The LaSallian

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The LaSallian

The March 2008 Cover of The LaSallian
Type Student Publication
Format Broadsheet, Magazine

Owner De La Salle University-Manila
Editor-in-Chief Jabin Landayan
Associate Editor Carmela Prado
Managing Ed. Angela Velasco
Founded October 24, 1960
Language English
Headquarters Flag of the Philippines 502-A Br. Connon Hall, De La Salle University
2401 Taft Ave., Malate, Manila
Circulation 6,000 Monthly regular issues
4,000 Special issues

Website: http://www.thelasallian.org/
http://thelasallian.deviantart.com

The LaSallian (TLS) is the official student publication of De La Salle University-Manila, 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 the month every month from June to April. Other publications of the university include Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, Malate Literary Folio, and Green & White.

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[edit] History

The La Sallian was first released as the official student publication of then De La Salle College in 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 Cabusug, 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 masthead's font was officially changed from Old English to Times New Roman.

[edit] 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.

[edit] The LaSallian: Magazine?

In February 2008, the publication started releasing their monthly issues in magazine 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.

[edit] Notable Alumni

Name Connection to The LaSallian Achievements
Cathy Yang Host, Bloomberg Live
Rony Fortrich Musical Director, Hong Kong Disneyland
Perry Pe Former Editor in Chief Dean, Palawan State University Law School
Executive Vice President, Philippine Association of Law Schools
RJ Ledesma Former Managing Editor Editor in Chief, Manual Magazine
Executive Vice President, Ledesma Development Corporation
Philip Ella Juico Former Sports Editor Dean, De La Salle Professional Schools
Richelle Sy Former Managing Editor (1993-1994) Former News Reporter, GMA News and Public Affairs
Mark Chester Ocampo Former Art & Graphics Editor (2001-2002) Head Artist, Azalea Technology Investments, Inc.
Ramon del Prado Former Art & Graphics Editor Co-Founder, Tuldok Animation Studios