA)

TUDLO program to set TG activities this AYBy Glenn Paolo A. Goopio

Mecyll T. Jamila, Teacher’s Guild (TG) President, reveals Teachers United for Development and Learning

Opportunity (TUDLO) as tone-setter for the co-curricular organization’s activities this academic year.

“This system will not just focus on on-campus activities, but also off-campus activities where Teachers Guild would help especially in this education-related crisis that we have,” opines Jamila during an on-the-phone interview

with The Crusader.Jamila, who emphasized the Ignatian

maxim non multa, sed multum (not many, but much) as the inspiration for TUDLO, plans to steer TG towards fewer but more concentrated and impactful activities. Among them, she mentioned plans for an adopt-a-school project and Tudlo sa Divisoria – a project that provides basic Science, Math and English lessons to street children within the Divisoria area.

“The activities that are [consonant] with

this TUDLO... [were already approved by] the students,” justifies Jamila referring to a campus survey by TG prior to its formulation. She further adds that though TUDLO will be pivotal in the operations of TG, focus on the School of Education’s (SOE) own student-based projects will also be given priority.

Given that TG will have few activities, Jamila cites that the success of TUDLO will not only rest on the hard work of its officers but most of all, on their availability.C

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DevCom journs attend Mike Enriquez forumMiguel “Mike” Enriquez impressed

a crowd of communication students in a forum on

“Responsible Journalism and Other Media Realities” held June 18 at the AVR 3, NAC Bldg., Liceo de Cagayan University.

As the Vice President for GMA Network, Inc. and the guest speaker of the forum, Enriquez emphasized the importance of speaking the truth without compromising ethics in journalism. Highlighted in his hour-long talk were the eight attributes of responsible journalism that should be considered in choosing a newsworthy event.

“There is no substitute for a news item that is delivered in a truthful manner,” he said.

Enriquez also emphasized the importance of accuracy and fearless reporting; underscoring that power should not be a source of fear and a reason for hiding truth.

“[Omission of facts] is a form of not telling the whole truth,” he explained.

He also said that journalists must report objectively and fairly, without injecting personal and biased opinions; responsibly, so as not to ruin other people’s lives; freely, for journalists are made to undertake their missions in an environment of freeness; and lastly, in a balanced manner.

Participants of the forum included five Development Communication students along with other students from different colleges offering communication courses in Cagayan de Oro.C

ACES undergoes

major revamps

The Association of the College of Engineering Students (ACES) is in a transition year.

The separation of the Computer Studies program gave rise to the College of Computer Studies. With this, a new council is born, the Computer Studies Student Council (CSSC). The College of Engineering, together with ACES, is keeping up with a number of changes. One obvious change is that of student population. The number of Computer Science students comprised for almost half of the total population of the college.

Another major change is that of the financial status of the council. The PTA fund is expected to be slashed down as well. The fund is considered as one of the major sources of money for use in council activities such as general assembly, seminars, workshops and intramurals.

Moreover, the council is now on the process of revising its constitution to make it in parallel with the Central Student Government as stated by the Local Government Code.

A new ACES seal is part of the reorganization of the council. Previously, the seal included the XCEL, the co-curricular organization of Computer Studies.

The council is optimistic about these changes paving the way for the council to ponder with the idea that something different needs to be done. As future Engineers, who address to the call of designing, innovating and implementing systems that will keep up with the changing time and will benefit the majority as well, ACES have come up with decisions and actions that are called to create a different outcome. Now, the council is sailing smoothly so far by solving each change one step at a time. Now, change becomes part of the equation of progress.C

SBMSC gears up for AY ‘11-‘12The new administration of the School

of Business and Management Student Council (SBMSC) headed by

Iraquel Gala has enlisted a number of fun-filled, educational and practical activities for this school year.

Among the Council’s priority for this year are student services and fair representation. The student leaders have already started this crusade by hyping up the SBM freshmen during the recently concluded ORSEM ’11 last June 1-3, and by forming the college spirit in the University Org Trip ‘11 at the Xavier University Main Campus.

The SBM Student Council is up for the challenge of boosting student involvement through college, year level and co-curricular assemblies. It is also up for its fight against mediocrity by strengthening teamwork and unity through active participation in the Speak Up and the Intramurals. It also aims to fight for academic competence through various co-curricular events under JFINEX, JMA, JPIA and ABECS.

Above all, the council aims for holistic student formation and excellence. It eyes experience, productivity and charity through the SBM Merchandise and strengthened student support system.C

“Quality over quan-

tity” – XUCN dean

Rumors on the supposed closure of the Xavier University College of Nursing (XUCN) have surfaced

even before the start of the school year 2011-2012.

