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DLSU Libraries hosts forum on Digital Literacy

To continue its tradition of fostering the development of information-literate students in the University, DLSU Libraries launched its seventh annual information literacy campaign entitled IamInfoSmart last November 12 at The Learning Commons, sixth floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall.  The theme for the week-long campaign, DQ Unlocked, is focused on promoting the importance of…

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Shedding light on Santugon’s initiatives post-GE

History was made in General Elections (GE) 2019: for the first time in over a decade, Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon)—arguably the leading party for most of the University Student Government’s (USG) brief existence—conceded a majority win to Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista, who was in the midst of a comeback after failing to field…

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Behind closed doors: The impact of reporting sensitive cases

Effective journalism has continuously provided information across the nation, delivering the most recent news to broaden public knowledge on national and global issues. Not only does it have to function around-the-clock, but journalism and the practitioners involved also assume a great responsibility to cautiously present data in an ethical manner, especially if the topics at…

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The U Break Divide: The weight of the Monday to Friday shift

An outcry of 7,171 students participating in a signature campaign expressing their disapproval of the implementation of the Monday University Break (U Break) starting second term of Academic Year (AY) 2017-2018 did not stop the DLSU administration from carrying out their plans. Yet, the resulting complaints after its implementation eventually forced administrators to reconsider their…

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Taking the leap and studying abroad through Wanderfest

After five years of trying to achieve the goal of “connecting Filipino students and educational opportunities,” Edukasyon.ph held their sixth bi-annual Wanderfest International Education Fair at the Makati Ballroom Insular Life Building, Makati City last November 8. Participants were given a glimpse of different universities represented in the event—such as Queensford College in Australia, University…

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USG Constitution changes final, LA declares

The Legislative Assembly (LA) finalized the amendments to the current University Student Government (USG) Constitution in the USG Session Hall last November 8. This marked the third consecutive time—and fourth overall—that the LA deliberated on the matter, which has continuously been on the floor since October 25, though it was first discussed the week prior.…

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LA continues deliberation on USG Constitution amendments

A special Legislative Assembly (LA) session was held last November 6 in the University Student Government (USG) Session Hall to continue discussions on amendments to the USG Constitution. This followed the previous sessions last October 18, where only one of two proposed amendments were passed, and October 25, where the only proposed revision was shelved.…

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USG President holds press conference on Mental Health Task Force, LGBTQ+ Advocacy

As part of the University Student Government’s (USG) Safe Spaces initiative, USG President Lance Dela Cruz held a press conference last October 26 at the USG Session Hall located on the third floor of Br. Connon Hall to give insights and lay down further details on the ongoing plans for the initiative’s Mental Health Task…

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Ties forged by time: On Israel-PH foreign relations

From 1937 to 1941, the Philippines welcomed Jewish refugees seeking safety from the persecution of the Nazi regime in Germany. Though then-President Manuel Quezon had to maneuver through several personal and political challenges to enact an open door policy, his efforts led to the successful resettlement of over 1,000 Jews in the country. The subsequent…

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LA debates on merger of OPRES, OVPEA roles

After previously being unable to discuss possible amendments on the current University Student Government (USG) Constitution, the Legislative Assembly (LA) met again in a session last October 25 at Conference Room 1D of the Faculty Center to continue deliberating on possible revisions. With the absence of Chief Legislator Willem De Castro, BLAZE2021 Representative Robin Lim…