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Green Journal: Joshua Torralba v.3

The LaSallian caught up with Green Archer Joshua Torralba in the offseason to talk about his pre-game routines, his thoughts on the outcome of the second round of UAAP Season 78, and the other points he ponders on as he and the team look to bounce back in Season 79.   The second round The second…

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Poetry isn’t dead

“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.” – Plutarch The audience at Natividad Fajardo-Rosario Gonzales auditorium was silent last November 13, when DLSU Writer’s Guild organized Reverie: Lost in Words, an event that showcased Filipino spoken word poets both individually and in groups. Everyone’s gaze was transfixed on the stage. No one dared…

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Five 2015 movies the casual moviegoer might have missed

As the end of the year approaches, we’ve all seen our fair share of 2015’s blockbuster movies. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t seen the new Avengers movie, or the latest installation of the James Bond series. However, some quality movies aren’t promoted as vigorously, and outside of the United States, only…

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Tough act to follow: The travails of pop acts

Pop music’s hold on pop culture is undeniable, even with the decade’s decline in album sales. In an era where social media has become the primary platform for promoting new music, Taylor’s adventures with her squad and Beyoncé’s world-stopping performances have become common sights on people’s timelines. Some argue, though, that the pop game is…

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The advent of student entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is never a sure thing. After all, not all business ventures succeed from the get-go, nor do all survive long enough to become lucrative. Based on the World Bank Ranking, the Philippines is one of the lowest ranked economies when it comes to starting businesses, making it one of the hardest countries to survive…

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Discovering new organizations

Lasallian students understand what it means to truly be part of an organization. Being in a university that offers a wide array of organizations, many of us are able to explore our potential by joining a community of students that share the same interest and passion, be it economics, writing, dance, or anything else in…

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DLSU bares admission scheme, logistical concerns for Senior High School

A few weeks after plans for the DLSU Senior High School were formalized, an orientation program for prospective students and their parents was conducted yesterday, December 5, at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium. During the event, DLSU Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Robert Roleda and DLSU Integrated School (IS) Principal Rafael Reloza discussed the different aspects of the Senior…

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Scenes from Performatura

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) opened its doors for its inaugural literature festival, Performatura, last November 6, 7, and 8. To enter, no fee was required—only the donation of a book, be it fresh and glossy or old and battered. With the goal of exploring intertextuality, the event created a place where the…

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LA passes resolution on tuition fee board, elects officers

The University Student Government (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) convened for its first and last session for this term last November 27 at the USG Conference Room. During the session, the body’s first resolution for the academic year was deliberated on and later passed. Resolution 2015-01, which calls for the inclusion of different representatives from the…

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UAAP: Lady Archers fall to ADMU in do-or-die semifinals

The DLSU Lady Archers succumbed to the ADMU Lady Eagles, 62-50, in their do-or-die semifinals match up earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the loss, the Lady Archers were unable to capitalize on their twice-to-beat edge, as they also lost to Ateneo in their first semifinals meeting. Camille Claro led the Lady Archers…