Gretchen Diez, a transgender woman, made headlines last week after she was denied the use of a women’s bathroom in Farmer’s Market, Cubao, by a janitress. After the scuffle, Diez was detained, shamed by the police, and later released after the mall’s management dropped charges of unjust vexation against her. Last August 20, Diez was…
It is a no brainer to say that the enticing aroma of freshly brewed coffee sends an invigorating sensation to those who deem the drink a staple in their daily routines. Over the past few centuries, coffee has indeed become more than just an incontestable staple. It has grown to be very important in many…
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Jab, hook, straight
Life is often likened to a race—a marathon—where pacing yourself is necessary to last the whole stretch. We run with an end goal in mind, the finish line being our inspiration to cover the distance ahead of us in a finite amount of time. We start running and we do not stop—not looking back, in…
On the battleground, audiences are the ones cheering on athletes, especially during their best moments. But they do not see the athletes enduring trying times when they are not under the spotlight. An athlete’s greatest investment is the body. It is their armory—their source of greatness. Countless hours are spent everyday in training to stay…
The 1986 Chernobyl reactor explosion left its tragic mark by killing more than 30 individuals in the initial explosion and contaminating the surrounding areas with high radiation. Other notable events—such as the Manhattan Project, the bombing of Hiroshima city, as well as another accident in Fukushima—have further aggravated resistance toward the use of nuclear energy.…
Every August, the Philippines prepares for Buwan ng Wika, which celebrates the diverse languages of the country. With that said, the celebration also highlights the country’s culture as a whole. A part of which is the delicious Filipino cuisine served at every household. The LaSallian interviewed several athletes as to what their palette might prefer…
Manila Zoo, the mini jungle at the heart of an urban city, is a place shrouded in mystery and stereotypes. It has often been the center of news reports and unwarranted scandals. The LaSallian wades through the enigma surrounding Manila Zoo with the help of Jazz Ong (AB-OCM ‘18), a passionate volunteer for Zoo Crew,…
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Fighting for what matters
Something unusual happened online recently, which caught my—and the rest of the student body’s—attention. The sister of one of the candidates for an Executive Board position called out her sibling’s opponent for allegedly spreading false allegations of corruption. Her brother was lending pens to voters heading for the booth. During this time, the other candidate…
Day in and day out, mental health professionals are continuously reminded of why they entered their chosen professions. Working in an environment that constantly subjects them to the reality of what people with mental disorders truly experience—be it through the anecdotes they share or through immersions in institutions—continues to open their eyes to the current…
Many have theorized how the end of the world will come. With threats ranging from biological warfare to brain-eating zombies or a destructive alien invasion, theories have ranged from the mundane to those out of this world. But while these ideas may seem far-fetched from the real state of the world, something looming in the…