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Passing the torch: Olympian Stephen Fernandez and Olympic hopeful Kris Uy

The Olympics is considered as the pinnacle of practically every established sport in the world, with perhaps the FIFA World Cup as one of the few exceptions. Held every four years, it is every athlete’s dream to represent his or her country in the Olympics. What makes it all the more prestigious is that not…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers look to clinch finals berth against FEU

With a twice-to-beat advantage tucked under their belts, the DLSU Lady Spikers enter the Final Four facing a familiar foe in the FEU Lady Tamaraws, whom they will take on tomorrow, April 17, at 3:30 pm in the Mall of Asia Arena.   Morale-boosting season finales After losing to the Ateneo Lady Eagles last Sunday,…

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Green Journal: The Diamante brothers of DLSU Football

With the playoffs of the UAAP Season 78 Men’s Football Tournament right around the corner, The LaSallian took the opportunity to catch up with not one, but all three Diamante brothers of the DLSU Men’s Football Team during the early stages of the tournament. Eldest brother and former team captain Gio shared his thoughts on…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers aim to eclipse NU in regular season finale

Regardless of the game’s implications, a win to close out the elimination round will always boost a team’s confidence heading into the Final Four. The DLSU Lady Spikers have already clinched the second seed in the Final Four, and even with the benefit of having a twice-to-beat advantage, a win later today would give them…

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UAAP: DLSU Spikers seek strong wins against UE, Ateneo

With two games left in the elimination round, the DLSU Lady Spikers will try to grab their sixth straight win when they take on the Ateneo Lady Eagles this Sunday, April 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Green Spikers, on the other hand, will look to conclude their season on a high note when…

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Impact roles: The decisive positions in sports

Team sports are all about teamwork, execution, and trust in one another. Each player in the team has their own specific role to play and how well they play their roles, more often than not, dictates the outcome of the game. Just as there are multiple players that comprise a team, so too are there…

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DLSU triathlon club: Diving into the world of triathletes

Over the years, the number of athletic clubs founded within DLSU has been steadily increasing. Catering to those who live and breathe the pro-active lifestyle, these sports clubs provide students with an avenue wherein they can not only relieve themselves of stress but also discover a place to meet new friends with similar interests. Enter…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers aim for fifth straight win against struggling UE

With the conclusion of the Holy Week festivities, the DLSU Lady Spikers will resume action in the UAAP Season 78 Women’s Volleyball Tournament later today when they take on the UE Lady Warriors at 2 pm in the Mall of Asia Arena. The Taft-based squad are aiming to wrestle the top spot from the ADMU…

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Enrique M. Razon Sports Center: The Nucleus of DLSU Fitness

While the Enrique M. Razon Sports Center is associated mostly with varsity practices, students’  FITWELL, FTSPORT, FTTEAMS, or FTDANCE classes, or even parking spaces, this nine-storey building has more to offer and provide. From lifting weights in the gym to stretching it out on the Yoga mat, Razon, as it is more commonly known, offers…

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All for the love of the game: Student-organized tournaments in DLSU

For most Lasallians, playing on the biggest stages and being adored by thousands of fans is but a dream. Whether being on a basketball court receiving a pass from Jeron Teng in the dying seconds of a do-or-die game against Ateneo, or being a part of the towering defense behind the net with Mika Reyes,…