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Narges Mohammadi: Woman, activist, and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize recipient
From the confines of her prison cell in Tehran, Iran, Narges Mohammadi was awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her immense contributions to women’s rights in her home country of Iran.
House Speaker McCarthy voted out: What does this mean?
On the evening of Tuesday, October 3, the United States House of Representatives voted Kevin McCarthy out of his position as Speaker of the House.
The passing of a pope: Saint Leo community members reflect on the life of Benedict XVI
The legacy and impact of Pope Benedict XVI’s life is immense and far-reaching and had a profound effect on the lives of both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Following the death of Benedict, members of the Saint Leo University community reflected on the significance of the former pope and the lessons that can be learned from his teachings and example.
Co-founder of Saint Leo University’s Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies receives Papal Knighthood
It is not often that a university gets to host an historical event of both international and interreligious significance. However, with the recent Papal Knighthood investiture of Rabbi A. James Rudin, Saint Leo University got to do exactly that.
Iran’s protests after the death of Mahsa Amini: Women’s rights and police brutality
On September 16, a 22-year-old woman named Zhina Amini, more well known by her Iranian name Mahsa Amini, died shortly after being detained by Iran’s “morality police” in Tehran because of improper use of the hijab, the mandatory head covering that Iranian women are expected to wear.
Planning for Election Day: How to Vote
In the United States, there are many ways you can exercise your right to vote, different voting laws for each state, and different voting times and locations.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: An International Icon
When people think of Great Britain, Big Ben, fish and chips, and tea may come to mind. But without fail, for the last 70 years, many have pictured Queen Elizabeth II.
The importance of flu shots in the pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends for most people above six months of age to get a yearly influenza vaccination, especially those who are considered high risk.
New Florida Law on Mandating Financial Literacy Course for High School Graduation
The bill signed on Mar. 22 by Gov. Ron DeSantis is named the Dorothy L. Hukill Financial Literacy Act in honor of the late Sen. Dorothy Hukill, who spent much of her career championing financial literacy in Florida schools. Florida joins ten other states that require high school students to undertake a financial literacy course before graduating.
