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Guilty for what?

Six years ago, Glee was born and I was hooked. The catchy marketing campaign, as well as its out-of-the-box premise, had me, as well as millions of others, hook, line, and sinker. However, somewhere along the way, Glee became ‘taboo’. From critically acclaimed, zeitgeist-capturing musical comedy, it became a guilty pleasure only few ever admitted…

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5 fresh tips for ID115

True to Lasallian culture, it’s a widely known rite of passage to go through the bottom of the food chain once thrown into the shark-infested pool that is college. And you, dear freshmen, are swimming as baby guppies. Perhaps the most evident manifestation of this is the catch-all response of “Frosh may kasalanan!” to everything…

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Word on the street: How well will DLSU perform in UAAP Season 78?

With UAAP Season 78 set to unfold, The LaSallian decided to get the take of different members of the Lasallian community with regards to how they think the DLSU athletes will perform this year. From the athletes themselves down to The Green Mind, anyone and everyone shared their thoughts on the school’s quest to reclaim…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Spikers converge on the sand for Season 78

The past two editions of the UAAP Beach Volleyball tournament have been tough for the DLSU Green Spikers. For two consecutive seasons, they failed to get a single victory in 14 games despite playing close matches against some of the league’s top contenders. On the other hand, the DLSU Lady Spikers are fresh off a…

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UAAP: DLSU Tankers plunge into Season 78 with high aspirations

Last season, the DLSU Green Tankers, together with the DLSU Lady Tankers, finished fourth and third, respectively. This time around, the teams are spearheading campaigns not just to reclaim their respective championships, but also the General Championship that was lost to UST. Season 77 saw swimming powerhouses ADMU, UP, and UST take control of the…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers aim for rare back-to-back double championships

After a very long lay-off caused by the UAAP’s calendar shift, the DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers are excited to get back into the groove as they begin a quest that few teams have ever had the chance of undergoing. Fresh off a double championship in Season 77, both teams are entering the tournament…

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More than books: A look inside the Manila International Book Fair

The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), now on its 36th edition, has become somewhat of a pilgrimage for Filipino lit lovers and bookworms. Known for its bargain prices, with discount rates as high as 90% off, and sightings of local and international authors, the MIBF has become an annual staple for those looking to satiate…

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New-look Green Archers aim for redemption in Season 78

To tweak a popular phrase, the road to every championship begins with a tough setback. In the DLSU Green Archer’s case, three setbacks set up their path to redemption for UAAP Season 78. Every title they won in a span of ten months from 2013 and 2014 was taken from them by both their UAAP…

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UAAP: Lady Archers seek redemption in UAAP cage wars

“Yung mindset lang namin this year is yung mabalik ang championship sa La Salle,” new team captain Alyanna Ong said. UAAP Season 78 marks the beginning of a new era for the DLSU Lady Archers as they try to bounce back from a surprising third-place finish last season.  This year, the squad will look significantly…

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UAAP: Hajime! DLSU Judokas suit up for Season 78

Hungry for a championship—these words best describe the mindset of both the Green Judokas and the Lady Judokas as they enter this year’s tournament. The men’s team has yet to lift the coveted UAAP title but have been inching their way close every year. On the other hand, it has been 24 months since the…