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Coach Alvin Ocampo: In the life of Football

Behind every brilliant team is a brilliant mind. For DLSU Football, assistant coach Alvin Ocampo serves as La Salle’s silent tactician along the sidelines of Hans Smit’s coaching staff. The LaSallian had the chance to sit with the assistant coach of the Football teams to talk about his journey rising through the ranks and how…

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FilOil: Green Archers succumb to the Blue Eagles in overtime, 81-75

The DLSU Green Archers ended their elimination round schedule with an 81-75 defeat against archrivals ADMU Blue Eagles earlier today at the Filoil Flying V Center in San Juan. “We played our best but it’s not good enough yet and we just have to keep grinding in practice,” said former Blue Eaglet Joaqui Manuel. Santi…

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FilOil: Green Archers and Blue Eagles set for Independence Day clash

The DLSU Green Archers will conclude their elimination round schedule in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup with a match against archrivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles tomorrow, 4:30 pm, at the Filoil Flying V Center in San Juan. A victory for the Lasallians will give them a record of eight wins and one loss while…

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Former Green Archers stabbed outside BGC night club

Former Green Archer Jeron Teng, along with former teammates Thomas Torres and Norbert Torres, was stabbed during an altercation outside Early Night? Club in Bonifacio Global City earlier this morning, June 3, as initially reported by Tiebreaker Times. Teng, who now plays for the PBA’s Alaska Aces, was reportedly stabbed in the back with a…

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DLSU cruises past MAPUA for sixth win, 102-95

The DLSU Green Archers were successful in taking down the Mapua University Cardinals, 102-95, yesterday in a FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup game held at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. With the win, La Salle clinches a spot in the quarterfinals for the fifth consecutive year. “Actually, coming into the game, nakita…

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A professor’s perspective on student-athletes

Aside from excelling in the field of sports, student-athletes also have to attend their respective classes. With the tireless efforts they give during games, it is indeed difficult to juggle both academics and training. Although it is an obvious stereotype among student-athletes, some continue to go beyond what is expected of them. The LaSallian sat…

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UAAP: Green and Lady Archers participate in first ever UAAP 3×3 tourney

The inaugural UAAP 3×3 Basketball tournament successfully kicked-off last March 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. It was a one-day event and was introduced as a demonstration sport this Season 80. The tournament ended with the FEU Tamaraws clinching the men’s division title after a 21-13 triumph over the UE Red Warriors…

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Busting myths on vegetarianism

Vegans and vegetarians are quite common in terms of their diet but they also have their differences. Vegetarians are people who do not eat any meat, whether it be fish, beef, pork, chicken, or any by-products that have resulted in animal slaughter. Vegans, on the other hand, just like vegetarians, also exclude any form of…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers wins third consecutive title after defeating FEU in straight sets

The DLSU Lady Spikers defended the crown once more this UAAP Season 80 after triumphing over the FEU Lady Tamaraws in straight sets, 26-24, 25-20, 26-24, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the win, La Salle bagged its 11th UAAP Volleyball crown and third consecutive title under head coach Ramil De Jesus. Dawn…

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UAAP: DLSU Lady Spikers put down FEU, earns a step closer to the title

The DLSU Lady Spikers took game one of the UAAP Women’s Volleyball Finals and are one game away from claiming their 11th championship title after successfully defeating the FEU Lady Tamaraws in three straight sets, 29-27, 25-21, 25-22, last Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Kim Dy led La Salle the victory after contributing 10…