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The unknown

One of my greatest fears as a kid was the dark. I was afraid because I couldn’t see anything, letting my imagination run wild from all the horror films and stories I would bathe myself in. Sleeping alone at night would be difficult for me, urging myself to leave the door open and the night…

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Lack of ‘Manpower’: The growing concern over the return of Gokongwei Hall

“Concerns regarding the contractor’s scheduling of manpower and delivery of materials have caused the project timeline to adjust.” This is the statement given by Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Development Josemari Calleja regarding the delays on the Gokongwei Hall renovations, which has been under construction for more than eight months. Housing most of the courses…

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University-wide consultation held amid tuition fee increase

The recent approval of a four percent tuition fee increase by University sectors has sparked discussion among students of the University. Members of the University Student Government (USG) met with students and representatives of One La Salle for Human Rights and Democracy (OLFHRD) and the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) for a…

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Into the World of Wonders with 31 years of For The Kids

Over 600 children and 1,000 volunteers participated in this year’s For the Kids (FTK) program held last January 19 at the Cory Aquino Democratic Space. Spearheaded by the Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), children with special needs aged five to 12 years old from various Special Education centers in Metro Manila were partnered…

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I’m still here

I’m on my fifth year of college; I’m still here. To be frank, it was my own decision. I applied to the LIA-COM program, where two degrees—one under the College of Liberal Arts and the other under the Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business—will be completed in a span of five years. I am…

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In the aftermath of the liquor ban

Upon assuming office, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno vowed to implement a strict liquor ban near schools across his city of jurisdiction. By July 25 of last year, he made good on his promise by signing Executive Order (EO) No. 17, which compelled city offices to scale up their enforcement of Manila’s already existing…

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The price to pay for incentives

Amid the bustle of long tests, presentations, paper defenses, and other academic requirements, students who look to supplement their grades can turn to incentives. Attendance and active participation in seminars, conferences, forums, and other activities may prove pivotal in pulling up a student’s class standing. In other cases, points earned from accomplishing incentives is crucial…

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Book transfers: Delving into the donation process of USG units

Former College of Liberal Arts (CLA) President Zeanne Garcia recalls a time when she decided to donate P20,000 from her college’s own unit, the Arts College Government (ACG), to the Filipino Youth Summit (FYS) 2019, an event spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs, and the ID 116 Graduation Ball, organized…

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VCA town hall proposes standardization of academic crediting

“Are our students overworked?” This was Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Robert Roleda’s question in a town hall meeting held last December 13 at the William Shaw Little Theater. On the agenda were addressing academic concerns from students, including the University’s minors program and U Break, and outlining new academic proposals—in particular, the adoption of…

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Revolutionary leadership at BMS’ Leadership Symposium

The Business Management Society (BMS) held its annual Leadership Symposium, with the theme Revolution, last November 23. During the one-day symposium, attendees joined a case analysis session at the 17th floor of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall, followed by a series of leadership seminars at the Natividad Fajardo Auditorium led by industry experts.  Students from…