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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers complete rare back-to-back double championships

The DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers ended their seasons in style after once again capturing both the Men’s and Women’s championships in this year’s edition of the UAAP Table Tennis Tournament held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last October 29. The Green Paddlers won their third consecutive title and their fourth in five years.…

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UAAP: Green Shuttlers finish second, Lady Shuttlers exit final four in third

The DLSU Green Shuttlers once again finished in second place as they bowed down to the National University Bulldogs in the finals of the UAAP Season 78 Badminton tournament. The Lady Shuttlers on the other hand, succumbed to the Ateneo Lady Eagles despite holding a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals.    Close but no cigar…

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UAAP: La Salle’s Jins bag third in Taekwondo, Poomsae

Both the DLSU Green Jins and Lady Jins finished in third place in the UAAP Season 78 Taekwondo Championship that was held at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University. The tournament that concluded last Friday, October 23, saw La Salle finishing with identical 4-2 win-loss records in both the Men’s and Women’s…

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The Green Jins of California: Home away from home

Residing in the United States is nothing new for Filipinos, particularly because of the close-knit ties between the two countries that started early in the 20th Century. As their numbers continued to grow, so too did their presence, with the state of California being among the areas with a huge Filipino presence. Because of this,…

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Tennisters fall short at PCA, look ahead to UAAP

With the second round of UAAP Season 78 fast approaching, the DLSU Lawn Tennis team continued their preparations by joining the annual Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Open last October 5 to 9. The Green Tennisters Team A won their first two matches against UP-B and Mapua, but lost to UP-A in the semifinals of the…

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Locked and loaded: DLSU Archery Club sets target for the future

The Green Archer has served as De La Salle University’s representative for its varsity teams since time immemorial. More commonly associated with the school’s ever so popular basketball team, the Green Archer has gained fame and has become synonymous to success, being the standard bearer of a very strong sports program. It is rather ironic…

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La Salle Volleyball Club: Creating opportunities towards a common passion

Volleyball has been rising in popularity over the recent years. No doubt, the number of people playing the sport has been increasing, and it is because of that growing love for the sport that the founders of the La Salle Volleyball Club (LSVC) were encouraged to push for the club’s establishment.   The birth of…

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“Kitoy” and “Japoy” — La Salle’s master duo

Some say that a good team is like a well-oiled machine, flawlessly operating without any problems. At times, it’s not just about having the most popular engine; with the right care and support, certain engines will run smoothly, regardless of its parts. The same can be said for coaches and their impact on their teams.…

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The Animo Squad: Life behind the lights and sounds

The deafening drums, orchestrated chants, and choreographed dance routines are among the common sights and sounds Lasallians would normally experience in the games either at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum or at the Mall of Asia Arena thanks to the DLSU Animo Squad. But underneath those seamless drumbeats and infectious smiles are bruised muscles and sore throats from…

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Athlete revisited: TY Tang

Arguably one of the best point guards to put on a La Salle jersey, Tyron Conrad Tang or “TY” Tang once ran the same floor as today’s Green Archers. Tang, together with his team, was responsible for several classic basketball games that fired up the entire DLSU community. The LaSallian sat down with Tang to…