The LaSallian
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The LaSallian is the official student publication of De La Salle University
, under the Student Publications Office. It is the university's English-language newspaper, composed of the University (News), Menagerie (Features), Sports, Art & Graphics, and Photo sections. It is released every 1st week of every month from June to April. Other publications of the university include Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, Malate Literary Folio, and Green & White.
was officially changed from Old English to Times New Roman.
format. In his editor's note, S.Y. 2007-2008 Editor in Chief Paulo Mutuc, the change was made to "come up with is a more harmonious marriage between form and function, between what you want to read and what we think you ought to read." After the school year, the staff members voted for the format in which they would release succeeding issues. Majority of the votes were for the magazine, however, in order for the by-laws (which states that The LaSallian is a newspaper) to be ratified, two-thirds of the staff should vote for the affirmative. Regular issues will continue to be released in the broadsheet format while some special issues may be released in the magazine format.
's official newspaper, The GUIDON
, started an annual student press convention called PressPlay in cooperation with the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP). It features seminars in writing, editing, photography, and art. Contests are also held for the participants, composed of other student publications. The seminar is held annually on January, and is done alternately in the Ateneo and La Salle campuses.
De La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
, under the Student Publications Office. It is the university's English-language newspaper, composed of the University (News), Menagerie (Features), Sports, Art & Graphics, and Photo sections. It is released every 1st week of every month from June to April. Other publications of the university include Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, Malate Literary Folio, and Green & White.
History
The La Sallian was first released as the official student publication of then De La Salle College on October 24, 1960, under its first Editor in Chief, Polo Santiago Pantaleon. Its name was given by Ernido Agustin in a contest. A series of major changes started in 1992, when the spelling of the publication was officially changed to The LaSallian. Under 1994-1995 Editor in Chief (EIC) Elegio Cabasug, the Features section was renamed Menagerie, which was later introduced as a separate magazine in 2000-2001 under EIC Faith Santiago. The Spoofs (comics) section was also renamed Poptown. Finally in 2002-2003 under EIC Sarah Espina, the nameplate's fontFont
In typography, a font is traditionally defined as a quantity of sorts composing a complete character set of a single size and style of a particular typeface...
was officially changed from Old English to Times New Roman.
Sections
The LaSallian has five sections, three of which are writing sections while the other two are technical sections. These are:- University - The news section of the publication. It reports and analyzes university and national issues.
- Menagerie - The features section, usually featuring articles on culture inside and outside the university.
- Sports - Reports on all aspects of the university's sports activities.
- Art & Graphics - Provides art for the publication and in charge of layout. They are also responsible for Poptown or Cartoons page of TLS.
- Photo - Covers relevant events and key people inside and outside the university. They have their own page called Painting With Light.
The LaSallian: Magazine?
In February 2008, the publication started releasing their monthly issues in magazineMagazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
format. In his editor's note, S.Y. 2007-2008 Editor in Chief Paulo Mutuc, the change was made to "come up with is a more harmonious marriage between form and function, between what you want to read and what we think you ought to read." After the school year, the staff members voted for the format in which they would release succeeding issues. Majority of the votes were for the magazine, however, in order for the by-laws (which states that The LaSallian is a newspaper) to be ratified, two-thirds of the staff should vote for the affirmative. Regular issues will continue to be released in the broadsheet format while some special issues may be released in the magazine format.
PressPlay
In SY 2007-2008, The LaSallian and Ateneo de Manila UniversityAteneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
's official newspaper, The GUIDON
The GUIDON
The GUIDON is the official student newspaper of the Ateneo de Manila University. It is a part of the Ateneo's Confederation of Publications , including Heights and Matanglawin...
, started an annual student press convention called PressPlay in cooperation with the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP). It features seminars in writing, editing, photography, and art. Contests are also held for the participants, composed of other student publications. The seminar is held annually on January, and is done alternately in the Ateneo and La Salle campuses.
Editorial Board
The following is the Editorial Board of The LaSallian for School Year 2010-2011:| Editor in Chief | Jessy Marie Go |
| Associate Editor | - |
| Managing Editor | Patrick Gale Ong |
| University Editor | Jan-Ace Mendoza |
| Menagerie Editor | Stephanie Braganza |
| Sports Editor | Charles Usi |
| Art & Graphics Editor | Jerome de Dios |
| Photo Editor | Martin San Diego |
| Training & Development Manager | John Stephen Batalla |
| Circulations Manager | Christopher John Chanco |
| Office Manager | David Daniel Pagulayan |
Notable alumni
| Name | Connection to The LaSallian | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy Yang | Former Features Editor and Features Staffer | Host, Bloomberg Television's Global Connection and Asia Business Tonight Bloomberg Television Bloomberg Television is a 24-hour global network broadcasting business and financial news. It is distributed globally, reaching over 200 million homes worldwide. It is owned and operated by Bloomberg L.P... |
| Rony Fortrich | Musical Director, Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. It is the first theme park located inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks. The park opened to visitors on 12 September 2005... |
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| Perry Pe | Former Editor in Chief | Dean, Palawan State University Palawan State University The Palawan State University is a government-funded university in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. -History:PSU was established on March 2, 1972, as a teacher-training institution known as the Palawan Teachers College by virtue of Republic Act 4303 with Dr. Walfrido R. Ponce de Leon as... Law School Executive Vice President, Philippine Association of Law Schools |
| RJ Ledesma | Former Managing Editor (1994–1995) | Editor in Chief, Manual Magazine Executive Vice President, Ledesma Development Corporation |
| Philip Ella Juico Philip Ella Juico Philip Ella Juico is the current Dean of the De La Salle Graduate School of Business, a leading graduate business school in the Philippines.-Management experience:Juico has vast management experience... |
Former Sports Editor | Dean, De La Salle Professional Schools |
| Richelle Sy | Former Managing Editor (1993–1994) | Former News Reporter, GMA News and Public Affairs GMA News and Public Affairs GMA News and Public Affairs is the news department of the Philippine broadcaster GMA Network and its sister network GMA News TV... |
| Lyn Ching-Pascual | Former Office Staffer | TV Host, Unang Hirit (GMA 7) |
| Rica Arevalo | Former Sports Staffer | Filmmaker. Best Director - Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (2005) |
| Mark Chester Ocampo | Former Art & Graphics Editor (2001–2002) | Head Artist, Azalea Technology Investments, Inc. Azalea Technology Investments, Inc. Azalea Technology Investments, Inc. is an investment company located in Makati City, The Philippines that is focused on making investments in the technology sector... |
| Ramon del Prado | Former Art & Graphics Editor | Co-Founder, Tuldok Animation Studios |
| Frederick A. Halcon, Ph.D. | Former Menagerie Staff Member (1998–2001) | Director, Interdisciplinary Business Studies, De La Salle University Manila (2006–08); Chairperson, International Business & Corporate Business Programs - Assumption College; Published Author: "Teaching Business Calculus: Methodologies, Techniques, Issues & Prospects" (2008) http://www.philjol.info/index.php/BER/article/view/33 |
| Andrea Sese-Relucio | Former Menagerie Staffer (1994–1995) | Ninth Place, 2000 Bar Examinations |
| Melody Uy | Former Managing Editor (1996–1997) | Editor, Asia Image |
| Ariz "Zeek" Convalecer | First Menagerie Editor (1994–1995) | Vice Consul of the Philippines to Kuwait (2005–2006); Consul of the Philippines to East Timor (2006–2010) |