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UAAP: Lady Spikers defeat Lady Warriors in straight sets, eye Final Four matchup against Golden Tigresses

Picking up where they left off in their previous game against their archrivals, the ADMU Lady Eagles, the DLSU Lady Spikers extended their streak to five wins earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre. The team from Taft obtained a 10-3 win-loss record after cruising past the UE Lady Warriors in straight sets, 25-17,…

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247th NROTCU wins second place in LAGTI 2019, braces up for next year

After a four-year hiatus from participating in the Local Annual General Tactical Inspection (LAGTI), the cadets of the DLSU 247th Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (NROTCU) once again claimed glory when they were crowned first runners-up last March 24 at Naval Station Jose Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The competition, held at the same…

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Settling in Smash: The best Smash Bros. Player in the Philippines

Nowadays, having gaming as a profession isn’t a joke. Your seemingly average on-screen “nerd” could be on par with professional athletes—in terms of status and salary—as Electronic Sports (or Esports) athletes. Gamers witness these tournaments either through viewing them live or through online streaming services such as Twitch, or by having the guts to join…

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New female athletes’ dorm inaugurated

Last April 12, the formal inauguration of the DLSU Female Athletes’ Dorm was held at the old DLSU Retreat House. The dormitory is expected to house up to 100 students, and includes facilities such as an eating area, a study lounge, a prayer room, and laundry facilities. Providing a home for the athletes Associate Vice…

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WWJD?

Being raised a Catholic mostly did me good. The parables, the gospel readings, and the verses I was made to be familiar with influenced my daily routines, my beliefs, even my way of dealing with people. Following them, I thought, would be the only thing I should ever do or care about. Back then, I…

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Rant and Rave: Us

In pop culture, it sometimes takes a while before a film director’s name becomes associated with a certain level of quality. Though for Jordan Peele, it did not take very long. Perhaps a part of it can be attributed to the fact that his name was already relatively well-known before taking on directing roles, being…

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Lady Booters, PH bets perform in international campaign

The Philippine Women’s National Team scored a 2-1 record in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qualifiers for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Called the Malditas, the national team defeated Iran and Palestine, but lost to Chinese Taipei in the second qualifying round held last April 4 to 10 in Qatar. Six of the DLSU Lady…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers end Lady Eagles’ winning streak with a sweep, secure semis berth

Undaunted by their rivalry, the DLSU Lady Spikers restated their dominance over the top-seeded ADMU Lady Eagles in straights sets, 25-17, 25-13, 25-23, exposing their rivals’ vulnerability. The Lady Eagles were previously unbeaten, bowing down only once during the first round, but found their match again in La Salle as they clashed earlier today at…

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UAAP Finals: Lady Tennisters improve to second overall, Lady Bulldogs clinch fifth title in six years

Yesterday, April 9, at the CSA Bulacan Tennis Courts, the Lady Tennisters concluded their UAAP Season 81 campaign on a high note as they clinched second place overall in the women’s division. The Green-and-White improved to second place from a third place finish in UAAP Season 80. The last time the team reached the finals…

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DLSU nabs spotlight as only PH school in THE University Impact Rankings

De La Salle University once again made headlines last April 4 as the only Philippine educational institution that made it into the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, earning a spot in the 301+ bracket. The new ranking system was created to measure the social impact of universities by using certain United Nations…