The Lions' Pride is a student-run news organization dedicated to sharing the voice of our Saint Leo community. Our mission is to uphold the Benedictine values, support First Amendment rights, and provide informative and thought-provoking journalism without fear of interference or reprisal.
Phi Alpha Theta (PAT), an American Honor Society, was established in 1921 at the University of Arkansas by Professor Nels Cleven. This is an attractive group history. From the outset to now, PAT has been spread into many famous universities with 350,000 members. Saint Leo University has been a member of PAT since 2003, and there are about 20 professors and students participating in PAT.
On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the University held an Undeclared Fair for students to get a better perspective on majors and minors that they might want to pursue. For some students, this is their first time interacting with professors from different departments. Many incoming students come in with either an undeclared major or find that the major that they previously selected is no longer an interest for them. The undeclared fair is a good opportunity for students to see some options that will stimulate their drive to graduate with a degree in an area that captures their attention.
Monday, October 29, was another visit of another monster- Hurricane Sandy. The devastative impact of this storm through the 29th and the 30th was just unspeakable. Residents along with the coastal states of New Jersey, and Newark in New York, were probably, the most-hit zones of the catastrophe. Millions of people have since been displaced and already in need of emergency relief.
Saint Leo, Fla—The Saint Leo University men’s basketball team earned a huge conference win on Saturday, Jan. 26 over Sunshine State Conference for Barry University after a strong second half in which it overcame a 9-point halftime deficit. Despite Barry’s hot start and Saint Leo’s meager first-half performance, the Lions came out on top 63-51. The win moved the Lions to 9-9 overall and 3-5 in the SSC.
The Sports Marketing Association is a form of marketing in which brands use mainstream or alternative sports to connect with both abroad and/or a targeted group of consumers. This is a worldwide organization that schools from all over travel to attend annually.
Greetings, undoubtedly, is a morally acceptable mode of showing love, compassion, affection, oneness, respect and peace with one another in the world. In this article, a critical attention is paid to the concept of greetings in two countries, namely the U.S. and Ghana. Interestingly, both countries adore greetings in their own cultural image. A critical analysis of the mode and appreciation of greetings to the people in their unique cultural context and the cross-cultural integration between the two countries is essential.
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:
