The LaSallianOn the second day of the UAAP Season 79 Badminton Tournament, the DLSU Green and Lady Shuttlers suffered their first defeat in their matches against the UP Fighting and Lady Maroons yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. With the result, they now have a 1-1 win-loss standing. Falling short Green Shuttler Anton Cayanan went first…
The DLSU Green and Lady Shuttlers formally began their UAAP Season 79 yesterday, September 17, at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. Entering the competition as second placers and third placers, respectively, the Green and Lady Shuttlers proved in their opening games that they are still teams hungry for the title. The Lady Shuttlers dominated the…
Despite consistently making it to the Final Four, it has been six seasons since the Lady Shuttlers last won the title in Season 72. On the other hand, the Green Shuttlers have been itching to take back the crown after falling short for the past two years, ending up as the first runners-up in consecutive…
Behind every successful team is a selfless mentor who has devoted himself to bringing out the best in his team. Just last month, Nes Pamilar assumed the head coaching position of the Green Spikers, a team seeking to end their Final Four drought. With months to go before the opening of the UAAP Season 79…
In the Philippines, boys and girls usually have different answers when it comes to preferences in sport. Most Filipino men are more inclined to pick up a basketball in their younger years, while women often find themselves practicing their digs, spikes, and receptions. However, this stereotype is slowly diminishing as many young males are now…
Every four years, people from all around the world will be glued to their couches watching television, hoping to catch the world’s best athletes compete in one of the biggest stages in the sporting world: The Summer Olympic Games. From an athelete’s perspective, those four years of hard work will culminate in one big event that…
For the 2016 General Elections (GE), the University Student Government (USG) Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is faced with the task of avoiding the complications it experienced last year. It can be remembered that, at the onset of this academic year, the Special Elections had to be held in light of a number of disqualifications, a…
Success has always been subjective for each person and although an athlete’s legacy is usually determined by the mark he or she has left on the game, there are some who go for a different road to success. One such athlete is former Green Spiker Enzo Dizon. Early beginnings Dizon had always considered himself…
When enthusiasts watch volleyball, they usually anticipate the quick sets and ensuing strong spikes that generate points for their favorite teams. However, without a good first touch, the team will not be able to make any of those power plays that bring the crowd to their feet. Although not as exciting as spiking or blocking,…
The DLSU Green and Lady Tankers made significant strides this year in their quest to bring the title back to Taft as they both claimed podium finishes in the UAAP Season 78 Swimming Competition, which was held at the Rizal Memorial Complex Swimming Pool. Improving from their fourth-place finish last season, the Green Tankers ended…