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Fanfiction: And the story continues

If you’ve ever been a diehard fan of any TV show, movie, book, play or any other form of pop culture, chances are that you weren’t the only one. And chances are that within this loyal and enthusiastic group of fans you’re a part of (or “fandom”, as they’re collectively called), there is a small…

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Sports

SaBalcony: Former Green Spiker Enzo Dizon’s new venture

Success has always been subjective for each person and although an athlete’s legacy is usually determined by the mark he or she has left on the game, there are some who go for a different road to success. One such athlete is former Green Spiker Enzo Dizon.   Early beginnings Dizon had always considered himself…

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University

28 years of agrarian reform in Hacienda Luisita

The 6,453 hectares of land in Hacienda Luisita is rife with history of agrarian reform, which dates back to 1957, when former President Ramon Magsaysay blocked the sale of the hacienda from the wealthy Lopez family in Iloilo. He instead offered the land to Jose Cojuangco Sr. Under the agreement, Cojuangco was supposed to redistribute…

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Is anyone listening?

It is a rare thing to see the student body united—across all colleges and among all levels—on a single issue. When the administration proposed the change in the day of the U Break from Fridays to Mondays, however, the diverse student body responded last month with a collective and resounding no. More recently, the University…

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Sports

The grind continues: DLSU’s teams begin Season 79 preparations

After another stellar season that resulted in another General Championship (GC) for DLSU, many Lasallian teams and players are already practicing towards the goal of replicating that feat while also improving on their finishes in their respective tournaments this upcoming season. So far this preseason, the Green Archers, the Lady Archers, and the Green Batters…

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Menagerie

25 Cents’ Worth: A foreigner in my own country

“Atsi, tricycle!” (Older sister, tricycle!), “Ya sui, sidecar!” (Very beautiful, sidecar!), shouted two of many tricycle drivers at an informal jeepney stop near my family’s house. I threw my usual constipated look-slash-death glare at them and continued on my way, even if what just happened left me feeling disconcerted. I have been commuting on-and-off for…

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There’s no place like home

Many of us dream of coming home to see our family members after a long day of school. We imagine ourselves sharing something funny that had happened earlier in the day with our siblings, or telling our mothers and fathers about that quiz we almost perfected (or failed). But for some, it’s not that easy.…

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Fast facts about the proposal to move the University break

As we await the final decision of the Academics Council regarding the proposal to move the University Break (U Break) from Fridays to Mondays and revert to a five-day schedule, The LaSallian presents a list of facts regarding the change to the Lasallian community (especially its younger constituents). Here are five facts about the history…

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A Tale of Love and Darkness: A boy’s recollection

Last June 8th at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, the Israeli Embassy hosted the 14th Israeli Film Festival with a showing of Natalie Portman’s directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness. This year’s theme for the festival was “Romance in the Holy Land,” featuring Israeli films which will be available for viewing in different Cinematheque…

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Sports

Word on the street: Athletes and their diets

Food is what fuels the human body and keeps it going so that one can cope with life’s daily demands. Yet, when it comes to meals, athletes have to make certain sacrifices during the season in order to perform at a high level. Once they win the coveted championship, all those months of abstaining from…