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Menagerie

Rant and Rave: A taste of Taft cuisine—Part Two

Variety There is no denying the existence of the delectable medley of dining splendor that Taft Ave. presents to those that visit. Every bite—spicy, sweet, or something in between—is a celebration of the many unique cultures and traditions the place brings together. The LaSallian now explores the last three chosen staples that the Taft menu…

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Menagerie

Rant and Rave: A taste of Taft cuisine—Part One

Variety A day in the life of a student at DLSU is not complete without chowing down on a filling meal. Some may opt for a hearty rice platter to start their day, others may choose a lighter fare of salads and snacks. But for most students, finding the definitive place to fill their appetites…

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Vanguard

With reactions in succession, chemical compounds liberate fireworks and byproducts

Picture a flower unfolding with a rumble against the night sky. Glittering greens, brilliant blues, and riveting reds—nothing screams “celebration” like fireworks. Worldwide, these spectacular explosions are a regular feature of national holidays, religious festivals, and the start of a new year. Powering these displays is a medley of chemicals that have been used and…

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Menagerie

Rant and Rave: Nothing goes bump in the night in ‘Junji Ito Maniac—Japanese Tales of the Macabre’

It is impossible to discuss Kyoufu manga, or Japanese horror comics, without mentioning the name Junji Ito. Known for his grotesque art style and supernatural themes, Ito is celebrated as one of the most skilled horror artists from Japan.  Ito made a name for himself through his printed comics and book anthologies where his horrifying…

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Menagerie

Rant and Rave: Jinyoung’s ‘Chapter 0—WITH’ lends a comforting shoulder to lean on

Following self-owned K-pop group GOT7’s ninth anniversary last January 16, lead vocalist and center Jinyoung—the last among the septet to launch a complete collection of his own—welcomed 2023 with Chapter 0: WITH. Beneath his euphonious voice and expressive eyes, the singer-actor reveals a suave assortment of songwriting, composing, and producing skills. Parting of the curtains…

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Menagerie

Writer’s Recap: Masungi Georeserve empowers environmental climate action in second ‘Explorer Encounters’ conference

In the midst of hopelessness brought about by the continuing climate disasters, Masungi Georeserve Inc. banded together with the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to bring intergenerational hope to hundreds of Filipino environmental activists, educators, and scientists through their flagship event titled Explorer Encounters: Movements Creating Tomorrow last January 14, at Kondwi, Makati City.…

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University

Does DLSU need more parking or less cars?

The return of in-person classes might raise calls for more parking space around DLSU for driving Lasallians, but parking woes boil down to national policy.

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University

Provost reassures University’s F2F capacity amid student population concerns

Provost Dr. Robert Roleda bares to The LaSallian the University’s plans to accommodate more than 24,000 students on campus without full online learning in Term 2 AY 2022-2023.

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University

Transition to hybrid setup a ‘learning experience’ for CSO, CSO orgs

It is still a long and rough journey for the Council of Student Organizations as they try to find ways to smoothly operate in hybrid setup.

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University

Commentary: Formative culture needed for frosh integration

With the reopening of campus comes the revamp of the annual “frosh hate” over freshmen’s decorum.