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Sports

The art of racing: A look into the enthralling F1 experience

There is something to be said about the subtle artistry of racing. A sport so boisterous and daring, yet meticulously methodical, the art of racing is one that requires a discerning eye to appreciate. The initial impression to the unfamiliar eye is that racing is just cars circling a track for a number of laps—a…

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Opinion

Breathe easy

There are times when even simple tasks feel daunting. A pen poised to write the first word faltering before ink can meet the page. Encroaching deadlines can feel like shadows weighing you down until taking a nap feels like the best course of action. Writer’s block, procrastination, and denial—these are manifestations of the crippling fear…

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Sports Sports Feature

Playing the mental game: The influence of Sports Psychology in the Philippines

Athletes spend countless hours on training, dedicated to improving their physical abilities. When fans watch sports, they pay attention to who jumps the highest, who kicks the hardest, or who runs the fastest. These are, after all, aspects that make athletes as great as they are. But, hidden behind all of the physical components athletes…

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Menagerie Menagerie Feature

En pointe: Beyond the jumps and splits

“May ballet pala sa Pilipinas?” (Does ballet exist in the Philippines?) Such is a question often posed by Filipinos when thinking about the Philippine dance scene. And it is one that Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Ballet Manila founder and artistic director, hopes to answer—a barrier and a notion that she and many other local ballet enthusiasts strive…

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Of Reiki and reinvention: An inquiry into energy healing

A new decade has arrived; more people are looking to reinvent themselves with a fresh slate. But with every social media post of embarking on a journey toward a “new year, new me”, how many of these people are truly taking action to change and heal themselves for the better? Reinventing oneself takes more than…

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University University Feature

Treading the line between student and artist

Since 1991, the DLSU Culture and Arts Office (CAO) has centered their mission around developing the Lasallian community’s appreciation of culture and arts. The office currently hosts several organizations under its wings—Green Media Group, DLSU Chorale, Lasallian Youth Orchestra (LYO), De La Salle Innersoul, La Salle Dance Company-Contemporary, La Salle Dance Company-Street, La Salle Dance…

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University University Feature

USG constitutional amendments: A much-needed change?

Last November 15, the Legislative Assembly (LA), through a unanimous vote, approved a set of amendments to the University Student Government (USG) constitution. Legislators were in high spirits; the passed resolutions were the result of almost a month of grueling deliberations. But this is not yet the end of the process; the student body will…

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Opinion

Challenging oneself

As a pretty average student entering college, I didn’t really expect to be where I am at right now. Starting out as a Legal Management student, all I wanted was to breeze through this phase of my life and go wherever life takes me after. But certain opportunities and perspective-changing decisions steered me into a…

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University

In the aftermath of the liquor ban

Upon assuming office, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno vowed to implement a strict liquor ban near schools across his city of jurisdiction. By July 25 of last year, he made good on his promise by signing Executive Order (EO) No. 17, which compelled city offices to scale up their enforcement of Manila’s already existing…

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University University Feature

To greener pastures: Delving into DLSU’s transfer application

Different reasons motivate students to transfer to DLSU, though one thing is certain: they all go through the same process. When transferring to DLSU, a student must submit various documents, including a transcript of records, certificates of good moral character, and recommendation letters endorsed by faculty from the past university or college that they attended.…