Local Profile: Salem Lawhorn – The Conversationalist
At the age of twenty-four, Salem Lawhorn is a newly acquired security guard at Wiregrass Mall. He is an openly trans-male who will talk for hours to anyone who will listen.
Browsing: Arts & Culture
Get Involved in the Spirit of the Arts at Saint Leo!
There are many ways to become involved in the spirit of the arts at Saint Leo. The school offers a handful of different clubs, organizations, and honors societies that cater to the arts. For additional information on club events and organizations, students can check out EngageLeo!
World Malaria Day
Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted through mosquito bites by mosquitoes that have been infected by a species of the malaria parasite. Malaria is prevalent in tropical and subtropical climates, most notably in the continent of Africa in the Sub-Saharan region. However, this disease is not only limited to such areas of the world.
National Poetry Month: A Celebration of Expression
For many, poetry is a device by which people connect, encourage free-thinking, creativity, and the expression of oneself. National Poetry Month occurs in April every year to celebrate the empowerment of poets throughout the nation.
Earth Day 2022: On Indigenous peoples and climate justice
Earth day is celebrated internationally on April 22. It is more than just an aesthetic day to post nature pictures on social media, and Florida based indigenous activist, Robert Rosa, suggested some key things we can do beyond Earth Day, and any other day to protect Earth.
Saint Leo University’s Synod on Synodality
On April 5, members of the Saint Leo University community gathered in the SCC Boardrooms for the Synod on Synodality. The Synod was convened in response to a call from Pope Francis to Catholics throughout the world to reflect on the themes of communion, participation, and mission in the Church.
Book Review: Transcendent Kingdom
A novel full of mystery and suspense, Ghanian- American novelist Yaa Gyasi’s Transcendent Kingdom incites awareness of America’s opium crisis and lasting racial and gender issues.
St. Olga of Kyiv: A story of conversion, vengeance, and forgiveness
St. Olga of Kyiv–or Kiev–is, for many, a symbol of widowhood, of a strong female leader, and of vengeance. But, for some, she is a symbol of a brutal warlord who found forgiveness in the teachings of Christ. For both Russians and Ukrainians, she is a founding figure.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
At Saint Leo University, many faculty members, students, and alumni are showing their solidarity as they will be traveling to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York to celebrate.
HERstory Event Recap International Women’s Day 2022
HERstory was an event held on March 8th, 2022 in the Student Community Center Boardrooms of Saint Leo University main campus, in honor of International Women’s Day. Pamela DeCius, Humanities Instructor and Associate Chair of the Language and Arts at Saint Leo University has created this event since 2009 when she was an adjunct professor.
