In SuySuy

08/11/2025

When it comes to campus concerns, we all have our “sana naman…”—ones that don’t make it to official memos but definitely make it to group chats. With our KaSuys, we’re turning those thoughts into REEL conversations. Drop your insights and share your Suy—hindi lang ‘to chismis, seryoso to huy!

08/11/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Oldest Tricks in the Book: Traditional Politactics

𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵 𝘋𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘯

Election season is once again around the corner — and with it comes the revival of traditional political tactics. You know the drill: sudden generosity, overly rehearsed smiles, and promises that sparkle brighter than they stand to deliver – to win hearts before earning trust.

Traditional political tactics thrive because they’re familiar. They rely on the comfort of routine — the same slogans, the same “relatable” charm, the same performance that distracts more than it informs. Candidates may promise paradise but offer little detail on how to get there. Others might depend on popularity or barkada connections to secure votes. And when these fail, some turn to darker strategies — dirtying names, spreading rumors, or twisting facts to discredit rivals.

This is politics at its pettiest: campaigns that prefer character assassination over policy discussion and gossip over governance. In the age of social media, such tactics evolve fast — a whisper becomes a post, a post becomes “proof,” and misinformation spreads before truth can catch up. But let’s be clear: fake news is not strategy; it’s sabotage. And every time it’s tolerated, student politics loses its integrity.

CRIMSONS, this is your cue to stay alert. Awareness is your best defense against manipulation. Read platforms, verify claims, and call out lies. Don’t let freebies, fanbases, or fabricated stories dictate your vote. Choose who is best suited — not who plays dirty, nor who paints the prettiest posters. Leadership demands credibility, not clout; integrity, not intrigue.

Traditional tactics only survive because voters allow them to. So break the cycle. Use your voice, your vote, and your platform to demand honesty. Turn engagement into empowerment, not entertainment. Challenge what’s flashy, question what’s familiar, and reject what feels fake.

Election season should not be a festival of gimmicks but a forum for ideas. The true measure of leadership lies not in noise, but in the quiet consistency of service after the spotlight fades.

So beware the tactics — they may come with brighter colors and better captions, but they carry the same old tricks. This election season, don’t be fooled, be informed, be critical, and above all, be firm.

Vote for leaders ready to serve, not to perform — and never let these politactics influence your vote.

08/11/2025

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝗸: 𝗪𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

As the University Student Council Election 2025 draws near, In SuySuy, the official student publication of Western Mindanao State University, once again upholds its role as a platform for transparency, accountability, and informed student participation.

In our upcoming 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, we aim to shed light on the platforms, principles, and priorities of the candidates, and this time, the questions will come directly from you, the students of WMSU.

Through this initiative, In SuySuy invites all students to submit questions they wish to ask the candidates. These may involve issues affecting student life, academic welfare, campus development, governance, or any concern that reflects the collective voice of the university community. Selected questions will be featured during the official interview coverage, ensuring that every inquiry raised is rooted in the genuine interests of the electorate.

This effort seeks to promote meaningful discourse, where every student’s perspective contributes to a deeper understanding of leadership and service. By participating, you help build a culture of engaged citizenship and responsible journalism within WMSU.

📅 Deadline for Submission: November 13, 2025
📍 Open to: All WMSU Students
📬 Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/yaX3wmyXvhKLSU9z6

08/11/2025

07/11/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 | CRIMSONS: Know, Choose, Demand

𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵 𝘋𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘯

In student politics, power does not come from the loudest voices, flashy posters or who can give the most during election season — it comes from an informed electorate; a student that knows, a student that chooses, and a student that demands.

For the CRIMSONS, awareness is not optional; it is the foundation of meaningful representation. When students know platforms, track records, and the real consequences of proposed policies, they make choices that reflect collective interest, not decisions swayed by friendship, popularity, or a charming smile sparked by a candidate.

Choose who you believe is truly best suited—not because of the color they carry.

Being informed must extend to reading manifestos, attending forums, asking questions, and verifying promises – not merely by knowing their name and political party. The CRIMSONS must treat each election as a civic decision: who will protect academic welfare, who will safeguard fees and services, who will amplify marginalized voices, and who will translate student needs into action.

Yet knowledge alone is incomplete without action: voting, joining consultations, petitioning for accountability, and showing up at assemblies turn information into influence. And if you’re chasing clout, make it worthwhile—use your reach to push for real changes. Turn likes into louder calls for transparency, and make every post count as civic participation. It’s the best kind of flex: informed, influential, and beneficial – chase it with purpose.

Representation is a two-way street: elected leaders respond when constituents demand follow-through. The CRIMSONS should use every available channel, with fact-based critique, to hold representatives to their word.

Student politics is practice for democratic life. The habits built now shape future citizens and leaders. If the CRIMSONS commit to being informed and assertive, the student government stops from being just symbolic but also becomes a force for real change.

CRIMSONS: Know your representatives. Choose thoughtfully. Demand for the best.

07/11/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | To Lead for a Purpose or To Lead for the Title

𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘭

Beneath the towering trees of Western Mindanao State University with the afternoon sun filtered through the foliage, the candidates marched with pride. Banners were raised high, drums beat loud, and colors burst through the campus like a festival of ambition. Faces beam with wide smiles and polished confidence — the kind that prods lightly to champ over the people’s hearts. But behind those smiles, one can’t help but ask: Are they running to serve or simply to be seen? Are they leading for a purpose — or merely for the title?

Every year, the elections remind us that leadership in the university is not just about votes and campaigns. It is about responsibility, integrity, and genuine service. The voters may be the voice of the student body, but it is the elected leaders who must carry that voice, not for prestige, but for progress.
In a campus painted with shades of green, yellow, blue, and white, each color carries a promise — a vision for what leadership could mean.

