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The art of flamenco

The most common reaction to trying something new is saying the word ‘no.’ It’s normal after all because it means getting out of your comfort zone, which can be scary. The uncertainty that comes with a new experience is the reason why people don’t take the leap of faith. Refusing the exchange of risk for…

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Fortune telling

We walk through the streets of Quiapo, the stench of fish lingering in the air. The road is narrow and full of people, making us sweat on this hot summer day. It doesn’t seem to bother the vendors proffering their vegetables and DVD’s. But we’re not interested in their wares. We make it to the…

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The Lasallian Soundtrack: Summer Playlist

The five week fantasy that many of us yearn for after three terms of deadlines, exams and presentations. It’s the brief escape from all the sleepless nights that come with the perils of being a “responsible” college student. With all the stress out the window, summer is the perfect time to let loose and find that happy place we’ve been looking for all year long.

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Greeneration Gap: Lasallians through the years

De La Salle University has had its fair share of producing graduates who have become industry game changers, leaders, and business pioneers, in its more than 100 years of educating Filipino students. The success of Lasallian graduates in their chosen fields is partly attributable to what they were taught and how they were instructed during…

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Vignette: What to look forward to in 2014

2013 was a year of ups and downs. A short recap would include our UAAP victories in the Season 76 Basketball Championships and Season 75 Women’s Volleyball Championships, DLSU Chorale and LSDC-Street showcasing Philippine talent in international waters, Filipina beauties making a name for the country in four international pageants and Pacquiao winning against Rios…

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Vignette: The ten resolutions you never did

Wake up, it’s December! It’s been twelve months since you made your New Year’s resolution. So, how did you do? Oh, you forgot? Well, let’s just say that none of us are surprised. No matter how convinced you are that you will actually get around to making that one change about yourself, for some reason…

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Green Pulse: 2013 Resolutions: An aftermath

Ah yes, it’s that time of the year again. No, not talking about the shining light atop a gloomy year that the holidays bring in our lives – I’m talking about you and your lies. You, naughty Archer. ‘Tis the season to be unsure, indecisive, and have a “reason” to put that much mac and…

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Rant and Rave: Britney Jean

Just when you thought Britney would come out with another chart-topping, ground-breaking and earth-splitting album like Blackout, Circus and In the Zone, she makes a complete 180 and delivers something totally different yet keeping her distinct style very much alive. The princess of pop promised to give fans an album that was much more personal…

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Vignette: Apps to make your gadgets more productive

When it comes to keeping track of our tasks, studying for exams and scrambling for org meetings, there are times when pen and paper will not suffice. In a sea of smartphones and tablets, technology has provided us with infinite ways to make our lives a lot easier. So set your Candy Crush aside and…

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Green Pulse: Batch identities and diversities

Transcendence is defined as an experience or characteristic beyond the normal level.  To transcend means to excel or be known for something.  As individuals, we all have something that makes us unique.  However, in groups this uniqueness develops through the strength in numbers and becomes a trait that characterizes an entire batch, making it memorable…