Another General Championship quest begins as the first half of the latest season of the UAAP kicks off this June. Heavy contributors to the GC race, twelve Lasallian teams will fight for the name of the school as they begin their respective competitions for the first semester of UAAP action. Last season, five championships were…
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Playing for kicks: DLSU Futsal Club
A new sports club has been formed to cater to those Lasallians who have always been itching to play futsal on a regular basis, the DLSU Futsal Club. To give a brief description about what futsal is, it’s basically indoor soccer. The difference, however, is that the ball is smaller, and the players wear rubber…
Jenni Celine Dizon is a former high school standout of Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) and an aspiring DLSU Lady Tennister ace player.
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Francis Garganian: Heir to the paddle
Sports can serve as a family activity for many people as it fosters camaraderie and sportsmanship among the members of the family. It is not uncommon to hear of families that are inclined into a certain sport, such as the Tengs to basketball and the Younghusbands to football. For Francis and the Garganian family, table…
Choosing which university to play for is a tough decision to make for every student athlete as they enter a new chapter in their lives. Their future as professionals is not the only thing on the line. But also, having the right opportunities to contribute to the team, represent the school, and make an impact…
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Kristina Lopez: Brains and athleticism
Taekwondo was not love at first sight for California-native Kristina Lopez, but with persistence and dedication, she became a black belter in her senior year in high school. An avid dancer and football player, Kristina started practicing Taekwondo at the age of twelve when her uncle opened a taekwondo school. Since it was his uncle’s…
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Edward Borja: All for judo
Ever since transferring to DLSU from AMA Makati, Judo rookie, Edward Borja, has been itching to be a part of the DLSU Green Judokas and make his mark in the UAAP. The 18-year-old rookie has been practicing the martial art of Judo for eight years, and is approaching his ninth. Borja discovered his love for…
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Retrospect: The art of courtship
Unexpectedly, while buying lunch with your buddy in Perico’s, you see her. Her hair flowing with waves that look so effortlessly perfect, her smile as bright as the sun, and her eyes that twinkle like the stars. Luckily for you, your friend sees you in awe of her beauty and decided to introduce you to…
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Repeaters: Another chance
As one types the MyLasalle URL in the search bar, the three months of the past term flash back with every period of the address and all the time and effort (or the lack of it) that one has dedicated to the term’s subjects suddenly dawns heavily. Were all my late nights worth it? Did…
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Work in progress: Structural marvels
If the world, society, or everything for this matter remained stagnant or void of change then what could there be to look forward to or excited about? As cliché as the phrase is, it is true that change is (and with emphasis) the only constant thing in this world. The results it has brought or…