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Judiciary denies petition to nullify GE MOA, COMELEC declares lull period

The University Student Government’s (USG) Judiciary branch denied the petition filing for the imposition of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on the USG General Elections (GE) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)  in a decision released last March 10. Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) President Robbie Arcadio and Vice President for External Affairs Anjho Cruz originally pushed…

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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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LA settles GE concerns, appoints new EXCEL2016 representative

The Legislative Assembly (LA) held a session last February 27 at the Ortigas Conference Room to discuss matters ahead of the General Elections (GE) happening this coming March. Among the agenda was the approval of the EXCEL2016 LA representative replacement, clarification of the guidelines for independent candidacy, and deliberation on the constitutional plebiscite. New addition…

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EXCEL2016 Legislative Assembly Representative Impeached

The Judiciary held a hearing to account for the impeachment complaint filed against EXCEL2016 Legislative Assembly (LA) Representative Lorenzo Ermitano. After much deliberation, the Judiciary granted the petition to impeach Ermitano because of his guilty plea. Ermitano violated Section 1.7, Article IV USG Officers Code of Conduct which states that, “There will only be three…

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In review: Persistent issues faced during enlistment

Towards the end of each term, just in time for enlistment, the time slots of subjects to be offered for the upcoming term is released. Most Lasallians are eager to create their schedules as soon as the list of course offerings is made available. Not all students are able to enroll in the classes they…

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DLSU Library Features Bestselling Author in Booksigning

The University Library, in partnership with Fully Booked, held a question-and-answer and book signing event last January 20, which featured the New York Times Bestselling author Michelle Hodkin. Shortly after the introduction, Hodkin talked about the different struggles she faced while writing her trilogy, and how she overcame them. She read a few passages from…

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LA approves resignation of SOE president, institutionalizes LSP

The Legislative Assembly (LA) held a special session last January 8 to resolve concerns regarding the institutionalization of the Lasallian Scholar Program (LSP) and the resignation of the School of Economics (SOE) College President Kassandra Villabona. The first agenda was the institutionalization of LSP. Originally, the LSP was spearheaded by 2011 University Student Government (USG)…

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A look into food safety of Taft-area restaurants

A quick walk around the Taft Avenue area reveals a plethora of dining establishments available to students of De La Salle University (DLSU). Most restaurants offer food for cheap prices and offer a wide variety of options. While these may entice the budget-conscious Lasallian, many students still value the cleanliness and physical upkeep of these…

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Tracking the best and brightest of DLSU

  Out of the approximately 50,000 takers of the annual DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT), the top 100 scorers are offered an opportunity to be a recipient of one of the most prestigious and generous scholarships in the country — The Star Scholarship. After a series of interviews facilitated by top University administrators, the top…

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Another year, another USG? A midyear assessment

Academic Year 2014-2015 has seen various changes being undertaken by the University, most prominently the academic year calendar shift, Student Handbook revisions, adjustment to the K-12 curriculum, and the continued integration of the Science and Technology Complex (STC) in Biñan, Laguna. Halfway through the year, The LaSallian offers a mid-year assessment of how the University…