Who's fault is it? The Millenial Problem

 
This is the final time I will be discussing this matter, and I do not wish to speak about this ever.

Where do I begin? Things happened in a bliss, and without due process, I was booted out (I left anyway) of my part-time lecturer stint in a green university. Why? Over some sissy complaints from students who found me:

•  'too technical' in marking their writing activities,
• for calling out Mr. Lazy and Ms. Minimal effort,
• for tweeting their poor papers (no names),
• etc.

What are you doing snooping around my Twitter?

The weird thing is there was no formal complaint, and the school officials decided to side with these students. Telling me, there is no formal complaint, but we find these as serious accusations. So we are not giving you teaching load for the upcoming term.

Accusations? Do they even know what that means? Anyone can be accused until proven. They have not opened any investigation nor interviewed people. It seems these school officials are scared of these students that they boot out educators, for not adhering to student requests?

For 2 days I was really angry, and before I left the department chairman's office. I told him:
Why are you allowing these students to control you? They cannot speak nor write English properly. In a year's time, they will graduate undeserving of the diploma- allergic of hard work, setting them up for a lifetime of disappointment and failure. It seems to me the school is more concerned increasing enrollment and not instilling the proper values the hard-earned money their parents pay for! 

How are they going to be competitive in the workplace? Can they even answer on interviews? Or they never will because of the mediocre grades on their transcripts? If they cannot follow rules, they shouldn't even be here! The head was speechless. Of course you have no balls!

I dunno why students are allowed to complaints for such small quirks. Only serious matters should be entertained: sexual nature, extortion, etc.

Poor souls who are spoiled and entitled! The very institution that has been entrusted to educate and discipline is now broken. The primary purpose is to take hard-earned money from parents who are blinded by the so-called 'prestige' it has? So sickening, thank heavens I didn't study there!

Is Dean Tehankee even aware of this?
Teacher evaluations are nothing but popularity contests!

Some good reads to think about:

http://www.ahaparenting.com/_blog/Parenting_Blog/post/Giving_your_child_the_gift_of_abundance--without_spoiling/

http://www.alternet.org/culture/millennials-generation-y

https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140908152152-193436078-the-career-myth-that-is-hurting-millennials

Lady Eagles fall short to Lady Archers, 60-64

The Ateneo-La Salle rivalry is every bit exciting as expected. Extending from Men's Basketball to Juniors, the Women strutted their stuff as well. After a lacklustre 1st half from the Lady Eagles, who trailed as much as 18, caught fire in the 2nd half, courtesy of Sam Ong, Jen Dimaano, Alyssa Dogong, Val Chua, Sarah Mercado, Mariana Lopa, with defensive stopper Cess Trinidad tying the ball game at the end of regulation to send it to overtime. The Lady Eagles could have actually won during the regulation, but missed free-throws caused them 5 extra minutes.


During overtime, both teams were in penalty. Yet, the Lady Eagles led by as much as 6 points. Until, turnovers, and paltry free-throw shooting allowed the Lady Archers to climb their way back into the game. With Sarah Mercado splitting her charities for a 60-61 count, the Lady Archers had 28.8 seconds for a fresh possession. 


Hence, the next possession saw the Lady Archers melted the clock away, with Rookie Trisha Piatos of La Salle (from ADDU), knocking a 3-pointer from the top of the key, Swoosh! Six seconds left and the Lady Eagles weren't able to convert in their final possession. Final score, 60-64, a heart-stopping win for the Lady Archers. 


Kudos to Kady Wilson, Miller Ong, Trisha Piatos and the rest of the team. Their pressure defense, execution and rebounding allowed them to take more shots and extra possessions. Compared to the Lady Eagles who were miserable from the line, committed lots of turnovers, and were simply outplayed and out hustled by the Team who wants it more.


By Aug 15, round 1 will be over. The Lady Eagles will have to be consistent and end on a high note prior to starting the 2nd round if they want to have a shot at the Final 4. Right now, I'm predicting the Final 4 scenario (not in order): FEU Lady Tamaraws, AdU Lady Falcons, UST Lady Tigresses, and DLSU Lady Archers.


Perhaps, since the Ateneo Lady Eagles are 'rebuilding' after a dismal 6th place last year, defeating NU and UE twice, it would  be a decent goal for them to reach 5th place this year. Besides, they have the tools: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ateneo_Blue_Eagles. Pretty much, the roster is filled by former high school standouts. Mariana Lopa and the famed junior class will have to step up and show the rookies and sophomores that this team has the spunk! In comparison with the 05' and '07 champs, they need a center, probably, Danica Jose of Miriam College should fill that void. They need a scorer as well, someone consistent. Surely, next year's recruiting class is famed as well: Jamie Ko of Angelicum College and Kitkat Nitorreda of MC?
   
 Hopefully, they will be able to turn things around before its too late =)
Go Lady Eagles!