Author: Dana Uson

Campus renewal plan in motion

With the opening of the academic year, Lasallians are greeted by a wave of new facades resulting from the recently concluded and others still ongoing constructions around campus. Canteen Renovations After Zaide and Animo Food Haus pulled out of DLSU, students were left with no canteen in the main campus during the summer term and […]

Fil-Oil: Red Lions end Green Archers’ summer league run

Win or lose, Coach Gee Abanilla and the DLSU Green Archers have always displayed a positive attitude throughout their run in the Fil-Oil Flying V Pre-Season Premiere Cup. They may have bowed out of the tournament with a heartbreaking 66-63 loss to the SBC Red Lions in the quarterfinals, but as Abanilla puts it, “I […]

DLSU Eco Car crew unveils new models

Two Eco Cars developed by students from the Gokongwei College of Engineering (GCOE) were unveiled today, at the 5th floor of Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The two cars – DLSU Archer, an electric car, and DLSU100 mk 3, a gasoline car – will be fielded in the Shell Eco Marathon Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, […]

2013 Senatoriables: Where they stand

Click the corresponding icon for a policy to see who supports it. Filipinos are quick to recognize the names of candidates with namesakes of current and or former political figures – Aquino, Pimentel, Trillanes, Poe – as well as re-electionists like Legarda and Escudero. Other names are familiar to the ears, but the rest remain […]

DLSAA holds One La Salle Night of Excellence

On April 19, 2013, the De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) held its annual One La Salle Night of Excellence to recognize the varied achievements of Lasallian alumni. DLSAA President Johnny Sy also launched the Lasallian Alumni Athletes’ Assistance Fund, a project which aims to solicit funds for former Lasallian athletes in need of financial […]

On fraternities and the non-fraternity contract

Contrary to what most students and administrators alike believe, despite the requirement of a non-fraternity contract upon enrollment at the University, some students have continued to engage in activities that involved fraternities.   Non-recognition Since the implementation of the no-fraternity rule and the requirement of the non-fraternity contract in 1995, the University does not recognize […]

OTREAS and the student body

In every government, money serves as “fuel in the tank” to carry out its various functions, which entails financial transparency and accountability. The USG is not an exception. Article III, Section 19 of the USG Constitution provides that the USG shall adopt and implement a policy of public disclosure of all its transactions involving the […]

The Vice President of Internals as the student’s chief solicitor

When students need someone to fight for their rights, one USG Executive Board office should, according to the USG Constitution, take the lead. This office handles all student concerns within the University; this office is none other than the Office of the Vice President for Internal Affairs (OVPIA).   The office’s involvement is evident in […]

Assessing the health risks of fast food

“Saan tayo kakain (where will we eat),” is a question frequently heard among students. With only three canteens operating in the school, each with limited selection and seating capacity, students often look to the surrounding establishments for food. Many of which are fast food chains. Along and around Taft Avenue, dozens of restaurants and fast […]

DLSU cadet officers awarded in AFP anniversary

President and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Commander in Chief Benigno Aquino III awarded the Cadet and Cadette of the Year awards to two DLSU students during the AFP’s 77th Anniversary held last December 21, 2012 at the AFP General Headquarters, Quezon City.   Cadet Colonel Iceal Estrella, 1st class (IV, AB-PLM), corps commander […]