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Bringing life back to the dead

Every November starts with the days of commemorating the dead.  More than just a two-day public holiday, it’s a time to spend with loved ones – both living and deceased. The one day that the topic of death does not seem so harrowing is the traditional Undas: the Day of the Dead, more commonly known…

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Sports

The next chapter: Archers’ basketball journey

The DLSU Green Archers ended a failed PCCL Campaign with a disappointing loss to Adamson University last week in Cebu City. Despite falling behind, the management, coaches, and the players know that this is just a beginning of good things to come for the team.   Emergence in UAAP season 75 After a semifinals breakdown to…

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Sports

Gone too soon: Archers ends PCCL campaign

Much to the disappointment of many spectators, the DLSU Green Archers failed to make a deep run in the the Philippine Collegiate Champions League. The team was outclassed by the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 63-56, last November 15 at the Cebu Coliseum.   With hopes running high after an improbable come-from-behind, 75-72, win against Coach Aric…

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University

Economics students win 3rd place in the 10th Economix Competition

Economics majors Jesson Pagaduan and Rorian Pratyaksa placed 3rd in the 10th Economix Essay Competition held in the Indonesia, last November 11-15, 2012.   The winning pair, together with four other teams, represented the University in the annual essay competition, which is part of the 10th Economix Conference sponsored by the University of Indonesia and…

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Headlines Menagerie

Ten artists who tell us otherwise

Take a look at your iPod (or whatever MP3 player you might use) right now and check your top-played list. John Mayer, Katy Perry, Maroon 5 – chances are, it’s a foreign artist. Now, take a look at the top OPM artists on the MYX Daily Top Ten today – chances are it’s nothing but…

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Headlines Menagerie

The demise of Philippine action films

It was around 8 am, when you decided to turn on the television. Still groggy from the sudden wakening, you fish through channels annoying enough to make you want to leave the bedroom. Naturally, the first choice was on one of our local channels, always a reliable source for that jolt of irritation that only…

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Sports

La Salle wins against UST to rule the WSL Cup

The De La Salle Lady Booters emerged as the champion of the inaugural Women’s Soccer League (WSL) Cup Final courtesy of a solitary goal from neophyte striker Regine Metillo in the 42nd minute of the showdown. Despite the 1-0 score line in favor of the Lady Booters, the team was fortunate to have a solid…

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Menagerie

For better or worse: Magic 8 ball

Does anyone remember the scene from Toy Story when Woody asked a Magic 8 ball whether he was still Andy’s favorite toy? The Magic 8 Ball said “don’t count on it,” which started the whole zigzag ride to Pizza Planet where they eventually ended up in Sid’s evil lair (his bedroom). The popularity of the…

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Opinion

Editorial: Enough is enough

On August 3, 2012, Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III delivered a privilege speech against Senate Bill 2865 otherwise known as the Reproductive Health Bill. He managed to woo the public, including his harshest critics, after talking about an abortion his wife had due to contraceptive pills.   Two days after, an allegation was made…

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Sports

Lady Booters to battle familiar foe in soccer league Finals

  The UAAP football season will commence in about two weeks, but before the season starts the De La Salle University women’s football team has a golden chance to bag a pre-season title in the inaugural Women’s Soccer League (WSL). Standing in the way of Coach Hans Smit’s cadettes are the ladies from España, the…