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UAAP: Lady Spikers sweep UE, improve to 6-0

As the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament resumed after the long holiday break, the DLSU Lady Spikers welcomed the new year on a high note as they dominated the UE Lady Warriors in straight sets, 25-6, 25-16, 25-11, earlier today at The Arena in San Juan City.The duo of veterans Mika Reyes and Ara Galang led…

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Two is better than one

“Love the sport and it will love you back. That is why internal motivation is really important. No one can hand it to you, and no one can take it away from you either,” says Green Jin Keith Sembrano. Indeed, it takes a lot of hard work and motivation to excel in a certain sport.…

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Coach Ronald Dulay: Pursuing the dream

They say that when there’s a will, there’s a way. For the DLSU Green Spikers’ head coach Ronald Dulay, he found his will through his sheer love for volleyball. However, he found his way not as a player, but as a coach for the team. Starting out Raised in a family with a huge room…

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Francis Zamora: From Archer to Public Servant

The life of an athlete is not an easy one to live, especially here in the Philippines. They are highly regarded by many people because of their talents in a certain sporting field, with their ability to astonish the crowd with the grace and skill that only a few people can ever reach. Many would…

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Hero Yu: A hero of his own

When people see a championship team, the common notion is that they became successful either because of the players or the coaching staff guiding the team. What most people forget to recognize is the involvement and impact that the team manager, along with the different team patrons, have on the team. Despite taking the backstage…

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Looking back: Legendary movers of La Salle’s court

Nowadays, students and fans alike will most likely answer Jeron Teng, Thomas Torres, or Arnold van Opstal when asked who their favorite Green Archer is. Considering they are actively playing for the team, it is no surprise that these personalities are the ones who will top the list. However, if one were to ask an…

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Breaking free from the shadows: The unheralded heroes of DLSU sports

For any sports team, winning a game in whatever league or tournament is always a gift. Every member of the squad is grateful for all of the team’s achievements, as they are the sweet fruits of all their sacrifices and hard work. But what most people forget is the idea that more than being thankful…

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DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame: Home of the Greatest

In the world of sports, the summit of an athlete’s career is usually perceived to be the championship. Bringing one’s team to glory and beating the toughest opponents for the title of the “World’s Greatest” gives off a feeling like no other. However, greatness doesn’t just end with that. The cherry on top of all…

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Post-season analysis: DLSU first half UAAP teams

The first half of UAAP Season 77 is now in the books, and each team has fought hard to try and secure the top spots in their respective competitions.Their contributions to La Salle’s UAAP General Championship run this year have already been settled, but this does not stop each squad to continue their passion in…

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10 Questions for a UAAP Board member

Behind the exciting games, the intensified rivalries, and the drama of the UAAP are the individuals that have invested their time and talent into making what the league is today. No, these aren’t the players or coaches, but rather the silent heroes that make up the UAAP Board. What could be one of the most…