The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has recently announced that the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) will be up for sale, as soon as Mayor-elect Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada assumes office. Ayala Land, Henry Sy’s SM Group of Companies, Lucio Tan Group, San Miguel Corporation, and De La Salle University-Manila have reportedly shown interest in seeking ownership…
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Crash Course: Weird food combinations
Weird food. What constitutes weird? What kind of food will it take to make the average Joe’s stomach churn? Certainly not all foods are considered unusual or quirky but, through time, plugging in man’s natural curiosity to the equation of culinary oddities, the human race has experimented with combinations of ingredients and such in order…
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Vignette: The phobias we live with
Underneath the outward pretense of each human lies a variety of the deep-seated fears acquired through time. Throughout the course of life, frequent exposure to painful circumstances develops a particular fear, which may possibly inhibit a holistic view on life itself. There are no distinct symptoms in each phobia; although the intensity of fear may…
Whether one is feasting on a lechon after graduating from college or binging on milk tea while doing your thesis, the effect of these things on your mood and disposition is indispensable. No one becomes remorseful after a good meal and a hearty drink, except perhaps for dieters. But to the remainder of the population,…
As students transition from high school to college, their emotions and stress can run very high due to the pressure, uncertainties, and homesickness. Cramming for exams, getting the grade that one deserves, falling in and out of love, participating in extracurriculars, or just hanging out with friends – these are only some of the things…
As students in La Salle, we are bound by certain routines; pulling yourself up for class, endless uncertainty for lunch, figuring the right posture when reciting, and the list goes on. This cliché undergrad lifestyle can be exciting for a couple of months – lucky freshmen, so full of life – but with each wallet…
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Alyssa Leonardo: A dream come true
Having played badminton since her elementary days, Alyssa Leonardo did not hesitate to pursue her career in the collegiate level when the opportunity came. An alumna of IUF Academy of Bulacan, Leonardo is currently taking up AB-Sports Management, and will take her racket to the UAAP wars this season donning a La Salle jersey. Starting…
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Kib Montalbo: The “Kib” wonder
In this upcoming 76th season of the UAAP, four rookies will be suiting up in a Green-and-White jersey: one of these is Kib Montalbo, arguably the most sought after rookie in the Green Archers’ line-up this year. A product of St. John’s Institute in Bacolod City, the 5-foot-11 guard is known for his outside shooting…
At some point in every person’s life, change can be a double-edged sword. Whether it be the start of something new or the end of something good, change is as exciting as it is intimidating. For rookie Green Tanker Marc Paderon, change isn’t something to be afraid of; in fact, he embraces it. “Adjusting is…
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Jamaica Sy: The child wonder
A “yes” to regular training sessions, excruciating muscle pains, and ample time allotment for the sport: these constitute the everyday routine of an athlete and it is no easy deal. With sports excellence often tied to years of battles and experience, athletes find themselves on a long and winding journey towards the ideal athletic career…