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Green and Lady Spikers yearn for resurgence

Lady Spikers hoping for a strong start The UST Lady Tigresses’ December 2 upset against back-to-back defending champion, the DLSU Lady Spikers caught everybody by surprise. The Taft-based ladies constantly had to catch up throughout their maiden match. The team was down, 0-2, in the first two sets before knotting the game at two sets…

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UniGames 2012: A trial run for the UAAP

DLSU made sure that its second half teams are physically and mentally ready prior to their respective UAAP campaigns that would start this November by wreaking havoc in this year’s UniGames. The Green-and-White squads bagged a total of three gold, four silver and a bronze in this year’s UniGames. Six of eight podium finishers will…

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LSDC holds Remix ‘12

The La Salle Dance Company (LSDC) held its annual dance competition dubbed Remix ‘12 last November 9 at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium. The event attracted many the non-LSDC Lasallian dance crews that showcase their dancing prowess. The year’s Remix incorporated the theme, ‘Heroes of Faith.’ Hosted by RX 93.1 DJ and DLSU alumna Cerah Hernandez…

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Behind the spotlight: Bro. Bernie Oca, FSC

There is always one person in the sidelines cheering for the Green-and-White regardless of the sport or the situation a particular team is in. During UAAP games, he is usually spotted wearing his pair of shades matched with his Green-and-White varsity jacket. No Lasallian fails to recognize him because of his beaming smile and warm…

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Judo: The Animo Way

After the recent third and fourth finish of the Green and Lady Judokas, respectively, this UAAP season, it seems like DLSU’s quest for its first Judo championship would have to continue next year.   Judo has existed for a century or so, yet many know little about the Japanese sport.   And though Lasallians encounter…

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FITWELL: Is this program in good health?

To mold encourage students to become fitter for AY 2012-2013, FITWELL (Fitness and Wellness), a two-unit Physical Education (PE) course, was introduced to the DLSU 112 curricula. FITWELL is a Physical Education course that aims to create healthy and fit students amidst work from academics and organizations. Aside from the usual class sessions, students would…

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UAAP: Green and Lady Paddlers place first after first round

After two days of intense table tennis action, the Green and Lady Paddlers topped the standings, sporting a 7-0 and a 6-0 record, respectively, in the recently concluded first round of the UAAP Season 75 table tennis last September 22 and 23 at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University.   The Green…

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DLSU Animo Squad: A new start

Coming from a year of upsets and accomplishments, the DLSU Animo Squad will be put to the test once again. A new system that uses an organizational chart will be introduced to attain the team’s short and long-term goals. Departure of the veterans and conflict of class schedules are two of the many challenges the…

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LDSC – Street sets arrows to Vegas

  “Why do you dance?” LSDC – Street has only one general answer. To inspire. Approximately 1,066 avid spectators were mesmerized last July 13 as they witnessed a glimpse of the 11th World Hip Hop Dance Championships, as Philippine representative La Salle Dance Company (LSDC) – Street Megacrew took the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium by storm…

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Injury cripples Archers’ lineup

The Green Archers’ offseason bid has been riddled with health problems and concerns, forcing some familiar faces to the sidelines and the bleachers. The Taft-based squad, who are in their rebuilding era, has encountered problems with team chemistry, rotation and play adjustments because of an incomplete bench, which the injuries caused. Starting center Arnold Van…