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Liberating Voices. Amplifying the truth. This is Paragon - the official student publication of Cagayan State University - Gonzaga.

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28/01/2025

| Ang mga "HINDI"

Hindi ko pangarap ang kasalukuyan kong tinutupad
Hindi ito ang karera na plinano ko mula pagkabata
Ngunit habang nahihinog ang isipan ay unti-unti kong nauunawaan ang mga dahilan-
Kung bakit ako narito
Kung bakit ko itinuloy
At kung bakit hindi ako tumanggi sa daang kanilang iminungkahi.

Pangunahing hangarin ang kumuha ng kursong may kaugnayan medisina
Ngunit tila makasarili kung kagustuhan ko lamang ang pagtutuunan
Una'y wala pa akong kakayahan na tumayo sa sarili kong mga paa
At mag-isang pag-aralin ang sarili ay tila napakaimposible.

"Hindi tayo mayaman anak", katagang saki'y nagpamulat
"Kursong mas magaan sana sa bulsa" hirit pa nina ate at kuya.
Minarkahan ko ng ekis ang pangarap kong nakasulat sa'king talaan
At pilit pinalitan ng kursong kaya nilang suportahan.

Napagtanto ko kamakailan
Ang landas na aking tinahak ay hindi naman ako pinipiga't pinahihirapan
Malayo ang isipan sa pagsuko kahit hindi talaga ito ang nasa puso
Marahil hindi ko lang iniinda ang bigat at mga pagod
Siguro dahil nakikita kong ang mga nagpapaaral ay tila kayod-kalabaw upang ako'y maitaguyod.

Hinding-hindi hihinto
Hangga't ang mga nagpapaaral ay di sumusuko.

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Isinulat ni Myca Ortiguez
Dibuho ni Leonard Jake Cabais

26/01/2025

In accordance with the announcement from the Office of the CSU Student Regent, the SECOND SEMESTER for Academic Year 2024-2025 will officially begin on February 3, 2025. Enjoy the academic break but be ready for another semester to come, Cardinals!

It is now the right time to freshen our minds, set our goals, and be ready for another semester filled with new opportunities, challenges, and learnings.

23/01/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | CBEA conducts 3rd Pinning and Send-off Ceremony for Batch Sinaglaya

The College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy (CBEA) celebrated its 3rd Pinning and Send-off Ceremony at the campus gymnasium on January 22, 2025, marking a significant milestone for sixty-five (65) students as they prepare to undertake their internship.

The pinning ceremony officially marked their shift into professional practice, while candles were lit and ceremoniously tossed into the air—a cherished CBEA tradition symbolizing enlightenment and determination to succeed.

In her keynote address, guest speaker Ms. Joyce Ann Tolentino highlighted the importance of integrity, open-mindedness, and gratitude in achieving professional success. She encouraged the interns to embrace challenges with courage, saying, “Huwag kayong matakot sumubok, magkamali, at bumangon muli.” She added, “Ang tagumpay ay hindi lamang nasusukat sa kung gaano kalayo ang iyong narating kundi sa kung paano ninyo naibabahagi ang inyong liwanag sa ibang tao.”

“Batch Sinaglaya is witty, creative, and affectionate,” said Mrs. Jamaica Figueras, the On-the-Job Training (OJT) coordinator of the college. She expressed confidence in their ability to navigate real-world challenges, despite the gap between academic theories and professional practice. She also expressed optimism that partner agencies would play a crucial role in helping the interns refine their skills and prepare them to become industry-ready professionals.

In the morning, the interns attended a pre-deployment seminar led by Ms. Joyce Aminel Espedido, the Campus Guidance Counsellor, and Mr. Scott Louie Pasion, an alumnus and college instructor, who served as speakers.

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Article by Lenin Marx Siazon
Photos by Jhadee Sebastian, Joyce Galdecan

21/01/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | For the 2nd round, PATHfit students perform cheer dance; freshmen Agriculture declares champ

Outperforming three colleges in the cheer dancing competition, freshmen Agriculture students were declared champion during the show of moves and routines in the campus open ground on January 20, 2025.

