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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…

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The LaSallian’s 12 Plays of Christmas

Twelve months in and the year is almost at its end. Never has the time been more appropriate and more significant to reminisce about what transpired during the year than the calendar’s final month. For the La Salle community, 2014 saw its athletes, their supporters and doubters alike, face situations that brought about emotions ranging…

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Looking Back: Christmas Reflections and Year End Resolutions

The holiday season is here, and even though many use the break as an opportunity to unwind and celebrate, it’s not simply just a time for feasts, reunions, and vacations. It is also the time to reflect upon the year that has passed and to prepare for the start of a new year. Recently, various…

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Lady Booters suffer 2-0 defeat against talented Ateneo side

The DLSU Lady Booters experienced their first loss this UAAP season in the hands of the Ateneo Lady Booters with a score of 2-0 last December 14 at the Moro Lorenzo Football Field in Ateneo de Manila University.The Taft-based squad were the aggressors early on as they gave Ateneo’s defense all it could handle. However, frequent miscommunications…

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UAAP: Green Booters easily dismantle UE

The DLSU Green Booters concluded 2014 with a decisive 5-1 win against the UE Red Warriors yesterday at the Moro Lorenzo Football Field in Ateneo de Manila.  With this, the Taft-based squad now has two wins and two draws under their belts, good for second place thus far in UAAP Season 77. Jose Montelibano kicked…

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UAAP: Green Spikers bow to AdU in tight five-setter

It was another close call for the DLSU Green Spikers as they suffered another loss against the AdUSoaring Falcons in five sets, 16-25, 25-22, 20-25, 25-21, 13-15, earlier today at the San Juan Arena.The Green-and-White gained enough momentum for the chance to seal the deal late in the fifth set, but Green Spiker Aaron Calderon…

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UAAP: DLSU Tracksters conclude Season 77 on a high note

This season’s UAAP Athletics tournament was all about improvement and redemption for the DLSU Tracksters. After placing fourth last season, the Green Tracksters took home the second place plum thisyear with a total of 228 points. Their female counterparts, the Lady Tracksters, improved to fourth place with a total of 102 points this season after…