Bagging a total of five championships in the recently concluded UniGames held in Iloilo, De La Salle University’s varsity teams displayed dominance and sportsmanship against other participating universities in the annual event. Hosted by the University of San Agustin (USA), the 19th edition of the UniGames, themed “The games that bring us together”, was held…
The University Student Government (USG) held a town hall meeting earlier today at the Central Plaza to announce proposed revisions on the USG constitution. The town hall meeting was organized by the USG as a means to relay information to the student body concerning the upcoming plebiscite. The plebiscite is the forthcoming event wherein students…
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To this day
The inaugural issue of The LaSallian was published on October 24, 1960, back when De La Salle University (DLSU) was still De La Salle College (DLSC), a full 15 years before being granted University status. In those days, the iconic St. Joseph Hall was barely four years old and the Taft Avenue campus still housed…
Baseball was a relatively new sport for the Lasallian community back when the school first joined the UAAP in 1986. Although, despite the fact that many students were already familiar with the sport, the gameplay that is experienced in a collegiate league was still considered as an uncharted territory for both the team and the…
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Tempting the unknown: Night at Razon
Exactly a year ago, The LaSallian released an article recounting the overnight adventure of eight staffers who explored the depths of the unknown inside the main campus of De La Salle University. Limited by logistical and security concerns, last year’s quest involved just the areas and buildings enclosed within the University’s main campus. Although armed…
La Salle boasts of a rich history in the field of sports. There is no doubt that the University produces many of the country’s top superstars especially in one of the most popular sports country, basketball. After leaving lasting legacies during their collegiate careers, what better way to relive La Salle’s most glorious moments on…
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Pumaren vs. Sauler: Examining the system
Sixteen years ago, in the year 1998, Franz Pumaren was named head coach of the DLSU Green Archers. Until that year, the 90s was a decade replete with disappointing runner-up finishes for behind the powerhouse UST Growling Tigers, who reigned as champions for four consecutive years from 1993 to 1996, and the FEU Tamaraws, who…
2006 was a dark year for the entire DLSU sports program as a University-wide suspension prevented Lasallian athletes from competing in UAAP Season 69. In a season that saw different rival universities ascend to the championship throne, La Salle, especially its contender teams such as the DLSU Green Booters and Lady Booters, could only watch…
It is undeniable that the DLSU Volleyball team has produced some of the best volleyball players of the country today. Whether they are currently in the collegiate league or in the professional arena, the likes of DLSU Lady Spikers Mika Reyes and Ara Galang as well as former stars Abigail Maraño and Michele Gumabao always…
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Donna Gamilla: The rookie sensation
The toughest year for any collegiate player is often their rookie year. During that particular year, athletes are watched more intently than others for the various questions that circle the minds of both coaches and spectators. For most rookies, this adds up to the pressure that they already face as they decipher how to make…