Cheer dancing competition was a culminating activity in their Physical Education subject PATHfit under the supervision of Mr. Jaylord Sentista.

Other colleges who equally gave their best were the team of freshmen students from the College of Hospitality Management, College of Business Entrepreneurship and Accountancy, and the College of Information and Computing Sciences.

In this opening remarks, Mr. Sentista expressed his appreciation to the students for gearing up for the activity and reminded them that the lifelong skills they exemplify in the process can create a lifetime impact in their holistic development.

Amidst the gloomy weather, the competing colleges remained on fire while they execute their lifts, backflip stunts, synchronized routines and energetic cheers which made the audience in awe.

In the end, the performers from the College of Agriculture emerged as champion beating nine sections from other colleges.

Meanwhile, BSAIS 1B placed first runner-up and BSIT 1A were declared second runner-up.

Other awards were also given to the performers which include:
Best in Costume - BSAIS 1B
Best in Props - BSA 1
Spirit Award - DAT 1
Most Disciplined Team - BSA 1
Best in Choreography - BSAIS 1B
Most Energetic Team - CHM 1B
Crowd Engagement - BSAIS 1B
Best in Hand Movement - BSA 1
Best Cheers and Yells - BSAIS 1B

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Article by Jet Siazon
Photos by Byron Jay Licupa

21/01/2025

| Fortnight Lament

I had chances but didn't seize them,
Time slipped away, neglected and unseen.
Days and years passed, ignored in a blur,
Now regret whispers, a haunting murmur.

In this fortnight's grasp, I falter and despair,
Lost and undone, I've tangled life's snare.
Screwed and broken, everything now amiss,
Wondering if humanity remains in this abyss.

A cliche tale of self-forgotten strife,
I've lost myself in the passage of life.
Fumbling in the darkness, a desperate plea,
Struggling to find what's left of me.

Thoughts entangled, a mind adrift,
Crazy and consumed, a relentless drift.
Deserving or not, the pain takes hold,
In the end, the only reward sought is the cold.

Counting days, blinking through nights,
Awaiting the end, escaping the fights.
In this fortnight's embrace, I find my plea,
To lessen the pain, to set me free.

Words and Illustration by Leonard Jake Cabais

16/01/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | PATHFIT students compete in cheer dancing; BSE English team declares champ

On January 15, 2025, the CSU-G open ground was filled with excitement as first-year students from three colleges—the College of Teacher Education (CTE), the College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy (CBEA), and the College of Information and Computing Sciences (CICS)—came together for an exhilarating cheerdance competition. In the end, the team from the BSE-English emerged as champion.

Securing their place as first runner-up were the participants from the Bachelor of Elementary Education while the Bachelor of Secondary Education (Filipino) team claimed second runner-up.

The students’ outstanding performances were the result of weeks of hard work under the expert guidance of their PATHFIT-11 teacher, Dr. Evelyn T. Saribay. Dr. Saribay not only helped the students build confidence but also instilled in them the value of resilience and unity. She constantly reminding them that being "unstoppable" meant giving their all, regardless of challenges.

The competition was judged by a panel of experts, including Mr. Edison Villena, Mr. Jaylord Sentista, Mr. Jerome Karl Sabug, and Mr. Jun Clifford Mape. In his inspiring remarks, Mr. Mape encouraged students to conquer self-doubt, stating, “If you are hesitating to do it, you don’t have a choice—you just have to do it anyway.” His words served as a powerful reminder to push past fears and strive for excellence.

The College of Teacher Education stood out with its remarkable coordination and unwavering spirit, perfectly embodying the theme of being "unstoppable." Their exceptional performances highlighted that with determination and teamwork, anything is possible.

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Article by Vibien Airah Soller, Lyzette Kate Tajadao
Photos by Jhadee Sebastian and Joyce Galdecan

14/01/2025

| Celeste

A heavy head whose heart’s a slave to gold,
For fatigue crowns, and peace is but a myth.
And four-leaf clover prisoned peace ahold.
So meet the skies, for peace is heaven’s pith.