The green stands firm, echoing continuity, fellowship, and excellence, which is the kind of growth that stays rooted even through changing times.

The blue remains steadfast. Born in a time that tested conviction, it stands for unity beyond color, service rooted in volunteerism, and performance proven through decades of purpose and integrity.

And the yellow and orange rise together, vibrant, daring, and full of purpose — a new generation of leadership that grows with integrity, blooms with service, and leads not for power, but for progress.

The white stands quietly, yet powerfully, for sincerity and truth — a beacon for those who lead with conscience, not condition.

Together, these colors paint the campus with hope and ambition. But once the campaign ends and the banners fall, what will remain? The colors that fade, or the purpose that stays?

All of them speak of vision, progress, and change. But beyond their slogans and advocacies, the real test comes after the applause fades - when there are no drums, no banners, and no spotlight. That’s when leadership truly begins.

To the next bearers of student leadership,

Leadership is not a crown to wear but a burden to bear. It is a burden of accountability, honesty, and action. It is not a chance to seek attention or build a résumé. It is a commitment to serve, to fix what others cannot see, and to voice what others are afraid to say.

You are not there to please but to stand firm.

You are not there to echo what’s convenient but to uphold what’s right.

You are not there to be the puppet of the system but to be its reform.

The University Student Council is where leadership begins, not where it ends. It is where true purpose is tested. So ask yourself: when you lead, will it be for the title on your name or for the legacy you leave behind? Because leadership is not the light that blinds, but the flame that guides — steady, humble, and true.

05/11/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: WMSU USC Senate 11th Congress will hold its 12th Regular Session today, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM via Google Meet. All WMSU students are invited to join and witness the deliberation of crucial student-affair matters, highlighting the deliberation of the appointment of the official members of the WMSU USC Judicial Department, Commission on Elections, and Commission on Audit.

05/11/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | University Administration to Oversee Student Elections Amid the Absence of COMELEC

The Office of Student Affairs has appointed an Electoral Board, composed of university administrators, responsible for setting the rules and guidelines for the student elections and ensuring proper oversight — Assistant Director Dr. Rochard T. Tarroza informed In SuySuy on Monday.

This follows In SuySuy’s Saturday news report on the absence of a COMELEC, which drew reactions from students, expressing concern that the absence of an independent Commission on Election raises the question about the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the upcoming campus election. Many called on the USC to act immediately and ensure the electoral process protects students’ rights.

Dr. Tarroza stressed the value of OSA’s role in leading the 2025 electoral process, stating that by their presence, a duly managed election is guaranteed, which will “avoid conflict of interest and maintain a pure and fair election.”

Furthermore, the assistant director assured that the appointed Electoral Board has the “wisdom and experience” in legal and procedural matters relating to election and is tasked with maintaining transparency while safeguarding the rights and welfare of the students.

𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘭

04/11/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Leadership Talks Take the Spotlight in the WMSU 2025 Convocation of Candidates

With the official presentation of advocacies, goals, and candidates, the 2025 Convocation of Candidates held on November 3 at the Western Mindanao State University open field marked the beginning of this year’s campus election. The event gathered candidates from Buklod, LEAD, SIBOL, USP, and the independent slate along with student voters, campus publications, and the Office of Student Affairs.

Assistant Director of OSA, Dr. Rochard T. Tarroza, opened the convocation by reminding the candidates that leadership is rooted in service, integrity, and responsibility. He also said, “As we begin this convocation, you need to be reminded that leadership is not about titles but about service [and] not about recognition but about responsibility.”

Each political party outlined its core goals and advocacies. Buklod stressed the continuity of its programs and projects, and its commitment to strengthening the leadership, integrity, fellowship, and excellence.

LEAD emphasized performance over promises, stating that their name stands for leadership, empowerment, action, and development.

SIBOL, a relatively young party, introduced itself last 2024 as an alternative movement in the complicated student political landscape. This year, SIBOL drew stronger student support, with the party presenting itself as a movement for a modern and progressive approach to leadership.

USP highlighted its long history dating back to the Marcos Sr. era, describing itself as an issue-based party centered on unity, service, and performance, stressing volunteerism, democracy, and student-centered leadership.

Lastly, the independent slate introduced themselves as experienced student leaders who have long served in councils and clubs, assuring the students that they are prepared “since day one.”

Director of the OSA Asso. Prof. Evelyn N. Angeles concluded the convocation by calling on candidates to embody integrity, fairness, and unity this election. She also emphasized, “Let us remember that leadership begins not at the moment of victory but in the manner we choose to serve, we choose to speak, and to lead with respect.” She ended her message by invoking Mahatma Ghandi’s words, highlighting that true leadership is found through service.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘭
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘰𝘯

03/11/2025

IN SUYSUY | 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

RE: Leave of Absence of Several In SuySuy Members for the USC Elections 2025

02/11/2025

𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗮! 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗮...

CRIMSON RED IS THE COLOR OF WMSU USC ELECTIONS

As the season of discretion is about to commence, ideals are sure to be put on the table. Echoes of rallies and cheers grow louder — every cause wants to be heard. But with the voices slowly peaking, will the banners do the talking? Or will new voices ignite change?

Crimsons! As the WMSU USC Elections 2025 opens its campaign period tomorrow, November 3, know your bets by partaking in the 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 on the same date, at 1:00 PM on the WMSU Open Ground.

May the start of the WMSU USC Elections 2025 light the path for the Crimsons to lead.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘻𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘢
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘶𝘳 𝘈𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘩𝘺𝘳 𝘙𝘩𝘺𝘴 𝘚𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