AY 2012-2013 Awards and Distinctions

The Central Echo Journalism Summit 2013
February 26-27, 2013 at Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo

MAJOR CATEGORIES
Best University Publication
1st Place, Best Newspaper (The Augustinian)
1st Place, Best Magazine (The Augustinian Mirror)
1st Place, Best Literary Folio (Irong-irong)

Pablo rips through Mindanao

Typhoon Pablo makes landfall in Eastern Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Satellite Services Division)

REUTERS - Typhoon Pablo (Bopha), the strongest tropical storm to hit the Philippines this year, slammed into Mindanao on Tuesday, destroying homes, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of flights and ferry services, officials said.

USA Pub goes green and modern

BY JESANNY I. YAP

NATURAL LOOK. The picture shows the entrance to the Computer Room of the USA Publications Editorial Office. Using natural lighting, the office can save up to 60 kWh of power per month. (USA Publications Photo / Ray Adrian C. Macalalag)

THE 84-YEAR-OLD official student press corps of the University of San Agustin launched various developments in the first semester of this academic year.

The Augustinian Mirror | October 2012

The Augustinian | October 2012

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USA to celebrate 60th Anniversary as a University

BY RAY ADRIAN C. MACALALAG
an official university press release

The official logo of the 60th Anniversary Celebration unveiled to the media during the press conference held at the President's Conference Room. (USA Publications Photo / Jerson E. Elmido)

AUGUST 28, 2012 - A BIG TIME festivity is set on March 1, 2013 because the first university in Western Visayas, the University of San Agustin, will be marking its 60th anniversary of its elevation to a university.

Trees cut down for safety, landscaping

BY FEBRIELYN S. TUMINES AND JEREMIAH JOHN P. VARDELEON

JULY 26, 2012 -  The administration’s cutting of trees for landscaping gathered commotions from concerned students, faculties, organizations, environmentalists and even from networking sites.

Pangabi-abi 2012 Primer

Open publication

The Augustinian | May 2012

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The Augustinian Mirror | May 2012

Open publication - Free publishing - More numbers issue

AY 2011-2012 Awards and Distinctions

2011 Regional College Press (COPRE) Conference and Awards
Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City, Iloilo

MAJOR CATEGORIES
1st Place, Best Wall Newspaper (Dingding ni Gusting)
2nd Place, Best Journ.ph Blog (USA Publications)
5th Place, Best Newspaper (The Augustinian)

MINOR CATEGORIES
4th Place, Best Newspaper Layout (The Augustinian)
4th Place, Best News Page (The Augustinian)
4th Place, Best Magazine Cover Design (The Augustinian Mirror)
5th Place, Best Editorial Page (The Augustinian)

ON-THE-SPOT WRITING CONTESTS
2nd Place, News Writing - English (Mary Leslie S. Eregia)
2nd Place, Editorial Cartooning (Jerson E. Elmido)
3rd Place, Copy Reading - Filipino (Hannah Grace S. Taba)
5th Place, News Writing - Filipino (Hannah Grace S. Taba)
5th Place, Copy Reading - English (Andre Karl S. Faculin)
5th Place, Photojournalism (Kristine Louise L. Andrade)

MR. AND MS. COPRE PAGAENT
Ms. COPRE 2011 (Josefa Maria A. Castro)
1st Runner Up, Mr. COPRE 2011 (Andre Karl S. Faculin)

Augustinians support Palawan anti-mining push

Photo courtesy of blogwatch.tv

By GENESSA A. BUENAFE

THE SAVE PALAWAN MOVEMENT, a multi-sectoral partnership of concerned environmental, religious, other civic groups and academic organizations, launched a “Symposium on Mining” together with the “No to Mining in Palawan” signature campaign to raise ten million signatures against mining in the country at the University of San Agustin Auditorium, February 15.

New entrance test features eight components

By JOYCE GEM M. CAÑETE

THE EIGHT-COMPONENT Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) replaced the Math-English placement test for the incoming freshmen for the next academic year 2012-2013.

Admin suspends classes, exams after strong quake

By RAY ADRIAN C. MACALALAG

February 6, 6:23p.m. – Classes, including the midterm examinations, in the University have been suspended after a strong tectonic quake hit Visayas including Iloilo City.

Outside Courts undergo 10-M makeover

 By RIC MARTIN L. LIBO-ON and JOEL S. SASTRILLO

The newly finished covered courts are now ready for the
students and athletes alike in the University.
(USA Publications Photo/ Ray Adrian C. Macalalag)

THE UNIVERSITY of San Agustin basketball courts located outside the gymnasium is undergoing a 10 million renovation in part of the implementation of the university’s strategic plan for 2004-2013, under its goal to provide quality infrastructure and support facilities to students.

Fr. Generous P. Gonesto, OSA, Vice-President for Academic Affairs said that this is to put into effect the USA Physical master plan that was comprehensively been discussed for the betterment of the university.