Residing in the United States is nothing new for Filipinos, particularly because of the close-knit ties between the two countries that started early in the 20th Century. As their numbers continued to grow, so too did their presence, with the state of California being among the areas with a huge Filipino presence. Because of this,…
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With the second round of UAAP Season 78 fast approaching, the DLSU Lawn Tennis team continued their preparations by joining the annual Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Open last October 5 to 9. The Green Tennisters Team A won their first two matches against UP-B and Mapua, but lost to UP-A in the semifinals of the…
The Green Archer has served as De La Salle University’s representative for its varsity teams since time immemorial. More commonly associated with the school’s ever so popular basketball team, the Green Archer has gained fame and has become synonymous to success, being the standard bearer of a very strong sports program. It is rather ironic…
Volleyball has been rising in popularity over the recent years. No doubt, the number of people playing the sport has been increasing, and it is because of that growing love for the sport that the founders of the La Salle Volleyball Club (LSVC) were encouraged to push for the club’s establishment. The birth of…
Some say that a good team is like a well-oiled machine, flawlessly operating without any problems. At times, it’s not just about having the most popular engine; with the right care and support, certain engines will run smoothly, regardless of its parts. The same can be said for coaches and their impact on their teams.…
The deafening drums, orchestrated chants, and choreographed dance routines are among the common sights and sounds Lasallians would normally experience in the games either at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum or at the Mall of Asia Arena thanks to the DLSU Animo Squad. But underneath those seamless drumbeats and infectious smiles are bruised muscles and sore throats from…
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Athlete revisited: TY Tang
Arguably one of the best point guards to put on a La Salle jersey, Tyron Conrad Tang or “TY” Tang once ran the same floor as today’s Green Archers. Tang, together with his team, was responsible for several classic basketball games that fired up the entire DLSU community. The LaSallian sat down with Tang to…
The DLSU Green Judokas improved their standing to third place this year despite falling to first-placers, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, and first runners-up, the UST Growling Tigers. Meanwhile, the Lady Judokas failed to land on the podium as they finished fifth this year at the UAAP Season 78 Judo Championships, which were held last November…
Despite holding a nine-point advantage at the end of the third quarter, the DLSU Green Archers failed to hold on to their lead as the FEU Tamaraws’ late-game onslaught crushed La Salle’s hopes for a Final Four appearance and won them the game, 71-68, yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. FEU’s Roger Pogoy proved to be too much for…
The DLSU Lady Archers failed to sustain their winning momentum after succumbing to the NU Lady Bulldogs, 81-74, in their final elimination round game yesterday at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. The loss snapped a 12-game win streak by La Salle, their first defeat since losing to the same team in their season…