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Discovering new organizations

Lasallian students understand what it means to truly be part of an organization. Being in a university that offers a wide array of organizations, many of us are able to explore our potential by joining a community of students that share the same interest and passion, be it economics, writing, dance, or anything else in…

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The hitchhiker’s guide to rainy day vacationing

Summer is over. In fact, the season for fun in the sun has been over for a while now. With the special term also coming to an end, there’s a Lasallian population aching for a relaxing and fun-filled reprieve before the new term starts. Unfortunately, the usual summer getaways seem impossible, as the second half…

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Behind the conyo culture

“It’s so init here, diba?” “Those shoes are so mahal talaga!” “Can you make para here, boss?” Do you know anyone who talks like this? De La Salle University always seems to be humorously associated with the conyo subculture, so one can’t help but wonder just how the typical conyo kid came into existence. The…

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The world of food bloggers

Simple treats and mouthwatering delights appear in every corner of a foodie’s mind. But the ability to express that fondness for food requires a special kind of passion, commitment, and creativity – traits which an avid food blogger must have. With the emergence of new cuisines today, many writers have the opportunity to venture into…

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The life of a Filipino writer

Captivating the readers’ minds is the one great task of any novelist. These writers have to challenge themselves to overcome this overwhelming sense of doubt and create beautifully written masterpieces that can stand the test of time. The Philippines is lucky to be blessed with incredibly gifted writers who have written impressive and relatable stories…

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In the eyes of music artist Joey Ynion

Joey Ynion, like many of us, is a just regular college student. Currently on his third year in De La Salle University majoring in Advertising Management, he’s also an officer in AdCreate Society, actively promoting and assisting in many of the organization’s activities and events. Similar to us, Joey is trying to be the best…

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Facing reality with Dante Leoncini

Casually sitting in the faculty lounge, with a newspaper on one hand and the other holding a cup of coffee, we meet Dante Leoncini, one of the most interesting Philosophy professors in De La Salle University-Manila. Here, we get to understand Leoncini as both a professor and an over-all thought-provoking individual, who not only understands…

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10 on 10: A list of La Salle’s important people

As Lasallians, we are united in our mission and goals set by our alma mater. Those before us that have succeeded in this mission and accomplished these goals have shown us that there is not only one way to do so. They have shown to us that even in our common mission, we can still…

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The legacy of Mang Jack

In television, discipline officers are depicted as larger-than-life, clipboard-carrying, bloodthirsty hunters of rule-breakers and hoodlums. They carry in their hands every student’s fear: The deadly, unmistakable pink slip of paper with the words ‘DETENTION’ clearly written on it. Their spine-chilling “see me after class” mantra is enough to scare a student out of his wits…

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In the world of cosplay

In this day and age, it’s not often that we get to escape the monotony of life. Day in and day out, we get up, go to school, study, and then go to bed. We then repeat the same process all over again the next day and the day after that. But sometimes, we get…