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SaBalcony: Former Green Spiker Enzo Dizon’s new venture

Success has always been subjective for each person and although an athlete’s legacy is usually determined by the mark he or she has left on the game, there are some who go for a different road to success. One such athlete is former Green Spiker Enzo Dizon.   Early beginnings Dizon had always considered himself…

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The grind continues: DLSU’s teams begin Season 79 preparations

After another stellar season that resulted in another General Championship (GC) for DLSU, many Lasallian teams and players are already practicing towards the goal of replicating that feat while also improving on their finishes in their respective tournaments this upcoming season. So far this preseason, the Green Archers, the Lady Archers, and the Green Batters…

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Word on the street: Athletes and their diets

Food is what fuels the human body and keeps it going so that one can cope with life’s daily demands. Yet, when it comes to meals, athletes have to make certain sacrifices during the season in order to perform at a high level. Once they win the coveted championship, all those months of abstaining from…

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Swaying to the music: Life of an LSDC-Contemporary member

Dancing has been considered by most to be the ultimate expression of one’s self through movement. However, to dance is not simply to move with reckless abandon; nor is it gyrating without restraint. To dance is to create an art form, which oftentimes requires finesse and always a purposeful rhythmic direction. Such is the case…

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Aldin Ayo: All out with mind and heart

Following another early exit in UAAP Season 78 and the departure of Juno Sauler as head coach, apprehension and uncertainty clouded the fate of the DLSU Green Archers and their storied tradition. On the other side of the spectrum, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights were crowned champions in the National Collegiate Athletic…

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What goes around, comes around: De La Salle Ultimate

Ultimate Frisbee is a growing sport in many parts of the country, most especially in Metro Manila, as it offers leisure while promoting competitiveness. What started out as a pastime by expats has now evolved into a more common sport, with the international community dubbing the country as one of the most competitive and rising…

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Ian Lariba: Work. Win. Celebrate. Repeat.

What distances the great athletes from the pack is how they continue to outdo themselves on a consistent basis, pushing the envelope and setting the bar higher. Fans may be in awe of the increasing number of championships or growing personal accolades a player attains, but the relentless athlete will always want more, a “good”…

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Physical therapists: All hands on deck

The life of a student-athlete is not easy, especially during the grueling UAAP season. During that time, an athlete’s routine consists of having to train for long hours, going to school, doing homework, and playing in games. The cycle goes on and on, ultimately taking its toll on their bodies. Survival during the UAAP season…

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Office of sports clubs: Developing and cultivating new ventures

Last October saw several sports clubs manning booths at the Henry Sy Sr. grounds for their first ever annual recruitment. With 14 different organizations to choose from, potential recruits had a difficult time in picking which clubs best suit their interests. Despite requiring the payment of membership fees much like other professional organizations within the…

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Fire, desire, redemption: La Salle clinches 3rd UAAP General Championship

Prior to the start of UAAP Season 78, athletes from De La Salle University’s sports teams vowed to recover from their own setbacks,while also promising to do their part in helping reclaim the UAAP General Championship (GC) La Salle had narrowly lost to the UST Growling Tigers by six points, 285-279, last season. With a consistent,…