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Behind the conyo culture

“It’s so init here, diba?” “Those shoes are so mahal talaga!” “Can you make para here, boss?” Do you know anyone who talks like this? De La Salle University always seems to be humorously associated with the conyo subculture, so one can’t help but wonder just how the typical conyo kid came into existence. The…

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The profound unrest of Abbey Sy

She blends right in at Frank & Dean, with the crimson brick walls and the photographs of pop-culture icons plastered on a giant corkboard. Overhead, the blue glow of a neon sign that screams COFFEE seems to fuel the vibrant chatter of customers who look ready to get back to work in their respective studios.…

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Foreign delicacies, Filipino dishes

Asia is a vast continent, filled with different people, histories, cultures, languages, and of course, food. Back in the day, continents used to be closer — travels were restricted to nearby lands, and we ended up learning a thing or two from our neighbors. This exchange of cultures between nearby countries is something still noticeable…

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The LaSallian’s Summer Series: Movies

The current Lasallian summer break is unlike anything the University’s students have ever seen before: roughly four months of unbridled freedom, at least for those who have opted not to take Special Term. This newfound sense of liberty, of course, will be spent in different strokes by different folks. For some people, though, there is…

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Loafing around: The clockwork behind Matzeliger

The Philippines has always had a rich and colorful tradition of shoemaking. Boasting true to life tales of Imeldific handcrafted shoe collections in the thousands, it’s a practice that has found its spiritual capital in the northeast side of the metro, Marikina City. With the city hogging a whopping 70 percent of the country’s overall…

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The evolution of running

Track shorts, check. Running shoes, check. Singlets, check. When it comes to running marathons, options are, more or less, endless. With the different kinds of marathons available today, you can be sure that there’s bound to be one that’s right for you. Whether it’s a 3k fun run sponsored by an organization to serve a…

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Experiencing Ilonggo culture

The islands of Western Visayas are home to some of the sweetest and most cheerful people in the Philippines, an undeniable observation once you’ve gotten to know the Ilonggos. For one thing, they reside in the sugar capital of the country, with tourists and locals carrying boxes of piaya and biscocho upon leaving the islands…

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The LaSallian’s Summer Series: Books

Summer offers a chance to explore uncharted territories and to take up new hobbies and activities. However, more than a month into this year’s long summer, the thrill of activities may have already gotten stale and uninviting. Thankfully, literature provides all those who are weary of heat and boredom the ability to visit new sights…

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21st Metro Manila Pride: Marching towards hope

Banners of rainbows waved in the wind, glistening in the dull afternoon sun firmly and proudly. The crowd of supporters that had gathered ran furiously as stoplights turned from green to red, and vice versa. They ran wearing grins on their faces; a happiness of belonging somewhere, of being home in a crowd. Despite a…

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Rant and Rave: Voices in the Theater

A.S. Santos’ debut novel Voices in the Theater, the first book in her SPRG (Student Paranormal Research Group) trilogy, is a breath of fresh air from the hundreds of hugot-inducing, boy-meets-girl, online-fic-turned-publication books out there today. With a creatively thought out plot, a complex heroine, and for Lasallians, an oh-so-familiar setting, this book definitely has…