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The Touchstone The Official Page of the Student Publication of Cagayan State University - Sanchez Mira.

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | ๐—–๐—ฆ๐—จ-๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜‡ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€, ๐—œ๐—— ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€To strengthen campus security and regulate access, Cagaya...
19/01/2026

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | ๐—–๐—ฆ๐—จ-๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜‡ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€, ๐—œ๐—— ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€

To strengthen campus security and regulate access, Cagayan State University (CSU) Sanchez Mira has ordered the strict enforcement of gate usage, identification requirements, and security protocols following the reopening of the campus back gate.

The directive is stipulated in Memorandum Order No. CEO-75000-MEMO-2026.01-0001, signed by Campus Executive Officer Prof. Dr. Rodel Francisco T. Alegado on January 18, 2026.

Under the memorandum, all vehicles are to exit temporarily through the Main Gate only, while all students are required to exit through the Back Gate, located near the new gymnasium.

The memorandum further provides that the Back Gate shall close at 5:30 p.m. After this time, the Main Gate shall temporarily serve as the exit point for students, faculty members, and personnel with classes scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., including all vehicles.

The order reiterates the strict implementation of the โ€œNo Uniform/ID, No Entryโ€ policy, requiring students and employees to wear complete and proper uniforms and present official identification cards upon campus entry. It also mandates the observance of proper attire within the campus, with slippers generally not permitted.

For monitoring purposes, visitor logbooks shall be maintained by the Grounds and Buildings Custodians at both the Main and Back Gates.

Meanwhile, existing vehicle and traffic regulations remain in effect, including low campus speed limits, restrictions on public utility vehicles, designated drop-off and pick-up points, and parking strictly within designated areas. Vehicles found illegally parked may be towed at the ownerโ€™s expense.

Security personnel are authorized to conduct routine inspections and enforce temporary gate closures during Flag Raising Ceremonies, during which entry and exit are not allowed.

The memorandum aims to ensure a secure and orderly campus environment by controlling access points, enforcing proper identification, monitoring visitors, and maintaining traffic discipline for the safety of students, faculty, and staff.
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Article by Lee Shane Pablo

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ. Welcome back to campus, ka-TS!
18/01/2026

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ.

Welcome back to campus, ka-TS!

๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž | CSC officers invite everyone as they launch Coffeecer's Cafe tomorrow, January 19.
18/01/2026

๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž | CSC officers invite everyone as they launch Coffeecer's Cafe tomorrow, January 19.

18/01/2026

๐—ง๐—”๐— ๐—” ๐—ก๐—”. ๐—ข๐—ข ๐—ก๐—”. ๐— ๐—”๐—š-๐—˜-๐—˜๐——๐—จ๐—ž๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ก๐—” ๐—•๐—จ๐—ž๐—”๐—ฆ.

Kumusta, mga Ka-TS? Nasulit ba ang halos isang buwang bakasyon?
โ€˜Yung handa ba noong Pasko at New Year, init na naman, pang-apat na ulit? Naubos ba ang gala with friends o hanggang โ€œnext time ulitโ€ lang? Or mga nasa city life ang atake? At syempre, may mga team-bahay diyan na hanggang ngayon naka-pambahay pa rin.

Lahat โ€˜yanโ€ฆ tama na.
Ibalik na ang kaluluwa sa katawan. Ihanda na ang utak. Namnamin na ang natitirang oras ng bakasyon para sa cramming.

Dahil bukasโ€ฆ
TAMA NA. OO NA. MAG-E-EDUKASYON NA NAMAN TAYO.

Kita-kits mga Ka-TS!

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๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒThat calm-before-the-chaos feeling? This is it. Tomorrow, routines return and excuses quietly retire.Make...
18/01/2026

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ

That calm-before-the-chaos feeling? This is it. Tomorrow, routines return and excuses quietly retire.

Make today count, Ka-TS. See you tomorrow!

