Unfounded shooting threats rock Saint Leo community
On the midnight of March 2, many students were startled by an email explaining unfounded threats of gunshots at Saint Leo University’s campus.
On the midnight of March 2, many students were startled by an email explaining unfounded threats of gunshots at Saint Leo University’s campus.
Community-wide shock followed in the wake of a Feb. 16 press release, in which Saint Leo University announced a series of changes and cuts to various programs in all areas of collegiate life, including academics, athletics, and student activities.
Whether you are walking through campus, working hard in the library, or you have had one too many beverages from Benedict’s Coffeehouse, the bathroom is calling your name! But which one? We all have had some unpleasant toilet encounters, and there are bound to be ones on campus you would want to avoid.
As of March 20, students will no longer walk up to empty vending machines, all thanks to a new partnership with Pepsi. After a five-year contract with Coca-Cola expired, Saint Leo University is switching to Pepsi products.
In the office of Dr. Ebony Perez, the Chair of the undergraduate social work department, you will find one of the participants in the Running for Justice 5K.
On Feb. 15, a van full of Saint Leo University students rolled into the Trader Joe’s parking lot instead of sitting down in their normal afternoon classroom setting. This field trip mission was spearheaded by Peter Marian, an instructor of management at Saint Leo, who figured that turning the on-paper case study into a real-life experience would be transformative for his students.
While many Saint Leo University students looked forward to the weekend as an opportunity to catch up on homework or to prepare for the Super Bowl, one group of students decided to dedicate the weekend to prayer and spiritual growth.
Inside TECO Hall, groups gathered to hear from the mayor of the town of St. Leo, Vincent D’Ambrosio. The purpose of the town hall meeting, which was organized by Saint Leo University’s Student Government Union (SGU), was to discuss the identity of the town of St. Leo.
Leslie Coffey, the vice president of military engagement for American Corporate Partners (ACP), is a woman dedicated to goals. Specifically, she seeks to help others achieve their lifelong dreams. On Feb. 1, Coffey joined both the Saint Leo Office of Military Affairs and Services and the WorldWide Student Life Department for an online seminar entitled “Conversations about Success Beyond Service.”
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, students and staff kicked off the President’s Cup with a game of Family Feud. The President’s Cup is an event started with the intention and goal of supplying more involvement for the seniors. A new event will occur each month, meaning repeated fun and competition for students and staff. The President’s Cup will run until May 2023, when the final game for Saint Leo University seniors will take place.