Imbuing space with grace, rosy starlight
Whomst budding divine lights expel distress,
And heaven’s tender silence chimes alight.
A mellow glow cocoons, a warm caress

A little sun ascends on hollow hands.
May dreams within the wastelands saddle stars
And stray misgivings earn their Neverland.
May youthful wishes grow and go afar.

That heaven honors modest hearts with peace.
The golden dawn bestows a lion’s fleece.

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Words by Lenin Marx Siazon
Illustrated by Leonard Jake Cabais

09/01/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | MICE 2025: CHM Students Exhibit Skills in Culinary Stint

The College of Hospitality Management students displayed finesse and elegance in the recently concluded Culinary Cultivation Showcase, igniting with the theme: Culinary Future, Innovating Taste and Techniques held yesterday at CSU Gonzaga Gymnasium on January 8, 2025.

Bearing their greatness in the field of culinary and hospitality, the event holds significance to place students in pressure among the different styles and techniques in cooking and creating ideas.

The event manager, Ms. Lyka Barcena, a 4th year CHM student, stated that the occasion can help students become more innovative to face culinary challenges head on.

"Maliban na lamang sa pagpapakita mg kahusayan sa pagluluto, mapalalakas din namin ang aming reputasyon bilang isa sa mga nangungunang programa sa industriya," Ms. Barcena said.

Further in the event, Chef Juries Angel Rasos-Dones, the event's guest speaker shared valuable insights and her experiences to students aiming to achieve their culinary dreams despite adversities.

Chef Rasos-Dones is a Magna Cum Laude graduate with an impressive CGPA of 3.99. She completed her Culinary Arts with COOP Diploma from LaSalle College Vancouver (The Art Institute of Vancouver) and earned the Outstanding Achievement Award for her excellence in the field. Her motto, "Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire," perfectly captures her relentless drive and commitment.

The culinary victor worked among multiple top tier restaurants, sharing and honing her expertise at Cactus, Crab Cafe-Coal Harbour, Cin-Cin Restorante, Hawksworth Restaurant, and The Zeus.

Despite strenuous preparations, CHM 4B MICE class of 2025 in collaboration with its faculty members, planned to organize regular Culinary Competitions including Workshops and Seminars.

"Maliban na lamang sa cooking competitions, ang pagsasagawa ng workshops na mayroong kaugnayan sa plant-based cooking, fusion cuisine, at sustainable culinary practices ay kasiguraduhang mapaiigting ang aming kasanayan sa kusina," Ms. Barcena stated.

Moreover, the student participants exhibited their skills in Food Innovation, showcasing creativity and mastery in incorporating ingredients.

The winners of the said activity with their innovation products are as follows:
Food Innovation
Champion: Jastin Andy Serrano - Moringa Bites
1st runner-up: Yvette Mae Freo - Cocobamb
2nd runner-up: Jhaymar Cariño - Tropi Sweet

Meanwhile, Market Basket Competition was also conducted, imparting a sense of organization and neatness to attract the audience.

The winners of the said activity with their innovation products are as follows:

Champion - Italian style squid and shirmp fettuccine pasta

Chloe Escobar
Clovee Tabalanza
Joel Garcia

1st Place - Creamy Seafood Pasta

Dhiferson Lee Castillo
Jodea Ashley Orendain
Jennifer Concepcion

2nd -Shrimp n'fish frenzy spaghetti pasta

Angelo Castillo
Jhon Mike Argel
Harizelle Berbano

The activities not only highlight significant milestones to embark on a cooking career but also serve as an avenue to learn, share and showcase capabilities, exhibiting innovative ideas through hands-on experiences, culinary expertise and creative expression.

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Article by Jet Siazon
Photos by Claudine Kaye Nolasco

07/01/2025

| Bagong Simula

Sa likod ng kahapon na puno ng bagyo,
Naroon ang liwanag na unti-unting tumitimo.
Bagong simula, ito’y ating tangan,
Kasama ang pangarap na walang hanggan.

Ang bawat yapak sa daang masikip,
Ngayo’y lakaran nang may bagong himig.
Hawak ang lakas mula sa puso,
Sa hirap at pagod, hindi susuko.