๐—–๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜, ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป!It's time to cram those pending activities, ka-TS, 'cause ready or not, clas...
17/01/2026

๐—–๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜, ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป!

It's time to cram those pending activities, ka-TS, 'cause ready or not, classes resume on January 19. You've got 2 days left, let's go!

  | ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑMga Ka-Tats, balita ko naka-on na ang alarm ng iba, nasa campus, nag-eedukasyonโ€ฆ tapos tayo? Nasa episode 15 ...
05/01/2026

| ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ

Mga Ka-Tats, balita ko naka-on na ang alarm ng iba, nasa campus, nag-eedukasyonโ€ฆ tapos tayo? Nasa episode 15 pa lang ng series, may dalawang snack break, at iniisip pa kung uminom ng kape o tsaa. Wala e, sa 19 pa kasi ang pasok!

May ilang araw pa para mag-ipon ng tulog, lakas, at konting kalokohan bago pumasok sa campus.

๐—›๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ข ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ!A new year is here, and with it comes fresh hopes, renewed strength, and brighter possibilities. As we leave ...
31/12/2025

๐—›๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ข ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ!

A new year is here, and with it comes fresh hopes, renewed strength, and brighter possibilities. As we leave behind the challenges and lessons of the past year, we carry forward the courage we gained and the dreams we continue to chase.

We celebrate both the struggles that shaped us and the victories that pushed us forward. May this year give us more reasons to believe, to grow, and to keep moving ahead together.

Happy New Year, ka-TS!

โ€Ž๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | With the theme "Sama-Samang Tech, Sama-Samang Tagumpay," the College of Industrial Technology celebrated th...
20/12/2025

โ€Ž๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | With the theme "Sama-Samang Tech, Sama-Samang Tagumpay," the College of Industrial Technology celebrated their Year End Sync event at the campus New Gymnasium on Friday, December 13, 2025. A simple celebration that brought together faculty and students for a day filled with inspiration, games, raffles, and gratitude as the CIT family came together to close the year in sync and unity.
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โ€ŽPhotos by Charles Kenneth Aleste and Mhikaello Wayne Dikitanan
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๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ต!The Touchstone proudly tips its hat to Rica M. De Asis, Frank Allen A. Anciso, Rica Mae Sagadraca,...
19/12/2025

๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ต!

The Touchstone proudly tips its hat to Rica M. De Asis, Frank Allen A. Anciso, Rica Mae Sagadraca, and Crissa Jhenelle Arafiles, our former staffers who have finally crossed the finish line after passing the September-November 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

May this hard-earned victory light the way for those still finding their footing. Your TS family is proud beyond words, and this achievement is truly well earned.

  | CSU-SM CTEd achieves 88.68%, 95.45% for BEEd, BSE in September, November 2025 LEPTThe College of Teacher Education (...
18/12/2025

| CSU-SM CTEd achieves 88.68%, 95.45% for BEEd, BSE in September, November 2025 LEPT

The College of Teacher Education (CTEd) of Cagayan State University- Sanchez Mira (CSU-SM) attains an 88.68% rating in Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and 95.45% for the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) for the first-time takers in the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT).

CSU-SM was able to produce 75 newly Licensed Professional Teachers (LPT).

Meanwhile, the National Passing Rate of BEEd is 51.04% and the BSE is 72.62%.

The result was according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Also, the overall CSU-SM performance rating of BEEd is 65.71% while the BSE is 80.00%.

The retakers also got 15.38% for BEEd and 41.67% for BSE.

21 BEEd first takers passed the licensure exam while there are two repeaters.

Furthermore, 47 BSE first takers passed the licensure exam and there are five repeaters.

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Article by Koreena Vidad

๐—ง๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ช ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ | The College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy held it second Pinning, Candle Lighting, and S...
18/12/2025

๐—ง๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ช ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ | The College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy held it second Pinning, Candle Lighting, and Send-off ceremony for the CBEA Batch 2025 yesterday, December 17, 2025, at the campus new gymnasium.

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Photos by Yaoweng Dabalos

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