Saint Leo University’s Annual Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting 2021
On Dec. 7, the Saint Leo University community united to watch the annual Christmas concert and the dazzling Christmas lights at the Student Activities Building clocktower.
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How being a college student affects mental health: Advice from a Saint Leo graduate
Many students struggle with anxiety in college due to the change in environment, pacing, and the different demands. Cameron White, a Saint Leo University class of ’21 graduate, can attest to these challenges through his own college experience.
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree: Saint Leo University’s Radio Relaunch Event
On Thursday Dec. 9, 2021, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., the holiday spirit was turned all the way up at the “Rockin’ Around the Tree” event hosted by WLSL 92.7, the Saint Leo University campus radio station. Students, faculty, and members of the Saint Leo community gathered to share in cookies, cocoa, and carols courtesy of the station.
A Review of the Student-Run Production: Pollyanna
The 2021 student-run production of “Pollyanna” is a play based on a 1914 children novel by Eleanor H. Porter. The play reminds us to be happy and grateful for what we have. Thanks to the effort of the cast and crew, the performance was able to go on stage for the first time on Saturday December 4, 2021, at 2 p.m.
Uniquely You: Self Expression in its Purest Form
On Dec. 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., an event titled “Uniquely You” was hosted by Saint Leo University’s Campus Activities Board (CAB). This event was centered around the idea of self-expression and provided Saint Leo students with a safe space to display their talents. The organizer, Damion Drackett, a sophomore majoring in bio-medical health sciences, said that he hosted the event to educate students on the ways they can express themselves.
Destressing and Avoiding Burnout During Final Exams
Research from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health revealed that stress is a normal feeling that everyone experiences during specific periods in life. Additional research from Gregoire revealed that as the examination period swiftly approaches, every student whose goal is to achieve exceptional grades may experience some degree of stress or anxiety. Although stress during testing is considered quite normal, there are numerous resources on campus provided for Saint Leo University students to destress.
Getting Hired on Campus: International Student Edition
International students are only permitted to work on campus—this creates a competitive market for student employment.
Vaccination Appreciation
On Nov. 15, Saint Leo University hosted an event in TECO Hall in light of Vaccination Appreciation Day to discuss the importance of vaccinations. In light of the COVID-19 vaccine release, Saint Leo hosted a few speakers to answer a few questions regarding the pandemic as well as the effectiveness of vaccinations.
Departing Words from The Lions’ Pride Media Group’s December Seniors.
As the last four years of my college experience comes to a close in December, I reflect on my many days of studying, Zooming, and taking naps.
Pollyanna: the story of a student-run production
The 2021 student-run production of “Pollyanna” is scheduled to go on stage in early December with 2 shows on Saturday, Dec. 4 starting at 2:00P.M. and 7:00P.M., and one show on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 5:00P.M.-7:00P.M. The performance will be held in the Black Box Theatre in Benedictine Hall, on Saint Leo’s University Campus.
