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UAAP: DELTA Poomsae, Kyorugi eye gold for Season 82

A new UAAP season will begin once again for the De La Salle Taekwondo (DELTA) team. Combining both continuous training and relentless determination, the DELTA team is a force to be reckoned with this Season 82. The LaSallian sits down with team captains Angelica Gaw, Kyle Arsenal, and Shannelle Romuar to discuss the plans and…

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A coach’s burden and blessing: Reforming La Salle basketball

Many different faces have led the DLSU Green Archers from the sidelines in the past couple of seasons. The Taft-based squad is now being mentored by their third head coach in over three years, with Gian Nazario stepping up to take on the position this UAAP Season 82. Joined by Jermaine Byrd leading the way…

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UAAP: Green Paddlers seek Final Four return, Lady Paddlers aim to recover championship form

It was a tough UAAP season for the Green and Lady Paddlers last year. The Green Paddlers settled for fifth place after failing to enter the Final Four for the second year in a row, while the Lady Paddlers failed to defend their UAAP crown—a crown they held for four straight years—and concluded the season…

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UAAP: Reignited Green Archers look to make their mark in Season 82

The UAAP Season 81 campaign of the Green Archers ended abruptly when they missed out on a Final Four spot, courtesy of the FEU Tamaraws. It was the first time in three years that the Green-and-White sat out early for the postseason activities. While the La Salle faithful watched their archrivals take away the championship,…

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Meeker, Malonzo, and Pado look to provide a new element to the Green Archers

“That’s the strength of La Salle. Not just one, not two, not three, but the sum of all parts.” This is what 6’9” big man James Pado believes to be the key for them to win it all this season. Coming off of a disappointing end last season, the Green Archers bolstered their roster with…

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Animo Rally 2019: #4WARDLASALLE

As the 82nd season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) tournament begins this September, numerous athletes from various sports donned the jersey of the Green-and-White and presented themselves at the Animo Rally earlier today, August 30, at the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space.   Returning for her second stint as the University’s Courtside Reporter,…

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Word on the street: An athlete’s favorite Filipino dish

Every August, the Philippines prepares for Buwan ng Wika, which celebrates the diverse languages of the country. With that said, the celebration also highlights the country’s culture as a whole. A part of which is the delicious Filipino cuisine served at every household. The LaSallian interviewed several athletes as to what their palette might prefer…

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Life on the fast lane: Calma, Rabe take on the tracks

There is something about speed that people revel in. A wide variety of sports involves speed and racing, and among these sports, race car driving is one of the most challenging. Countless factors play major roles in this motorsport—the race track, weather, tires, aerodynamics, and most prominently, the cars. However, racing is more than just…

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New beginnings: Go, Dyke take on new challenge in the MPBL

After representing the Green-and-White for the past couple of years, former Green Archers Jollo Go and Mark Dyke were able to bag one UAAP championship and a number of memorable moments together. Today, the two Lasallians look forward to joining the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Determined for a new start “Basketball doesn’t stop with…

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Changing the tide: FIFA Women’s World Cup

Sports is never just sports. It is a showcase of the unique skills and personalities of amazing individuals. As beloved as it is, sporting events have garnered massive influence in society, and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup is proof of this. Due to the immense popularity of athletes competing in these sporting events, the…