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By the numbers: UAAP 78 second semester

With De La Salle University’s third UAAP General Championship (GC) trophy already etched in the annals of history, The LaSallian revisits the numbers DLSU posted in the second semester of UAAP Season 78, while also looking at the significant overall numbers that allowed the University to clinch its third title in a span of four…

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SaBalcony: Former Green Spiker Enzo Dizon’s new venture

Success has always been subjective for each person and although an athlete’s legacy is usually determined by the mark he or she has left on the game, there are some who go for a different road to success. One such athlete is former Green Spiker Enzo Dizon.   Early beginnings Dizon had always considered himself…

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FilOil: Green Archers sweep preseason tourney in convincing fashion

The DLSU Green Archers kickstarted their preseason preparations with a flourish after reclaiming the championship in the recently concluded FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup, which was held from April 30 to June 12 at the FilOil Arena in San Juan City. In the tournament finale, the Green Archers defeated the Arellano Chiefs, 86-74, to…

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DLSU Jins bag bronze in Taekwondo, Poomsae

DLSU’s Jins clinched bronze in the men’s and women’s divisions, as well as the mixed poomsae event, of the UAAP Season 78 Taekwondo Tournament held at the Blue Eagle Gym last October. Both the Green Jins and Lady Jins ended their respective campaigns with identical 4-2 win-loss records in the single round-robin tournament. GC rival…

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Lady Spikers regain championship, Green Spikers finish sixth

It was a tale of contrasting performances for DLSU’s volleyball teams in UAAP Season 78 as the two squads found themselves in very different positions at the end of their respective campaigns during this season’s volleyball tournament. The Lady Spikers, after two consecutive runner-up finishes, were finally able to end their title jinx this year,…

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Lady Woodpushers reclaim championship, Green Woodpushers finish third

DLSU’s chess teams remained one of the top squads in the UAAP Season 78 Chess Tournament despite encountering some early setbacks. After winning the championship in Season 77, the Green Woodpushers could not build on their strong start after finishing in third place, while NU took their third men’s title. The Lady Woodpushers, on the…

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FilOil: Green Archers overpower San Beda to extend win streak to four

Despite struggling with a sluggish start, the DLSU Green Archers were able to overcome the San Beda Red Lions, 94-85, notching their fourth straight win in the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup yesterday afternoon at the FilOil Arena in San Juan City. Ben Mbala was once again named Player of the Game after leading…

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Take it to the floor: Life as an LSDC-Street member

The La Salle Dance Company-Street (LSDC-Street) has been at the forefront of the hip-hop community for quite some time now. With numerous accomplishments over the years, most recently was a third place finish in the World of Dance Philippine Qualifiers 2016, as well as notable stints in the Hip-Hop World Championships and two championships in…

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UAAP: DLSU Spikers seek strong wins against UE, Ateneo

With two games left in the elimination round, the DLSU Lady Spikers will try to grab their sixth straight win when they take on the Ateneo Lady Eagles this Sunday, April 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Green Spikers, on the other hand, will look to conclude their season on a high note when…

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DLSU triathlon club: Diving into the world of triathletes

Over the years, the number of athletic clubs founded within DLSU has been steadily increasing. Catering to those who live and breathe the pro-active lifestyle, these sports clubs provide students with an avenue wherein they can not only relieve themselves of stress but also discover a place to meet new friends with similar interests. Enter…