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FilOil: Green Archers overcome Lyceum in overtime thriller

What looked to be just a regular blowout game on a Saturday afternoon turned out to be an overtime nail-biter as the DLSU Green Archers overcome a huge deficit to beat the Lyceum Pirates in overtime, 121-119. “They gave us a dose of our own medicine,” said head coach Aldin Ayo on the game against…

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Obsessions and compulsions: The truth behind OCD

Nikko* (II-BS-MGT) wakes up with intrusive thoughts. In the morning, when people usually just stand up and leave their mess of a bed behind, Nikko has to check. He checks for the click of his lamp switch, the ring of his alarm, his already-made blanket that doesn’t seem right enough, and the gap between the…

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DLSU Korean students speak up on South Korean president’s impeachment

Last March 10, 2017, former President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Park Geun-hye became the first democratically-elected president in the country to be removed in office after a constitutional court upheld her impeachment amid charges of extortion, bribery, abuse of power, and leaking government secrets. The decision essentially nullifies the executive immunity that Park…

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FilOil: Green Archers crush Growling Tigers amidst bench-clearing brawl, 109-81

Yesterday at the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup, the DLSU Green Archers crushed the UST Growling Tigers, 109-81, to improve to a 2-1 win-loss standing. With 20 seconds remaining in the game, multiple players were thrown out after La Salle’s Ramil Tero and UST’s Marvin Lee engaged in a fistfight. “You always have to…

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CSG leaders highlight projects, cite areas for improvement with student engagement

According to Article XI of the the University Student Government (USG) Constitution, College Student Governments (CSG) are accountable for handling college-based affairs and the general needs of their respective batches. Furthermore, they organize and implement programs for their respective colleges towards the full implementation of the CSGs’ vision and mission. Delivering the CSGs’ projects For…

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UAAP: DLSU Women’s Football ends seven-year title drought, concludes season unbeaten

The DLSU Women’s Football Team closed its UAAP Season 79 campaign with a perfect record, all en route to a championship. With a record of eight wins in the elimination round, the Lasallians earned themselves an outright berth in the finals. The recent championship gave head coach Hans Peter-Smit his 12th title in the UAAP,…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers clinch back-to-back titles, give Fajardo perfect send-off

After a season of adversity, the DLSU Lady Spikers have successfully defended their championship and retained the title as the top team of the league. However, it was not an easy journey for the Green-and-White. From losing a handful of key players prior to the season, to players struggling with inconsistency, the team from Taft…

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Palacios, Ledesma exit in style, end DLSU Football’s seven-year title drought

Inna Palacios and Meryll Ledesma’s respective journeys with the prestigious DLSU Football program have come to an end. The co-captains left their mark by giving the team from Taft its first title in seven years while finishing UAAP Season 79 unbeaten. Throughout the whole competition, La Salle showcased its well fortified defense which included Ledesma…

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Milcu: Green Archers edge Blue Eagles in league opener, 80-71

Yesterday at the FilOil Flying V Centre, the DLSU Green Archers opened their Milcu Sports Summer Basketball Showcase campaign on a high note as they beat the ADMU Blue Eagles, 80-71. Ben Mbala spearheaded the Green Archers with 22 points and 13 rebounds while Ricci Rivero also chipped in with 22 points. Kib Montalbo came off…

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Curtain call: Kim Fajardo puts storybook ending to hallowed UAAP career

In her five years in the UAAP, Kim Fajardo has seen everything. She has been a part of the arguably the most popular generation of Lady Spikers, while also serving as the bridge between that group and the current crop of young stars led by the likes of libero Dawn Macandili, MVP (Most Valuable Player)…