As part of their preparation for the upcoming second semester of the UAAP, a number of teams frequently join the annual Philippine University Games (UniGames). Last October 24 to 30, five DLSU varsity teams traveled to this year’s UniGames host city, Dumaguete, to test out their skills and chemistry prior to their respective seasons. Out…
Author: Patrick Quintero
Hockey is a well-known sport in western countries. It requires speed, strength, and decision-making while skating on ice. However, for eastern countries like the Philippines, the heat in the country makes any sport related to ice skating relatively inaccessible. Luckily, there is such a sport that brings the same atmosphere and intensity to the country.…
One of the most awaited events of the season, the UAAP Cheerdance Competition (CDC) also became one of the most emotional with several ups and downs. The DLSU Animo Squad maintained their sixth place finish from last year, garnering 560.5 points, continuing their podium finish drought. The defending champions, the NU Pep Squad, etched themselves…
With 2016 coming to a close, the cheerdance community is gearing up for the much-anticipated UAAP Season 79 Cheerdance Competition (CDC). This year’s team to beat is the NU Pep Squad, who has successfully defended their title for three consecutive years. In this year’s competition, the DLSU Animo Squad is looking to come out strong…
With Season 78 Mythical Five member Ara Abaca and team captain Alyanna Ong playing out their eligibility at the end of last season, there was a need for a veteran Lady Archer to step up and take on the leadership roles left behind by the aforementioned players. While it has taken a team effort for…
DLSU Green Archer Justine Baltazar hails from the northern province of Pampanga, and although it may seem that teammate Mark Dyke was recruited from abroad, he actually grew up from the same province. Calvin Abueva, Arwind Santos, and Japeth Aguilar are some Filipino basketball icons who also call Pampanga their home. Their grinding, “out-hustle everyone”…
The DLSU Green Archers suffered their first defeat of the season against their archrivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles, 83-71, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. La Salle’s hopes of achieving a perfect win-loss record for the season disappeared along with the advantage of garnering an automatic spot for the finals. Jeron Teng led all…
After a short hiatus due to the Undas break, the second half of UAAP Basketball is once again in full swing. With the season sweep in near sight, the DLSU Green Archers will once again take on the ADMU Blue Eagles in the second part of the epic Taft-Katipunan rivalry. With a win, the Green…
The DLSU Lady Archers failed to bounce back from their devastating loss against the FEU Lady Tamaraws and bowed to the defending champions, the NU Lady Bulldogs, 93-77. The Lady Bulldogs’ top scorers, Jack Animam, Gemmar Miranda, and Afril Bernardino, combined for 69 points. Animam was dominant on both ends of the court, recording 25…
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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.6
The media room breaks into complete silence as three distinct figures enter, making their way to the press conference. Ben Mbala follows behind Jeron Teng and Aldin Ayo through the anticipating crowd of journalists. It is hard not to notice Mbala, with his tall frame and massive arms, towering over everyone else in the room.…