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Extreme sports: The thrill behind the peril

In every sport comes the feeling of pressure and excitement. The surge of energy to beat the clock winding down, the rush of adrenaline to overtake a leading opponent, or the sudden motivation to perform an incredible move to determine the decisive moment. The instance when the impossible is achieved is what every athlete lives…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers fall to Lady Eagles in four sets, end first round with 5-2 record

Coming off a three-game winning streak, the DLSU Lady Spikers bowed to the ADMU Lady Eagles in four sets, 26-24, 26-24, 21-25, 25-17, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. La Salle now holds a 5-2 win-loss record and sits in second place. Meanwhile, ADMU holds a 6-1 win-loss record and sits atop the standings.…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers face ADMU in finals rematch, aim for solo lead

The stakes cannot be higher as the Taft-Katipunan rivalry will once again take place with the DLSU Lady Spikers closing the first round of the season against the ADMU Lady Eagles. With both teams tied at first place, with a 5-1 win-loss record apiece, the winner will ensure the top spot going into the second…

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UAAP: DLSU Football falters, NU takes 3-1 come-from-behind win

Coming from Sunday’s physical encounter with the UST Growling Tigers which ended in a 2-all draw, the DLSU Men’s Football Team’s struggles continue. La Salle dropped another match in the UAAP Season 79 Men’s Football Tournament as it lost to the NU Bulldogs, 3-1. After trailing by a goal at halftime, NU remained composed to…

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Kim Fajardo takes on final set

In volleyball, the setter’s primary objective is to distribute the ball to the hitters on the court, a role that is similar to the point guard in basketball or the quarterback in American football. Being a setter is harder than it sounds, as the setter must understand his or her teammates’ preferences, whether it be…

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UAAP: Green Tennisters defeat defending champion NU, Lady Tennisters remain winless

The DLSU Green Tennisters bagged a major victory earlier today, winning over the defending champions, the NU Bulldogs, 4-1, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Meanwhile, the Lady Tennisters were edged by the ADMU Lady Eagles, 3-2. As a result, the Green Tennisters improved to a 2-3 win-loss standing whereas the Lady Tennisters remained winless in…

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UAAP: La Salle succumbs to FEU, 1-0, goes on a three-game skid

Coming off two consecutive losses, the DLSU Men’s football Team went up against the FEU Tamaraws yesterday in the Moro Lorenzo Field in Ateneo. The Lasallians received another loss as Nicolas Ferrer scored the lone goal of the game with a header at the the 34’ mark. “Even if we lost this game, we gave…

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UAAP: DLSU Tennis remains winless after first weekend of play

The DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters formally opened their UAAP Season 79 campaign this past weekend, with matches set last February 18 and February 19 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. The men put up a valiant effort in their first official tie last Sunday, but fell just short against the ADMU Blue Eagles.…

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Discovering the lifestyle of a student-athlete

Maintaining a balance between academics and personal interests is one of the biggest challenges of staying in college. Daily readings, requirements, and quizzes all build up to the unbearable stress of a term. Extra-curricular activities and responsibilities also add up to the weight of one’s workload. The struggles of a student are often difficult to…

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UAAP: DLSU Football submits to Blue Eagles, takes first loss of the season

The DLSU Men’s Football Team once again faced its eternal rivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles, earlier today at the Moro Lorenzo field in Ateneo. ADMU scored the only goal of the game in the 35th minute to give La Salle its first loss of the season. Jarvey Gayoso managed to break free from the defense and…