A job well done

By Paul Anthony M. Eso

(Vol. XXVIII No. 12, Editorial Cartoon)

After bidding goodbye to the most anticipated guest of the night, the Rocksteddy band, one can see how badly the university needed to clean up some corners of the university. Outside the main gate, the presidents of different student organizations has started giving instructions to their members on how to clear their respective areas and remove the erected canopies. As the night of December 3 ended with a very colorful presentation of fireworks, everyone sighed for the long week of fun was finally over. Negros Oriental State University’s (NORSU) Founders Week, with the theme “Nurturing desire for harmony of man and nature,” was undeniably a success. Though with a few glitches, the Student Government and the League of Student Organizations (LSO) have proven that they can provide the students with back to back events loaded with fun and excitement. To recap, on the night of the much awaited Mister and Miss NORSU 2011, the university gym was jam-packed. Students gathered and shouted their hearts out in cheering for their representatives and bets. And when the spotlight highlighted the new Ambassadors of Goodwill, not all; but most of the students were at peace that the judges were able to choose the deserving ones. The Dance Sport, Cheerleading, and Cheering Squad competition also brought delight to its spectators. Each jump, throw, and thud were keenly watched. The students’ eyes were stuck on the groovy steps; and when mistakes were committed, everyone gave an “aww” expression almost simultaneously. Another event that aroused the interest of Norsunians was the modern dance. Clad in their best costumes, all the participants gave it at their best. They brought dancing to a whole new level as they gave out the latest dance moves and the unique ones that their group made. Each contingent’s choreography was also well thought. The Choral Singing Competition, not to be forgotten, also made a mark to each of the student’s heart as the participants tried to reach out to their audience with their angelic voices and lively song pieces. Another event that showcased the creativity, discipline, and talent of all the Norsunians was the Hugyawan Festival. On the busy thoroughfares of the city, the dancers showed their colorful costumes and synchronized moves, each portraying a story. The amazement and curiosity were purely evident in each of the faces of the spectators despite the scorching heat. The excitement continued as each contender showed their entire potentiality on the whole duration of the showdown held at the gym of the university. The said events could not be made possible without the collaborated efforts of the SG and LSO members, the administration, and of course, the students. It is then appropriate that we commend the SG and LSO members for all the hard work in putting up all the events successfully and the administration for the support. We, the Norsunians, should also give ourselves a round of applause for participating in the celebration of our alma mater’s birthday, and of course in giving importance to the bond that each of us and the faculty and staff member were able to strengthen. A job well done everybody!