The LaSallianFor most Filipinos, what comes to mind when they think about the Christmas season are the leisurely strolls through parol laden streets, piping hot cups of tsokolate with ensaymada, or the massive feasts enjoyed with friends and family. These traditions have become part of the quintessential Filipino Christmas experience. They are not just something for…
After a normal day at school, 80s kids would head straight to the vinyl store to ogle the fresh releases and rarities as if they were manna from heaven. Carefully holding the record in their hands, they would delicately remove its packaging and gawk at the album cover. Handling vinyl seemed to be an art…
Have you ever found yourself out of money and realized, uh-oh, it’s only the middle of the week? Have you ever asked yourself where all your money went? If you have, that’s not too surprising. After all, college costs run far beyond than just tuition fees. With food, transportation, and social expenses factored in, college…
As Lasallians, we are united in our mission and goals set by our alma mater. Those before us that have succeeded in this mission and accomplished these goals have shown us that there is not only one way to do so. They have shown to us that even in our common mission, we can still…
Intense heat is the norm in Manila, and just a short while out in the open can will make you feel like you’re being cooked alive. To fight this heat, there’s nothing more refreshing than ice cream, whether it’s sold on the streets or in a fancy restaurant. Our very own Taft Avenue is no…
In a country more known for tea, Jon Choi stumbled inside one of China’s coffee shops during a business trip for an IT job years ago. It was here that he began his love story for coffee, which has not ended but culminated in Magnum Opus, a third wave café found among the many restaurants…
Between lining up for elevators in Andrew to preparing for your OJT and thesis, a lot can change in the few years in the university, especially in terms of the problems we face. It doesn’t seem like there is much in common between the freshmen, who are just starting their college experience, and the…
Crustaceans, Our Hodja, and Autopsy of Love – these are some of the films that will be showcased in the first World Premieres Film Festival hosted by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). The first of its kind in Asia, the festival brings together over 40 films from 27 countries in various…
It’s easy to see dropouts as failures and quitters, and in rare cases geniuses and innovators, but that is not entirely the case for everybody. Every student knows at least one person who left school, for one reason or another. The collegiate system was based upon the desire for higher learning, but the question is,…
Eating is obviously a very important part of Philippine life (or any life for that matter) and it is no different within the confines of the University. The start of a new school year come new places to eat. Every so often, the student-run Animo Business and Innovation Zone, popularly known as Animo Biz,…