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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
As the sun set on the horizon, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony was set up near the clock tower outside of the Student Activities Building. The ceremony began with an introduction speech by the Vice President of Student Affairs, Jen Shaw, accompanied by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The promise of games, activities, and performances by Lucas Nocera, the Assistant Director of the University Ministry, as well as the music department had the crowd brewing up Christmas spirit.
On the evening of Nov. 16, students walking down by the Student Activities Building Loggia were presented with something truly extraordinary: a buffet line wrapped around the clock tower, full of excited and hungry students. The building was lined with tray after tray of delicious and aromatic food, each one unique to a specific culture and just waiting to be devoured.
