De La Salle University awards its Dean’s Listers (DL) with many privileges. Aside from receiving a certificate, they are also entitled to advanced enrollment and unlimited absences without receiving a failing mark. The latter can be seen as an opportunity for a DL to mindlessly cut classes without any regard for the professor or for…
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In the University, one of the final requirements a student must complete before being eligible for graduation is their practicum. The practicum otherwise referred to as on the job training (OJT) or internship, is a course taken by students in order to apply the skill sets they have acquired inside the classroom by getting a…
The New Lasallian Core Curriculum (NLCC), which has been undergoing several developments since the first term of Academic Year 2013-2014, has notable differences compared to the current curriculum the University is implementing. Given this, The LaSallian explains some of the aspects that will be retained or added from the current curriculum to the NLCC. Spearheaded…
Every year, the student body is presented with a number of candidates who are vying for a position as their representatives in the University Student Government (USG). As the date of the general elections (GE) draws near, the different sectors of the University involved share the preparations they are undergoing for this event. Laying…
The Legislative Assembly (LA) held a session last February 27 at the Ortigas Conference Room to discuss matters ahead of the General Elections (GE) happening this coming March. Among the agenda was the approval of the EXCEL2016 LA representative replacement, clarification of the guidelines for independent candidacy, and deliberation on the constitutional plebiscite. New addition…
Policemen from the Manila Police District raided three bars within the vicinity of De La Salle University (DLSU) and DLS-College of St. Benilde yesterday, February 26. A bar in front of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall was raided first, while two bars along Fidel Castro St. were simultaneously searched for illegal substances at around 8…
The University Student Government (USG) Judiciary branch has found FOCUS2014 Batch Vice President Joseph Magbitang guilty of the gross negligence in a hearing held last February 26 at the USG conference room. College of Science Magistrate Nadine Martinez explained in her verdict that there was contradicting evidence given by both parties. The case against Magbitang came…
Last January 23, the Legislative Assembly (LA) passed a resolution that seeks to establish an appropriation fund for the University Student Government (USG) and Council of Student Organizations (CSO). Through this fund, USG units and recognized organizations under CSO will be able to request for additional funding for their projects upon the discretion of the…
Many professors at DLSU engage in lucrative activities other than teaching and research to augment their day-to-day expenses. Some are practitioners of their craft from 8pm to 5pm and teach in the University at night, like lawyers and advertising practioners, while others hold leadership positions in commercial organizations. Even though the plates of these professors…
Grade Consultation Day (GCD) is an opportunity for De La Salle University (DLSU) students to raise any concerns they have regarding the grades their professors have posted online during the scheduled release of grades. Even though a separate day is allocated for discussions on breakdown of grades, missed requirements, and other grade disputes, many students…