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Earning your place: Ricci Rivero

Coming into Season 80 of the UAAP, Ricci Rivero stated, “I just want to be the best that I can be.” Now that he is playing for the Green Archers the second year around, the younger Rivero has definitely become a force to be reckoned with as he has stepped up and has taken on…

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Word on the street: Athletes’ go-to Christmas Eve meal

As Christmas draws closer, The LaSallian caught up with some athletes who came and conquered in the first semester of Season 80, while also interviewing some of the upcoming athletes who will try to bring the General Championship back to Taft in the second semester of the UAAP. Green Archer Prince Rivero, Animo Squad Dancer…

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Teng and Tsoi’s Newest Venture: Pandesal ni JT

Just before former King Archer Jeron Teng and former DLSU Courtside Reporter Jeanine Tsoi graduated from DLSU, the two decided to put up a food stall in Agno, called Pandesal ni JT. The LaSallian sat down with Francis Tiempo, one of the people who Teng and Tsoi trust the store with, to talk about the…

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UAAP: De La Salle Taekwondo Poomsae fails to keep title, Kyorugi improve to fourth and fifth place

Numerous teams improved their rankings, while some fell from their standings last season as the UAAP Season 80 Taekwondo Tournament was held last November 14 to 17, at the Blue Eagle Gym. The De La Salle Taekwondo (DELTA) Men’s and Women’s Poomsae Teams were not able to keep the championship in Taft, falling short as…

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De La Salle Taekwondo seeks to avenge disappointing UAAP Season 79

Just a few weeks before the Taekwondo tournament in the UAAP begins, the De La Salle Taekwondo (DELTA) team is armed and ready for the upcoming season. After failing to stand on the podium last UAAP Season 79, as the men’s and women’s finished fifth and sixth, respectively, both teams are looking to improve on…

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Animo Rally 2017: #LabanLaSalleYan

Hosted by DLSU’s Courtside Reporter, Eileen Shi, and fellow Lasallian and UAAP Digital Insider, Armand Hernandez, players from different sports began their journey to get the title back to Taft after coming up short in last year’s UAAP General Championship. “We want to boost, cheer up and do everything for our teams para tumaas pa…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Spikers prematurely end Season 80 campaign

The Green and Lady Spikers ended with contrasting results in the UAAP Season 80 Beach Volleyball Tournament, which was held in two consecutive weekends at the Mall of Asia Sands by the Bay last October 5 to 8 and 12 to 15. In the first weekend, the Green Spikers finished second to the last in…

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UAAP: Green Archers overpower UP to take seventh win, 85-62

The DLSU Green Archers exacted revenge on the UP Fighting Maroons, 85-62. On Coach Aldin Ayo’s birthday, La Salle delivered with a complete performance on both ends of the floor as it improved to a 7-2 win-loss record earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Ben Mbala was once again named…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Spikers work to improve in Season 80 Beach Volleyball

Key additions along with familiar sights are set to play in the UAAP Beach Volleyball Tournament. The DLSU spikers are set to retaliate this season as the Green Spikers try to improve on their 1-6 win-loss record last season, whereas the Lady Spikers aim for the top spot in the podium after finishing in third…

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UAAP: Green Archers defeat UE to take fifth win, 106-100

Earlier today at the Araneta Coliseum, the DLSU Green Archers proved their resilience in taking down the UE Red Warriors, 106-100. In the losing effort, UE’s Alvin Pasaol was dominant on both ends of the court, recording a career high of 49 points, eight rebounds, and four steals. Philip Manalang and Mark Olayon added 14…