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Different game, same name: Jeron Artest joins Green Archers’ practice

Last April 13, Jeron entered the Enrique Razon Sports Complex at three o’clock in the afternoon just in time for basketball practice. He took part in some drills and joined in a couple of scrimmages, showing off some skills and grit comparable to that of his basketball star father. While many might think that this is…

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UAAP: Ateneo bags back-to-back championships, depleted Lady Spikers finish second

The UAAP Season 77 Women’s Volleyball tournament has finally come to an end as the ADMU Lady Eagles won their second straight championship against the DLSU Lady Spikers in straight sets, 25-22, 25-17, 25-23, last March 14 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The back-to-back champions were led by team captain Alyssa Valdez with 20…

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UAAP: Ateneo sweeps Green Batters to clinch third consecutive title

The DLSU Green Batters lost Game Two of the UAAP Season 77 Baseball Finals to the ADMU Blue Eagles, 3-2, last March 12 at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium, making Ateneo the UAAP baseball champions for the third straight season. The Green Batters were first on the board. With runners on second and third and two outs…

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Ara Galang: An untimely farewell to the season

With two sets under their belt late in the fourth set of the heated stepladder semifinal match between the DLSU Lady Spikers and the NU Lady Bulldogs, the La Salle crowd rejoiced when team captain Ara Galang scored DLSU’s 23rd point through NU’s block. La Salle inched closer to a finals rematch against the ADMU…

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Nierras addresses the DLSU Men’s Football Team for one last time

After the DLSU Men’s Football Team fell to the FEU Tamaraws in the thrilling 120-minute final of the UAAP Season 77 Men’s Football tournament, La Salle co-captain Matt Nierras shared a few inspiring words with his teammates. Together with UAAP Season 77 Best Midfielder Nathan Alquiros and team captain Gio Diamante, Nierras played the last…

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A look at La Salle’s feeder schools

After weeks and weeks of tryouts and rigorous screenings comes one of the toughest jobs that every coach has to do—making the final lineup for a team. It is at this moment that people will initially know whether a recruit is the real deal or a flop. De La Salle University, as many people know,…

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Yoga in DLSU: Stretching the possibilities

In a fast paced academic program such as the one that De La Salle University offers, students are always on a hunt for that perfect outlet for their stress. Besides the other luxuries presented to college students nowadays, yoga has been the recent trend for its unique ways on finding balance, strength and inner peace.…

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Coping with Calories: Fitness places around Taft

Thursday nights for Lasallians are known for being that time of the week to lay low by visiting nearby places around Taft Avenue for relaxation. Just a short walk away from campus are various restaurants and hangout locations that cater to the demand of hungry and tired Lasallians. Add that to the tons of schoolwork…

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LSAL volleyball and football: New beginnings

As the hype from the recent La Salle Athletic League (LSAL) Basketball championship game slowly dies down, two other leagues are about to begin their own fanfare—the much anticipated LSAL Volleyball and Football tournaments.   Popularity difference Basketball has been the most popular sport in the Philippines over the past few decades. It was only…

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Titan’s clash comes to an end: Team Buckets wins LSAL Championship

It was another productive year for the La Salle Sports Commission (LSSC) after they successfully staged the annual La Salle Athletic League (LSAL) Basketball Tournament which ran from September 2014 until January 29 this year. Sponsored by Titan Barbershop, the tourney concluded with a finals meeting between Team Buckets from the White Bracket and Team…