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Word on the street: Second semester athletes

The LaSallian caught up with past and present Lasallian athletes to find out which Taft-based squad, other than their own, has their support for this second semester. Veteran Lady Spiker Mika Reyes, Lady Paddler Yan Lariba, newcomer Martin Alegre of the Men’s Football Team, Green Archer alumnus Luigi de la Paz, and rookies Betto Orendain…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Spikers take on Adamson, UE in weekend matches

DLSU’s volleyball teams will return to action tomorrow, February 21, with both squads figuring in important matches that will further impact their positions in their respective tournaments. The Green Spikers will be facing the Adamson Soaring Falcons at 10 am, while the Lady Spikers will have their hands full against the UE Lady Warriors at…

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UAAP: Tracksters position themselves for better finishes in Season 78

Team unity and confidence in one another have been the ongoing themes when describing the DLSU Tracksters. This kind of team culture has proven to be effective in bringing out nothing but the best from each member of the team, while also improving the overall team chemistry. Their improved performance last season can attest to…

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DLSU Men’s Football Team: Conquering the United Football League

Long before the Philippines became a basketball-crazy country, it was first a football state. During the Spanish and the early parts of the American colonization periods, the chief sport in the Philippines was played with one’s feet and even the first Asian football tournament, which was played in the 1913 Far Eastern Games, was held…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers seek redemption against Adamson

Reeling from a shocking loss in last Wednesday’s game, the DLSU Lady Spikers are looking to redeem themselves and get back on the winning track when they take on the Adamson Lady Falcons this Saturday, 2 pm, at the FilOil Arena in San Juan.   Falling short Last Wednesday, La Salle suffered their first defeat…

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In the know: Lasallians’ perceptions on UAAP sports

From an outsider’s perspective, DLSU has been known to be an institution that prides itself in its excellence in its athletics programs, particularly in the UAAP. Having won back-to-back General Championships (GCs) prior to the current season, as well as being the other half of the “most storied rivalry in Philippine sports” with Ateneo de…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers aim for third straight win against NU

The DLSU Lady Spikers were spectacular in the opening week of the UAAP Season 78 Volleyball tournament, claiming consecutive victories over the FEU Lady Tamaraws and the UP Fighting Maroons. La Salle’s next game, however, will certainly test their impressive start as they take on the NU Lady Bulldogs later today, 4pm, at the Mall of…

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UAAP: Fencers seek to end UE Dynasty

To end the UE championship run is something that the DLSU Green Fencers and Lady Fencers aim to accomplish this coming season, a goal that goes side-by-side with them looking to improve their fourth-place finishes from last year. With their heads held high, the DLSU squad, a mix of both young talents and seasoned veterans, will tackle…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers aim for second win against UP

After an impressive win to begin their UAAP Season 78 campaign, the DLSU Lady Spikers are looking to build on their newfound momentum when they take on the UP Lady Maroons this Saturday, 2 pm, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Lady Spikers wasted no time in proving that they are among the…

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Green Journal: Alyanna Ong

In a few hours, Lasallians will be heading over to the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) to receive their diplomas and begin their life outside the four walls of a classroom. Lady Archer Alyanna Ong is among those who will march after years of toiling in the classroom and on the court. Reflecting on the…