Writing can look like many things to different people. For some students, it can be a nuisance, a 12-page paper due at midnight. For others, it can look like something vastly different: self-care. Self-care and writing came together in harmony during the Writing for Wellness event hosted by Saint Leo University’s Wellness Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Thanksgiving is an annual holiday in the United States, celebrated on the third Thursday of November. Even though this holiday is celebrated in the United States, people from across the planet celebrate Thanksgiving in their own way. Thanksgiving is celebrated in various other countries such as Canada, Germany, and Liberia.
The holidays are a time for gift-giving, decorating, and eating lots of food. Inevitably, this can lead to people creating more waste than they normally would. It is important when doing all these things during the Christmas season to be mindful of the planet and realize there are ways to help break the cycle of creating excessive amounts of waste.
As of Nov. 2022, around three million Native Americans are living in the United States, according to the United States Census Bureau. To honor their culture and lifestyle, George H. W. Bush declared November to be the National American Indian Heritage Month. Since this initiative in Aug.1990, Native American heritage has evolved in various ways.
Picture this – you find the perfect holiday gift for a loved one. You’ve looked for weeks, scouring the internet, calling stores, and you find it. You get to the checkout, pull out your card, and—you realize you spent the last of your savings on dinner last night.
Eliza Smith is a freshman at Saint Leo University majoring in nursing; however, she is not only pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Smith is on a mission to use her talents and gifts to educate and entertain people of all ages.
For many across the nation, Thanksgiving is the one time of year for friends and family to pause, set aside life’s everyday problems, distractions, and intrusions. It also gives people a chance to gather with family and friends, as well as reflect on what truly matters while enjoying a great meal.
Diwali, otherwise known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day-long celebration of good over evil and light over darkness. It is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. This year, Diwali festivities ran from Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 28. However, Saint Leo University and the Indian Student Association held their Diwali event on Oct. 24.
Alternative R&B artist Steve Lacy came out with his newest album Gemini Rights in July of this year, but it’s still a staple in many listeners’ playlists. Gemini Rights deals with the duality of his personality and includes some of the biggest hits from last summer.
Saint Leo University first opened its doors to students in 1890 and was Florida’s first-ever Catholic institution. Because of its historic past, there are different stories about what could have occurred in the past hundred or so years… specifically, ghostly activity on campus and beyond.
