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Analyzing the QLY course and prerequisites for ‘majors’

DLSU offers a variety of degree programs for which it screens applicants through an entrance exam conducted by the Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office. Based on the results, applicants may be accepted, waitlisted, deferred, or denied, depending on the qualifications for the degree they applied for. Once accepted, an applicant becomes a student under that…

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Long lines, poor maintenance among students’ top complaints over DLSU’s photocopying services

Since the start of this academic year, the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Services (AVCCS) has received various complaints from students regarding the photocopying services within DLSU. Among these involve the photocopying machine being unattended and the poor quality of photocopied materials. AVCCS Karen Hebron also notes that the sales from photocopying…

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IN A NUTSHELL: A rundown on DLSU 2015

With both achievements and challenges faced by the Lasallian community, 2015 was a whirlwind year for DLSU. At the onset of a new year and a new term, The LaSallian reviews the notable events in 2015 that took place inside the University.   Year of “news” The past year has brought about different changes and…

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Deconstructing the premature system of Philippine political parties

The filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for aspirants vying for a position in the 2016 National and Local Elections (NLE) had just recently concluded. According to various media outlet reports, the 2016 polls seemed complex compared to elections in the past, citing the alleged disorganized fielding of candidates and the lack of an apparent…

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What’s new in DLSU? Changes over the special term

Throughout the special term, there have been several notable changes in the University in terms of new appointments, constructions, and office relocations. DLSU Chancellor Dr. Gerardo Janairo explains that the changes are mostly due to the projects carried over from the previous administration, as well as the appointment of a new DLSU President.   New…

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STC students highlight concerns on integration

The DLSU Science and Technology Complex (STC) integration was initially implemented as a solution to the congestion of the Taft campus, as well as the expansion of Lasallian education to the Laguna campus. In the future, the STC campus is envisioned to be an institution that would educate Lasallians who would bring scientific and technological…

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‘Harapan’ spices up USG GE 2015 battle

Candidates for this year’s University Student Government (USG) General Elections (GE) had the chance to share their stances regarding various national and University issues in Harapan: General Elections Debate, last March 13 at the William Shaw Little Theater. The event was organized by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in partnership with Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, and…

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Weighing out ITEO’s faculty evaluation process

Evaluating professors has become a common practice among Lasallians every term. In the middle of each term, Lasallians are notified by the Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office (ITEO) of the need to accomplish an online assessment of their professors’ performance in their My.LaSalle accounts. In case students have not accomplished the assessment by the stipulated…

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DLSU awaits invitations for involvement in papal visit

Many Filipinos will welcome 2015 with high hopes, since the new year will start off with Pope Francis’ visit to the country from January 15 to 19. With the theme “Mercy and Compassion”, the main purpose of the visit is for the highest leader of the Catholic faith to comfort typhoon Yolanda and Bohol earthquake…

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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…