However, this was not anymore surprising to most people, based on the buzz about nurses’ global recession. Even the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that Bachelor of Scence in Nursing is one of five courses in the country with the most number of unemployed or underemployed graduates.

The issue was intensified by the tremendous decrease in the number of enrollees this first semester. Last 2008, freshmen students of the college occupied 15 sections while this year, the number dropped to only three.

Because of this, the college had to trim down the number of faculty, causing different reactions from the college administration, XUCN population, as well as from other colleges.

However, when Dr. Ramona Heidi C. Palad, Dean of the College of Nursing, gave the opening remarks during the college general assembly, she expressed that her “new children” were the right kind of group to go to Nursing.

She cited that these new students, despite the decreased enrolment, only prove that there are still students who take the course because they care for people, and not for “greener pasture.” Dr. Palad reiterated her belief in quality over quantity and assured the students of the college that the decrease in the number of enrollees is not a big problem at all.C

In the attempt to ensure an open and democratic organization, the new administration and the United Arts and

Sciences (UNITASS) council have worked together to create a new structure of executive units for academic year 2011-2012.

With their new battle cry, R.A.W.R. (responsiveness, accountability and transparency, upholding the welfare of the students, and revitalizing the engagement of the students), the UNITASS council assured to have greater efficiency and effectiveness in serving the students by reorganizing its three branches: departments, offices and committees.

The Department of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Department of Mission and Social Action, Department of Student Services and Welfare, Department of Extra-Curricular Affairs and Networking focus on three main points: preserving the rights of the students in the College of Arts and Sciences; instilling the sense of responsibility; and promoting unity among students, faculty and administration.

The Office of Administrative Affairs, Office of Information and Promotions, Office of Research and Constituent Insights, Office of Budget and Finance will be the support system of the departments in their projects and programs. They also installed new committees, namely the events committee and intramurals committee.

Among its new projects, the newly reconstructed council is arranging venues for the students’ voice and opportunities to strengthen participation in activities. They are also publishing cash flow reports from the P200 fee for PTA and will hold open forums for transparency purposes. With all these efforts, UNITASS promises to do their best to serve and represent the students well. C

UNITASS pushes R.A.W.R. for ’11-‘12

*The Statement of Cashflow presented is in conformity with the Audit Guidelines provided by SACDEV, a revised and simplified version of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for better understandability of the students.You may visit TheCrusader Publication bulletin board at StC 302 for the notes to financial statement.

Account 5101-9107

NoteCash Inflows

Publication Fund, Beginning Balance Forwarded from AY 2010-2011 12,551.48PHP Publication Fee Collection, 1st semester AY 10-11 Assessment 596,137.50Publication Fee Collection, 2nd semester AY 10-11 Assessment 559,650.00Cash on Hand, beginning 1,783.70Deposits to Publication Fund as of 5-31-2011 13,940.33Members' Counterpart 9,383.71

TOTAL CASH INFLOW 1,193,446.72Less: Adjustment from Assessment due to Student drop outs 367.50Net Cah Inflow 1,193,079.22

Cash OutflowsPrinting Expense

Legacy Sales & Printing Press-August Issue plus additional charges 171,146.00 Legacy Sales & Printing Press- Intramurals Issue 162,250.00 Legacy Sales & Printing Press- Supermag December Issue 416,000.00 Legacy Sales & Printing Press-Flyers/Pre-Election Issue/AY Ender Issue 191,290.00 940,686.00

Operating Expense 1 26,645.75 General Administrative Expense 1st Sem 2 10,126.10 General Administrative Expense 2nd Sem 2 18,665.51 Developmental Expenses 4 98,033.80 Bookcenter Charges 5 9,829.65 Miscellaneous Expense 6 7,480.00 Capital Expenditure 7 2,450.00

Total Cash Outflow 1,113,916.81 Publication Fee, Ending Balance 79,162.41

Prepared by: Noted by:MS. SHOLA MAE ROSE G. ZAMAYLA MR. GLENN PAOLO A. GOOPIO

Senior Finance Officer

*The Statement of Cashflow presented is in conformity with the Audit Guidelines provided by SACDEV, a revised and simplified version of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for better understandability of the students. You may visit the Crusader Publication bulletin board at StC 302 for the notes to financial statement.

Statement of CashflowAcademic Year 2010-2011

Editor-in-Chief

MS. ANN CATHERINE TICAO-ACENASModerator

Special thanks to Eva Jane Lagat (Agriculture), Sean Jared Lastimoso (Arts and Sciences), Mecyll Jamila (Education), Christine May Creayla (Engineering), Selfa Marie Fabre (Nursing) and Xienn Yen Palmes (SBM) for submitting their college updates. These updates are edited by TheCrusader with the purposes of brevity and clarity as agreed.

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