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UAAP: NU sweeps Lady Spikers, do-or-die set

The DLSU Lady Spikers failed to make a quick entry to the UAAP finals as they lost their first game in the stepladder semifinals against the resilient NU Lady Bulldogs in straight sets, 25-20, 25-20, 25-19, last March 4 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Sophomore Jaja Santiago and veteran Myla Pablo led the Lady Bulldogs with 13…

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UAAP: Lady Batters succumb to NU’s late comeback

Last March 4, the DLSU Lady Batters experienced an unexpected 6-5 loss to the NU Lady Bulldogs. With the loss, the Lady Batters now sit on a 6-4 win-loss record for the season. Perseverance The Lady Batters opened the scoring during the third inning, giving La Salle the first lead of the game. This was…

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UAAP: Green Batters, Ateneo meet in finals anew

The DLSU Green Batters have qualified for finals of the UAAP Baseball tournament for the second year in a row. DLSU has once again finished the regular season with a win-loss record of 8-2, with both losses coming during the first round. La Salle then swept the second round and came out number one in…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers take on surging NU in semis duel

Sitting at the second seed with a twice-to-beat advantage, the DLSU Lady Spikers seek to book their seventh straight trip to the UAAP finals, as they take on the resilient NU Lady Bulldogs in the stepladder semifinals on March 4, Wednesday, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Tthe familiar foes will clash once again, with La…

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UAAP: Green Woodpushers clinch elusive championship; Lady Woodpushers drop to second

The DLSU Green Woodpushers relied on a strong finish and a dominant second round to clinch their first championship in over a decade. The DLSU Lady Woodpushers, on the other hand, were unable to complete an unprecedented five-peat, one that would have put them closer to the likes of the six-peat FEU and DLSU Woodpusher…

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UAAP: Green Batters rally past UP; Lady Batters overpowered by Adamson

The DLSU Green Batters found their way to victory in a comeback win against the UP Fighting Maroons which was played on two days due to the playing conditions at Rizal Memorial. On February 22, the match was suspended due to time constraints after the fifth inning with a score of 4-3 in favor of…

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Promoting fitness and wellness to DLSU students

Most General Education (GE) courses in De La Salle University (DLSU) require students to take final exams or to submit a final course output by the end of the trimester to assess their learning for the entire course. But for DLSU’s Physical Education (PE) Department, exams and projects are not just the means of evaluating…

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DLSU Jiu Jitsu continues to make waves

One of the more silent athletic teams in the University, the DLSU Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Organization is making waves across the country with their young fighters competing on different levels. DLSU Alumni and currently a Blue belt holder in Jiu-Jitsu, Coach Juan Rico “JR” Rulloda together with team captain Abigail Limbonhai, head the team in different…

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Kris and Kyle Uy: Brothers in arms

There are numerous instances wherein it is easy to tell siblings apart. Differing preferences and the other manifestations of an age gap are the glaring signs, yet despite these contrasts, there are things that bring them together. From a favorite movie to a common ideology, these mutual interests forge a bond between siblings that will…

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Diamante brothers shine for DLSU Football

Sibling football players are a common sight here in the Philippines. Despite basketball being the most popular sport in the country, some families end up bringing their children to grass pitches instead of the hard courts. In fact, the Philippines’ very own national football team has several brother pairs in its talent pool, with the…