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Glimpse: The 2013 Eid al-Fitr

As the Islamic sacred month of fasting saw its conclusion yesterday, Muslims across the world become united today to welcome a three-day celebration whose advent is called Eid al-Fitr. Much like how Christmas is for the Christians, this grand festivity is considered an important holiday for the Muslims. “Festival of breaking the fast” Eid al-…

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University

History dep’t sponsors talk on Jacinto, Francis M

The College of Liberal Art’s History Department has recently held a number of talks to celebrate Linggo ng Kasaysayan 2013: Bonifacio @ 150, Dangal at Kabayanihan, one of which was “MAKABAGONG EMILIO JACINTO: Ginhawa, Liwanag, Dilim at iba pang mga Dalumat ng Bayan at Katipunan sa mga Awitin ni Francis Magalona”, August 7 at Room…

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University

DLSU houses German photo book exhibit

The DLSU Learning Commons, in cooperation with the Goethe Institut Philippinen, formally held the opening ceremony of the exhibition of prized publications lauded with the German Photo Book Award 2013 today at the 6th floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. An art talk entitled “New Philippine Photography,” by professional photographer, travel blogger, and DLSU…

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Sports

Bernisse Chua: Surpassing all expectations

Beauty, brains, and talent all rolled up in one. For the people who know Bernisse Chua personally, this is merely an understatement. Already in her third year as a BS Accountancy student, she ensures that she is always at her best when her feet step on the field without setting aside the important duty known…

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Sports

Isa Bonifacio: Defining equilibrium

For the athletes of De La Salle University, success has two implications. Not only are the athletes expected to do extremely well in sports, they are also obliged to excel academically, in order to bring pride to their school on and off the field. Lady Jin Alyssa Bonifacio, a fourth year taekwondo competitor majoring in…

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Sports

Miles Que: Greatness comes easy

The second base on the field will never be the same as DLSU Green Batter and second baseman Miles Que has withdrawn from the team for the upcoming UAAP Season 76 Baseball Tournament to give priority to his organization, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, after his election as president. “It was a very hard decision…

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Sports

Christianne De Vera: To the highlands and back again

It is said as human beings we do change, grow, adapt, and perhaps even learn and become wiser. All the experiences we have gathered contribute to how we are today. Christianne De Vera experienced this first hand as she shifted her colors to Green. De Vera was a member of the St. Scholastica Manila swimming…

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Inside the Green Mind

Tony Atayde, popularly known for his blog alias, The Green Mind, has been a regular fixture in La Salle basketball games over the past few decades. Usually seen sitting on the premiere seats closest to the court alongside fellow famous DLSU alumni or De La Salle Brothers, Tony Atayde is indeed considered a die-hard La…

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Sports

Demystifying AB Sports Studies

‘Brains’ is no longer limited to having an upper hand in math or languages. In this day and age, catering to multiple intelligences is the norm. For gifted individuals like student athletes, innate skills and talents are synonymous with athleticism. Sports IQ, just like talent in the arts, business, or sciences, is not something that…

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La Salle gets the swoosh love

  Despite its foreign roots, basketball will always have a special place in the hearts of the Filipino people. With courts in every single barangay and parents naming their kids after Michael Jordan and even Filipino legends like Johnny Abarientos, one can conclude that basketball has become an important part of Filipino life. Along with…