CAMPUS BEAT
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- Benguet State University’s official student
publication, The Mountain Collegian (MC) and nine of its staff proved that they
are at par with the other campus publications and campus journalists in the
recently concluded 15th Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC)
held at Vigan, IlocosSur Feb. 4-6.
Competing with around 170 campus publications of colleges and
universities coming from Region I (Ilocos), II (Cagayan), III (Central Luzon),
IV-A (CALABARZON), IV-B (MIMAROPA), V (Bicol) and Cordillera Administrative
Region, MC’s magazine, newsletter and
broadsheet issues made it in the top ten rankings.
In the Magazine Category, MC placed sixth place-Best in DevComm Page,
seventh place-Best in Opinion/Column Page, seventh place-Best in Cover Design, seventh place-Best in Sports Page,
eighth place-Best in Newspage, and ninth place Best in Page Design.
Moreover, for the Broadsheet Category, MC was adjudged the champion in
Best in DevComm Page, fifth place Best in Page Design and sixth place Best in
Column. Meanwhile, the newsletter won the ninth place Best in Page Design.
Also, contributing to the points garnered by the region making it to the
top fifth in overall ranking are the awards garnered by the MC staff in their
individual contests.
For the individual category, Jerson Sabado Jr. (BSDC4) emerged champion
in the layouting competition, defending his last year’s title.
He also garnered eighth place in Photojournalism (English) and topping
seventh highest individual pointer. Also, Jaina Ashlyn Awas (BSES4) placed first
in Opinion Writing (Filipino) while Mylyn C. Maitang garnered the seventh place
in DevComm writing (English).
Among the other MC delegates who competed for the region are
Arniel Dumigsi (BSEIV), Jonel T. Bacayang (BSESIII), Milliscent Lucio (BSITI),
Hezy Jane Paculan (BCDIII), Erwin John D. Taborda (BSEII)and Nadia A. Tiwing
(BSITII) accompanied by MC Alumnus, Paul Joseph Nuval.
With the theme “Breaking multicultural barriers through media literacy
and campus journalism” the said activity was participated by almost 1000
student journalists and advisers.
In addition, MC remains the over-all champion in Regional Higher Education Press Conference
(RHEPC) held at BBCCC, Baguio City last Dec. 3-5. MC issues including its
literary folio, were in for the top five ranking garnering 25 group awards.
Also, MC staff performed well in individual events, 12 of 13
participants qualified for the LHEPC. MC holds the title of overall champion in
the RHEPC for three consecutive years.
“We would like to acknowledge the BSU Administration and the studentry
for this opportunity for us represent BSU as well as the region in such
competition,” said Arniel DUmigsi, MC’s editor-in-chief.
Other participating SUCs in CAR
in the LHEPC include: Ifugao State University,Mountain Province State
Polytechnic College,Kalinga State University,Apayao State College.
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