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Of freak monsoons and floating barangays, Blocked esteros and blasting fish out of water

Heaven’s gates are on hiatus. With the tempest turned loose, the rain keeps pouring.  The water keeps rising. Thunder keeps booming. By ten in the morning, Liza Hilario is ready to leave. All around her, more keen ears keep constant vigil of radio reports that warn of a high tide – but she and her…

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When rivals collide: La Salle-Ateneo Round 2

As they raised their fists into the air after an exhausting practice session, the Green and White signaled that they are ready for another epic showdown with their rivals.   Blue and green armadas will once again dominate the Smart Araneta Coliseum this Saturday as archrivals La Salle and Ateneo square off once more in…

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Student’s Constitutional Right: Its Implication on Student’s Management

by Jyro B. Trivino   The old adage “ignorance of the law excuses no one” could also be interpreted as waiving of one’s basic rights without knowledge of such. Even in an academic institution, not all administrators are familiar with student’s basic rights, which are protected, guaranteed and entitled to every citizen in our country. These…

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What’s in the Library?

One of the foremost resources that a university would have is a library that is well-stocked with timely editions of books, periodicals, electronic resources, and online databases, among other resources. The University Library’s constant challenge is precisely this: to stay on track in adapting to the changing information environment, and maintain its relevance in University…

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Freshmen Elections 2012 List of Candidates

List of candidates SANTUGON (Iisang Tugon sa Tawag ng Panahon) College of Science (FOCUS2012) Batch President: Christelle Badillo Batch Vice President: Tricia Fajardo Legislative Assembly Representative: Alex Taduran Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business (BLAZE2015) Batch President: Rupert Laurel Batch Vice President: Myrna Calanog Legislative Assembly Representative: Kiara Lin School of Economics (EXCEL2015) Batch…

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Maintaining the Agno economy

Considered to be the convenient choice for hungry budget-conscious students, Fidel Reyes Street, more prominently known as Agno, has occupied a special place in the hearts of Lasallians. The area is famous for cheap prices being offered by the various food establishments in the area. It, however, remains to be seen whether Agno has maintained…

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Investigative Report: Centennial Hall construction

Its design has garnered the curiosity and fascination of many; even LRT patrons, who look in awe at the latest addition to the campus, as the trains pass by. The construction of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, probably the most prominent project among the laundry list of activities that marked the celebration of DLSU’s centenary…

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The story behind the Canlubang campus

As early as 1976, the De La Salle brothers had envisioned the Canlubang campus. The initial plan sought to use the campus for the College of Education. By the 1990s, plans for Canlubang changed. Canlubang was being considered as a possible extension for the College of Business and College of Liberal Arts. And by 2003…

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Traffic measures in DLSU

The recent installation of new traffic lights along Taft Avenue has raised questions regarding its effectiveness in controlling the increasing traffic problem. Congestion in Taft Avenue has always been a concern for many; the installation of more traffic lights along this road is one attempt to fix the problem. The effectiveness of these traffic measures…

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Planning stage? Updates on the Campus Renewal Plan

In line with the University’s vision of being one of the leading learner-centered research university, it has launched a five-year redevelopment program known as the Campus Renewal Plan. That said plan was started in 2009. It aims to improve existing structures, provide state-of-the-art facilities, and address the lack of the spatial planning in the university.…