The LaSallianEveryone wants to travel, but no one’s got the time. But, if you had a bit of time, just where exactly would you want to go? Typically known as “the rice bowl of the Philippines,” majority of Northern Luzon is composed of plains and valleys, which is why it’s famous for its rich harvest of…
To read a book for the first time is an extraordinary pleasure. Borne from the anticipation of embarking on another journey through worlds beyond, the mere sight and smell of a new volume is enough to set the hearts of readers aflutter. Even after the nuances of modern fiction and non-fiction (sparkling vampires, post-apocalyptic battles,…
De La Salle University’s (DLSU) Learning Commons houses thousands of books and documents. Students go to this haven of learning for several reasons: to take advantage of the numerous resources, to look for quiet places to study, or to just hang out with friends. But mostly, people come for the books. Have you ever wondered…
You’ve spent seemingly endless years in classrooms, from elementary, to high school, to college, sitting through boring lectures and answering mind-numbing tests. You’ve devoted your free time, skipped meals, and lost sleep for extra-curricular activities and organizations, supposed avenues for unleashing potential and leadership. You’ve devoted immeasurable time and effort, pulled off all-nighter after all-nighter,…
Literally translated as ‘beautiful writing,’ calligraphy is essentially defined as written letters, differentiating them from drawn or digitally designed lettering. In oriental cultures it is one of the purest and most esteemed art forms, while in Western cultures it has a definite formal basis in modern designs based on Greek, Roman, and early Christian letterforms.…
According to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, spoken word poetry is thoroughly defined as “…poetry that is written on a page but performed for an audience. Because it is performed, this poetry tends to demonstrate a heavy use of rhythm, improvisation, free association, rhymes, rich poetic phrases, word play, and slang. It is more aggressive…
Worn out pages of Naruto and Archie comic books sit comfortably waiting to be read for the nth time, while collections of individually sealed Marvel and DC comics are neatly displayed in the rooms of proud readers. And in this colorful world ran by kings and queens of quirky humor and sappy romance, ruled by…
The daily grind of the urban jungle life can get monotonous. With limited choices in the city, frequenting the same malls, parks, and clubs easily become a bore. Fad or not, more and more people are looking to the outdoors for a much needed breather. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, soul-searcher, beginner, or someone who…
It’s eight in the morning and you’re still on your way to your 7:30 am class. “Why does it have to be so traffic?” you ask yourself, and so do the other people in the cars beside you. The heat is insane. Thank god for the inventor of air conditioning, right? You look at your…
Now many different accounts of the fateful day are heard left and right, causing confusion as each story is followed by the next. Issues start to bubble up to the surface as the country analyzes what went wrong in the operation and what could’ve been done to save the men. In the midst of a…
