Somen Banerjee Colon, in 1990 and 1991, to help carry out a plot to kill Michael Fullington, a former Chippendales dancer and choreographer, and two other ex-Chippendales dancers, who Banerjee felt were competition to the Chippendales franchise. He was also indicted for allegedly orchestrating the 1987 murder of his former choreographer/partner Nick De Noia. It was also alleged that it was his intent to also have Nahin murdered. He eventually pleaded guilty to attempted arson, racketeering, and murder for hire. He entered into a plea agreement that would have led to 26 years in prison, loss of his share of the Chippendales'
UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe of their routine. The squad used huge banners as props in their annual routine. It is usually colored black, gold or white. For the third year in a row since 2006, as well as in 2003 and 2015, they ended their routine with its most popular cheer - ""Go USTe!"". The cheer was performed with its traditional choreography. As the group exits, the squad points to the Thomasian audience. A banner carrying their campaign slogan is displayed by the Thomasian audience and usually represented a bid for a consecutive win. The troupe organizes annual dance concerts usually for Thomasian audiences.