Ang dilim ng gabi’y nagbigay aral,
Ngayo’y liwanag ang ating dasal.
Pag-asa’y bituin sa langit ng buhay,
Gabay na tapat, hindi bumibitaw.

Bagong taon, bagong simula,
Pag-asang sariwa, umaapaw ang sigla.
Sa bawat araw na ating haharapin,
Laging panibago, laging kay tamis damhin.

Ang hangin ay puno ng pangako’t saya,
Pagbangon ay tanda ng ating tiyaga.
Sa bawat pagsubok na lalampasan,
Tagumpay ang bunga ng ating tapang.

Ngayon ang sandali para muling maniwala,
Na ang bukas ay kayang pagandahin pa.
Pasanin ng kahapon ay ating bibitawan,
Pag-asa’y sisibol sa gitna ng ulan.

Kaya’t humakbang, taas-noo sa daan,
Bagong simula, huwag nating bitawan.
Sa puso ng bawat isa ay may liwanag,
Bagong pag-asa, walang sawang sumisikat

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Isinulat ni Vibien Airah Soller
Dibuho ni Jhone Mark Alejandro

04/01/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦 | SURPRISE!!

Pagkatapos ng Squid Game, Squid Works naman—este School Works!

Game 01 sa CSU be like:

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💻🎨 Korina Adelle Sumajit

01/01/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦 | Hello, 2025!

Kamusta na kaya yung mga task at activities natin? Natapos mo na ba lahat ng mga pending activies mo, ka-Paragon? O baka naman ay nakalimutan mo na ang mga ito.

This is your reminder to finish all your activities and pending tasks, ka-Paragon!

💻🎨 Leonard Jake Cabais

31/12/2024

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦 | Ano ang New Year's Resolution mo , ka-Paragon? O baka naman, hindi mo pa nagagawa at natutupad yung New Year's Resolution mo noon.

Magsasara nanaman ang isang pahina at ilang oras nalang 2025 na. Sana'y tuparin mo na ang mga pangako mo sa iyong sarili.

Maligayang Bagong Taon, ka-Paragon!

💻🎨 Carmela Marie Calica

31/12/2024

2024 was a year that tested our strength in ways we never imagined. It brought struggles that shook us to our core—challenges that felt insurmountable, moments of doubt, and times when giving up seemed easier than holding on. Yet, here we are, standing at the threshold of 2025, proof that resilience is woven into our very being.

The scars we carry from 2024 are not marks of defeat but badges of survival. They remind us of battles fought, lessons learned, and the power we discovered within ourselves when the world felt heavy. But beyond the struggles, 2024 also gave us moments to cherish—smiles shared with loved ones, memories that warmed our hearts, and small victories that reminded us of the beauty of life. These moments, however fleeting, gave us hope and strengthened our resolve to keep moving forward.

As 2025 dawns, it brings with it a chance to rebuild, to dream again, and to keep fighting for the life we deserve. It’s a fresh chapter, one filled with the promise of new opportunities, the excitement of goals to pursue, and the joy of creating more memories to treasure. Let this new year be a testament to our unwavering hope, our belief in brighter days, and the promise that even after the darkest nights, the sun will rise again.

Here's to stepping forward with courage, holding on to gratitude for all that we’ve overcome, and embracing the boundless possibilities ahead. Let’s celebrate not just survival but the memories, love, and light we carry with us into 2025.

💻🎨 Sheena Mae Seguritan

31/12/2024

| Sa Taong Lumipas

Sa taong puno ng lungkot at ligaya,
Sa mga araw na tila walang hanggan ang saya,
Dumanas man ng pighati't mga alintana,
Sa taong ito'y binigyan mo ako ng mga bagong kakilala.

Sa bawat patak ng ulan nitong sunod-sunod na buwan,
Binuhay mo ang pag-asa sa gitna ng mga kalungkutan,
Mga bagay na minsan ding kinalimutan,
Ngayon isang taon na muli ang nagdaan.

