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Every Feb. 14, love is in the air, and most of the time it is shown in the form of gifts. Most people spend a lot of money trying to buy the perfect gift even if they cannot afford it. However, Valentine’s gifts do not have to be wasteful nor expensive. There are many ways to show your love without overspending.
Inside TECO Hall, groups gathered to hear from the mayor of the town of St. Leo, Vincent D’Ambrosio. The purpose of the town hall meeting, which was organized by Saint Leo University’s Student Government Union (SGU), was to discuss the identity of the town of St. Leo.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to get in the lovey-dovey mood than by checking out some romance novels? While many people know Valentine’s Day as a day to show love to those around you, especially among significant others, many do not know the true story of Valentine’s Day.
Members of the Saint Leo University community joined author Seth Sjostrom and the Mel Greene Institute to Combat Human Trafficking for a book signing and Q&A session on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Daniel A. Cannon Memorial Library.
Leslie Coffey, the vice president of military engagement for American Corporate Partners (ACP), is a woman dedicated to goals. Specifically, she seeks to help others achieve their lifelong dreams. On Feb. 1, Coffey joined both the Saint Leo Office of Military Affairs and Services and the WorldWide Student Life Department for an online seminar entitled “Conversations about Success Beyond Service.”
When November begins, we turn the clock back an hour, making the time with daylight shorter and the nights longer. With the clocks changing, over 10 million Americans experience sadness, sluggishness, and weight fluctuations throughout the winter months. This condition is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or, more commonly known, seasonal depression.
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, students and staff kicked off the President’s Cup with a game of Family Feud. The President’s Cup is an event started with the intention and goal of supplying more involvement for the seniors. A new event will occur each month, meaning repeated fun and competition for students and staff. The President’s Cup will run until May 2023, when the final game for Saint Leo University seniors will take place.
Whether we like it or not, 2023 is here and off to a running start. We are almost a month in and starting to get comfortable with the idea of a new year at our heels. Naturally, we asked staff writers at The Lions’ Pride Media Group to give us their predictions for what 2023 will bring – and they gave us the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.
Veganism is not only a diet but also a lifestyle that has been a trend in the last few years. The Vegan Society defines veganism as a lifestyle that seeks to live with no animal cruelty. This means that veganism is much bigger than only a diet; it is a philosophy that excludes animal-derived food, clothes, and accessories. It also repulses any product that was animal tested.
The legacy and impact of Pope Benedict XVI’s life is immense and far-reaching and had a profound effect on the lives of both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Following the death of Benedict, members of the Saint Leo University community reflected on the significance of the former pope and the lessons that can be learned from his teachings and example.
