During the romantic holiday of Valentine’s Day, many people enjoy chocolates without knowing where it comes from. Valentine’s Day dates all the way back to the Roman Times and is named after two different Roman Saints, both known as “Valentine.” Although both men’s names were not connected to romance, by the 1840s, the concept of Valentine’s Day as a holiday to celebrate romance had taken over most English-speaking countries.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, thousands of people will be rushing to their nearby supermarkets to purchase roses, cards, and candy for their loved ones. However, we must be more conscious of where those candy wrappers end up because it is no secret that everything we use and throw away contributes to the overflowing of landfills.
Leo Love Week will take place from Feb. 14-17. This week will give students the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging events. Here is what students can expect.
In today’s world dating is no longer a simple act of finding your soul mate, rather it’s a complex industry that is difficult for some people to understand.
On Jan. 25, David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox was the only player voted into the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The affectionately nicknamed “Big Papi” was voted in by a jaw-dropping 77.9% of all ballots. Other baseball legends such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens reached results of just 66% 65.2%, respectively.
Spring semester is when the track season starts, both men’s and women’s teams have come back strong. Starting with four golds and two silvers in the Appalachian State Invites on Jan. 29, two of our long rally players won first place in their games.
The Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony was held on Feb. 4th, 7:00 A.M. EST. Director Zhang Yimou brought a brand-new idea to the opening in the “Bird Net” this year.
February is Black History Month and it is an ideal time for Tampa residents to look back on the accomplishments of Black artists and how they remind society of the significance art has to the world.
As the new assistant director, Phelps has been working closely with the heads of student organizations on campus to improve the on-campus life for students.
“Health is defined as a balance between physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of the human being. The heart is the pump that manages the flow of blood through the blood vessels, arteries, and veins. The blood provides essential oxygen to the tissues for a normal process of homeostasis or equilibrium,” said Alava.