NBC to Air 2022 Emmy Awards
On Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, a new round of well-loved movies and television shows will win more accolades at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
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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.
Classical Music Month
In 1994, President Bill Clinton declared September to be Classical Music Month. Some people celebrate this day by attending classical music performances, playing classical music on their stereos, and even picking up an instrument. But what is the meaning behind this celebration?
University Ministry’s 2022 Freshmen Retreat
University Ministry leaders hosted a retreat where freshmen spent one and a half days off campus, praying and participating in fun activities that helped them make friends and meet a few upperclassmen.
New President, New Perspective: An Interview with Saint Leo University’s President Dadez
Dadez assumed the role of president on July 1 and has been largely focused on understanding the status of the institution whose responsibility he has inherited. However, despite the current brevity of his time in office, Dadez has already identified four main areas of concern that the university must address first: the budget deficit, recruitment, retention, and the organizational culture.
Remembering Dr. Tim Lowder
Dr. Barney “Tim” McCoy Lowder Jr., 65, an associate professor of management at Saint Leo University, passed away on June 23, 2022. Family, friends, faculty, staff, and students gathered to commemorate Lowder and share memories in TECO Hall on August 17.
Valiance in Vietnam: One Veteran’s Story
Imagine marching through jungles for months, unaware of what’s on the other side, and unable to remove your boots for fear of swelling. This was a reality for Donald Popp, formally a Specialist Fourth Class in the United States Army, who received his draft at the age of eighteen in 1969.
Music Review: The Weeknd’s Dawn FM
On his new album Dawn FM, The Weeknd continues to expand the sounds he emulated so well on After Hours. He is pushing towards an ‘80s synth pop sound that goes toe-to-toe with the music from that era; however, this time instead of it being a random batch of songs there is a story weaved into the album. The story is immersive as the listeners tune into a dystopian radio station, hosted by comedy legend Jim Carrey, whose role seems to be to attract new listeners to join his cult.
Local Profile: Salem Lawhorn – The Conversationalist
At the age of twenty-four, Salem Lawhorn is a newly acquired security guard at Wiregrass Mall. He is an openly trans-male who will talk for hours to anyone who will listen.
Get Involved in the Spirit of the Arts at Saint Leo!
There are many ways to become involved in the spirit of the arts at Saint Leo. The school offers a handful of different clubs, organizations, and honors societies that cater to the arts. For additional information on club events and organizations, students can check out EngageLeo!
Athletes on Air: Grant Disken – Men’s Basketball Point Guard
Grant Disken—hailing from Kentucky, majoring in marketing, and graduating in 2024, has been playing basketball since he was four years old and is enjoying every second of it.
