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The US NCAA Basketball Tournament: Dissecting March Madness

Every athlete’s dream is to win a championship and nothing gives a better feeling than winning one at the collegiate level. In the United States, there is no better way to achieve that than by conquering the US NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I Basketball Tournament, which is popularly known as March Madness. Unlike…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s XI bow to archrivals ADMU Blue Eagles, 2-0

As the season approaches the Final Four, the DLSU Men’s Football Team found itself on the losing side again as it succumbed to its archrivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles, 2-0, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Julian Roxas gave the Ateneans their first goal of the game with an unstoppable finish from beyond the…

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UAAP: DLSU Women’s Football seals come from behind victory over FEU, 2-1

The DLSU Women’s Football Team kicked off its second round campaign with a come-from-behind win against the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 2-1, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Portia Acibar scored the first goal of the game at the 23rd minute with a long distance shot while Kyra Dimaandal came away as the hero for…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football Team notches second straight win, defeats UE, 2-0

The DLSU Men’s Football Team established its first winning streak of the season by defeating the UE Red Warriors, 2-0, earlier today in the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Marcus Garcia scored the only goal of the first half as he slotted the ball in at the 26th minute. Jose Montelibano added another goal at the…

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UAAP: DLSU Women’s Football accomplishes first round sweep, beats FEU, 1-0

The DLSU Women’s Football Team capped off the first round by defeating the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 1-0, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Kyla Inguig headed home the game-winner at the 85th minute after Irish Navaja produced a superb cross from a free kick on the right wing. The Lasallians’ latest win gives them…

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Equestrian: A sport like no other

Equestrian is a sport not familiar to most, and several may even find the game uninteresting to watch due to not understanding its mechanics. Equestrian is not just horses jumping around, however, but it is a sport that requires rigorous training and a sense of great responsibility. For equestrian athletes and fans, what draws them into…

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UAAP: DLSU Women’s Football remains unbeaten, rolls past Lady Eagles, 3-0

After defeating the UP Lady Maroons and the UST Lady Tigers in their first two games, the DLSU Women’s Football Team continued its fine form, rolling past archrivals, the ADMU Lady Eagles, 3-0, yesterday in the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Kyra Dimaandal scored the only goal of the first half as she found the net at the 41st…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football snatches 2-2 draw against UST

After losing its last three games with a scoreline of 1-0, the DLSU Men’s Football Team extended its winless run to four games as it drew the UST Growling Tigers, 2-all ,yesterday in the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Jayson Rafol found the back of the net at the 25’ and 50’ mark for UST. Marcus Garcia…

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Discovering the lifestyle of a student-athlete

Maintaining a balance between academics and personal interests is one of the biggest challenges of staying in college. Daily readings, requirements, and quizzes all build up to the unbearable stress of a term. Extra-curricular activities and responsibilities also add up to the weight of one’s workload. The struggles of a student are often difficult to…

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UAAP: AdU deals DLSU Men’s Football second consecutive defeat

After coming off a loss against archrivals ADMU Blue Eagles last Thursday in Moro Lorenzo Field, the Lasallians received their second straight loss. They were upset by the AdU Soaring Falcons, 1-0, earlier today in the FEU-Diliman Field. Ejike Ugwoke was the lone goal scorer as he headed the ball home at the 58th minute.…