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.
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.
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.
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.
