The world is mourning the soccer legend, Pelé
Even though Pelé is not a physical part of this world anymore, his name and his accomplishments will be well remembered for a long time.
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FIFA World Cup soccer team: Brazil
The Brazilian national team, nicknamed Seleção Canarinho (“Canary Squad”, after their bright yellow jersey), is the most successful national team in the history of world soccer. The Brazilian team was formed in 1914 with teams from the cities Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
A brief discussion on woke culture
A remarkable fact is that the newer generations love to attach a label to things. With the woke culture movement, it would not be different. In the past 10 years, the world has been attached to the idea of awareness of social issues and injustices. Although the first use of the word “woke” started popping up in the 1940s, currently, it has been used to talk about several underprivileged groups and has evolved into something much bigger.
“Our Minutes Hasten to Their End”: ENG202 class reading
On Dec. 12, the ENG202 students hosted a class reading entitled “Our Minutes Hasten to Their End.” Everyone was invited, including family, friends, classmates, and staff.
Saint Leo’s annual Christmas concert
As the violinists perform their introductory songs and the audience is settling in, behind the scenes, there is a buzz going on in the room next to the Black Box Theatre. The singers are prepping for their last big Christmas concert of the season, filled with classical Christmas songs and beautiful music from the orchestra.
Saint Leo hosts faculty recital: A review
At Saint Leo University, a recent faculty music recital took place on Nov. 1 in the Selby Auditorium. Overall, there were seven performances that covered genres of opera, classical piano, and jazz. The entire recital was led by university staff members such as, Mauricio J. Rodriguez, the director of the jazz ensemble and an adjunct music professor at Saint Leo.
How to Support Men With Their Mental Health
In light of National Men’s Health Awareness Month in November, mental health for men is something we should focus on moving forward into December. Continue reading to learn more about how we can encourage men to open up about their emotions.
FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup: The last chance for Messi to taste international glory
The Argentinian star Lionel Messi showed his feelings days before the Qatar World Cup 2022 started. “It is a special moment since this is most likely my last World Cup, my last chance to get that big dream I have and achieve what we all want.” Said Messi
These weird sports are turning heads all over the world
When we think of sports, we often think of the usual: soccer, hockey, golf, and tennis… But have you ever heard of ultimate frisbee? What about unicycle hockey or even quidditch? No, these are not made up. These are weird real-life sports that are turning heads all over the world!
Poet to fantasy novelist: Lester Williams Jr.
In Spring 2022, Lester Williams Jr. left Saint Leo University with a degree in professional writing and a dream to continue being published. When he was a young teenager in New Providence, The Bahamas, Williams self-published a book of poetry. It was his first taste of the creative world.
