Some thoughts on the rally: I had the most insightful conversation with a friend I had not seen in a long time earlier today at the rally. He told me that he’s happy that many students, teachers and administrators came to attend the rally, but he also expressed disappointment that many who attended the rally…
The University follows certain rules in conferring naming rights to particular individuals and institutions. Potential bestowals are discussed among relevant University representatives for the sake of transparency and good governance. The final decision comes from the Executive Council and at least 2/3 vote of the Board of Trustees (BOT) according to DLSU’s Policies and Guidelines…
“No longer should the judiciary be shrouded in myths and speculations”, says Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in a press conference held in De La Salle University last August 28. For the first time since stepping into office in 2012, Sereno met with various media representatives to tackle issues and address questions and…
The Association of General and Flag Officers Inc. (AGFO), an organization of active and retired generals and flag officers, seeks to bring back the mandatory military training or the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Program to all colleges and universities in the country. ROTC is good for our country for it provides students service-orientation and…
Students are probably the world’s luckiest lot. They enjoy privileges from half-price discounts to class suspensions. Most are supported by parental allowances. Lasallians, too, are luckier than some. Being able to choose their preferred class hours is an enviable student right — that is, the right to avoid ungodly 8 AM classes and familiar “terror…
The hardest question about going into college is “What course do you want to take?” The second hardest is “Are you sure?” There are times we answer yes to the second question, certain with the choice we have made and excited for the future, our decision draws for us. There are days when we smile…
How much is Php 10 billion worth? That’s about 10,300 dual major La Salle students on full scholarship, or around 11,000 to 12,000 Engineering and Science scholars. It could also buy 370 million kilograms of rice to feed 3 million Filipinos for one year, build 400 km roads, construct 30,030 fully equipped classrooms… and…
The athlete of the future is armed with two things: a keyboard and mouse (maybe even a headset if you’re a pro). While gaming may not be considered a legitimate sport today, the possibility of it being recognized as one is on the rise. With big name gaming events such as the World Cyber Games,…
With the most crucial part of UAAP Season 76 at hand, Jason Perkins is ready to pour it all out for that elusive championship. Amidst the recently concluded finals week and the beginning of a new term, he’s found new ways to help him gear up for the second round games–ways that have seemed to…
The largest book fair in the Philippines is back at the SMX Convention Center and it’s once again teeming with books, discounts, and people. On its first day, the Menagerie decided to send an advance scout to hunt for books and survey the scene for signs of book burners and E-books (E for electronically-evil). The…
