Manila, Philippines – Schneider Electric (SE), the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is on the lookout for the next bold ideas to solve some of the most critical issues within the sustainable energy sector for the 2020 edition of Go Green, its annual competition for students. Now on its 10th run this…
Star Wars has never been as divisive as it is today. Disney’s sequel trilogy has, at best, been a mixed bag, and it was always going to be difficult to bring a close to such a turbulent story. Stepping up to the plate in an attempt to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the galaxy-spanning saga…
“We live in the Anthropocene, an era where humans are modifying landscapes at unprecedented rates. We are—because of our demand for land—taking land from nature, transforming natural habitats [of other species] for [our own benefit].” This was what Dr. Enrico Di Minin, one of the leading scientists from the University of Helsinki in Finland, warned…
When hot liquefied rocks called magma emerge out of an opening on the earth’s crust, this phenomenon becomes known as lava as it rises to the surface. Seeping to the outer reaches of the landmass, it cools off into the surrounding area, dries up, and forms a new landmass. The creation of volcanoes belies their…
DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild, the premier theatre organization of De La Salle University, is proud to present the rerun of “Titser Ko Si La Salle!” in honor of the tercentenary celebration of the death of St. John Baptist De La Salle. Performances will run at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, De La Salle University – Manila…
The ability to bear offspring is often called the miracle of life. Given how natural conception is often considered the standard, it can be taken for granted just how many factors have to line up in order for this to occur successfully. The World Health Organization reported in 2010 that 15 percent of reproductive-aged couples—those who are…
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More than our mistakes
As the referee blew the whistle to end the first intramural football game in second year high school, I felt the pressure mounting. Our team was supposedly against the weakest team in the batch, but we could only muster a 1-1 draw in normal time. Our fate would be decided through a penalty shootout. In…
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Language learning: Not as easy as ABC
The increasingly globalized world has allowed cultures and languages to transcend borders; from Hollywood to K-pop to anime, we consume foreign media often without batting an eye. With more exposure to foreign languages than at any other point in human history, mixed-language contexts are normal scenarios in our everyday lives. Our exposure to other languages…
Under the bright lights of the Paco Arena, the towering presence of Mary Joy Baron is seen training intensively with the women’s national volleyball team. Once a player for the DLSU Lady Spikers during her collegiate years, Baron has since entered a new chapter of her career—donning the national colors in several regional meets this…
For many, college is the door that opens to a world of opportunities—the stepping stone to widened horizons where one is able to cultivate experiences that compel them to look beyond themselves. Now, more and more academic institutions are offering opportunities to study abroad, and more and more students are choosing to take the leap…