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UAAP: Green Archers seek sixth win against winless UE

Winning has never meant so much to two teams coming from opposite sides of the UAAP standings. The DLSU Green Archers have answered every challenge thrown their way so far, entering the week as the only undefeated team in the league. Meanwhile, the UE Red Warriors continue to pile on the losses despite their best efforts,…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers split thrilling matches against ADMU

As in all competitions pitted between both schools, the match-up between DLSU and ADMU was highly-anticipated and intense. Even as all eight schools played in the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall yesterday, a throng of green and blue occupied the largest portion in the stands of the venue. With the frenzied cheers drowning the swooshing sounds…

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Tanggol Wika: Opposing CHED Memo No. 20-2013

Last July, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ordered all universities to retain six to nine units of Filipino subjects in compliance with the Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) on CHED Memorandum (CMO) No. 20 Series of 2013. The memo proposed to remove all Filipino and Literature General Education (GE) subjects from the university…

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Manifesto on Marcos’ burial, LA committee elections, COMELEC appointments, student handbook evaluation discussed on LA floor

The University Student Government (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) held its third and fourth regular sessions for the academic year last September 19 and 23, respectively.   The manifesto on Marcos’ burial at the LNMB In its third session, the LA discussed the resolution calling for the release of the manifesto on the burial of Ferdinand…

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UAAP: DLSU Green, Lady Shuttlers subdue UST

The DLSU Green Shuttlers bested the UST Growling Tigers with a 4-1 victory yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. The victory, combined with today’s results, evens out the Green Shuttler’s win-loss record to 2-2. The Lady Shuttlers on the other hand, won by a close margin, 3-2, also against UST. They now improve to…

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Lean years, campus development discussed in University General Assembly

During this year’s University General Assembly (UGA) held last September 23 at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, DLSU President Br. Raymundo Suplido FSC discussed the administration’s plans on addressing the lean years, its priorities and goals for this academic year, and new campus development.   The lean years In addressing the low enrollment turnout for freshmen…

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Chasing the aviation dream: Martin Villaflor takes to the skies

People say that life is a sport. It takes discipline for one to survive both on and off the playing field. Like former DLSU Green Spiker Enzo Dizon, Martin Villaflor chose to pursue a new venture, this time in the field of aviation. The former DLSU Football goalkeeper has been able to reap the benefits…

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The loud and the proud: The Animo Squad Drummers

Every team has its own fan base that rallies behind them throughout the season. Within that fan base lies a spirited group of people that ignites the energy within the crowd. For the Lasallian community, it is the Animo Squad that sets the tone in every match, fueling the electric atmosphere inside the arena. With…

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UAAP: Green Archers down Soaring Falcons, remain unbeaten after five games

In a showdown between the two teams atop the UAAP standings, the DLSU Green Archers overpowered the AdU Soaring Falcons, 91-75, in their game earlier at the Mall of Asia Arena. This was a statement game for La Salle, which asserted its dominance and label as the only undefeated team left. Coach Aldin Ayo, after…

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UAAP: Lady Archers overcome slow start, fend off Lady Falcons, 69-61

After a tightly contested first half, the DLSU Lady Archers were able to hold off the AdU Lady Falcons, 69-61, improving their record to 4-1. Camille Claro led all scorers in the game with 14 points along with four steals. Jamie Roxas also played a vital role in the winning effort, recording 12 points and…