EXODUS.. The battle for paradise!: January 2012

Thursday, 26 January 2012

The Count Down Begins.....!!!

Nine days left to the First_Ever Event by Xaviers...... EXODUS 2012!!!

Get Registered.... Be a part of it!

Cheers :)

Saturday, 21 January 2012

Here’s a little treat for all you Xavierites out there. Among other things happening in our college we are about to see history unfold in our campus with our very own college event ‘Exodus’ being held for the first time.

The day of Exodus is upon us in a week or so (4^th of Feb to be more specific) and all the Xavierites are putting their heart and soul into making this event grand!!! We’ve come very far in a short time. Now we have an opportunity to expand the reach of Exodus with a significant round of sponsorships with the participation of several of our existing investors.

As the preparations roll on, so do the meetings. The field of Exodus committee heads took to the stage on 14th of January to get all the volunteers acquainted with the event and their responsibilities. Getting there was a breeze but the turn out was an approximate 150 (along with one teacher accompanying them). These will have the opportunity to participate in the Exodus experience and were excited to be active members of our Exodus family. The committee heads were introduced to everyone along with those under them. The proceedings of the meeting were pretty overwhelming with the vast discussions and the other individual committee meetings taking place at the same venue. But nobody was complaining!

To narrow down the list of relevant questions the following was done:

The volunteers of the individual events were partnered with their committee heads to visualize and integrate conversations of the event.
They were explained in detail the rules and how to organize their respective events.

Things are now getting even more exciting as the Xavierites have an opportunity to voice their opinions. Exodus will soon be transforming the way college events are to be held. It is going to be the new water to help us connect, with more innovative and more exciting competitions and events.

Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t miss any of the actions or behind the scenes insight:

Getting the latest information by following the committee heads is one of the best ways to stay informed.
Stay ahead of your friends by checking the latest insider updates on the notice board.
Turn on your SMS notifications and make sure you never miss any updates.
If you want an inside scoop, well just eavesdrop on the crowd of volunteers.

Tune in to the next meeting to follow every bold decision, every sideline development and every game changing plan on our way to our very own Exodus.

-By Jonas Monteiro

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

WE GOT A FEVER...

WE GOT A FEVER...

Who cares!! As long as we feel the chill....

Thought it was just an irritating cold that clouded my thoughts. I tried to blow it away, tried to shrug it off, but to no avail, the virus was driving me nuts. No sleep, no rain, the moist weather begin to turn me insane.

The doctor said, “Dude, your case is beyond medical help. The infection is in your head. “ I wandered around seeking help, but all doors were shut with a notice that read, “ Your idea will turn into a pus , and soon it will rot like how it did in us."

Walking across cramped boulevards and hostile stares, I found a corner that served warm handshakes and welcoming glares. No one complained when the idea sneezed, no one laughed, no one teased.

I told them my story...

And when my narration ceased, I realized they too were all diseased. We got a FEVER. But who cares??!! We were enjoying the chill. And nothing could be better on a distinctly populated hill.

Yes, we live on the mountains, we feed on the breeze. We love life. We hate politics. We write songs. We hate dirges. We love to dance. We hate to warm benches. We laugh out loud. We are not shy to cry. We keep friends. We forget enemies. We celebrate victory. We detest losing.

We have an attitude and we would love to share it.

‘PLANET X’ (STUDENT COMMUNITY OF ST. XAVIERS) challenges you to survive EXODUS 2012, its first ever inter-collegiate event. If you think you have the ‘X Factor’ to weather the various tests, make sure you are part of your college ‘LEGION’ on FEBRUARY 4^TH 2012.

Buckle up, you daredevils! Make History!

The virus is spreading...go catch the FEVER!!

-By Jonathan Rodrigues

(Keeper of the Seal, Exodus 2012)

Monday, 9 January 2012

Events

EVENTS FOR EXODUS

1. FINE ARTS- BEAUX ARTS

A. WEALTH OUT OF WASTE- BEAUTY IN THE MUCK
- Room 31- 10am to 12pm- 2 Participants

* Participants have to bring own waste material and basic stationery like glue, tape, paints, writing material, etc.

