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In review: The two-party system of DLSU student politics

The two-party system of DLSU student politics has been present since the rebirth of student politics in the 19080s. The two prevailing political parties in DLSU, Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) and Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat), once again went head to head last October in vying for 90 positions in the University Student…

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Changes in the College of Law: Semestral shift, BGC campus

In 2009, the DLSU College of Law (COL) program was approved by the Commission on Higher Education, The young program will now have their second batch of graduates set to take the bar examination this month. In its relatively few years of operations, the COL has undergone significant changes, particularly during this academic year and…

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Menagerie

Espresso yourself

Do you ever find yourself wishing your next cup of joe would look interesting enough for your Instagram feed? How about a place to channel your inner artiste? Hold that Google search button, because we’ve narrowed down a list of some specialty within the Metro that may just be worth checking out. More often than…

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Sports

Athlete revisited: TY Tang

Arguably one of the best point guards to put on a La Salle jersey, Tyron Conrad Tang or “TY” Tang once ran the same floor as today’s Green Archers. Tang, together with his team, was responsible for several classic basketball games that fired up the entire DLSU community. The LaSallian sat down with Tang to…

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Menagerie Menagerie Feature

Understanding ADHD

If you’ve spent enough time with someone energetic, or someone who couldn’t sit still, chances are they’ve referred to themselves or have been referred to as ‘ADHD’ at some point. This acronym, of course, refers to the neurodevelopmental condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As language continues to evolve, terms such as ‘ADHD’ have somehow veered…

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University University Feature

On shooting media projects: Gaining a clearer perspective of STRATCOM’s policy

Incidents of security personnel stopping students from producing visual materials, specifically shooting videos on campus, and demanding for a permit from the Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) have grown in number since a help desk announcement detailing the University’s new media request policy was released on September 8 this year. A message from STRATCOM, disseminated through…

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Sports

UAAP: Green Judokas clinch 3rd, Lady Judokas take 5th

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…

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Opinion

On Paris, newsworthiness, and our selective humanity

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…

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Solidifying economic ties: APEC 2015 in the Philippines

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…

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UAAP: FEU’s late rally ends Green Archers’ season

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…