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Halftime thoughts: The disparity of women’s sports

Underappreciated and overlooked in a society that puts a premium on patriarchy, women have constantly been relegated to the backseat in many of the world’s largest sporting events—but inspiring female athletes are looking to make their mark, yearning for their shot in the spotlight beside the men. Whenever basketball is mentioned in conversations, people tend…

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Halftime thoughts: NBA royalty or loyalty?

Nothing beats the feeling of winning a championship. Athletes hoisting up their trophy in front of fans alongside their teammates and coaches makes for an unforgettable experience. One of the most well-known and prestigious championships in sports is the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, the coveted prize for winning the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals.  The…

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Halftime thoughts: To whom it may concern

When both alma mater hymns are sung and players begin to head back, it’s our signal to make a beeline for the media room. By the time we get there, we all switch to autopilot. Our writers divide themselves–someone goes out to get interviews, another goes over or writes his part, the Editor updates our…

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Halftime thoughts: The declining allure of live sporting events

As a sports fan, few things beat the experience of being in the arena and enjoying a game, right? The deafening sound of cheers, the emotional roller coaster ride that is most sporting events, and the thrill of being there for your team’s most memorable moments—there truly is nothing better. If this is all true,…

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Halftime thoughts: There’s more to sports, not just Men’s Basketball

There is no team quite like the DLSU Green Archers, and nothing compares to the ecstasy felt when the University’s basketball team wins in the UAAP. The team has given La Salle nine championships, the most recent of which was in the 2016-2017 season, and has remained as a top contender in the league. The…

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Halftime thoughts: Monikers for individuality or Green Archers as a whole?

As we close in on the first half of the UAAP, by now we know that our teams have specific names or “monikers” as they call it. For example, the badminton team are called the Green and Lady Shuttlers. For the chess team, the Green and Lady Woodpushers, and so on and so forth. These…

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Request to shift: Denied

Another year has begun, and for this school year, new courses and a new curriculum was implemented for the new batch of students. However, some courses remain pure to their roots, and one of those is the Sports Management (SPM) program, which is exclusively offered to athletes. The SPM program was established back in 2002…