The LaSallianI found it strange that my pastor never mentioned the Amazon fires. A month-long blaze is ripping into the lungs of our Earth—and he never said a thing. For nearly as long as I’ve been alive, I’ve attended a Protestant church, listening to the Gospel preached by a Protestant pulpit. Global warming was as constant…
Dancing might be one of the most dangerous things one could do in the shower. I was ten when I decided to tap dance in the bathtub. The water from the shower gradually made the floor slippery. I already knew the possible consequences of my actions, but the music was hard to ignore. The next…
“Nasa isip mo lang yan.” (It’s all in your mind.) This is a typical remark given to people experiencing stress, worry, or fear. Often times, the impression one gets is that the person saying that is discounting their negative feelings to nothing more than a passing thought. People often discount mental illnesses to be a…
Last September 2, the Department of Budget and Management approved a budget proposal of P20.18-billion for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the year 2020—P79.85-million lower than the P20.26-billion allocated to the department in 2019. This budget cut raised concerns among members of the House of Representatives, who have in turn pushed for…
Every year, at the crack of February, millions of fans flock to their televisions to tune in to the annual Super Bowl—a sporting event like no other. With exciting plays, tackles, touchdowns, and captivating halftime shows, it is no wonder American football has a multitude of followers. However, one question still stands: just how popular…
The Executive Committee (EXECOM) of the University Student Government (USG) failed to convene in the past academic year (AY) to conduct interviews for magistrate appointments, members of the Judiciary branch told The LaSallian. Members of the committee—which includes the Executive Board (EB) and the college presidents—allegedly postponed the meeting repeatedly. “The problem was during the…
One might imagine the mere presence of Mike Enriquez, surrounded by awards garnered throughout his illustrious career, exuding an aura of intimidation. After all, who doesn’t know the Mike Enriquez? Yet, he radiates understanding and comfort. A household name, the man is more familiar than he is intimidating; the mere mention of his name brings…
“You have to be relentless in pursuing the truth.” The air in the room shifted at the sound of those words, delivered with the gravitas expected of esteemed broadcast journalist Jessica Soho. A true storyteller, Soho commanded the room full of student journalists—who were hanging on to every word—with nothing more than her presence and…
“Napakadilim ng era ng Martial Law; hindi siya Golden Era.” (The era of Martial Law was steeped in darkness; it was not a Golden Era.) This was how human rights lawyer Atty. Neri Colmenares described the years of military rule in a speech delivered in front of massed crowds at Luneta Park on September 20.…
With All for More as the theme for UAAP Season 82, the Green and Lady Tankers aim to double their efforts to achieve better finishes this time around. Last season, the Green Tankers ended with 382 points to place second overall, while the Lady Tankers garnered a total of 143 points, landing them in third…