* Theme: A curio that truly represents Goa

* Criteria: Theme, concept, design, presentation, complexity of props used

B. PAINTING- DIFFERENT STROKES
- Campus- 10am to 11.30am- 2 Participants

* Artists have to bring basic painting material

* Theme: Come up with a caricature that truly symbolizes your college

* Criteria: Theme, concept, quality of art, overall presentation

C. FASHION DESIGNING- THE ECO FRIENDLY BLUEPRINT
- Room 312- 10am to 11.30am- 2 Participants

* Participants have to design 3 outfits, 1 casual, 1 semiformal, 1 formal on the basis of an eco friendly theme and design.

* Chart paper to draw the blueprint will be provided. Participants have to bring basic stationery.

* Criteria: Level of eco friendliness, concept, designs, presentation

2. PERFORMING ARTS- ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE

A. BAND- ROCK N ROLLA
-Outside Stage- 2pm Onwards- 4 to 7 Participants

* Musicians have to bring own instruments, drum kit will be provided.

* The 2 rounds are as follows: 1st, convert a nursery rhyme to a rock song and 2^nd, out an Indian twist to any western song.

* Time limit: Max 8 mins

* Criteria: Musicality, harmony, concept, presentation, audience impact

B. THE A CAPELLA JAM
-Room 15 - 10.30am to 11.30am- 4 to 6 Participants

* Any song or medley of songs to be performed without music.

*Time limit: Max 5 mins

*Criteria: Harmony, creativity, concept, voice modulation, presentation

C. DANCE- STEP IT UP
-Outside Stage- 2pm Onwards- 4 to 9 Participants

* Theme: Survival of the Fittest

* Incorporate 3 different styles of dance (including freestyle). The styles that can be used are classical Indian, western ballroom, latin ballroom, contemporary, hip hop and/or krump and freestyle.

* If freestyle is being used, then the dubstep needs to be incorporated in to the dance.

* Music written in any language is allowed.

* Criteria: Theme, musicality, synchronization, concept, audience impact

D. ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE
- Studio- 10am to 12.30pm- 3 to 6 Participants

* Sing any English song live in your own style.

* Time limit: 5 mins to perform, 2 mins to set up.

* Criteria: Musicality, concept, harmony and voice modulation, overall

E. STREET THEATRE
-Outside Lobby- 11am to 12pm- 4 to 9 Participants

* Theme: Any social issue

* Any language can be used.

* Time limit: 3-7 mins

* Criteria: Theme, concept, execution, audience impact

3. LITERARY ARTS- LES BELLES LETTRES

A. QUEEN OF SHEBA
-Campus- 10.30am to 12pm- 2 Participants

* Treasure hunt with a twist

* Team eliminations at each round

* In order to proceed to the next round, a certain number of tasks need to be completed. The time taken to complete each task accounts for points as well.

B. SPELL IT OUT
-Room 15- 11.30am to 12.30pm- 1 Participants

* Rules of a normal spelling bee.

C. JAM
-Hall- 10am to 11am- 1 Participant

* Normal JAM rules and points

* Participants have to speak on a given topic for 1 min without any grammatical, factual errors or hesitation.

D. POETRY WRITING- FLY ON THE WINSG OF POESY
-Room 313- 1pm to 2pm- 1 Participant

* Theme: My Personal Exodus

* Style: Sonnet

* Criteria: Theme, style, creativity, verbal repertoire

E. WHODUNNIT
- Back Of The Ark- 12pm to 1.30pm- 2 Participants

* Recreate a story based on a crime scene laid out.

* Criteria: Originality, input of crime scene, verbal expression

4. INFORMALS

A. BASKETBALL- DRIBBLE…
-Basketball Court- 10am Onwards

* 3 players: 2 girls, 1 boy

* Rules of a half court basketball game

* 3 mins a quarter

B. FOOTBALL- GOAL!
-Football Field- 10am Onwards

* 4 players: 2 boys, 2 girls

* 5 mins a half

C. THIRD DEGREE
-Campus- Whole day- 1 Participant

* Participants have to endure a grueling challenge comprised of a variety of tasks.

