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PE Dept. breaks silence on Ronda controversy

Last month, a post about the alleged firing of Martin Ronda, a professor from the Physical Education (PE) Department, circulated online, which sparked interest and debate among students and alumni alike. As written on the original post, Ronda narrated that he was “kicked out” of DLSU due to a complaint filed by a student, who…

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Rey: The protagonist you’re looking for… or not?

My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to have been able to reserve tickets online to the early screenings, since Episode VII was only going to be shown for a week before the annual Metro Manila Film Fest took over. That story was interesting as well—it seems the fans’ faith was disturbing enough to create…

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Convention of Leaders manual and EDSA open letter deliberated in LA session

The University Student Government (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) convened for a regular session last February 26 in the Emilio Yap Jr. Case Room to discuss six matters, namely, a resolution calling for the amendment of the Convention of Leaders (COLE) manual, the approval of the COLE Board manual, the release of an open letter on…

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On the Senior High School system, curriculum

Since the University’s announcement regarding the opening of the Senior High School (SHS) last September, interested students have applied to grab the opportunity to study at the Manila campus. With yet another milestone, DLSU continues to prepare for the welcoming of the new batch of Lasallians when the Senior High School’s opens officially on June…

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Sports

UAAP: Green Spikers drop fourth straight to FEU in four sets

The Green Spikers lost their fourth straight match in UAAP Season 78 after falling to the FEU Tamaraws in four sets, 22-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19, earlier today at the San Juan Arena. With the loss, they now carry a 1-5 win-loss record. Green Spikers team captain Raymark Woo spearheaded La Salle with 17 points on…

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UAAP: Surging Lady Spikers take down Ateneo in finals rematch

It has been two years since the DLSU Lady Spikers won a game against the Ateneo Lady Eagles. After two years and six heartbreaking losses, victory has never tasted so sweet. The Lady Spikers clinched what is arguably their biggest win so far this season after shocking the Lady Eagles in straight sets, 25-22, 25-14,…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Tennisters end Season 78 on contrasting notes

The DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters both completed their respective seasons last Wednesday, February 24, at the Rizal Memorial Lawn Tennis Courts. While both teams were already eliminated from championship contention, both wanted to end their campaigns on a high note in their respective matches against the UP Fighting Maroons.   Valiant effort The…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers look to beat archrival Ateneo to extend win streak to three

The Smart-Araneta Coliseum will once again be divided into a sea of blue and green as two fierce rivals, the Ateneo Lady Eagles and the DLSU Lady Spikers, will clash in a battle of title contenders this Saturday at 4:30 pm. The Lady Spikers have a score to settle with the Lady Eagles, whom they…

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UAAP: Green Batters edge UST for sixth straight victory

The DLSU Green Batters slipped past the UST Growling Tigers, 3-2, yesterday, February 25, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. Since their opening day loss to the NU Bulldogs, the team has been playing terrific baseball. Riding on a six-game winning streak highlighted by a win against the defending champions, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, the…

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Resos on STCG, summary reports, and manifestos discussed in last week’s LA session

The University Student Government (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) conducted a regular session last February 19 to discuss six resolutions. The first resolution, calling for the release of an open letter aiming to foster support for the Philippine film industry, was deliberated on the floor. A Filipino version of the open letter was also prepared, according…