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UAAP Finals: Fans versus Scalpers?

Fans line up for hours and exhaust their networks just to get tickets to support their teams and show school spirit. In the process, there remain those who dare to exploit the supply and demand of limited commodities. October 12, Saturday, will mark the last day of college basketball for UAAP Season 76. Students, alumni,…

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UAAP: Lady Shuttlers seize silver, Green Shuttlers finish fifth

As the UAAP Badminton season comes to a screeching halt, both the Green Shuttlers and Lady Shuttlers shattered their three year record of being locked and tied in third. This season, however, after enduring vigorous competition from the participating universities, the Green Shuttlers took a step back after suffering a downhill trip towards the end…

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UAAP: Lady Judokas dethrone UST, Green Judokas remain at third

It was a breakthrough season for the DLSU Lady Judokas as they placed first while the Green Judokas bagged third in the UAAP Season 76 Judo Tournament held last September 28 and 29 at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University. The Lady Judokas improved dramatically as they elevated to the championship from…

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UAAP: Green Archers blow past FEU, one win away from finals

The DLSU Green Archers survived a late rally by the FEU Tamaraws to gain the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four via a 74-69 victory on a windy Saturday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena. Led by the resurging LA Revilla, who had a season-high 20 points and six three pointers, La Salle clinched…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers baring improvement

The weekend blasted off greatly at the Jumpsmash Badminton Courts in Quezon City as the DLSU Lady Shuttlers capitalized on both of their tournament matches last September 14 and 15 against the UE Red Warriors and the UP Fighting Maroons respectively. On the other side of the court however, mixed results came about for the…

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The DLSU Animo Squad: Let’s make some noise, La Salle!

The dribbling of basketballs and the voices of the ten players on the court are the usual sights and sounds of the Enrique Razon Sports Complex’s 9th floor. Yet, if one journeys down two floors, you’re bound to hear cheerleaders chanting, dancing, lifting, and even flying to great heights in the air.  If you transported the…

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Cheers to bring out the Animo Spirit

After an exciting play completed by a Lasallian athlete, either a Jeron Teng drive or a Mika Reyes block, the crowd is suddenly set ablaze.  Opposing crowds are shouting aimlessly at each other, as the Lasallian community battles out the opposing crowd’s noise with everything their throats could bear. A silent ticking of drumsticks can…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers’ finish second weekend with mixed results

“The only easy day was yesterday” is a quote that clearly reflects the DLSU Green Shuttlers’ and Lady Shuttlers’ performance in the third round of the UAAP after both squads garnered excellent wins last September 7, only to succumb in close matches the day after. Coming up short Fresh off a 4-1 win last September…

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Green, Lady Shuttlers raring for more

As the DLSU Green Shuttlers and the Lady Shuttlers concluded their last UAAP run as bronze medalists for the second season in a row, both teams look to step up against the rest of the competition in their bid for a gold medal as they enter the 76th season of the UAAP. Last year, their…

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UAAP: DLSU topples league-leading FEU

As the rain poured down all over Metro Manila, the DLSU Green Archers made it rain all over the Mall of Asia Arena. Riding on three pointers from Almond Vosotros, Jason Perkins, and Matt Salem, the Green Archers used a scorching second quarter run to distance themselves as they avenged their first round loss to…