College Football Playoff Preview
Championship week has ended and the final rankings are set for the college football season. With the regular season over and conference champions decided, the College Football Playoffs are officially set.
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The Lions' Pride Newspaper
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.
A Review of the Student-Run Production: Pollyanna
The 2021 student-run production of “Pollyanna” is a play based on a 1914 children novel by Eleanor H. Porter. The play reminds us to be happy and grateful for what we have. Thanks to the effort of the cast and crew, the performance was able to go on stage for the first time on Saturday December 4, 2021, at 2 p.m.
Uniquely You: Self Expression in its Purest Form
On Dec. 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., an event titled “Uniquely You” was hosted by Saint Leo University’s Campus Activities Board (CAB). This event was centered around the idea of self-expression and provided Saint Leo students with a safe space to display their talents. The organizer, Damion Drackett, a sophomore majoring in bio-medical health sciences, said that he hosted the event to educate students on the ways they can express themselves.
Destressing and Avoiding Burnout During Final Exams
Research from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health revealed that stress is a normal feeling that everyone experiences during specific periods in life. Additional research from Gregoire revealed that as the examination period swiftly approaches, every student whose goal is to achieve exceptional grades may experience some degree of stress or anxiety. Although stress during testing is considered quite normal, there are numerous resources on campus provided for Saint Leo University students to destress.
Global Holiday Traditions: A Peek Into how the International Students at Saint Leo Celebrate the Winter Holidays.
Whether celebrating in the snow or on a warm tropical island, Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations vary based on cultures.
Top 10 Holiday Classics Old and New
This year is finally coming to an end and we can feel the world slowly starting to let out a big sigh of relief as the holiday season approaches. Even though we are still facing a lot of obstacles at the end of 2021, most people don’t want to let the weight of the world take away the Christmas spirit. So, like every year, we’re going to put on our Santa hats and revisit the most loved classics, new holiday albums, and singles.
November, Month of the Holy Souls
In the Catholic tradition, November is often referred to as the Month of the Holy Souls.
Family, Faith, and Fellowship: Saint Leo Christmas Traditions
Our most precious memories are oftentimes tied to time spent with family and friends, to time spent giving to others, and to time spent reflecting on the true nature of the Christmas season. Here are some favorite Christmas traditions and memories from members of the Saint Leo University community.
Track by Track: A Review of Bruno Mars’ and Anderson .Paak’s “An Evening with Silk Sonic
Bruno Mars took a long hiatus after the release of his wildly successful studio album, “24k Magic,” in 2016. However, this year, he made a comeback with neo-soul, funk, and hip-hop artist Anderson .Paak to deliver the sounds of the 70’s packaged in a nine-track project. Released on Nov. 12, the album charted number one on Billboard’s R&B charts, and 2nd behind Taylor Swift’s “Red” on the all-genre chart.
Getting Hired on Campus: International Student Edition
International students are only permitted to work on campus—this creates a competitive market for student employment.
