“They say you have to lose everything before you find yourself,” Leroy Berry tells his daughter Rachel Berry as she comes home with her proverbial tail between her legs. Rachel, the super-talented diva who claims that gold stars are her metaphors, the girl who didn’t stop believing, is coming home from a semi-successful run on…
The DLSU contingent that represented Gabon to the 2015 National Model United Nations (NMUN) Conference held in New York City, USA bagged the honorable mention delegation award. The award was lauded during the closing ceremonies held on April 2 at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters. The NMUN is one of the largest of its kind,…
An average Filipino’s Holy Week
Holy Week can mean a lot of things, depending on the persons being asked. For several students, it might be the chance to enjoy a long break from classes. Meanwhile, for others, it’s the opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city for a weekend and retreat to a more relaxing and…
Adventures up north
Everyone wants to travel, but no one’s got the time. But, if you had a bit of time, just where exactly would you want to go? Typically known as “the rice bowl of the Philippines,” majority of Northern Luzon is composed of plains and valleys, which is why it’s famous for its rich harvest of…
After the dismal turnout of this year’s University Student Government (USG) General Elections (GE), the Legislative Assembly (LA) has decided to approve a resolution that calls for another round of elections in a session conducted last March 27. As stated in the resolution, Special Elections will be held to fill the vacant seats in the…
Utility Men: Working behind the scenes
Looking after the needs of athletes is no easy task. De La Salle University’s two consecutive finishes as the General Champion of the UAAP over the past two years attests to the fact that our athletes are given not just the adequate support needed but also the best one there is. These, and the quality of…
Many of those following the UAAP season hear more about how their school’s athletes compete on the court than in the classroom. It is common for student-athletes to be asked on how they deal with the pressures of their sport while most forget that they have exams and projects waiting for them at their classes.…
Dragon Boat Team: One beat at a time
Dragon boat sporting events have been making waves in the Philippines for their high intensity races and adrenaline filled moments. Riding this surge of momentum is the DLSU Dragon Boat team, which proved to many that they do fit in among the top teams this country has to offer. DLSU Dragon Boat team captain Erico…
An injury is the lingering threat in sports that nobody ever wants to happen. Unfortunately, it’s completely unavoidable under certain circumstances, especially in contact sports. Depending on the severity or degree, it can either greatly affect one’s performance or end one’s career. La Salle’s athletes, in particular, have been struck hard by injuries this season,…
Francisco Borlain: Built for destiny
How does one know if they are truly determined? Is having the drive to do something enough to call someone determined? Or is it when someone is able to overcome the obstacles that block his or her path the true measurement of determination? If you take a look at the life of Francisco Borlain, a…