Sa pagtatapos ng taong ito,
Hangad kong magbago ang ikot ng mundo,
Hindi na matatakot sa anumang delubyo,
Kasabay ng bagong taon sa aking yugto.

Wala na ang takot na pangarap ay makuha,
Mga gunita, unti-unti kong makikita
Kasabay ng mga hiyaw, lahat ng sakit ay isisgaw!
Hindi na ako muling masisilaw sa pait ng kapalaran na kaypanglaw.

Hangad ko sa taong ito'y dala mo ang mga pagpapaalala,
Na aking pagkakaingatan upang hindi na muling matitisod pa,
Dahil ang taong ito'y bumuo ng mga pasya,
Sa mga naging kasamahan ko, sanay muli pa tayong magkikita.

Ibabaon na sa limot ang lahat ng mga masasalimuot,
Hindi na ako papayag na muling mauudlot,
Sa pagtatapos ng taong ito'y isasabay ko ang paglimot,
Iiwanan na lahat ang mga ala-alang may dalang lungkot.

Sana'y sumabay na sa aking kapalaran,
Ang bagong taon na aking masisilayan,
Ang mga ngiti sa labi', sana'y laging mamasdan,
Sa darating na bagong taon, sana ako naman.

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Isinulat ni Allan Real
Dibuho ni Shane Aaron Cruzado

31/12/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | In accordance with the announcement from the Office of the CSU Student Regent, classes in all CSU campuses will resume on January 6, 2025.

Cherish every moment with your family during the holidays, but remember your academic responsibilities and be prepared for the start of classes on January 6th.

Happy Holidays, ka-Paragon!

Source: The Office of the CSU Student Regent

31/12/2024

𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 | Another year will end, and in a few hours, we will welcome a new one. As the year closes, let's take a moment to reflect on our stories—stories of hope, change, and laughter. Let's pat ourselves on the back because we're here, and we made it! This is the perfect time to celebrate our progress and the success that we made.

Maybe January brought sadness and stopped us from achieving our goal, or February redirected us. Perhaps August gave us what our hearts want, or maybe November tested our faith. No matter what, we're here, and we survived all the challenges and battles. We survived, learned, grew, and changed, and that's what matters the most.

As the year ends, let's take a break and celebrate our wins—big and small—and all the battles we survived. The past years have made us stronger, so don't forget to congratulate yourselves once more! Be proud and ready to embark on a new year full of mysteries and unknowns.

30/12/2024

𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 30 | 𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬

Today, by virtue of Act No. 345, we reminisce and venerate the profound works and principled life of our national hero, Dr. José Rizal.

Dr. José Rizal was a man of thought and action. First of all, he was a propagandist—a writer whose works have laid bare the exploitation and oppression imposed by the Spanish clergy and government. Through his famous novels, Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) and El Filibusterismo (The Reign of Greed), he awakened the dormant spirit of revolution within his countrymen, marking a pivotal moment in the struggle for our nation's fate.

Amid the struggle for independence, he was a reformist—a visionary who believed in bloodless change, advocating for diplomacy over violence. He dreamed of a unified nation, where its citizens could feel secure, where the rule of law prevailed, and where all men could equally benefit from prosperity.

Above all else, he was a patriot to the last dawn of his life. He bore an invincible resolve to confront and address the pressing issues of his time—of injustice and abuse of power, which plagued the Filipino society. He lived for his country, and the country ensured that his life was not lived in vain.

He embraced liberty, and, in return, liberty embraced him back. He loved his country, and his country loved him back.

✍️ Lenin Marx Siazon

27/12/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Legacy Rekindled: CSU Gonzaga Hosts 14th Grand Alumni Homecoming

CSU Gonzaga recently hosted its 14th Grand Alumni Homecoming, where batches of alumnae convened for a day filled with nostalgia, camaraderie, and celebration. From the heartfelt speeches to the lively performances and joyful reunions, the whole event was imbued with the continuing spirit of this institution.

The attendees rekindled old friendships, relived their memories, and were strengthened in bonds to CSU Gonzaga for over years passed.

Photos by John Reese Sapla, Aileen Castillo

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