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On March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saint Leo University’s pro-life club, Imago Dei, hosted its largest organized event of the year outside of the Student Activities Building(SAB), featuring Students for Life of America’s Florida and Puerto Rico Regional Coordinator, Kristen Marais.
Students at Saint Leo University swipe their ID cards every day, but many do not realize how much money they could be saving. From free access to the Wellness Center to discounts on subscriptions, entertainment, and local businesses, student status comes with benefits that often go unused.
Most bears hibernate, play, and wander around in free space, but unfortunately, that was not the case for Hope the bear. Hope spent a whole year as just a cub in a cage with little to no room to roam as she was captured and kept in a small cage outside a restaurant for entertainment.
A room of women, a cup of tea, and a quiet moment to breathe set the tone for this year’s International Women’s Day Tea. The event offered students a soft space in the middle of a busy semester, inviting them to reflect on the women who inspire their growth.
Art is not always found in museums. Sometimes, it is hidden in a dorm room or inside a sketchbook. At Saint Leo, some students are quietly making the community more colorful than we realize.
It looked like everyone was traveling and having the time of their lives, but the truth was different for many students. A lot of people stayed on campus, and their Spring Break looked nothing like the pictures online.
For many students, that simply means enjoying the beaches. However, Florida offers much more than beaches and sunshine. The state has a rich history and many fascinating places that are worth visiting during spring break.
On March 11, Saint Leo University’s Business Day 2026 proved to be a standout career opportunity, featuring everything from presentations and lectures by industry leaders to a career fair where companies and students could connect and take the first steps toward their future.
Outside of the Student Activities Building (SAB), the Loggia smelled like fresh flowers and fruit. Saint Leo University students gathered for the “Scent and Sip” event, where everyone could relax, sip lemonade, and design their own perfume.
On the morning of Feb. 22, many citizens woke up expecting to have a regular day, some headed to work, others went out with their families, and many enjoyed a quiet morning. No one imagined that within hours, Mexico would be thrown into one of its most frightening times.
