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Menagerie

Rant and Rave: ‘Oblivion’

Back with more science sci-fi action, director and computer graphics expert Joseph Kosinski topped the box office this week with his latest film, Oblivion. The year is 2077. Planet Earth is ravaged by titanic natural disasters caused by the moon’s destruction, and a deadly nuclear war against the Scavengers or “Scavs”, an alien race trying…

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Menagerie

Rant and Rave: ‘Identity Thief’

Rating: 2.0 These past few years have seen a renaissance in comedy. It’s a given that not every comedy film will get great reviews, but consider the period between Bridesmaids and last year’s Pitch Perfect. At least four films (Bridesmaids, 21 Jump Street, Ted, and Pitch Perfect) have been either critically applauded or had reached…

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Headlines University

Officers lauded in SGAN, turn over positions

The University Student Government, under the management of the office of the Executive Secretary, held the USG’s turnover ceremony and Student Government Awards Night (SGAN) at the Henry Sy Sr. Roofdeck last April 19, Friday. The turnover program shows appreciation for the outgoing officers for their struggles and achievements. It is the official means of…

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Menagerie

Rant and Rave: Save Rock and Roll by Fall Out Boy

The world of social media was hit by storm with the announcement of the return of Fall Out Boy thanks to the release of their new single, “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)”. To say the least, the hype could have been worth it for those who expected that…

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Sports

DLSU routs SWU, wins second straight

Coming strong a week after their opening win against UST, the DLSU Green Archers maintained their focus and dropped the SWU Cobras by 37, 98-61. The ball game never inched in close as La Salle led for most of the match. The Green Archers’ ball movement led to a total of 23 assists as compared…

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University

DLSAA holds One La Salle Night of Excellence

On April 19, 2013, the De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) held its annual One La Salle Night of Excellence to recognize the varied achievements of Lasallian alumni. DLSAA President Johnny Sy also launched the Lasallian Alumni Athletes’ Assistance Fund, a project which aims to solicit funds for former Lasallian athletes in need of financial…

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University

Two USG officers disbarred for negligence

  A formal hearing before the USG Supreme Court for the FAST2010 batch government officers facing an impeachment complaint was held at the USG conference room last April 19. Tabitha Tomas (Batch president), Patricia Cui (Batch vice president), and Jamina Padilla (LA representative) were charged for gross negligence of duty, illegal disbursements of funds, and…

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Opinion

Students care

The word apathy has been thrown around throughout my stay in the University. Many professors continue to criticize students because all they care about is according to these professors, “getting a good job in a multinational corporation that pays extremely well.”   The argument that people lack interest, concern or enthusiasm, collectively known as apathy,…

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Opinion

Mission

Once a friend in the student government asked me why it is that the student press had to write about the issues besetting the University, instead of just reporting events or writing pieces that would inspire the students of the University. He told me that in his class, most of those who read this very…

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University

USG to hold official turnover and SGAN

More than sixty incumbent USG officers will officially hand over their posts tomorrow evening from 6 pm to 9 pm in a turnover program incorporated in the Student Government Awards Night to be held at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall Roof Deck.   Although the elected officers only assume their posts after the official turnover,…