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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…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Archers face high-flying Soaring Falcons

The DLSU Lady Archers, who are currently 3-1, look to build off momentum from their bounce-back win against the UST Growling Tigresses coming into their next matchup against the AdU Lady Falcons. On the other hand, Coach Aldin Ayo and the Green Archers will defend their unbeaten run against former DLSU Coach Franz Pumaren and…

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UAAP: DLSU Lady Archers prevail over UST Growling Tigresses, 77-67

The DLSU Lady Archers rebounded from Sunday’s defeat to the NU Lady Bulldogs after defeating UST, 77-67, at the Mall of Asia Arena last Wednesday. Khate Castillo led the way for the Archers with 20 points, shooting eight out of 15 from the field and draining four out of eight three-point attempts. Bennette Revillosa was…

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UAAP: Mixed results for DLSU Green, Lady Shuttlers versus NU

The DLSU Green and Lady Shuttlers yielded opposite results against their counterparts from NU, with the former team losing 4-1 while the latter came away with a 5-0 victory yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. The men’s side was outclassed by the defending champion, the NU Bulldogs, but did not go down without a…

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The portrait of a professor: Living on through their teachings

You attend class and find that your professor hasn’t shown up in days. Upon checking your DLSU e-mail account, you are just then told of the news: The professor has passed away, leaving their desk empty for all days. Maybe you wonder about your grades, or who will take over the class. But as you…

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It’s Snow time: Snow Peñaranda looks to step-up for the Lady Archers

With only a few weeks left before the 79th season of the UAAP kicks off, it won’t be long until the DLSU Lady Archers begin their quest to redeem themselves from their heartbreaking defeat to the Ateneo Lady Eagles in the Final Four. After losing key players like Alyanna Ong, Ara Abaca, and Fretzie Oyao,…

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Thriving bookstores near and around Taft

With books now just a click away, thanks to e-books and tablets, the entire reading experience becomes convenient, instant, and almost effortless. This, however, forces bookstores to close their doors, with independent bookstores being the first to go before the big book chains. Such is the tragic reality of bookstores caught in the midst of…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers succumb to UP

On the second day of the UAAP Season 79 Badminton Tournament, the DLSU Green and Lady Shuttlers suffered their first defeat in their matches against the UP Fighting and Lady Maroons yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. With the result, they now have a 1-1 win-loss standing. Falling short Green Shuttler Anton Cayanan went first…