Last June 10, seventy two new freshies attended the CAL Freshmen Welcome Assembly. Despite the obvious decrease in the number of CAL freshmen, the college was no less enthusiastic in welcoming them into UP. The college’s dean, Professor Virgilio Almario, opened the welcome assembly by giving them a history of the college. Other speakers talked about several other issues and introduced the different programs, offices, and facilities offered by the university. The talks contained information that may be essential to a student’s stay in UP. The freshies were also given a survival kit and freebies.

The Welcome Assembly did not fail to entertain, as several CAL organizations were given chance to perform on stage. UP SPECA performed first, and presented a very funny Balagtasan about Breasts as well as a dance number. UP Asterisk and Alay-Sining both performed songs composed by their own members. UP Quill recited a dramatic poem. The UP Repertory made the audience laugh non-stop as they presented a short play (entitled “Isko, Iska”) about a freshie named Iska.

UP AME also joined in entertaining the freshmen as members Ron, Szusza, Fra, Krinkle, and Lira played and sang the Japanese version of Sixpence None the Richer’s “Kiss Me.” The audience showed great enthusiasm for the performances, as evidenced by their claps and laughter.

Overall, the Freshman Assembly was a success. It made the freshies feel really comfortable and welcome to the college. They had fun on their first day at the university, and they can expect that they will enjoy the rest of their college life even more.

IT'S BACK!

UP AME FORUMS

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1. Registration begins at 10:00am and closes at 1:00pm.

2. The participants must be in costume upon registration. To avoid inconvenience, it is encouraged that participants arrive at the venue in costume.

3. The participants must have the following upon registration:

   1. Three (3) COPIES of a full body picture of the character.

   2. Registration forms. The participant should fill-out three (3) copies of the registration form provided at the event itself. It will be submitted upon registration together with the full body picture of the character.

4. Groups have a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of fifteen (15) members. Three (3) points will be deducted from the final score of the group for every excess member. (Couples/pairs will have to register as individual cosplayers, but may request, prior to catwalk, to share their stage time.)

5. All registered cosplayers, even those who are part of a Group, are individually qualified for the People’s Choice Award. All people present at the event, including cosplayers, may vote for their favourite cosplayer at the registration table from 1pm-6pm. One vote per person.

6. The Cosplay Catwalk will be from 3pm-6pm. Individual cosplayers are given a maximum of two (2) minutes stage time. Group cosplayers are given six (6) minutes stage time to perform their skit. Failure to comply with the time limit will result to the disqualification of the cosplayer or the group from the competition.

7. Cosplayers will be judged during the Cosplay Catwalk, from which the Best Male, Best Female, and Best Group Cosplay will be chosen.

8. The winner of the Cosplay competition (excluding Audience Choice) will be decided by the judges in terms of these criteria:

   1. Characterization – the cosplayer’s resemblance to the reference character in terms of personality and behaviour.

   2. Costume and Craftsmanship – resemblance of the costume to that of the reference character. Quality of the costume and visual appeal.

   3. Overall Appeal- innovativeness, creativity, and audience appeal. This including the catwalk presentation for individual cosplayers.

   4. Skit (for Group Cosplay)-creativity and appeal of catwalk presentation.

Criteria Breakdown
Individual Cosplay:
Characterization=35%
Costume =35%
Overall Appeal=30%

Group Cosplay:
Characterization =30%
Costume Accuracy=30%
Overall Appeal=25%
Performance/Skit=15%

Prizes:
* Best Male = P4000 cash and TAGCOM Trophy
* Best Female = P4000 cash and TAGCOM Trophy
* People's Choice = P4000 cash and TAGCOM Trophy
* Best Group = P8000 cash and TAGCOM Trophy