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Enzo the Little Archer bids goodbye

While the crowd went wild with the intense sports action of the UAAP and while spectators’ eyes were focused on the players on court, a little boy drew the sports community’s attention as he cheered “Animo!” from the sidelines.   Enzo Recto, the boy who became an instant fan-favorite after his first appearance in the…

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Commentary Country and Alma Mater: A balance of dedication

Great plays lead to winning games. As the wins pile up, championships are won and athletes become immortalized for their feats. The glitz and glamor of the sporting world will forever attract the youth from all corners of the globe to pick up a ball or slip on a pair of rubber shoes with hopes…

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UAAP Women’s Volleyball Finals Poll: Will the three-peat be denied?

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By the numbers: DLSU’s first GC

[widgetkit id=6821] After the Lady Spikers emerged victorious against the NU Lady Bulldogs in their semifinal duel last February 23, DLSU has moved a step closer to its first ever UAAP General Championship (GC). Through the win, La Salle has assured itself of a GC at the end of Season 75. The LaSallian takes a…

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Pump up the Animo 5: Clash of the colleges

Pump up the Animo is an intercollegiate cheerleading competition hosted by the DLSU Animo Squad. The biggest battle between the six colleges in one stage is set to take off in the quest to find the best college cheerleading squad at DLSU this coming March 23, 2013 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. This year’s Pump…

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Green blood refuels the Green Batters

The Animo runs deep in the veins of the DLSU Green Batters as 13 of the team’s roster came from five other La Salle schools. Franco “Hashi” Hashimoto and Quito Castro are from De La Salle Zobel while JR Labon played for La Salle Antipolo. Miguel Olmos is representing De La Salle Lipa while Jon…

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Famous but non-existent in DLSU and in the UAAP

Boxing, bowling and billiards are just a few of the many sports Filipinos have excelled in. Because of their increasing popularity in the country, names such as Manny Pacquiao, Paeng Nepomuceno, and Efren Reyes have become news staples in many mainstream broadsheets. But despite their unquestionable popularity, these sports continue to remain in the sidelines…

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KINGS OF THE ROAD: The DLSU Running Club

  Known as one of the contemporary popular sports in the Philippines today, running has become a popular sport among Lasallians. To address the growing interest in running in the Lasallian community, several running enthusiasts formed the DLSU Running Club.   Beginning of the road Tracking its roots back to the DLSU track and field…

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Jersey retirement: A long process to glory

Retiring jerseys has been a common practice by sport franchises to commemorate players who have left an important mark in a certain sport, along with  championship titles for the school they played for. DLSU has its own list of retired jerseys. A member of the NCAA and UAAP for 57 and 26 years, respectively, La…

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Training off-campus: Beneficial or detrimental?

Training grounds have always played a role in a team’s performance. Aside from the concepts learned from the guidance of the coach, teams consider its training grounds as its home.   The current setting The Enrique Razon Sports Complex has served as a home court and primary training venue for many of the athletes. Sheltering…