Monthly Archives: January 2012
| January 25, 2012 | By Nina dela Cruz and Juan Batalla under University |
DLSU’s Multi-sectoral Budget Committee (MSBC) is a result of a clashing viewpoints. Brought to life by a student barricade on Oct. 10, 1984 led by then Student Council (SC) President Nani Braganza, DLSU students protested a tuition fee increase (TFI) of 25 percent. During that time, the University regularly increased tuition by 20 percent for incoming freshmen and a lesser 15 percent for undergraduate students.…
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| January 25, 2012 | By Catherine Ng and Pilar Go under Headlines, University |
Lasallians are formed to become achievers for God and country. This holds true as more and more Lasallians join local and international competitions. As representatives of DLSU, they often receive assistance, which include financial assistance, faculty mentorship, and insurance, depending on the nature of the competition. There are many ways students can receive assistance, but each has its own processes. University Student Government (USG) President…
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| January 25, 2012 | By Juan Batalla under Headlines, University |
The Catholic character of DLSU is evident in the University’s student, faculty and staff demographics, of which a great majority are members of the Roman Catholic Church. Students take Theology classes geared towards rooting them in the traditions and fundamental doctrines of the Catholic Church, even requiring church service hours as a part of the course. In addition, the University encourages organizations to create activities…
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| January 25, 2012 | By Betina Libre, Nino Gonzales, and Juan Batalla under Headlines, Menagerie |
Starving artists: we hear much about these persecuted souls who dedicate their lives to pursue their art and advocacies, forfeiting steady income and financial stability for the brush, pen, chisel and the Mind. They go on for days without food, and depend on dregs of coffee for sustenance while peddling their works, relying entirely on passion to take the road less traveled. So how exactly…
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| January 25, 2012 | By Jonnah Dayuta under Menagerie |
From the authors of the bestselling novels: Thirteen Reasons Why and The Earth, My Butt, and Other Round Things; many readers highly anticipated the release of The Future of Us. The Future of Us, by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler, tells the story of two teenagers: Emma and Josh, whom both suddenly discover their own Facebook profiles – 15 years into the future. The book…
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| January 25, 2012 | By Jonnah Dayuta under Menagerie |
The appearance of Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey by Bob McCabe came as a surprise to many after the last Harry Potter film was shown; it is now sending fans into frenzy over the secrets and special facts that can only be found in the large volume. The book has five hundred pages of facts, stories, photos, original sketches and diagrams,…
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| January 25, 2012 | By Jemille Lim under Menagerie |
Time has always been a friend and a foe to me. I was born with a pair of weak legs, which the doctors loosely diagnosed as Spina Bifida. I cannot run, climb up and down flights of stairs, participate in sporting events, and etc. Time is my source of hope and disappointment. I have always counted the years passed that have before I would be…
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| January 25, 2012 | By Christopher Chanco under Menagerie |
The world has taken many roads and turns—some we are not too proud of—all in the name of change and progress. This month, The Menagerie interviews Joel Uchico, an LSGH graduate and the man who started Bikes for the Philippines—proof that progress need not come at the cost of the planet. Bikes for Change Bikes for the Philippines (BfP) is alocal, non-profit organization that…
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