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Utility Men: Working behind the scenes

Looking after the needs of athletes is no easy task. De La Salle University’s two consecutive finishes as the General Champion of the UAAP over the past two years attests to the fact that our athletes are given not just the adequate support needed but also the best one there is. These, and the quality of…

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Hang Fire: The Green Archers’ recruits

After suffering a devastating loss in the hands of Mark Belo of the FEU Tamaraws in the final moments of the UAAP season 77 Basketball semi-finals, the DLSU Green Archers look to polish their system and arsenal for a hopeful comeback. Part of their preparation is the recruitment of promising players who are looking to…

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Bernisse and Erielle Chua: “It runs in the family”

From fist bumps and taps on the back, to the dinners after competitions and cheerful hugs amidst a heartbreaking defeat, being a part of a team does not only grant you to be a part of an organization that focuses only on winning but it also lets you become a part of a family as…

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Coping with Calories: Fitness places around Taft

Thursday nights for Lasallians are known for being that time of the week to lay low by visiting nearby places around Taft Avenue for relaxation. Just a short walk away from campus are various restaurants and hangout locations that cater to the demand of hungry and tired Lasallians. Add that to the tons of schoolwork…

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UAAP: Lady Tennisters fall to UST, finish 3rd

The DLSU Lady Tennisters finished their UAAP Season 77 campaign as the second runner-up after losing in their playoff match-up against the UST Tigresses. The deciding matches between these two squads ended with a score of 3-2, in favor of the Tigresses. UST’s Macy Gonzales took the first singles game from the Lady Tennisters in a…

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UAAP: Lady Tennisters secure playoff spot; Green Tennisters eliminated

The DLSU Green Tennisters concluded their UAAP Season 77 campaign with losses against the UST Growling Tigers and the UE Red Warriors last February 14 and 15, respectively. With the losses, the Green Tennisters end their season with a 4-6 record, failing to land a playoff spot. Their female counterparts, however, managed to steal a win…

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UAAP: DLSU Tennisters’ championship bid narrows

The championship window is starting to close for both the DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters as they split both of their games last January 7 and 8, winning against their rivals Ateneo but losing heavily against the current champions, NU, in the UAAP 77 Tennis Championship held at the Olivarez College Tennis Court in…

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DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame: Home of the Greatest

In the world of sports, the summit of an athlete’s career is usually perceived to be the championship. Bringing one’s team to glory and beating the toughest opponents for the title of the “World’s Greatest” gives off a feeling like no other. However, greatness doesn’t just end with that. The cherry on top of all…

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DLSU bench named after former Green Archer

Last December 1, former DLSU Green Archer Tyrone Tang, who played for La Salle from 2002 to 2007, had a bench named after him as part of a program by the University to name certain tambayan spots around campus after donors in exchange for donations. Tang’s newly named bench can be found at the ground…

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Dale Gorospe: Living the La Salle dream

As the second semester of UAAP Season 77 commences, veteran athletes would not be the only ones battling all out, but rookies of a new breed are ready to play, hoping to make a name for themselves in the collegiate level. With DLSU looking to seize another General Championship crown, it would need the effort…