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Coach Roberto Cruz: Maintaining a tradition of excellence

It has always been sweet to emerge as the victor in any competition. What makes it much sweeter though are the stories and the struggles that precede the end result. The players reap the immediate fruits of being named champions but what is usually lost in the celebration are the people behind the success achieved.…

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UAAP: Green Archers dominate NU, secure semis spot

The Green Archers pulled away in the final quarter for a 68-56 win.

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Animo Squad aims for top finish anew in this year’s CDC

With the UAAP basketball tournaments approaching its climax, the rhythmic and thunderous banging of the drums coupled with the spirited and signature chants of each participating university’s pep squads get more deafening and significant in the annual UAAP Cheerdance Competition (CDC). This season’s edition of the UAAP CDC will be held this Sunday, September 14…

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UAAP: Green Archers hope to clinch playoff spot against NU

It has been a while since the home stretch of the UAAP Men’s Basketball tournament have been this drama-filled and crucial. Every game and every outcome bears a significant impact for the five teams left battling for title contention. On Saturday, September 13 at 6pm, two of those fighting for the last final four seeds…

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Graduating team captains gear up for final tour of duty

  A student’s final school year in the University is probably the most difficult one that any student could go through. Thesis, practicum, and sleepless nights devoted to studying are a few of the things that Lasallians have to put up with before being rewarded with that hard-earned diploma. As Lasallians would know, the road…

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UAAP: NU sweeps Green Shuttlers in Game 1 of finals

After swiftly dethroning the ADMU Blue Eagles last Sunday, the DLSU Green Shuttlers faced the unbeaten NU Bulldogs earlier today, September 3, at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. Three matches proved to be enough as the Taft-based squad failed to make their mark on the game, dropping all three in a disappointing fashion that gave…

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Graduating team captains gear up for final tour of duty

A student’s final school year in the University is probably the most difficult one that any student could go through. Thesis, practicum, and sleepless nights devoted to studying are a few of the things that Lasallians have to put up with before being rewarded with that hard-earned diploma. As Lasallians would know, the road to…

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DLSU Tankers: New coach, new system, same goal

“Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.” Two straight seasons of failing to grab the UAAP Swimming championship motivates the DLSU Tankers even more to fare better in this year’s tournament. After last season’s runner-up finish by the Green Tankers and a third place campaign by the Lady Tankers, the Taft-based swimmers aim for nothing less…

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UAAP: Green Shuttlers continue undefeated run, Lady Shuttlers remain in contention

The DLSU Green Shuttlers overcame the gusty UP Fighting Maroons and UST Growling Tigers to stay on top of the standings with an unscathed 5-0 win-loss record. The Green-and-White won all the matches against UST last August 16 and went on to win against the UP Fighting Maroons, 4-1. The DLSU Lady Shuttlers were also last…

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UAAP: Green Shuttlers remain undefeated, Lady Shuttlers fall to UP

The DLSU Green Shuttlers are on a roll after winning all five matches against the UE Red Warriors to stay undefeated after three games in UAAP Season 77. The Lady Shuttlers, meanwhile, fell to the UP Fighting Maroons, three games to two, as they suffered their second defeat in three three contests.   Green Shuttlers…