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Swiping away with Tinder

Perched quietly in one corner of the room, eyes glued to the screen of his phone and swiping from left to right, Marcus* could be mistaken as playing a game of some sort. Marcus, however, is not playing any games. He is using Tinder. Tinder is undeniably familiar to most people’s ears; with the recent…

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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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All I want for Christmas

“What do you want for Christmas?” is a question that has been asked among friends, family, and colleagues as soon as the ber months came strolling in. Christmas, after all, is a time for giving, sharing, and saying thank you to the people who have been there for you in the year that has passed…

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Fighting abuse with the Philippine Animal Rescue Team

For three days, you’ve been tied down, severely injured, and bleeding. People have been walking by, but not a single one decides to do anything. Under the heat and the rain, you’ve been stuck in a hopeless situation without anything to eat, waiting either for somebody to actually help you, or for death to come…

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Home for the holidays

For most Filipinos, what comes to mind when they think about the Christmas season are the leisurely strolls through parol laden streets, piping hot cups of tsokolate with ensaymada, or the massive feasts enjoyed with friends and family. These traditions have become part of the quintessential Filipino Christmas experience. They are not just something for…

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Broke with Expensive Taste

“I’ve been waiting for Azealia Banks,” states one Peter Rosenberg, an urban radio station DJ introducing Desperado, the third track in Ms. Banks’ debut album. It could be said that the Internet, or at least hip-hop fans, have felt the same way about the elusive ‘witch of hip-hop.’ With a surprise release last November 6,…

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Must-tastes in FamilyMart

These days, it’s so easy to get lost with the myriad of food choices available to people. However, not all of those choices really guarantee satisfaction and a full stomach. In particular, students need to find the right balance between an affordable and a fulfilling meal  that will help them last throughout the school day.…

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Toughest subjects in DLSU: The College of Business

Last August, The LaSallian surveyed different students from the College of Liberal Arts, the college with the most number of students in DLSU. Though there are many courses, it was certain that most of the respondents surveyed agreed to floating subjects and pre-thesis courses are the hardest with distinct characteristics defining the difficulty level. This…

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Some misconceptions about Feminism

Whenever I announce to someone that I am a feminist, the reaction I’d receive would usually sound like, “Oh, but isn’t that promoting the concept of women being superior over men?” As always, my immediate response would be to correct the person by stating that it’s actually a far cry from a condemning superiority complex.…

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Stories behind the stations

Picture this: it’s rush hour. Standing in the crowded coach with the heat searing your insides, your sweat dripping and your will being tested, you look out the window and see a yellow sign, visibly showing its age. It reads “Doroteo Jose,” and the first thing you think is, “Aaargh, still 6 more stations to…