Initial 5 (Finale?)

THE INITIAL


CP Kicks Into High Gear

Ah yes the CP… Time is RUNNING out, cash is RUNNING short, and tensions are RUNNING high. But how are the RUNNINGS of the CP preparations going? The Initial has done one last investigation in order to determine the current status of our batch’s brainchild.
According to the Initial’s sources, the word ‘unorthodox’ is definitely first word that comes to one’s mind when referring to the 2005 Cultural Performance. ‘Why?’ one would ask. Well first of all, instead of basing themselves on a familiar, traditional, monotonous and pro adult (above 35 years-old ) storyline, the 8th batch of KYUEM has opted for something fresher, something innovative, something that we teenagers (young adults?) could relate to. The ‘MOVIES’ idea has a few obvious differences that can be spotted by the common KYUEM-ers. For example, instead of the character of Aladdin from the timeless classics category, we, the first-years have opted for the funky green ‘Shrek’ for our protagonist. As a replacement for the evil old witch with the stupid black cat from the black and white movies era, the 8th batch has opted for the asthmatic Darth Vader to lead our antagonist armies. Substituting handsome prince charming for the enigmatic Neo; replacing the iron clad Black Knight with the iron-pressed black suit of Agent Smith, the 8th batch is definitely targeting the younger generation with their eccentric performance. But that doesn’t mean the adults would be pushed aside. No… Familiar characters such as Hang Tuah and Romeo are also present in the list of characters. So adults… Don’t feel left out. We first-years have not forgotten about you all. And best of all, it's free. So Mr. Highton, there is no excuse for you to not be there.

Preparations wise, the Initial believes there is more to be desired. According to the Initial’s interview with one of the staff in the props department, the only material that is currently available to the department is cloth. Other materials such as planks and nails are still in short supply (Or should I say no supply?). The clothing department (Staffed at last! Thankfully) is currently working overtime with ONE sewing machine to meet the dateline. The Initial has also received rumours that a HICOM member has resigned from his post. But despite these setbacks, no matter how chaotic it may seem, spirits are high. Juniors can be seen practicing till late at night; departments working overtime to meet their datelines; and HICOM members can be seen sticking posters of their faces all over the college like they had nothing else better to do. Whatever it is, the Initial would like to pledge it’s full support to the 8th batch, and may your CP be the best ever in college history.


Super Senior Invasion

The appearance of an entire new race of super seniors has left us first-years in awe and to some extent, awkwardness. 'Why?' you ask. For those of you who didn't notice, some of us first-years were moved around like objects among the crowds of seniors and super seniors, proudly displayed like new products of the KYUEM assembly line. There was one instant when one first-year was shown to her so called twin sister super senior. Of course, this was followed by denials from both parties and echoes of laughter in the cafeteria. Why are the seniors doing this to us? After interviewing a few first-years who are taking sociology, the Intial believes that we have finally determined the cause of this uncalled for humiliation of the first-years. It appears that the reason that they are doing this is because the seniors actually fear the super seniors. Despite the smiles and the jokes that are exchanged among them, the seniors are terrified of this new race, for only they know the past stupidities of our seniors. Imagine the uncensored histories of our seniors that these new beings can tell us if they were not so preoccupied laughing at us. Imagine the sheer humiliation of our seniors when we, the first-years finally find out the truth of their hidden past. Oh the knowledge that these new beings can bestow upon us is just unimaginable. And yet this is just the first wave. Think of the enlightenment that we first-years would recieve when the full-scale invasion arrives. Imagine the tools can these super seniors give us that can be of use to our never-ending quest to humiliate our seniors. So what are you first-years waiting for? Get rid of the middle men and start digging for info!


Sad Departure

The Initial is sad to report that this would be our last edition on veritas online. This is caused by the fact that our writer, editor, and sole source in KYUEM has been transferred out of the college. The Initial hopes that Nighteyes and Nicholas would keep Rommel’s name on veritas online should he decide to write again. However, the Initial would also like to remind all KYUEM-ers to catch the first and last hard copy edition of the Initial in the next issue of Veritas. Don’t miss it.


Till the Initials’ next beginning, may the Cultural Performance be the first of a long line of other great achievements that the 8th batch of KYUEM would accomplish. And may Mr. Highton be fortunate enough to get some money from his wife.