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Calling it quits

Used cigarette butts disguise themselves among the dust and rubbish that line the sidewalks along Taft Avenue. It’s 7am, and only hours before, the last of the Happy Thursday goers staggered back to their dorms or into cabs. Small bars and condo units make for centers of excellence in drugs and cheap booze. And to…

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Breaking stereotypes: Lasallista elitista

Lasallians are no strangers to showing school spirit. It’s common to see students wearing lanyards and t-shirts of their beloved institution, even sporting decals and stickers on their gadgets and cars as a way of showing school pride. We’ve also probably heard “Animo La Salle!” and “Living the Animo!” one time too many during our…

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Are we downgrading? A look at the music culture

One of the ways that the Philippines preserves its colorful and rich culture is through art performances. Blessed with a myriad of powerful and versatile talents, Filipinos can portray almost any aspect of their iconic lifestyle through songs or dances, which allow audiences a grand view of the zest of their culture and background. Ever…

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Agreeing to disagree: Religious minorities in DLSU

Every individual who embarks on a three, four, or even eight-year journey as a Lasallian knows that the University is steeped in Catholic tradition. It starts from the distinctive Lasallian prayer, to the Angelus played every noontime, to brothers walking around the hallways, to the 12 units of TRED classes that every student goes through.…

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Espresso yourself

Do you ever find yourself wishing your next cup of joe would look interesting enough for your Instagram feed? How about a place to channel your inner artiste? Hold that Google search button, because we’ve narrowed down a list of some specialty within the Metro that may just be worth checking out. More often than…

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Understanding ADHD

If you’ve spent enough time with someone energetic, or someone who couldn’t sit still, chances are they’ve referred to themselves or have been referred to as ‘ADHD’ at some point. This acronym, of course, refers to the neurodevelopmental condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As language continues to evolve, terms such as ‘ADHD’ have somehow veered…

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Rant and Rave: Spectre

“Name’s Bond. James Bond.” Arguably the single most iconic line in cinematic history was once again uttered by its equally iconic protagonist with the release of Spectre, the 24th installment to the over half-a-century-old Bond franchise. Like every other film in the franchise, Spectre seeks to one up its predecessors—a tough task to accomplish given…

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Rant and Rave: Carry On

Fanfiction has gotten a bad reputation outside of the fandom community. Mainstream media often trivializes and mocks it, but what many do not realize is that fanfiction can also contain beautiful, poignant stories that resonate within the hearts of fans and non-fans alike. Several have interesting plotlines, well-developed character arcs, and most of all, heart…

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Behind the scenes of SMC 2015

Lights were flashing and dreams were aplenty as the third DLSU Student Media Congress took flight last October 16 and 17. It was a star-studded affair, to say the least. The event kicked off in the morning with opening remarks from former SMC project head, Joanna Queddeng. After which the program moved on to the…

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On gifts that need to be shared: Digital Art Trade

Two years ago, Iz Lacson dreamt of forming a group where artists could freely share their works without fear of artistic hierarchy. Inviting four of his colleagues, they formed a group where this dream could become a reality. The group believed that every artist, amateur or adept, was gifted with their own style that they…