A fun fact unknown to most is that babies are natural swimmers. Thus, the phenomenon coined as “infant swimming”, where newborns have the ability to control their breathing and navigate while under water is innate in everyone. However, as people hit their pre-teen years, most mystically lose that natural ability to swim. For Arian Neil…
With the pressure to perform both on and off the court, the life of a student athlete is definitely not easy. The same can be said about adjusting to a new city. While each is in itself a difficult hurdle to overcome, certain students are faced with the demanding task of handling both. Though Lasallian…
Among all the factors that can affect an athlete’s performance, fear is perhaps the most daunting. From the doubt that comes from a serious injury to the sight of an imposing defender, fear can impact the psyche of a player and completely change the complexion of a game, season, and even a career. Coming off…
Despite a stellar elimination round campaign that saw them win 11 games and lose only three, the DLSU Lady Archers were unable to dethrone the now three-time champions, the NU Lady Bulldogs. Entering the step-ladder postseason due to NU’s undefeated record, DLSU was confident going in as the second seed. While the Lasallians were able…
The DLSU Green Archers’ title run has been a spectacle for basketball fans, especially for Lasallians. From the opening game against the FEU Tamaraws to the final buzzer against the ADMU Blue Eagles, each game was filled with moments worth telling future generations. From the numerous intense and emotional moments the team provided, The LaSallian…
A second half comeback allowed the DLSU Women’s Football Team to take a 3-2 victory over the FEU Lady Tamaraws in the PFF Women’s League yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Kyra Dimaandal (86′) and Sara Castañeda (90+3′ penalty), as well as an own-goal from FEU’s Suettie Simoy (43′), provided the scoring for La Salle…
As the final buzzer sounded, four men held their hands up high and shouted for joy for one last time. Jeron Teng, Jason Perkins, Thomas Torres, and Julian Sargent capped off their careers in a way all athletes dream of but only a few achieve: winning a championship. After three years of mixed results, the…
One of the most awaited events of the season, the UAAP Cheerdance Competition (CDC) also became one of the most emotional with several ups and downs. The DLSU Animo Squad maintained their sixth place finish from last year, garnering 560.5 points, continuing their podium finish drought. The defending champions, the NU Pep Squad, etched themselves…
Much has happened to Ben Mbala after undergoing an extra year of residency and sitting on the sidelines for three years. From watching the Green Archers miss out on last year’s Final Four bus, he has led the team all the way back to the top step of the podium. In his final version of…
Three seasons after winning it all in 2013, the DLSU Green Archers have once again climbed the mountain after defeating the ADMU Blue Eagles, 79-72, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In a hard fought victory over its rivals, each player who stepped on the floor for the team contributed to this championship-clinching victory.…
