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Making waves in the UAAP: Fahad Alkhaldi

Behind every success story, there is always a point of origin. This then encapsulates the journey which one takes to achieve it. DLSU Green Tanker Fahad Alkhaldi (III, BS-AEI) shared his personal thoughts and experiences throughout his swimming career.     Early course Starting at the age of five, Alkhaldi already developed an interest for…

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A journey through the eyes of the captain: Immanuel Donato

As the UAAP Season 80 tournament of the De La Salle Taekwondo (DELTA) team came to a close, results were promising as the men’s team improved their overall ranking from last season to fourth place. Immanuel Donato, team captain of the men’s team, shared his thoughts with The LaSallian everyday throughout the competition.    …

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UNIGAMES 2017: Lady Woodpushers claim back-to-back, Lady Spikers finish with silver

Several Lasallian teams competed in this year’s University Games (UniGames) last October 21-29, 2017 in Dumaguete City. Reigning women’s chess champions Lady Woodpushers claimed their back-to-back title after finishing the tournament undefeated. The DLSU Lady Spikers, meanwhile, fell short but improved to second place after their third place finish in last year’s UniGames. On the…

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UAAP: Aldin Ayo departs DLSU, Louie Gonzales appointed as new head coach

After two years steering the reins of the DLSU Green Archers, head coach Aldin Ayo has decided to exit the team and join the UST Growling Tigers. Deputy head coach Louie Gonzales has been established by the Office of Sports Development as his successor. Since his appointment as the head coach of the DLSU Green Archers back in…

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AB SPM: Enhancing sports-related careers

De La Salle University offers a variety of course choices to its students but there is one where only selected students are allowed to enter, and that course is Sports Studies or in the Lasallian abbreviation, AB-SPM. Also called Sports Management by others, only athletes who represent the Green-and-White are eligible to take up this…

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Earning your place: Ricci Rivero

Coming into Season 80 of the UAAP, Ricci Rivero stated, “I just want to be the best that I can be.” Now that he is playing for the Green Archers the second year around, the younger Rivero has definitely become a force to be reckoned with as he has stepped up and has taken on…

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UAAP: Mbala’s UAAP career officially comes to an end

After two seasons in the UAAP, Ben Mbala formally announced his decision to depart DLSU and the Green Archers through a post on Twitter earlier today. The two-time MVP left a mark on the team as he led La Salle to two consecutive finals appearances and a championship in Season 79. As for his next…

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Word on the street: Athletes’ go-to Christmas Eve meal

As Christmas draws closer, The LaSallian caught up with some athletes who came and conquered in the first semester of Season 80, while also interviewing some of the upcoming athletes who will try to bring the General Championship back to Taft in the second semester of the UAAP. Green Archer Prince Rivero, Animo Squad Dancer…

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PFF Women’s League: Undefeated DLSU Women’s Football Team clinches title

After winning the UAAP Season 79 title with an unblemished record, the DLSU Women’s Football Team was able to duplicate this incredible feat by going undefeated in the inaugural season of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s League. “As a senior, it’s the best feeling that we’ve ever accomplished because leaving the team and La…

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Achieving greater heights: Charmaine Torres comes through for the Lady Archers

While Season 80 has not been all that kind to the DLSU Lady Archers, there are still a few positive things to build upon from this season. Despite losing key pieces of their roster, including Camille Claro due to an ACL injury, the novices have given their fair share of hard work to contribute to…