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Disrupting the order: Consequences of introducing invasive species

Considered a national epidemic by the Department of Health last August 6, the dengue virus—a viral infection generally originating from a female mosquito species called Aedes aegypti, whose bite results in a flu-like illness—was reported to have claimed the lives of 622 people based on 146,062 cases that recorded during the months of January to…

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University University Feature

Out with the old, in with the new: A look into Student Handbook revisions

Around a year after the DLSU Student Handbook (SH) was expected to be released, the updated manual has finally been distributed, with the soft copy published on the DLSU website last May 27. With the SH due for revision every three years, its new volume is set to be in use until 2021, replacing the…

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University University Feature

On turning the tide with USG President Lance Dela Cruz

After failing to field candidates in the 2018 General Elections (GE), Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) made an unprecedented comeback to the University Student Government (USG), and making history along the way by winning a majority of the seats—a feat the party previously had not accomplished in the USG’s decade-long existence. Then-GE 2019 candidate Lance…

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Editorial Opinion

Reviving Trust

In the year 2000, the Philippines breathed a sigh of relief as the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered the good news and declared the country polio-free. The country, at that time, had not had a documented case of polio for seven years. That all changed this year when the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed two…

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Menagerie Menagerie Feature

Marvel vs. Capcom: The spirit of battle

In the far corners of the mall, the clang of gaming tokens rattling in pockets, cheers of children, and jingles from nearby gacha machines are lost in the cacophony of players duking it out against each other amid the glow of a flashing screen. Nearby spectators are treated to an orchestra of joystick clicks and…

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Sports Sports Feature

A coach’s burden and blessing: Reforming La Salle basketball

Many different faces have led the DLSU Green Archers from the sidelines in the past couple of seasons. The Taft-based squad is now being mentored by their third head coach in over three years, with Gian Nazario stepping up to take on the position this UAAP Season 82. Joined by Jermaine Byrd leading the way…

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Sports Sports Feature

UAAP: Green Paddlers seek Final Four return, Lady Paddlers aim to recover championship form

It was a tough UAAP season for the Green and Lady Paddlers last year. The Green Paddlers settled for fifth place after failing to enter the Final Four for the second year in a row, while the Lady Paddlers failed to defend their UAAP crown—a crown they held for four straight years—and concluded the season…

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Vanguard

Reviewing UN confab on Universal Health Coverage, SDGs

Last September 23, the United Nations (UN) High Level Meeting (HLM) on Universal Health Coverage or Universal Health Care (UHC) took place at the UN Headquarters in New York City amid the organization’s 74th General Assembly. The HLM was attended by representatives from all UN member states, including the Philippines, Canada, Japan, and Brazil. With…

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University University Feature

The first 100 days of ‘Bagong Maynila’

“Parating na ang Bagong Maynila,” announced recently elected Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on his Facebook page last February 7. (The new Manila draws near.) Known for utilizing a modern approach in using social media platforms, Moreno continues to receive increased attention from different media circles. Together with a re-energized Manila Public Information Office, Moreno…

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Sports

UAAP: Lady Spikers fail to prevent Golden Tigresses’ four-peat

The final day of the UAAP Season 82 Beach Volleyball Tournament, held at the Sands at SM by the Bay, saw a rematch between last year’s Season 81 Volleyball semi-finalists. Similar to Season 81’s result, La Salle bowed to UST, allowing the Golden Tigresses to achieve a four-peat in a post-Sisi Rondina era, as UST…