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Man killed in tragic DLSU bus accident

A DLSU bus figured in a vehicular accident that claimed the life of one man last June 17 along Sta. Rosa Highway in Laguna at around 8 pm. As of press time, it is still unclear who were riding the bus when the accident took place. According to an eyewitness account, the bus was heading towards…

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Unsung heroes: DLSU’s security personnel

Stories of DLSU students falling victim to different modi operandi within and near campus are not uncommon. Reports of theft, robbery, and violence are passed around in circles as students are warned to be more vigilant and to practice more caution. In such cases, students usually turn to the University Security and Safety Office (SSO) to…

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PSL All-Filipino Conference 2015: Lady Spikers, Friends and Foes

For more than a decade, the DLSU Lady Spikers have been a cohesive and successful unit, having only finished in the bottom half of the UAAP in Seasons 69 and 70, which was also during the time the DLSU sports program was suspended for eligibility issues. Other than those two years, the Lady Spikers have…

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21st Metro Manila Pride Fights For Love on June 27

After coming out, is the world outside the closet ever a safe place for you? As the world celebrates Pride Month this June, Task Force Pride (TFP) asks this not only to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Questioning (LGBTIQ) Filipinos, but also to other citizens experiencing inequality every day. TFP, a collective group of advocates…

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The struggles of being a woman: Tatlong Yugto, Tatlong Babae

The traditional mindset has always viewed women as the weaker sex, destined to be married off and to care for the household, while never being quite strong enough to do what the men could. That is rarely the case nowadays, with the exception of conservatives who maintain these traditional beliefs. The current age has sparked…

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How far are you from possible danger? Web developers create online tool to calculate distance from West Valley Fault

In 2013, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) initially predicted that Metro Manila’s West Valley Fault was due to cause an estimated 7.2-magnitude earthquake in the near future. With reports about the impending earthquake receiving great attention in social media, analysts and seismologists are warning the public yet again of the danger the…

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The golden age of recycled ideas

“There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible.” What a lovely day for remakes—300 million dollars lovely to be inexact. Less than a month in and that is how much Mad Max: Fury Road has made worldwide. Released one week later, Disney’s Tommorowland, starring George Clooney, is already projected to lose…

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FilOil: Green Archers succumb to Red Lions in preseason finals match

The DLSU Green Archers suffered a huge loss against the San Beda Red Lions, 79-53, earlier today in the finals match of the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup. With the loss, La Salle was unable to defend their preseason title, while the Red Lions claimed their first crown in the said tournament. Jeron Teng…

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FilOil: Green Archers stake crown in do-or-die finals against San Beda

On the run for a second straight title in the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup, the DLSU Green Archers will battle the San Beda Red Lions in the tournament’s finals later today at the San Juan Arena. It is yet another finals rematch between familiar foes, as La Salle also faced the gritty NCAA…

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On the job: The internship experience

Lasallians have had different ways of spending this longer than usual, three-hour class of a break. Some have chosen the martyr’s path, taking classes in order to lessen their academic load and graduate earlier. Others have taken the winding roads to sandy beaches and picturesque cobblestone streets to their respective vacation destinations. A third choice…