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Dramatic comeback: Lady Spikers a win away from title

Down two sets to none, the DLSU Lady Spikers ignited an inspired comeback after nabbing the last three consecutive sets in the team’s 20-25, 17-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-6 thriller earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ara Galang led the ladies from Taft with 17 points while veterans Michelle Gumabao and Abigail Maraño combined for…

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Finals rematch: Lady Spikers to fight Lady Eagles

DLSU Lady Spikers and rival the ADMU Lady Eagles have been consistent all throughout the season as both teams occupied the top two of the standings. After wins against National University and Adamson University, the squads have re-booked a repeat of the finals match up last season where DLSU won the championship. On March 2,…

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Payback: Lady Tennisters wins title via sweep against UST

After squandering a twice-to-beat edge last season, the DLSU Lady Tennisters emerged as champion after clawing the UST Netters, 3-2, last February 28 at the Rizal Memorial Center Tennis Courts. Lady Tennisters Head Coach Taddy Cruz explained, “This year is a good win for us, we really wanted to win last year, and this year…

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UAAP Women’s Volleyball Finals Poll: Will the three-peat be denied?

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Advancing Academics: Dissecting the University’s Graduate programs

As one of the primary sources of research output, the development of a University’s graduate school is imperative to its success. With its thrust of becoming a world-class research University, DLSU is no different. “The research aspect of what the University does is usually done in the graduate school,” explains former DLSU President and Chancellor…

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Prioritizing La Salle graduates in the work force

Graduates from De La Salle University – Manila (DLSU-M) tend to have lower waiting time and higher employment rates compared to graduates from other colleges and universities. An ABS-CBN news article entitled “UP, Ateneo, La Salle grads hired faster, paid more” last January 2013 claims that graduates from DLSU, “actively looked for a job for…

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Postponement of sabbatical leaves

Faculty due for sabbatical leave may have to postpone to SY 2015-2016  to compensate for the decline in DLSU’s incoming freshmen – a consequence of Grade 12 taking effect under the K – 12 curriculum. Departments that will be heavily affected by K – 12, such as General Education (GE) departments like English, Filipino and…

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Balancing studies and sport: The Student Manager Program

Being a student athlete is a daunting task. Because of the rigorous trainings and competitions inside and outside the UAAP, many student athletes have become vulnerable to academic problems.   Student Manager Program The student managership program, established in 2006, aimed to guide athletes who were beginning to suffer in their academics. Under the program,…

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Br. Bernie to assume new post as DLS-Z President

Following an announcement released last January 22, 2013, Br. Bernie FSC will assume his new role at De La Salle-Zobel on June 2013. Br. Bernie will, however, continue his functions for four more months as the Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Alumni Relations before his appointment takes effect. Br. Bernie has been with DLSU…

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SPS Building and library construction developments

The De La Salle University (DLSU) campus has seen numerous changes from the retrofitting of the St. La Salle Hall to the construction of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall (HSSH) in the past few years. One of the most recent construction efforts, which concerns many student organizations, including the University Student Government, is the renovation…