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.
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.
If you are a book fan and have a TikTok account, then you have probably already heard about Verity by Colleen Hoover. If not, then buckle up for the wild ride this book takes its readers on. If you are looking for an engaging thriller and do not know what to read next, Verity is the perfect book for you.
Life has its ups and downs, but no matter what, we should always make the best of it. If we do not go through trials and tribulations, we might never understand the true value of our blessings. Every year that goes by, things may not always go as planned, and some are better than others.
It is almost that time again when we purge our closets in the wake of the holidays and the winter months. Spring is coming, and with that comes spring cleaning! The question is, where do we put all that clothing that we no longer have any use for? Do we throw them in the trash, where they will inevitably sit in a landfill for years to come?
Since 1952, the Miss Universe Organization has been hosting an annual international beauty pageant known as Miss Universe. In the competition, women must answer questions about themselves and their countries while modeling various outfits, such as a swimming costume. The 71st Miss Universe was streamed live from New Orleans on Jan. 14. Continue reading to find out how Saint Leo University students feel about this competition.
National Mentoring Month is in January, and some Saint Leo University students shared how their mentors have inspired them. Continue reading to learn how having a mentor enhances the college experience in a variety of ways.
“Hamilton” is the story of Alexander Hamilton and the birth of America. With songs ranging from jazz to R&B, to hip-hop, it is a show anyone can enjoy. Whether you are a history nerd, a parent dragged along by your kids, or a Broadway fan, get ready for a story that will transport you back in time.
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.
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.
