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The transfer experience

LPEP, Andrew Building, and block sections – for most Lasallians, these three could sum up their frosh year in La Salle. For transfer students, however, it’s a different story. Life in the university is arguably more challenging with the lack of frosh essentials, which many students deem necessary to survive the start of their Taft…

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The plight of the bystander

Atop the chalkboards in every classroom rests a plastic marker that reads, “Lasallian Achievers for God and Country.” For decades, this vision has been a constant reminder for Lasallians who will lead our country into a brighter tomorrow. Whether through chosen careers in the future or through random acts of kindness, there are many ways…

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Young, rebel, and indie

Inside a condo unit in Magallanes Village, a group of five is cooking up an uprising – no, not with swords and shields or guns and steels, but with sheer passion for the art of filmmaking. The Rebelde Creatives, composed of award-winning film Director J.E Tiglao, Producer Andy Valenzuela, Production Manager Chloei Capili, Head Writer…

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A vandal no more

Gone are the days when art was confined to a paintbrush and an 8×10 cotton canvas. In this day and age, people have come to embrace life itself as an art form—whether it is the things you draw, the songs you listen to, the clothes you wear, or even the way you make your coffee.…

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Student spotlight: Lasallian collections

Throughout the ages, collecting has remained a timeless fad. While buttons, stamps, and receipts are the typical collector’s fare, others have been known to collect a variety of oddities. Take, for instance, Graham Barker, who has the world’s largest collection of navel fluff (yes, bellybutton lint!), according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Sergei…

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Seven intriguing classes at DLSU

Most, if not all students, have had their share of the most gruelling and sleep-inducing classes that De La Salle University has to offer. Some may seem to suck your soul away through sheer boredom, while others bombard you to a crisp with information and assignments. Yet, in the crevices of our school lies a…

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PRESS RELEASE: 65th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards begins accepting entries

Novel, Nobela categories offered in this year’s contest​ The Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. (CPF) is now accepting entries to the 65th season of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards). Established in 1950, the Palanca Awards honors the legacy of businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos Palanca Sr., a staunch supporter of education and…

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UAAP: Lady Batters defeat UE, Green Batters enter finals

The DLSU Lady Batters picked up their second win in the second round as they got the better of the UE Lady Warriors, taking a 4-2 victory last Wednesday, February 25. On the other hand, the DLSU Green Batters survived a late game run by the ADMU Blue Eagles, defeating the defending champions in a…

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Taft-area bar raid leads to detention of minors

Policemen from the Manila Police District raided three bars within the vicinity of De La Salle University (DLSU) and DLS-College of St. Benilde yesterday, February 26. A bar in front of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall was raided first, while two bars along Fidel Castro St. were simultaneously searched for illegal substances at around 8…

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FOCUS2014 Batch Vice President impeached for negligence

The University Student Government (USG) Judiciary branch has found FOCUS2014 Batch Vice President Joseph Magbitang guilty of the gross negligence in a hearing held last February 26 at the USG conference room. College of Science Magistrate Nadine Martinez explained in her verdict that there was contradicting evidence given by both parties. The case against Magbitang came…