“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night”, pop culture-wise, is almost synonymous with Leo’s “I’m the king of the world!” phrase from that little 1997 film. Okay, maybe not, but for 39 years, SNL has slowly been making an indelible mark on America’s comedy culture. Most of the comedians you see on TV or in…
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Have you ever driven or passed by one place and thought, “Hey I should try to go that place out some time,” but in reality you never really do it and end up missing the chance to go beyond what is on your planner? This restaurant might be one of those places, located near Osmeña…
One can never be too preoccupied with work or academics. The pursuit to see the world in different angles is achievable if so desired. Mr. Aniano Jose “AJ” Poliquit of the DLSU English and Applied Linguistics Department shares his thoughts on traveling and his introspective travelogue, “The Transcendental Tourist: Reflections on the Road” (http://ajpoliquit.wordpress.com/). …
With new facilities and other fixed electric expenditures, just how much does DLSU spend on its electric bill? De La Salle University’s average monthly electricity consumption from AY 2011-12 to AY2012-13 rose by 8.8 percent, according to data analyzed by the DLSU Campus Sustainability Office, with a 16 percent increase in the average monthly kilowatts…
Next year’s tuition fee increase is certainly around the corner, but the multisectoral committee deliberations regarding this matter have been repeatedly delayed over the past month. According to University Student Government (USG) President Migi Moreno, the council was originally due to convene during the last week of November, or the first week of December. He…
Oracle (Animo.sys), in replacement of the My.LaSalle System (MLS), was used as the official enrollment service provider for the third term of AY 2013-2014. Despite several glitches, students report that the new enrollment system is more efficient and effective, and has resulted to an overall improvement in the system. Despite several glitches, 91 out of…
‘Tis the season of crisp paper bills, Puto Bumbong, packets of ampao, and anxious ninongs and ninangs. We can forget all about our term-end debacles to enjoy the few moments of unchained freedom that we are blessed with. Looking back at the past months, 2013 has been a frenzied whirlwind of interesting events, both good…
Because soul-crushing work has never been satisfying without a drop of play or two, the night animal in us was born. We push the boundaries of play with each slosh of the wine and shake of the hip; alcohol drip drip dripping, strobe lights flashing, and blurred, sugary drops of ecstasy swirling on our tongues…
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Rant and Rave: Britney Jean
Just when you thought Britney would come out with another chart-topping, ground-breaking and earth-splitting album like Blackout, Circus and In the Zone, she makes a complete 180 and delivers something totally different yet keeping her distinct style very much alive. The princess of pop promised to give fans an album that was much more personal…
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Rant and Rave: Prism
After four months of self-reflecting and a failed marriage, fans should not expect the same fluffy and cunning style like in Teenage Dream from the 28-year old pop icon. Instead, Katy Perry gives us a rather lukewarm and messy spectrum of songs but with still some standouts here and there (but not as much as…