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Special Elections suspended, LA and COMELEC hold press con

All activities related to the Special Elections were put on hold today, October 13, on what should have been the second day of campaign period for the elections. Legislative Assembly (LA) Chief Legislator Patrick Kahn and Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chair Giunell Flores presided over a press conference this afternoon to address the student body.…

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On the ground: 174th Commencement Exercises

“After 14 years of being a Lasallian, I’m finally here and honestly I’m going to miss it. I don’t know if I’m going to cry later.” — A graduate by the steps   Before entering PICC, a mother takes a picture of her kids huddled together. Her daughter fixes Kuya‘s robe for the photograph.  …

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UAAP: Green Shuttlers advance to finals, Lady Shuttlers fall to Lady Eagles

The DLSU Green Shuttlers advanced to the finals of the UAAP Season 78 Badminton tournament after their triumph over their archrivals, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, in three straight matches last Saturday, October 10. Meanwhile, the DLSU Lady Shuttlers fell to the Ateneo Lady Eagles, who overcame La Salle’s twice-to-beat advantage last October 10 and 11…

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UAAP: Lady Archers defeat UST to usher in second round

In their first game in the second round, the DLSU Lady Archers escaped the UST Lady Tigresses, 70-63, to complete a season sweep of their rivals in the ongoing UAAP Season 78 Women’s Basketball Tournament last Sunday, October 4, at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Bennette Revillosa, Alyanna Vergara, and Camille Claro all…

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UAAP: Green Archers stumble to UST in second round opener

The DLSU Green Archers opened the second round of the UAAP Season 78 Men’s Basketball tournament with an 81-79 loss to the UST Growling Tigers earlier today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Jeron Teng led the way for the Green Archers with 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Sophomore forward Prince Rivero finished with 13…

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UAAP: La Salle opens second round against top-ranked UST

The second round of the UAAP Season 78 Basketball tournament will open with a rematch of the 2013 UAAP finalists as the DLSU Green Archers face the UST Growling Tigers on Sunday, October 11, at 4 pm in the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. UST is currently tied with FEU at the top of the standings, boasting a…

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Rant and Rave: Unbreakable

“I’ve been listening. Let’s keep the conversation going.” These were the words delivered by Janet Jackson when she announced a new era May of this year. Between the passing of her brother, Michael Jackson, and her recent marriage to Wissam Al Mana, Janet has been under the intense scrutiny, especially because of her recent disappearance…

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UAAP: Lady Archers triumph over UST in first round finale

The DLSU Lady Archers ended their first round campaign on a high note after defeating the UST Growling Tigresses, 67-56, last Sunday, October 4, at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Ara Abaca spearheaded the Lady Archers’ attack with an all-around performance of 14 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Ana Castillo and Camille…

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UAAP: DLSU shoots down Blue Eagles in thrilling first round finale

Over 17,000 fans gathered at the Mall of Asia Arena to witness another La Salle-Ateneo classic yesterday, October 4, as the Green Archers rallied from a 15-point deficit to steal the victory from the Blue Eagles, 80-76. Jeron Teng led the Green Archers in scoring with 18 points while dishing out five assists. Prince Rivero posted another…

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On being wrong

“Learn to enjoy being wrong,” a friend had told me once, as I stood clutching my high school diploma, all hope and youthful optimism, glad to have finally finished secondary education. This was four years ago, and I remember the urgency in her eyes as she told me, “Intellectual humility is as rare as it…