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.
The crockpots came out, the beans were bought, and the chili cookoff was underway. Saint Leo University’s Student Veterans of America (SVA) hosted their first ever Chili Cookoff, and this event knocked it out of the park.
For many across the nation, Thanksgiving is the one time of year for friends and family to pause, set aside life’s everyday problems, distractions, and intrusions. It also gives people a chance to gather with family and friends, as well as reflect on what truly matters while enjoying a great meal.
Students at Saint Leo University are excited to exercise their right to vote and shared their opinions on the upcoming midterms with The Lions’ Pride Media Group.
Inspired by writers such as Edgar Allen Poe, Saint Leo University’s English Honors Society (Sigma Tau Delta) held their annual Halloween spooky reading. Students gathered around a table decorated with spooky skeletons, cobwebs, and pumpkins while enjoying baked goods and of course, candy!
The Talent showcase is a traditional Family Weekend event that happens every year. This time, the event happened on Oct. 21 and gathered several students to present their talents. Parents had the opportunity to watch different presentations held by solo students and artistic groups.
Verticchio proved her solid golf skills at her first college tournament playing for the Saint Leo Women’s Golf team, where she shot an impressive eight-under-par in three rounds at the DBU women’s classics in Denton, Texas in September. As a team, the Lions placed third in a strong field with 16 teams.
If you want to have a fun summer with a wide variety of activities and still be in contact with Christ, the Life Teen Summer Mission is what you are looking for.
For some people, the learning journey does not end at graduation. There are some career paths that involve one more step post-graduation. It is common sense that taking this extra step and being accepted into an excellent program in a good college might be tough and stressful.
Diwali, otherwise known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day-long celebration of good over evil and light over darkness. It is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. This year, Diwali festivities ran from Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 28. However, Saint Leo University and the Indian Student Association held their Diwali event on Oct. 24.
Alternative R&B artist Steve Lacy came out with his newest album Gemini Rights in July of this year, but it’s still a staple in many listeners’ playlists. Gemini Rights deals with the duality of his personality and includes some of the biggest hits from last summer.
