Annually, the scientific community would anticipate the announcement of the newest recipients of the Nobel Prize. First awarded in 1901, the award was established as part of the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist and businessman, and recognized people who made outstanding contributions to the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, Economics, Literature,…
Changes in BITUIN—a podcast that discussed the progress made in the University’s ongoing digital transformation project, Banner Initiative to Transform, Unify, Integrate, and Navigate (BITUIN)—was conducted at the Research Commons, second floor of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall last December 11. Project Executive and Information Technology Services Director Allan Borra, joined by University Chancellor Br.…
As the first half of UAAP Season 82 came to an end, some of La Salle’s squads have poured out their hearts to represent the school with honor and pride. In every unit, a chosen athlete accepts the challenge of motivating their teammates while steering them toward victory. The role of a team captain varies…
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I was almost kicked out of The LaSallian. It was the start of my second year in college, and at the time, I was not yet a regular staffer of the publication. For those who don’t know, as a member of the organization, you have about a year to get regularized, which you earn by…
Former College of Liberal Arts (CLA) President Zeanne Garcia recalls a time when she decided to donate P20,000 from her college’s own unit, the Arts College Government (ACG), to the Filipino Youth Summit (FYS) 2019, an event spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs, and the ID 116 Graduation Ball, organized…
Every training day, student-athletes pack their training bags with everything they need for another session in their constant grind. This kind of packing becomes part of an athlete’s daily routine, signaling gradual steps taken to bring themselves closer to their goals. However, there are athletes who have to do much heavier packing—the ones who have…
After years of foreign players constantly dominating the collegiate basketball individual awards, House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero has filed House Resolution 388, which seeks to ban foreign players from playing in collegiate leagues such as the UAAP and NCAA. In fact, the NCAA has already banned foreign players from playing in their league starting next…
Without a complete set of officers, both the Judiciary and the Commission on Audit (COA) of the University Student Government (USG) saw hindrances to their operations last academic year (AY). Despite a lack of magistrates, the Judiciary was still able to operate. However, its inability to reach a quorum incapacitated the judicial body, according to…
In the Philippines, to say that the Christmas season is a long-awaited holiday would be an understatement. Filipinos are known to start the all-familiar countdown to Christmas as soon as the “Ber” months begin. For many, the Christmas season is one packed with family get-togethers and parties. This seemingly inherent reverence for the Christmas holidays…
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I found it funny how, as a child, I would often struggle with simple multiplication. Granted, I was four years old, and the concept was just taught to me in kindergarten. But the other kids were quick to understand it, and I could feel the mounting pressure of being the only one who could not…