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The highs and lows of DLSU’s international ranking scores

De La Salle University (DLSU) slid down to the 651-700 group in the 2014 Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) World University Rankings, one of the more renowned international indicators of tertiary education performance. Last year, DLSU placed in the 601+ group, a category higher than where the University currently stands. Many stakeholders see the drop as a…

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DLSU Law aims for 100 percent passing rate

The De La Salle University College of Law (DLSU COL) first opened its doors to lawyer hopefuls in 2010. Four years after, 46 members of the pioneer batch are already into the third week of this year’s Bar examinations. The other members of the Lasallian community, on the other hand, are rooting for the 46…

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DLSU Law throws send-off for first batch of examinees, aims for 100 percent passing rate

The dark skies and drizzle did not stop the De La Salle University College of Law (DLSU-COL) students from showing their support to the pioneer batch of Bar examinees from the University in the first send-off organized by the Law Student Government. Attended by students, parents of Bar examinees, COL faculty members, and DLSU administrators,…

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Initiation rites in DLSU organizations

*Carissa wanted to audition for De La Salle University’s (DLSU) Animo Squad the moment she saw the recruitment booth along SJ Walk. She signed up for a spot in the open auditions and out of excitement, she arrived early at the designated venue of the tryouts. Carissa made it through the first cut; she also…

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Green Purse Bonus aims to aid Lasallian spending

The University Student Government’s (USG) Office of the Treasurer (OTREAS) launched the Green Purse BONUS (GPB), a yearlong activity wherein Lasallians can avail of discounts and privileges from different partner establishments. From restaurants, special interest merchants, to outdoor and leisure shops, Lasallians could extend the value of their money just by presenting their school IDs…

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Sucgang named one of country’s top students

After a rigorous application and selection process, DLSU Law’s Justin Sucgang lands a spot in this year’s Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) list. Sucgang, now reviewing for the Bar Exams this August, is part of the College of Law’s pioneer batch of graduates. He is also the concurrent Officer-in-Charge and Regular member of…

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Aquino delivers second to the last SONA, DAP only discussed in passing

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, July 28, in front of a joint session at Batasang Pambansa at the Session Hall of the Batasan Complex, Quezon City. Attended by lawmakers, department secretaries, distinguished diplomats, media, among others, PNoy’s 5th SONA enumerated the achievements of the Aquino…

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Typhoon Glenda aftermath: A status report

De La Salle University (DLSU) was not spared from the strong winds and heavy rains brought by typhoon Glenda. Almost all buidings at DLSU suffered damages, with roofs being blown off covered walks, and hallways littered with building debris and tree branches. The wailing winds also destroyed some of the glass panels and dividers located…

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Support systems in place and Bar-ready

The first batch of DLSU College of Law (COL) graduates will take the Bar Exams this October at the University of Santo Tomas. Known to be the most difficult among all licensure examinations in the country, this year’s Bar exams will make or break the first batch of Lasallian lawyers.

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Consultations held in prep for student handbook revisions

The Student Handbook, which undergoes changes every three years, is set to be revised this term for implementation next academic year.