Unsolved Issues surrounding BulSU

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐂𝐬 By: Jennyric Borromeo In this generation, universities are constantly looking for modern tools and solutions to modernize their processes, promote collaboration, and increase overall efficiency. The best option for educational organizations is Google Workspace, an effective suite of cloud-based applications .  Google Suite for Education or Google Workspace is an extensive collection of cloud-based productivity solutions made with academic institutions in mind. Along with advanced communication and collaboration tools, it includes well-known programs like Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Drive, making it an essential tool for academic institutions.  Google Workspace is available in a variety of options, some of which have been developed particularly for educators. T...

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐒𝐔 𝐖𝐢𝐅𝐢: 𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐔𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 By: Dan Francis Madrazo In BulSU , the local government units pushed for the installation of free WiFi and WiFi sites . The Department of Information and Communications Technology or DICT , installed WiFi sites around the main campus and external campuses, as part of their project Free WiFi for All.  The installation of WiFi sites ' purpose is for the online classes during the pandemic when the University shifted to distance learning.  Now that face-to-face classes returned and fully implemented again, BulSU students should make use of this free WiFi , since smartphones are often used not primarily for entertainment but for educational purposes as well.  The problem lies in the internet speed , if it can hold the number of BulSU students around the main campus, with approximately 30,000 students.  There are students and also faculty members in BulSU ...

  The Plight of BulSUans to Access E-library By: James Rusia Some BulSUans seek to have full and easy access to the E-library . On October 13, 2022, Bulacan State University formally inaugurated its newest seven-story E-Library. It was headed by the Senate Majority Floor Leader, Joel Villanueva alongside Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando and former University President Dr. Cecilia Navasero-Gascon.  According to BulSU’s official website, some of the E-library’s goals are to "encourage students to use library resources to further their academic pursuits" and “to be a center for access to technology and a knowledge navigator, promoting patrons' information literacy by helping them sift and evaluate information from many different sources,”  but it seems like these goals are nothing more than false promises.  According to some BulSUans, they find it hard to access or enter the 7-story building since it is not always open to students.  Most of the time, BulSUans can...

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 By: Jeweleen Enriquez There is one day at the Bulacan State University (BSU) that really shines as a celebration of style and self-expression: Wednesday . For College of Arts and Letters students like Alexandra de Leon, it is an exciting day full of planning what to wear. “Kapag Wednesday talaga, plinaplano ko kung anong damit ang isusuot ko,” she says with a wide smile. However, this newfound fashion freedom comes after a recent BSU dress code memo that made people more aware of the importance of following the dress code . Since the memo came out a month ago, university’s security is paying more attention to make sure that BulSuans follow the school's dress code. De Leon had a unique experience and remembered, “One time pumasok akong naka-crop top. Meron din akong narinig from my friends na nasita sila dahil sa ikli ng palda nila.” The memo says that students ...

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐒𝐔𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 By: Sophia Arellano Standing for rights kindles the flames of others' courage Bulacan State University (BulSU) is facing a concerning series of gender discrimination incidents, prompting outcry and demands for immediate action. LGBTQIA+ students and visitors associated with BulSU have reported instances of discrimination within the institution, leading to a strong condemnation from various organizations , including BulSU Bahaghari , BulSU SG Gender Equity and Sensitivity Committee, and BulSU Students' Rights and Welfare (SRW). Despite the passage of the Magna Carta of Students (MCOS) over a year ago, aimed at safeguarding the rights of BulSU students, BulSUans exclaimed that these rights are not being adequately upheld. Thus, there have been a mounting call for a more strict implementation of the Magna Carta. The timing of these incident...

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐒𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 By: Eleonor Reyes At Bulacan State University , issues abound within the campus, ranging from inadequate Wi-Fi connectivity to equipment shortages. Among these challenges, the scheduling of classes and classroom allocation have surfaced as prominent concerns impacting both students and professors . The class schedule appears consistently packed, especially during the week, diverging from the more familiar structures found in Junior and Senior High. While this predicament is not unique to BulSU and is a common issue across universities, it continues to exert stress on students and faculty members alike. In a recent interview with students at BulSU , Jen, a 3rd-year journalism student, shared her struggles with last year's schedule . She had a class that extended until 8 PM, residing in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. The challenge of commuting during rush hour, often questioning t...

The Dress Code Memorandum sparks discussion among BulSuans. By: Athena Morales Bulsuans conform to wear uniform and proper attire during wash day. On August 9, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services at the Main Campus announced the memo for a dress code. This opened a discussion among BulSuans . It caught the attention of students with all the restrictions imposed, and while some continue to conform to the guidelines , some want this removed. The dress code states that school uniforms are to be worn Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wednesday is declared a wash day , and students are mandated to wear decent attire on this day; haltered jeans, crop tops , sandos, mini skirts, and shorts are prohibited. Friday is designated for organization shirt days. Local Student Council board member Elijah Canlas explained that some economically challenged BulSuans could have a hard time buying uniforms, and in some cases, there are students that only have three on-site classes, so it i...