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Opinion

Responding to the chaos

The past few weeks have been crazy for several prominent universities in Metro Manila. Last March 28, the Ateneo de Manila University received yet another bomb threat from a still undetermined source. Students, faculty, and staff were then swiftly evacuated while the bomb squad conducted two sweeps of the campus. Only a few days passed…

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Sports

UAAP: Green Spikers finish season strong, defeat UE in straight sets

The DLSU Green Spikers closed UAAP Season 78 on a good note after winning against the UE Red Warriors in three sets, 25-16, 25-15, 25-18, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. With the win, the Green Spikers finish the elimination round with a 5-9 win-loss record. Raymark Woo and Cris Dumago spearheaded La…

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Sports

UAAP: DLSU Spikers seek strong wins against UE, Ateneo

With two games left in the elimination round, the DLSU Lady Spikers will try to grab their sixth straight win when they take on the Ateneo Lady Eagles this Sunday, April 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Green Spikers, on the other hand, will look to conclude their season on a high note when…

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Sports

Impact roles: The decisive positions in sports

Team sports are all about teamwork, execution, and trust in one another. Each player in the team has their own specific role to play and how well they play their roles, more often than not, dictates the outcome of the game. Just as there are multiple players that comprise a team, so too are there…

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Menagerie

A new breed of candidate

It’s presidential election season again. The airwaves these days are buzzing with news about the ongoing campaigns—doubly so because our elections are happening at the same time as those of the United States. Anyone who’s even casually followed a presidential campaign should see all the telltale signs of one. There is a recurring formula: (Insert…

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Sports

UAAP: LSDC-Street seeks third UAAP Street Dance Crown

After a second runner-up finish in Season 77, La Salle Dance Company (LSDC) – Street will look to win it all in this season’s UAAP Street Dance Competition, which they last won in 2012. The University of the Philippines, last year’s champions, will try to record a three-peat, while last year’s runner-up, Ateneo, is still…

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University

The kain kabataan project: On making the most out of college and altruism

“Every day, people pass the busy and crowded streets of Taft Avenue. And everyday children flood these same streets begging for money in hopes [of] small meals that will help them get through the day. While we are blessed with the luxury of a prestigious education and the comforts of everyday living, there are numerous…

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Opinion

Law Bending

On March 8, 2016, Mary Grace Natividad Sonora Poe Llamanzares, or simply known as Grace Poe, became an official presidential candidate after the Supreme Court of the Philippines gave its legal blessing to reverse the ruling of the Commission on Elections to cancel her certificate of candidacy in the 2016 Philippine elections. As a foundling…

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University

DLSU-PUSA: Looking after cats in campus

On February 11, a help desk announcement from the University Health Office was sent to the community regarding cat-related injuries on campus. It was reported that there have been 13 cat-related injuries for the month of January. The announcement also advised the Lasallian community to be wary and careful in dealing with the cats on…

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Sports

DLSU triathlon club: Diving into the world of triathletes

Over the years, the number of athletic clubs founded within DLSU has been steadily increasing. Catering to those who live and breathe the pro-active lifestyle, these sports clubs provide students with an avenue wherein they can not only relieve themselves of stress but also discover a place to meet new friends with similar interests. Enter…