Classic Twain novel to be censored yet again
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the most contentious books in American history. Twain’s novel has been criticized for its off-color language since it was originally published in 1884.
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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.
Jared Lee Loughner: society’s monster
In his mugshot, Jared Lee Loughner appears as the image of evil. His head is shaved and his eyes hold a hint of lunacy that perfectly complements the twisted grin on his face. Loughner, as many know, is charged with the January 8th shooting outside an Arizona grocery store.
Community mourns together over tragic losses: Saint Leo University remembers students lost over winter break
Over this past winter break, the Saint Leo community lost two students, Jamie Helbling and Luigi Leroy. They were two very different students, each with unique and distinctive personalities, but each was taken too soon.
Government for Students, By Students: Student Government Union moves in new direction
Junior Amanda Cassar, president of the SGU, has made this year’s administration’s goal to be not only more accessible to students than prior administrations, but to change the way the students view their peers in government.
Zodiac controversy: who are you?
Recently, a rumor went around causing many people to post upset statuses on Facebook, to check out the prices of tattoo removals, and to question the very meaning of their lives. Is the zodiac rumor true? The answer depends on which zodiac system each person follows.
Rich Zvosec speaks to students about the avoided question
Zvosec, referred to as Coach Z, has an impressive resume. At 27, Zvosec became the country’s youngest head men’s Division I basketball coach at Saint Francis University in New York and soon after starting was named Northeast Conference Coach.
Senior Spotlight: Thomas Rey – Swimming
Senior swimmer Thomas Rey was born in Tampa, Fla. and is majoring in Communications at Saint Leo University. He has been committed to the Lions’ swim team all four years of his college career.
A New Addition to the Lion’s Family
On Dec. 8, 2010, Paul Mangen and Melissa Miller-Mangen welcomed their first child into the world. The proud parents named their son John Michael Mangen and are nicknaming him Jack.
Lady Lions Break Losing Streak
Despite the many struggles of being in college, the Saint Leo University Women’s Basketball team brought only their game with them when they stepped on the court to play against Eckerd January 19th.
Reasons to serve
Wooden tile floors had been laid, and the black, gooey adhesive was coming up through the cracks of each tile, making the otherwise pristine brown flooring dingy and black. The walls of all four hallways were in need of dusting, and a large, wonderful plaster tree needed a thick coat of brown paint.
