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LA appoints two new student leaders

Amid the festivities of February 14, members of the University Student Government’s (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) sat down in the USG Session Hall, third floor of Br. Connon Hall to deliberate on the appointment of new student government officials for vacant positions in EDGE2017 and the Laguna Campus Student Government (LCSG).  New leaders appointed The…

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Justice Antonio Carpio returns to DLSU, re-emphasizes focus on West Philippine Sea dispute

Retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio returned to DLSU to deliver a talk entitled, The West Philippine Sea Dispute as the Philippines’ Foremost Foreign Policy Concern last February 14, at the Multipurpose Hall, 20th floor of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall. Hosted by the International Studies Department and the European Studies Association, the talk dissected…

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Rant and Rave: The Kingmaker

Filipinos are no strangers to Martial Law documentaries, with the visual medium often showcasing the realities of Martial Law laid bare years after these atrocities transpired. But in this familiar landscape, The Kingmaker, a new international documentary looks into the mind of one of the leading figures of Martial Law as it uncovers the grandiose…

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PRESS RELEASE: ‘Ascend to Higher Limits’ — DLSU Job Expo 2020

In line with its mission of providing job placement services and career opportunities to the Lasallian community, the Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS) will be holding its biannual DLSU Job Expo with the theme “Ascend to Higher Limits” at the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall from February 17 to 21,…

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Will you be (hista)mine?: Body talk and allergy medications

“I didn’t know it was [made from shrimp],” narrates Noelle Gloria (I, AB-ISJ), referring to one New Year’s Eve when she was hospitalized after eating a serving of bagoong. She recalls that allergic reactions manifested in the form of numbing hands, difficulty of breathing, and shaking of the body despite taking Claritin, a brand or…

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A year later: Diwata-2, the second Philippine microsatellite

Outer space is home to many fascinating things; many have naturally been formed there, like the Moon, and others sent out by mankind, such as artificial satellites. Satellites are defined as objects orbiting around a larger object like a planet, with some of the most popular examples being the International Space Station and Sputnik 1—aiding…

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Reevaluating romance: The inner workings of polyamory

The Valentine’s season often heightens one’s awareness of the presence of couples—hand in hand, enjoying time spent together, and perhaps even sharing a kiss or two. For many, this is the de facto image of love and romance: one person cherishing the presence of another romantically. However, this vision of romance does not necessarily hold…

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Glimpses of love

Cloud 8.999…, Albert Right before I left for college, my phone dinged. It was him. Two conversations ran parallel in my head: one weaving what I wanted to say to him, and one with myself trying to understand what I was feeling. I thought of the subtle winks and the smiles, the times I felt…

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An ever elusive mystery: The science behind attraction

“It’s also true that like the Moon—a trigger of its own legendary form of madness—love has its phases,” said Dr. Richard Schwartz, an associate professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and a consultant to McLean and Massachusetts General hospitals. Schwartz—whose research interests revolve around social isolation, loneliness, social connection, and lasting marriage—claimed in…

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Hanging by a thread: US-Philippine relations amid the Global Magnitsky Act

The relationship between the Philippines and the United States (US) has historically been considered one of America’s strongest bilateral ties in the world. Some 78 percent of Filipinos still view the US in a positive light, a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found in 2017. But this relationship is under threat as Filipino…