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STC students highlight concerns on integration

The DLSU Science and Technology Complex (STC) integration was initially implemented as a solution to the congestion of the Taft campus, as well as the expansion of Lasallian education to the Laguna campus. In the future, the STC campus is envisioned to be an institution that would educate Lasallians who would bring scientific and technological…

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DLSAA explains controversial homecoming dance number

The De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) held the 2015 Grand Alumni Homecoming last March 14 at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall grounds. The event, held to celebrate decades of Lasallian education and unity, sparked uproar online when a photo of performers wearing revealing clothing circulated on social media. A photo of scantily clad members…

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USG GE candidates share platforms in Miting de Avance

This year’s Miting de Avance for the University Student Government (USG) General Elections (GE) last March 13 was different from the years prior, with only Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista (Tapat) and four independent candidates laying out their platforms and plans to the student body. In the day prior, candidates of Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon…

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Compare and contrast: NLCC vs. current curriculum

The New Lasallian Core Curriculum (NLCC), which has been undergoing several developments since the first term of Academic Year 2013-2014, has notable differences compared to the current curriculum the University is implementing. Given this, The LaSallian explains some of the aspects that will be retained or added from the current curriculum to the NLCC. Spearheaded…

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New curriculum syllabi already in final revision stage

With the New Lasallian Core Curriculum’s (NLCC) framework already approved by the Academics Council and President’s Council, final revisions on course syllabi are being made just in time for next academic year. The new curriculum must be piloted by AY 2016-2017. General education courses will be trimmed down to 36 units from the current 114.…

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Looking ahead: What the past year brought

The year 2014 brought many changes to the Philippines. For the year ahead, there will be more challenges to face as the country readies itself for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration and the looming 2016 national elections, among others. With this, The LaSallian presents some notable events and issues that may impact…

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DLSU awaits invitations for involvement in papal visit

Many Filipinos will welcome 2015 with high hopes, since the new year will start off with Pope Francis’ visit to the country from January 15 to 19. With the theme “Mercy and Compassion”, the main purpose of the visit is for the highest leader of the Catholic faith to comfort typhoon Yolanda and Bohol earthquake…

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Lasallian entrepreneur sponsors first batch of Ysrael Scholars

The first batch of Lasallians of the Ysrael Scholarship met with their sponsor, Lasallian graduate Alfred Ysrael, in a meet and greet held last December 4 at the Andrew Cafe. During the event, there was an exchange of tokens and sentiments between Ysrael and his scholars, mainly about how being a scholar entails high expectations…

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DLSU bench named after former Green Archer

Last December 1, former DLSU Green Archer Tyrone Tang, who played for La Salle from 2002 to 2007, had a bench named after him as part of a program by the University to name certain tambayan spots around campus after donors in exchange for donations. Tang’s newly named bench can be found at the ground…

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DLSU Debate Society bags awards in national championships

The La Salle Debate Society (LSDS) was lauded with both individual and team awards during the 16th National Debate Championships (NDC) held at the University of San Carlos (USC), Cebu City from October 24 to 29. LSDS President Mikee de Vega and Vice President for Varsity Affairs Dan Mejes were ranked the third and fifth…