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The plight of the bystander

Atop the chalkboards in every classroom rests a plastic marker that reads, “Lasallian Achievers for God and Country.” For decades, this vision has been a constant reminder for Lasallians who will lead our country into a brighter tomorrow. Whether through chosen careers in the future or through random acts of kindness, there are many ways…

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Seven intriguing classes at DLSU

Most, if not all students, have had their share of the most gruelling and sleep-inducing classes that De La Salle University has to offer. Some may seem to suck your soul away through sheer boredom, while others bombard you to a crisp with information and assignments. Yet, in the crevices of our school lies a…

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The LaSallian’s Staff picks

With the start of a new year, our staffers take their pick of some of the best television shows, music, film, videogames, and books that came out in 2014.   Josef: True Detective Season 1 Do not watch this show. The eight episodes are not worth it. People shouldn’t be watching shows where the antagonist…

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Beauty without breed: Adopting a pet

From pugs to corgis, persians to exotics, nowadays, having a pet is no longer meant for companionship but rather for attaining a higher status symbol. It is as if pets have been given certain brands that determine whether they are highly desirable or not. As a result, numerous pet hubs across the metro have sprouted…

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Tales from the dead: Dissolved organizations

Death is the only inevitable thing in this world. We live, we breathe, and at some point, we die. The same can be said for some of these organizations that once graced the halls of our campus. At its highest point, it may have brought out the best in students with the camaraderie that comes…

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Outdoor Club survival kit

If you’re an aspiring outdoorsman, or find yourself thinking of becoming one, a survival kit is something that shouldn’t be amiss. Knowing this, you should also keep in mind that you wouldn’t be set without packing specific tools in your survival kit. Lucky for you, we took note of some tips and tricks we’ve picked…

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The irony of Pinoy pride

I see it every day. Same people, same situation. Children begging for spare change instead of staying in school and getting an education. I see families living under bridges, seeking solace from the harsh weather this time of the year. I hear horror stories of students selling their bodies to keep up with the rising…

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Plural, a new voice of prose

Deep into the hidden valleys of literature, past the forests of fiction and hills of poetry, lies a hidden gem called prose. Prose, which can be defined as a form of language characterized by its natural flow of speech, spans several forms of communication. With its origins tracing back as early as Shakespeare’s time, prose…

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Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy brings back the cool in outer space adventures. With its retro references and tongue-in-cheek humor, the highly anticipated summer blockbuster certainly did not disappoint.

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Professor problems

With all the problems that come with completing a course, rarely do we think about what challenges lie on the other side of the classroom.