The Asia Project
The Asia Project, which is actually just one poet named Asia, visited the University on Feb 22. He was accompanied by his brother-in-law, Jollan Aurelio, who plays guitar as a backdrop for Asia’s poetry.
Partners for Progress: State of the Union 2013
The 2013 State of the Union address by President Barack Obama was layered with optimism throughout. Proposals and partnerships were announced in the House Chamber for solutions to policy concerns spanning early childhood education to industry innovation. The unusual campaign styled approach to the address sparked significant debate afterward among those in political circles. On a note close to our community, President Obama announced the White House’s creation of a national college affordability and transparency center available for free to the public online.
Tampa vs. Saint Leo: Showdown on the Hardwood
The Bowman Center was abuzz this past Wednesday night as the Lions took on archrival Tampa in Sunshine State Conference action. The crowd was huge as more than 800 people attended both games and fans were not disappointed with two very exciting matches. There was plenty of Lion spirit to go around.
Movie review for Oz: The Great and Powerful and Jack the Giant Slayer
Everyone knows the stories of “Jack and the Bean Stalk” and “The Wizard of Oz” from hearing or reading the tails as a child, but now you can see them in bright lights while you are sitting in a comfy chair, as these two classic fairy tale stories will be coming to theaters in the next few weeks.
Romancing the Word in Education
An evening performing filled with song, laughter, poetry and desire! The performances of Lovemaking in Literature and the Oldyweds and Tiny Threads piece, Your Cheatin’ Heart, tell love in different perspectives. Which do you prefer: true love, desire, or a break-up? The evening begins with Professor Gianna Russo reading a collection of poems that tell what people think and feel, but rarely ever says. These poems remind people of how complex and simple love can be. In time, people discover that one of the best ways that anyone can express these feelings is through literature.
Closet Writer to Award Winning Poet
From the first time she had a poem published in college to her current position as an English professor, head of Yellow Jacket Press, and Editor in Chief of Sandhill Review, Gianna Russo has been a very active member of the Florida literary community.
National Sports Forum Speaker Series
COO of Dover Motor Sports, Mike Tatoian spoke with Saint Leo Sport Business students about starting from the bottom and working your way up.
Safety, Safety, Safety!
Alleged reports of sexual assaults at the University of Tampa campus have made other campuses in middle Florida nervous and on edge about possible crimes happening to or near them. Saint leo has been often noted as one of the safest campuses in Florida, but how true is that?
Highlights from the 2013 Grammys
The winner of 2013’s Album of the Year came as a surprise, even to the artists.
Beautiful Creatures Review
Most romance movies that come out on Valentine’s Day are full of kissing. One or both main lovers think their love will solve everything, and end with Mr. Right and Ms. Right being together forever. “Beautiful Creatures” has all of those elements except the last one, because it is based on a series of books and cannot end just yet.