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Green Pulse: 2013 Resolutions: An aftermath

Ah yes, it’s that time of the year again. No, not talking about the shining light atop a gloomy year that the holidays bring in our lives – I’m talking about you and your lies. You, naughty Archer. ‘Tis the season to be unsure, indecisive, and have a “reason” to put that much mac and…

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Fearless Forecast: Live from Manila, it’s Saturday night

“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night”, pop culture-wise, is almost synonymous with Leo’s “I’m the king of the world!” phrase from that little 1997 film. Okay, maybe not, but for 39 years, SNL has slowly been making an indelible mark on America’s comedy culture. Most of the comedians you see on TV or in…

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The Scenic Route: The New Kamameshi House

Have you ever driven or passed by one place and thought, “Hey I should try to go that place out some time,” but in reality you never really do it and end up missing the chance to go beyond what is on your planner? This restaurant might be one of those places, located near Osmeña…

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Lounge: The transcendental tourist, AJ Poliquit

One can never be too preoccupied with work or academics. The pursuit to see the world in different angles is achievable if so desired. Mr. Aniano Jose “AJ” Poliquit of the DLSU English and Applied Linguistics Department shares his thoughts on traveling and his introspective travelogue, “The Transcendental Tourist: Reflections on the Road” (http://ajpoliquit.wordpress.com/).  …

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The DLSU Publishing House

With only three staff housed in a shared office on the 6th floor of Yuchengco, the DLSU Publishing House has been producing remarkable output ever since its operation began last May 2012, publishing books by internationally acclaimed literary critics, scholars and professors from recognized universities such as Harvard, Princeton, and Chicago. But what exactly is…

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USG holds CoLE, receives criticisms on planned amendments

Objections to the planned revisions to the University Student Government (USG) Constitution highlighted the open forum of the Convention of Leaders (CoLE) held last December 5 at the Waldo Perfecto Seminar Room. Most of the discussion revolved around the concerns of the USG and the proposed amendments to the USG Constitution regarding its structure and…

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Constructions in DLSU campuses announced for 2014

The 15 year old Conservatory buildings being demolished as part of the campus renewal plan. Entering into a new year, students, administrators, and staff can expect a number of structural changes in both the DLSU Taft and Science and Technology Center (STC) campuses in the next and succeeding terms. In the main campus, the Pearl…

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Project REFOCUS shifts political parties’ focus

The University Student Government (USG) is currently considering major revisions to its constitution, which last saw big changes during the USG’s first year of adoption in 2009. Having spearheaded the bulk of these changes, USG President Migi Moreno introduced Operation REFOCUS in an informal Legislative Assembly (LA) session last November 29. Moreno aligns the project…

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DLSU power consumption rises 8.8% in AY ’12-13

 With new facilities and other fixed electric expenditures, just how much does DLSU spend on its electric bill? De La Salle University’s average monthly electricity consumption from AY 2011-12 to AY2012-13 rose by 8.8 percent, according to data analyzed by the DLSU Campus Sustainability Office, with a 16 percent increase in the average monthly kilowatts…

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Tuition fee increase discussions delayed

Next year’s tuition fee increase is certainly around the corner, but the multisectoral committee deliberations regarding this matter have been repeatedly delayed over the past month. According to University Student Government (USG) President Migi Moreno, the council was originally due to convene during the last week of November, or the first week of December. He…