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The transfer experience

LPEP, Andrew Building, and block sections – for most Lasallians, these three could sum up their frosh year in La Salle. For transfer students, however, it’s a different story. Life in the university is arguably more challenging with the lack of frosh essentials, which many students deem necessary to survive the start of their Taft…

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The plight of the bystander

Atop the chalkboards in every classroom rests a plastic marker that reads, “Lasallian Achievers for God and Country.” For decades, this vision has been a constant reminder for Lasallians who will lead our country into a brighter tomorrow. Whether through chosen careers in the future or through random acts of kindness, there are many ways…

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Young, rebel, and indie

Inside a condo unit in Magallanes Village, a group of five is cooking up an uprising – no, not with swords and shields or guns and steels, but with sheer passion for the art of filmmaking. The Rebelde Creatives, composed of award-winning film Director J.E Tiglao, Producer Andy Valenzuela, Production Manager Chloei Capili, Head Writer…

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A vandal no more

Gone are the days when art was confined to a paintbrush and an 8×10 cotton canvas. In this day and age, people have come to embrace life itself as an art form—whether it is the things you draw, the songs you listen to, the clothes you wear, or even the way you make your coffee.…

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Student spotlight: Lasallian collections

Throughout the ages, collecting has remained a timeless fad. While buttons, stamps, and receipts are the typical collector’s fare, others have been known to collect a variety of oddities. Take, for instance, Graham Barker, who has the world’s largest collection of navel fluff (yes, bellybutton lint!), according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Sergei…

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Toughest Subjects in DLSU: Gokongwei College of Engineering

All throughout DLSU, there has been both over and underestimation on the difficulty of degrees in the Gokongwei College of Engineering. Many have triumphed against the odds, undaunted, unscathed, boasting their victory over the insurmountable odds that most perceived as beyond their abilities. Others return battered, beaten, and broken, never to return to the gauntlet,…

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Provincial food in the Metro

Manila has always been a melting pot of different cultures. Being the capital city of the Philippines, it showcases the best of 7,107 islands. Part of the culture that it boasts is the variety of cuisines coming from all directions—from the northernmost part of Luzon to the farthest island in Mindanao. For students who hail…

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Renegade music

Rap music is what-is-on-your-mind music; unlike EDM, and pop which somewhat have to stick to a certain formula of I-love-you. Rappers have a lot on their minds ranging from turf wars to obsessions of derrieres. While people may put it down and its listeners here in the Philippines since it may seem hard to relate…

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The life of a Filipino writer

Captivating the readers’ minds is the one great task of any novelist. These writers have to challenge themselves to overcome this overwhelming sense of doubt and create beautifully written masterpieces that can stand the test of time. The Philippines is lucky to be blessed with incredibly gifted writers who have written impressive and relatable stories…

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Stories from January

It is of great consequence that January is the month of beginnings – the month to jumpstart newfound resolutions and plans, and the month that brims with hope and energy for the promising year ahead. We tear off old and yellowed calendars and mark our planners with renewed vigor because we know that a historical…