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On Oct. 24, Herberts Fecker, along with his wife Dwila, visited the University campus with their mixed Labrador Golden Retriever, Jet, to inform the community about Southeastern Guide Dogs and their mission to the sight-impaired.
Within the past few years, a new trend has cast upon the nation. This trend is called extreme couponing. Extreme couponing is when a person with stacks of coupons get their groceries for nearly next to nothing. But how did this trend start and how did it get so popular so quickly? More importantly, how can a college student learn the ways of an extreme couponer but on a much smaller scale?
The weekend of Oct. 19 -21, Saint Leo University held its Annual Fall family Festival. Presented by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Student Services, the weekend was filled with numerous activities available to students, staff, and families alike; a weekend all participants will not soon forget.
It’s that time again, Saint Leo students. It is time to figure out how to get home for the holidays and how to do it for the lowest price possible. What is the best way to find the lowest price possible if you are a domestic or international student? On top of that, how in the world does one get through the airport during one of the busiest times of the year? Well, fear no more. With a little planning, organization, and some good advice, travel problems will become a thing of the past. When booking a flight, it is very important to follow these few tips:
Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage took over Selby Auditorium Oct. 26 -27. The performance was put together by the dramaturgy professor, Dave McGinnis, and included performances by students and admissions faculty member, Brook McGinnis.
Saint Leo University recently purchased a boat for the biology program, which will be utilized by students who are interested in marine and aquatic habitats.
The month of October is known as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many organizations around the world participate in breast cancer awareness.
Saint Leo University offers a wide variety of foods in its cafeteria through a system of stations designated to separate specialties. With the growing number of students, faculty, and staff on campus, some cannot find the time in their busy schedules to sit in line to get in the cafeteria. Some students are now seeing that the Lions’ Lair is a better option to go to in terms of food.
On Saturday, Oct. 20, Saint Leo University threw their annual Family Fall Festival. During this time, university students enjoyed many activities set up by SGU and were able to invite their families to spend a day with them on campus. While most local students enjoy the company of their families, most international students are unable to have their families visit. On this day, it was a reminder that international students are away from their families and friends back home.
A Saint Leo tradition for many years, Moonlight Madness signals the start of a brand new basketball season. Usually, the event is filled with special performers and big prizes. This year, the Student Government Union and the Athletics department decided to go for a simpler and more interactive event for fans and teams alike. The result was a Moonlight Madness that many students found more enjoyable than the previous year.
