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The anatomy of the modern Lasallian: Observations of Green Beings

These are observations from outside observers of the Academic Reformatory Establishment known as De La Salle University. These observations are taken from the log of these external observers. For this entry, our field observers have examined that this typical specie has found itself in the aged pillars of Taft. Past findings have shown that these…

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The demise of Philippine action films

It was around 8 am, when you decided to turn on the television. Still groggy from the sudden wakening, you fish through channels annoying enough to make you want to leave the bedroom. Naturally, the first choice was on one of our local channels, always a reliable source for that jolt of irritation that only…

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Valuing value meals: Tricks to the trade

Remember that moment of pure and utter disregard for your daily budget just to go to a nearby fast food chain to satisfy that insatiable craving for greasy and heart attack inducing delicacies? Then as you enter the restaurant, you quickly turn your head to the so-called “value meal” that greets you at an affordable…

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Rant and Rave: ‘Captive’ by Brilliante Mendoza

Rating: 2.0/4.0 In the wake of Cinemalaya, Filipino audiences were exposed to a different film genre known for its poignant portrayal of Filipino issues and subject matter that delivers a fresh and bold voice that captures the obscure. The LaSallian had the opportunity to watch an exclusive premiere for one of the biggest indie films…

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Crap bestsellers and hidden masterpieces

Life isn’t always fair. As cliché as it sounds, no other words ring true than when lady luck hands you a 1.0 after all those long nights doing all the work, while your friend gets the luck of the draw, with a 4.0 for doing nothing. And all because you were late that one time.…

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Rant and Rave: Magnum Ice Cream

Food  ★ ★ ☆ ☆ The Magnum fever has hit the Philippines. And no, it is not from the heat, but from a sweet frozen treat. Selecta’s “must-buy for the in-crowd” epic marketing attempt, tided over by a short-lived social networking craze, has whipped up a mid-summer storm for its Magnum bar. At fifty pesos a stick,…