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UAAP: Green Archers blow past FEU, one win away from finals

The DLSU Green Archers survived a late rally by the FEU Tamaraws to gain the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four via a 74-69 victory on a windy Saturday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena. Led by the resurging LA Revilla, who had a season-high 20 points and six three pointers, La Salle clinched…

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DLSU introduces launch pad for commercialization of tech startups

In light of the University’s vision to be the center for innovation, technology and entrepreneurship in the ASEAN region, Animo Labs, the country’s first in-campus incubator, shall be housed on the 12th floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall (HSSH). Animo Labs celebrated its soft launch on September 20, 2013, as organized by DLSU and…

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TeamComm holds Freedom Film Festival anew, sells out first show

Sold out. TeamComm’s FFF brings in more than a few handfuls to the crowd hit Sana Dati, which screened in La Salle last Friday, September 20. Following last year’s success, Team Communication (TeamComm) proudly brings back the Freedom Film Festival (FFF2). There are more movies in store and more surprises to be revealed for the festival’s second…

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Sikat II team heads to Australia for World Solar Challenge

The Lasallian community held a send- off last September 18 at the Central Plaza for the Sikat II team as they will be participating as the Philippine’s official entry in the 2013 World Solar Challenge.   World Solar Challenge This challenge, which will be held in Darwin, Australia on October 6 to 13, entailed them…

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UAAP: Men’s Basketball Final Elimination Round Standings

After a total of 56 games played, 14 for each of the eight member schools, the UAAP Season 76 Men’s Basketball tournament elimination round comes to an end. The NU Bulldogs, DLSU Green Archers and the FEU Tamaraws sport identical records at the top of the league, but NU takes the top seed due to a…

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Battle for second: Two different paths, one goal

The FEU Tamaraws finished off the first round of UAAP Season 76 with a 7-0 record, one that not only catapulted them to the top of the men’s basketball standings but also put them once again into the conversation of title contenders. A brilliant first round never translated into a successful second one though as…

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Ana de Leon: The Stunner of the Year

As the DLSU Animo Squad marched onto the rubber floor of the Mall of Asia Arena in their camouflage soldier uniforms for the UAAP Cheer Dance Competition (CDC), it seemed like the least likely place to find the “Stunner of the Year”. What with the glamorous cheerleaders and dancers from other schools dressed in more…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers end first round on high note

The DLSU Lady Paddlers, who are the defending UAAP champions, currently lead the pack heading into the second round of UAAP 76 by coming up with a spotless record last weekend in the Blue Eagle Gym. With only seven teams in the tournament, the Lady Paddlers have earned themselves a bye for the morning games,…

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The Scenic Route: Da Vinci – the Genius Exhibit

A ten foot wall inscribed with the words, “Da Vinci – THE GENIUS” stands tall upon the entrance of the exhibit, greeting guests with a friendly introduction of the mysteries left behind of the quintessential Renaissance man, Leonardo Da Vinci. The travelling exhibition hailing from Melbourne, Australia has finally made its way to the Philippines…

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Google, BPI launch cashless payment system for DLSU

DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Ricky Laguda FSC (left) and Nelson Mattos (right), Google Vice President of Product and Engineering for Europe and Emerging Markets. Software and product development giant Google launched its card micropayment system BebaPay in De La Salle University yesterday, September 16, making it the first to gain access to the system in…