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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.…

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Terror professors: A look at major issues

The course offerings are finally out, *Michelle, a freshman, checks her flowchart for the subjects she needs to take next term. She views the course offerings in her My.LaSalle account only to find out that the three BUSMATH classes being offered for next term will be handled by three of the four “LOTR” professors. All…

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Letter of Complaint: Disciplinary Office of De La Salle University

Disciplinary Office of De La Salle University Letter of Complaint July 4, 2012             I, a student of De La Salle University, want to complain about the promulgation of new policies of the university. I understand ignorance is not an excuse for violation. Currently, my third minor offense is being processed, two of which due…