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LGBT issues revisited: DLSU students weigh in on LGBT rights in the Philippines

Last June, the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to strike down state bans on same-sex marriages sparked interest worldwide. For instance, in the Philippines, individuals discussed their differing opinions regarding the possibility of making same-sex marriages legal in the country. During the same month, on June 27, the 21st Metro…

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Student organizations prepare for the special term

With the eventual shift of the academic calendar next school year, many student organizations in De La Salle University (DLSU) have been evaluating their schedule of activities and events for fellow students. Many have made adjustments to accommodate students enrolling for the Special Term and the loss of the Summer Term next school year. Continued…

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Understanding the unlimited absence incentive for Dean’s Listers

De La Salle University awards its Dean’s Listers (DL) with many privileges. Aside from receiving a certificate, they are also entitled to advanced enrollment and unlimited absences without receiving a failing mark. The latter can be seen as an opportunity for a DL to mindlessly cut classes without any regard for the professor or for…

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Saving Grade Consultation Day: Low turnout could lead to obsolescence

Grade Consultation Day (GCD) is an opportunity for De La Salle University (DLSU) students to raise any concerns they have regarding the grades their professors have posted online during the scheduled release of grades. Even though a separate day is allocated for discussions on breakdown of grades, missed requirements, and other grade disputes, many students…

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A look into food safety of Taft-area restaurants

A quick walk around the Taft Avenue area reveals a plethora of dining establishments available to students of De La Salle University (DLSU). Most restaurants offer food for cheap prices and offer a wide variety of options. While these may entice the budget-conscious Lasallian, many students still value the cleanliness and physical upkeep of these…

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K-12 program could jeopardize DLSU’s faculty count

With the responsibility of teaching more than 16,000 undergraduate and almost 4,000 graduate students, De La Salle University (DLSU) satisfies the demand of tertiary and graduate education by hiring qualified professors to teach the different courses that it offers. According to the DLSU website, there are 1,129 faculty members employed by DLSU, 479 of which…

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Office for Campus Services defends ‘commercialization’

In light of the recent opening of the Power Mac Center (PMC) and the announcement of the opening of Yoga+ and 7-Eleven branches at De La Salle University (DLSU), stakeholders have expressed their concerns on the mushrooming of retail stores inside the campus. On July 22, 2014, an email was sent by the Campus Services…

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USG faces first elected officer resignation for the year

FAST2011 Legislative Assembly (LA) representative Wendy Peñafiel submitted her letter of resignation to Chief Legislator Patrick Kahn last September 25. A former LIA-COM student, Peñafiel dropped her liberal arts program, opting to pursue solely her business degree. In compliance with the requirements of the Office of the University Registrar that “All undergraduate students are required…

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DLSP colleges and universities collaborate to form SC federation

Presidents of student councils and governments from different Philippine Lasallian colleges and universities convened last September for the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to formalize the De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) Student Council Federation (SC-Fed). According to the MOA, the SC-Fed stands as “The official student alliance of student councils and governments of…

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Another year, another USG? A midyear assessment

Academic Year 2014-2015 has seen various changes being undertaken by the University, most prominently the academic year calendar shift, Student Handbook revisions, adjustment to the K-12 curriculum, and the continued integration of the Science and Technology Complex (STC) in Biñan, Laguna. Halfway through the year, The LaSallian offers a mid-year assessment of how the University…