D. QUIZ- WHO KNOWS IT ALL!
– Room 22 - 10am to 12pm- 2 Participants

* Quiz rules will be explained at the venue.

E. CASSATTA
-Room 18- 11am to 12.30pm- 3 Participants

* 3 rounds: Pictionary, hangman, dumb charades

* Rules include passing and time taken accounts for bonus marks

* Further instructions will be given at the venue

F. SKILL RACES- POTATO GOES PLACES!
-Football Field- 12.30pm to 1.30pm- 1 BOY 1 GIRL

* Participants have to perform 5 varied tasks. Further instructions will be given at the venue.

* Requirements: Potatoes and carrots

G. FANCY DRESS- FLIPPED OUT FRIPPERY!
-Basketball Court- 1pm to 2 pm- 5 to 10 Participants

* Theme: Superheroes

* Participants have to show off their respective costumes along with an act. Participants have to come up with their own superheroes and act out their respective super powers in an innovative way.

* Criteria: Theme, creativity, concept, act, costume, overall presentation.

H. KING AND QUEEN OF EXODUS
-Hall- 11.30am to 1pm- 1 BOY 1 GIRL

* Participants have to introduce each other in an innovative way, by song, dance, verse, anything! They then have to walk the ramp, thereby exhibiting chemistry and confidence. Lastly, each one will have to answer a question posed to them by the judge.

* Criteria: Dress, ramp walk, originality of the introduction, chemistry, confidence, ability to answer

5. WORKSHOPS

A. TYRE FIXING- “JACK” AND JILL- FOOD COURT FRONT- 11AM TO 12PM

* 1 girl participant

* Extra points will be handed for the participant who changes the tyre in the last time

B. SEWING- STITCH BY STITCH
- ROOM 22- 1PM TO 2PM

* I boy participant

* Participants will have 2 sew 2 pieces of cloth together and buttons on it as well

* Extra points will be handed to the participant who completes the task in the least time.

D. DANCE- PUT ON YOUR DANCIN SHOES!
- ROOM 31 12PM TO 1PM

* I participant

* The dance style that will be revealed on the spot!

* The participant who shows the most skill in the dance style will be handed extra points.

VENUE TIME EVENT

ROOM 31 10 TO 12 WEALTH OUT OF WASTE

1 TO 2 SEWING

ROOM 29 12 30 TO 1 30 DANCE WORKSHOP

ROOM 312 10 TO 11 30 FASHION DESIGNING

12 TO 1 POETRY WRITING

ROOM 15 10 30 TO 11 30 A CAPELLA JAM

11 30 TO 12 30 SPELLING BEE

ROOM 18 11 TO 12 30 CASSATTA

ROOM 22 10 30 TO 12 30 QUIZ

STUDIO 10 TO 11 30 ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE

OUTSIDE LOBBY 11 TO 12 STREET PLAY

FOODCOURT FRONT 11 TO 12 TYRE FIXING

CAMPUS 10 TO 11 30 PAINTING

10 30 to 12 TREASURE HUNT

COURT 10 ONWARDS BASKETBALL

12 30 TO 1 30 FANCY DRESS

FOOTBALL FIELD 10 ONWARDS FOOTBALL

12 30 to 1 30 SKILLED RACES

BEHIND THE ARK 12 TO 1 30 WHODUNNIT

HALL 9 TO 9 30 INAUGRATION

10 TO 11 JAM

11 TO 12 MR MS PERSONALITY

12 30 TO 1 30 THIRD DEGREE

OUTSIDE STAGE 2 ONWARDS DANCE AND BAND

Friday, 6 January 2012

EXODUS.. The battle for paradise!: EXODUS... THE BATTLE FOR PARADISE

Thursday, 5 January 2012