The DWCC Gazette

Infobox Newspaper
name = The DWCC Gazette
type = Student publication
format = Broadsheet, Tabloid, Newsletter, Magazine
owners = Divine Word College of Calapan
editor = Leslie Ann D. Sanchez
circulation = University-wide
staff = from 20-35 (excluding external contributors)
language = English and Filipino
political = non-partisan/activist
headquarters = flagicon|Philippines DWCC, Calapan City, Philippines |

The DWCC Gazette is the official university and community publication of the Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It is commonly known simply as Gazette and its members are called Gazette Staffers. The publication is known not only for its exemplary performance in numerous journalistic competitions in the Philippines particularly in Region IV and the MIMAROPA regions but for its talented and brave editors who have fought for students' rights and equality since the 1980s. The publication, regardless of being a university newspaper is completely free from the intervention of Divine Word College of Calapan in managing its internal and external affairs. In fact, the DWCC Gazette is considered as a separate and independent institution itself. The DWCC Gazette Newspaper is published twice every semester which is consist of the Gazette Broadsheet issue for the first semester and the Gazette tabloid issue for the second semester.

Departments

* News
* Opinion/Editorial
* Features
* Literary
* Development and Communications
* Sports
* Comics

"Katha" Literary Folio

The "Katha" is the official literary folio of the DWCC Gazette. It is a literary magazine that publishes short stories, poetry, essays and other creative contributions from the students of Divine Word College of Calapan. The word "katha" is an old Tagalog word for creation. In literature, it means 'created by the mind' and may directly refer to poetry and literature created by the mind or a work of fiction. "Katha" is published once a year and released from November to February. "Katha" literary magazine is famous for its quality and creative poems and unique literary styles in short stories.

Comics

Gazette is widely known for its center-fold comics which reflects semestral activities inside Divine Word College of Calapan. It is often criticized for being so transparent regarding campus issues. The "comics" is a black and white sketch of the whole university including the two large buildings that comprise the college, the Main Building and the Academic (ACD) Building. Students and characters are often portrayed in funny cartoon or caricature style drawings characterized by big faces and small bodies made alive by dialogues and conversations which are taken from current schooll events, usually the College Days in February each year or the College Instramurals in July.

Awards and Recognitions

* Over-all Champion, 1st MIMAROPA Higher Education Press Conference, September 22-27, 2003
* Over-all Champion, 2nd MIMAROPA Higher Education Press Conference, September 2004
* Best Tabloid Award, 14th CEGP Regional Press Conference 2006
* Best Newsletter, 4th Regional Higher Education Press Conference, November 13-16, 2007
* 2nd Place, Best Tabloid Award, 4th Regional Higher Education Press Conference, November 13-16, 2007
* 2nd Over-all Winner, 4th Regional Higher Education Press Conference, November 13-16, 2007

List of Editors-in-Chief of the DWCC Gazete

* Leslie Ann D. Sanchez (2008-present)
* Christopher B. Escarez (2006-2008)
* Leiffrey Z. Gargullo (2004-2006)
* Maizie Jean T. Moreno (2003-2004)
* Pamela D. Llupar-De Torres (2002-2003)
* Jaegger Jeff B. Rafa (year unknown)

References

* http://www.dwcc.edu.ph/?page=news_gzetrpc