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By the numbers: DLSU in the first round

With all the ups and downs that the DLSU Green Archers have been going through over the past few months, seven games isn’t enough to determine what the true identity of this team is. In one game, the Green Archers might be shooting the lights out from the free throw line then in another, Arnold…

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Green Journal: Jason Perkins v.2

With the UAAP Season on a two week hiatus, The LaSallian catches up with Green Archer rookie Jason Perkins and get his thoughts on the first round, his first La Salle – Ateneo game (and the Mochiko they earned), and what he expects in the second round. In the first round, I was expecting to…

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Stats that matter: Analyzing the Green Archers’ first round

In both wins and losses, it has been a noticeable trend that the Green Archers seem to live and die by the quartet of Arnold van Opstal, Jeron Teng, Jason Perkins, and Almond Vosotros. When the Green Archers win, they seem to be as formidable as any other unit in the league, yet when it…

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UAAP: Steady free throw shooting helps Green Archers snap losing skid

With one minute and 20 seconds left in the game, the DLSU Green Archers were in familiar territory once again. Losing a big lead in the fourth, the resurgent AdU Falcons clawed back from a 17 point deficit and were on the verge of stealing the game and once again breaking the collective hearts of…

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Witness history: LeBron James in Manila

LeBron James get the ball at the wing. He jabs, gets his defender off his feet then begins his attack. He slices the teeth of the defense and as he skies over for the dunk, a defender jumps with him. James not only gets two points but also takes his defenders’ pride with him. Now imagine…

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Satiating your emotions: Comfort bites around Taft

Whether one is feasting on a lechon after graduating from college or binging on milk tea while doing your thesis, the effect of these things on your mood and disposition is indispensable. No one becomes remorseful after a good meal and a hearty drink, except perhaps for dieters. But to the remainder of the population,…

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Marc Paderon: “I’ll just do my talking in the water”

At some point in every person’s life, change can be a double-edged sword. Whether it be the start of something new or the end of something good, change is as exciting as it is intimidating. For rookie Green Tanker Marc Paderon, change isn’t something to be afraid of; in fact, he embraces it. “Adjusting is…

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DLSU Tankers: Battle tested, battle ready

Contributing crucial points to last season’s GC tally were the Green Tankers and the Lady Tankers who gracefully finished their events at second and third place respectively. Although the Tankers failed to seize the prestigious gold medal in both divisions, the opening of UAAP Season 76 shows promise for the Green-and-White squad. With a generally…

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Green Journal: Jason Perkins v.1

With the UAAP season around the corner, the teams that will represent the Green-and-White have begun to dominate the headlines once more. Now, it’s time to shift our focus to the players that compose these teams. The Green Journal hopes to bring readers closer to the players by revealing the athletes’ personal perspectives. Here in…

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UAAP: La Salle beats winless Ateneo in dramatic fashion

Victory has never been this sweet for the DLSU Green Archers. For the past few years, Ateneo has come away with not only the wins, but also the championships in the UAAP. Yet on this fateful Sunday, it seemed as if good things are finally coming the Green Archers’ way after an extended period of…