Along the busy and congested Taft Avenue sits a neoclassical building, newly refurbished, with the words “National Museum” plastered on it in large, block letters. It is a familiar sight for most students coming from the north, especially those who ride the LRT. Just one jeepney and an overpriced pedicab ride away from De La…
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The LaSallian’s Summer Series: Playlist
This year’s four months of summer will be different for us Lasallians. For some, it will be the longest vacation they’ll ever have as students, while for others, it’ll be another busy few months, either with the special term or with OJT. Last year, The LaSallian presented a list of tracks to accompany you during…
The DLSU Green Archers surpassed the determined Mapúa Cardinals for their fifth straight win in the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premiere Cup, 96-86, yesterday at the San Juan Arena. Sophomore Prince Rivero posted a monstrous 22-point, 13-rebound outing, but it was Thomas Torres who received the Player of the Game honor with 21 points, five…
After winning four straight games, the DLSU Green Archers look to continue the onslaught and extend their winning streak to five as they face the Mapúa Cardinals tomorrow, May 27, 5pm at the FilOil Flying V Arena. Much of the success of the Green Archers can be attributed to the consistent scoring of former San…
On July 19, 2007, American network AMC launched its first original drama, a big gamble for a basic cable channel mostly known for airing old and obscure films. Reportedly costing over $3 million, the pilot episode of Mad Men was a huge risk. What was the pitch? A period drama set during the 1960s and…
To heighten Lasallian awareness of and participation in the upcoming 2016 national elections, a student sector meeting discussing the future plans for a University wide campaign Boto Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino (BLSP) was held yesterday, May 23, at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. BLSP was launched in time for the 2001 senatorial elections and has since been a…
Started with a single loss, but now they’re up by four. That’s the current winning streak of the DLSU Green Archers as they struck down the SWU Cobras, 90-80, in their FilOil Flying V match yesterday at The Arena in San Juan. Proving their worth Rookie sensation Andrei Caracut led the Taft-based squad once again…
The boys from Taft will be facing a familiar foe tomorrow, the 23rd of May, although this time it won’t be a UAAP or an NCAA team waiting for them, but a rival school from the South. The DLSU Green Archers will be clashing with Cebuano powerhouse and defending CESAFI champions Southwestern University Cobras this Saturday…
It was an excellent display of grappling techniques, nifty submissions, and fast paced fights that welcomed the best grapplers across the south east to the 2015 Pan Asian Jiu Jitsu International Open. This time around, it was team Defense Tactics (DEFTAC) that took the overall crown by winning the Gi and No-Gi categories. The Pan…
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Revisiting required literature
Everyone knows books are often discussed and talked about in the confines of a classroom. Whether these books are timeless classics or contemporary titles that have made a splash in the literary scene, many enjoy a healthy discussion on literature. However, it becomes difficult to find outside the halls of school. Enter Fully Booked, with…