Forum-Dimensions

Forum-Dimensions
Type Student Publication
Owner(s) West Visayas State University
Editor-in-chief Ian Leoj M. Gumban
Associate editor Jeline N. Encarnacion,
Krezyl Joyce V. Pugna
Managing editors Connie C. Durana
Founded March 1939(as The Normalite)
(1965 as The Forum; printed with Dimensions and Handuraw;;)
(2007 with Recess)
Language English, Filipino, Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a
Headquarters 2nd Floor, University Student Center, Jose Aguilar Avenue, West Visayas State University, La Paz, Iloilo City, Philippines
Website forum-dimensions.com, wvsufd.blogspot.com, forumdimensions.journ.ph

Forum-Dimensions (FD, The Forum-Dimensions or Forum) is the official University Student Publication of West Visayas State University (WVSU). It is one of the oldest student publications in Western Visayas and the Philippines.

Brief History

Forum-Dimensions was established in March 1939 as the Normalite, founded by Vicente M. Perez who served as its first adviser. It is one of the oldest student publications in the Philippines. After three issues from 1939 to 1940, it suffered the outbreak of war and was silent from 1941 to 1946. Shortly after World War II, the old Iloilo Normal School building was burned including the publication’s first print-outs. Its formal revival was met with gaiety and excitement and, in the reorganization of the Editorial Board in 1947, Mrs. Adelina A. Zerrudo was named Editor. This marked the rehabilitation of the institutional publication.

The issues of the 50s reflected in their pages a kind of hiatus before the mighty turmoil of the 60s. The hippie cult, drug addiction, juvenile delinquency and progressive reform became the favorite topics. The anguish of the youth culminated in student activism. Students’ articles questioned and shook the secure foundations of the government.

In May 4, 1965, Iloilo Normal School became West Visayas State College by virtue of R.A. 4189. In 1970, The Normalite was changed to WVSC Forum. With the imposition of Martial Law in 1972, and the establishment of the so-called New Society, the philosophy and the concepts of development communication were adopted by the Forum and became an active partner of the Ministry of Public Information, now the Philippine Information Agency. In 1976, the Ministry of Public Information founded the Regional College Press Conference to acknowledge college and university publications in Western Visayas. This challenged the student publication to participate in thrusts toward changes in attitudes, beliefs, skills, and social norms as imperative in the developing society.

WVSC Dimensions was born to inspire the students of the demands of developmental communication in 1978. Ramon G. Zarceno was its first Editor. WVSC Dimensions was first produced as a graduation issue at the end of the academic year to cover stories about the graduates and the commencement exercises.

The 80s chronicled changes that happened in society – reforms and the advent of clashing ideologies that led to a level of critical thinking. On January 27, 1986, the College became the West Visayas State University through PD. 2019 of President Ferdinand Marcos.

However in the 90s, WVSC Dimensions focused on significant societal issues that sprang in that era. Each publication included stories that collectively thread with a central theme. Among these were feminism and student life.

The 90s kept the reading public attuned to the prevailing concepts, beliefs, and concern of the changing seasons of life. In an age of crisis and dilemma, campus writers have decisive roles to play and for as long as the young adhere to the tradition to seek what is true, good, and beautiful, there is a reason to be optimistic. The student publication also ran stories in line with the Centennial of the Philippine Independence in 1998.[1]

The tradition of Dimensions continued in the first decade of the 21st century. More bold themes were tackled that included fear, superstituous beliefs, time, and reality shows. In the said era, The Forum highlighted student and institutional achievements while rarely publishing critical articles against the school administration and government. These schemes were well received in the annual College Press Conference of college student publications as spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency Western Visayas. It introduced innovations in layouting and contents that became trends.

The dramatic rise in the number of new media users in the early days of 2010s set a new tone for the student publication. It was confronted with a generation of non-readers and a declining appeal to the students. Social Networking Sites became its tools to counter the phenomena. A regularly updated Facebook page and blogspot were conceived to serve the student publication's purpose while awaiting for the release of its hard copy issues at the end of every semester.

Publications

The Forum

The Forum is the official student newspaper of West Visayas State University. It comes as a broadsheet or tabloid. It was first known as Normalite but was later changed to WVSC Forum in 1969. In 1989, it was changed to The Forum as what it is known today. The newspaper has been an achiever in various competitions in Western Visayas. It has been a regular participant in the annual College Press Conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency VI.

Dimensions

Dimensions is the official student magazine of West Visayas State University. It was founded in 1978 to inspire the students of the demands of developmental communication. The first issue of Dimensions was published in the first semester of academic year 1978-1979 and won as the 2nd Best Campus Magazine in the College Press Conference that year. The second edition was the graduation issue in March 1979. The magazine has been a regular topnotcher in the annual College Press Conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency VI.

Handuraw

Handuraw is the official literary folio of Forum-Dimensions. It was founded in 1976, and has been one of the pioneer collegiate literary supplements in Western Visayas.

Recess

Recess is the official creative folio of Forum-Dimensions. It features dainty and amusing creative articles that bring an ala carte of fun and excitement, and stories that are easy to nimble by the human brain.It was first published in 2001.

Taghol

Taghol is the official wall newspaper of Forum-Dimensions. It was first published on 2013.

Editorial Board for Academic Year 2014-2015

Editor in Chief Ian Leoj Gumban
Associate Editors Jeline Encarnacion

Krezyl Joyce Pugna

Managing Editor Connie Durana
News & Special Reports Editor Mark Anthony Sicad
Feature Editor Alexa Gianne Morga
Sports Editor Alyssa Jude Mediodia
Literary Editor Anne Franceine Jean Corillo
Filipino Editor Edelaine Ellenson Queen Encarguez
Cartoonist Mark Andrew Ituriaga
Creative Director Michael Vince Pastelero
Online Editor Ann Marie Servito
Circulations and Exchange Manager Rodelo Lopez
Editorial Assistants Jonel Amio, Vincent Michael Brillo, Gabrielle Chelsie Marie Castro, Marjoe Renz Dominic Deita, Solon Gotico, Charmaine Rose Monte, Francis Cedie Palao, Carmela Paredes, Mary Zeliet Paris, Stan David Yanoc
Correspondent, College of Agriculture and Forestry
Correspondent, College of Medicine Faye Spring Travilla
Correspondent, Calinog Campus
Correspondent, Himamaylan Campus
Correspondent, Janiuay Campus
Correspondent, Lambunao Campus
Correspondent, Pototan Campus
Publication Adviser Dr. Bonna S. Palma
Co-Adviser Mr. Jemuel B. Garcia

Past Editors in Chief

Awards and Citations

2005 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

2006 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

1st SanAg Campus Press Awards (2006)

2007 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

2008 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

2009 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

2010 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

2011 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

2012 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

2013 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI

Notable Alumni

Affiliations

References

  1. ↑ Batisla-on, Darren F. The Forum: Perception Among College Students of the West Visayas State University (2002). Unpublished Thesis for the Degree Bachelor in Journalism, College of Mass Communications of West Visayas State University.

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