The DLSU Green Judokas improved their standing to third place this year despite falling to first-placers, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, and first runners-up, the UST Growling Tigers. Meanwhile, the Lady Judokas failed to land on the podium as they finished fifth this year at the UAAP Season 78 Judo Championships, which were held last November…
As I write, the world is still reeling over the ISIS attacks in Paris last week, as global outpouring of solidarity with the victims continues to be expressed both online and offline, punctuated for us Lasallians with the lighting of the St. La Salle Hall in the colors of the French flag. Along with these…
The 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, hosted by the Philippines, concluded with the Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center yesterday. “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World” was this year’s theme. The event marked the country’s second time hosting the event. In 1996, the summit was held in Subic, Philippines. APEC is…
Despite holding a nine-point advantage at the end of the third quarter, the DLSU Green Archers failed to hold on to their lead as the FEU Tamaraws’ late-game onslaught crushed La Salle’s hopes for a Final Four appearance and won them the game, 71-68, yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. FEU’s Roger Pogoy proved to be too much for…
The DLSU Lady Archers failed to sustain their winning momentum after succumbing to the NU Lady Bulldogs, 81-74, in their final elimination round game yesterday at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. The loss snapped a 12-game win streak by La Salle, their first defeat since losing to the same team in their season…
In line with the Drug Prevention and Control Week (DAPC), the University Student Discipline Formation Office (SDFO) organized lectures which featured officials from the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and DLSU’s Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS) at the Tereso Lara Seminar Room on November 13. Drugs and the law Information Officer from Preventive…
Bantay Boto 2015, an initiative organized to clamor for a more transparent and honest elections, was launched last November 13 at the 5th Floor Multipurpose Hall, Henry Sy Sr. Building. The project was conceptualized by Ley La Salle and the DLSU Political Science Society, in partnership with Boto Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino (BLSP) and Democracy Watch…
The DLSU administration has confirmed that the University will open its doors to the first batch of Senior High School students in June 2016. The statement was made by University Chancellor Dr. Gerardo Janairo through a help desk announcement released last October 29. The decision follows the Board of Trustees’ approval of the opening of…
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Rant and Rave: Spectre
“Name’s Bond. James Bond.” Arguably the single most iconic line in cinematic history was once again uttered by its equally iconic protagonist with the release of Spectre, the 24th installment to the over half-a-century-old Bond franchise. Like every other film in the franchise, Spectre seeks to one up its predecessors—a tough task to accomplish given…
During a court hearing held on November 11, the University Student Government (USG) Judiciary found former EXCEL2015 Batch President and current Executive Treasurer Zed Laqui not guilty on the grounds of gross negligence of duty. A preliminary hearing for the case filed by undergraduate student Norben Sagun Jr. against Laqui was held last October 28 on…