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A Place Without Happiness

After years of doing hard labor in prison, would you feel that you deserved some happiness once you were free? In a country that is taken over by revolution, the people ultimately suffer. Les Miserables tells a story of these people in 19th century France.

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Military Film Series

The Military Film Series is a one month tradition celebrating the University’s 40 year relationship with the military. The University has been catering to military families through education and outreach for four decades.

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Undeclared Fair

On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the University held an Undeclared Fair for students to get a better perspective on majors and minors that they might want to pursue. For some students, this is their first time interacting with professors from different departments. Many incoming students come in with either an undeclared major or find that the major that they previously selected is no longer an interest for them. The undeclared fair is a good opportunity for students to see some options that will stimulate their drive to graduate with a degree in an area that captures their attention.

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The Culture of Greetings: US and Ghana in Question.

Greetings, undoubtedly, is a morally acceptable mode of showing love, compassion, affection, oneness, respect and peace with one another in the world. In this article, a critical attention is paid to the concept of greetings in two countries, namely the U.S. and Ghana. Interestingly, both countries adore greetings in their own cultural image. A critical analysis of the mode and appreciation of greetings to the people in their unique cultural context and the cross-cultural integration between the two countries is essential.

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Holiday Travel: A Survival Guide

It’s that time again, Saint Leo students. It is time to figure out how to get home for the holidays and how to do it for the lowest price possible. What is the best way to find the lowest price possible if you are a domestic or international student? On top of that, how in the world does one get through the airport during one of the busiest times of the year? Well, fear no more. With a little planning, organization, and some good advice, travel problems will become a thing of the past. When booking a flight, it is very important to follow these few tips:

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Movie Review: Act of Valor

Act of Valor is easily the most realistic combat film ever produced – nothing compares. The movie centers on a sequence of missions conducted by one team of the elite forces of the United States, the best of the best, the damn few Navy SEALs. To execute this film, directors Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh employed active duty Navy SEALs, incorporated real battle strategies, fired live rounds, and utilized current technology and weaponry in use today. Although the plot itself is not a reenactment of real events, writer Kurt Johnstad fabricated the plot from five true stories lived by these SEALs.

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The Artist

Is it possible to watch The Artist and focus on the acting without being distracted by the lack of sound? While some may find this cinematic element frustrating, it is one of the movie’s most enduring qualities.

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Women’s lacrosse opens with a loss

The first Saint Leo women’s lacrosse Division II game was played Saturday, Feb. 11, but with a disappointing result: a 23-7 loss to nationally-ranked Rollins. Sophomore Stephanie Marran, also of the Lions soccer squad, recorded a hat trick, including the first-ever goal in school history, and freshman Christina Minneci scored two goals in the Lions’ debut.

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The OSCAR Race: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

January 20, 2012, saw the national release of the new Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock movie Extremely Close & Incredibly Loud. Since its release, this movie has enjoyed a modest box office return, strong critical acclaim for the entire cast, and two Oscar Nominations for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for veteran actor Max Von Sydow.

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Contraband Movie Review

Mark Wahlberg delivers an action-packed performance playing a warm-hearted and well-meaning ex-smuggler who intended to stay on the straight path, until he is pulled into one last heist. Chris Farraday (Makr Wahlberg), a home security salesman who is married to Kate (Kate Beckinsale), a hair salon manager.

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