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UAAP: La Salle’s Jins bag third in Taekwondo, Poomsae

Both the DLSU Green Jins and Lady Jins finished in third place in the UAAP Season 78 Taekwondo Championship that was held at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University. The tournament that concluded last Friday, October 23, saw La Salle finishing with identical 4-2 win-loss records in both the Men’s and Women’s…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers end first round on a high note

The DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers officially began their first round campaign in the UAAP Season 78 Table Tennis tournament last October 17 and 24 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Entering as the defending champions in both divisions, La Salle proved that they are still the teams to beat in this annual…

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On gifts that need to be shared: Digital Art Trade

Two years ago, Iz Lacson dreamt of forming a group where artists could freely share their works without fear of artistic hierarchy. Inviting four of his colleagues, they formed a group where this dream could become a reality. The group believed that every artist, amateur or adept, was gifted with their own style that they…

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Rant and Rave: Goosebumps

Nostalgia from the 90s is the name of the game in the new Goosebumps film. Equal parts funny and creepy, the adaptation of the classic horror series gives viewers the old thrills and chills they once felt when they picked up their first, their tenth, or even their fiftieth copy of a book from the…

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The rise of the collegiate dandies

A random college boy patiently stands in line, waiting for the Andrew elevators. He’s donning a medium wash denim jacket over a clean, white button down Oxford shirt with the second-to-the-top button undone. Below, he’s wearing a pair of casual navy chinos rolled up to the ankle; he intentionally foregoes the socks. He compliments the…

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Jonathan Beltran: Giving back to the University

For many Lasallians, the subject of graduation often brings up questions about where they’ll work after, or how much they’ve got on their resume. Rarely does the conversation steer towards what lasting impact a student makes on the University they leave behind. Jonathan Beltran (II, MAPLS), or Nathan, is one person who aims to make…

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Stuck in the fringe: The culture of reading

“Mutability is our tragedy, but it is also our hope,” Boethius, a philosopher of the 6th century, once said. Every day, more than ever, the mutability of the world forces itself upon our doorstep, and every tweet and Facebook post contributes to that greater scheme of movement. The book industry, a world in itself, operates…

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The LaSallian’s Staff Picks: October 2015

October is usually the season of spooky stories and ghost hunts, what with Halloween right around the corner. This month, members of The Menagerie, along with acclaimed Literature Professor and expert on horror fiction, Vicente Groyon, give a few movies, books, TV shows, and video games to look into if you’re in the mood for…

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Salikneta Mart: A closer look into the secret shop

A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon a curious sight. As I lounged about along the benches between SJ Hall and the Faculty Center, a random passerby carried with her what seemed to be vegetables inside a plastic bag as she strode out of William Hall. I would have deemed it as just mere…

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Having it all: The life of an overachiever

“They told us kasi na, in college, they won’t stop you from doing whatever you want to do,” says Michelle, (II, POM-BSA), a student who’s currently handling eight positions in various orgs, while only in her second year in college. The old and the wise have often advised that college is the perfect time to…