Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage took over Selby Auditorium Oct. 26 -27. The performance was put together by the dramaturgy professor, Dave McGinnis, and included performances by students and admissions faculty member, Brook McGinnis.
Saint Leo University recently purchased a boat for the biology program, which will be utilized by students who are interested in marine and aquatic habitats.
The month of October is known as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many organizations around the world participate in breast cancer awareness.
Saint Leo University offers a wide variety of foods in its cafeteria through a system of stations designated to separate specialties. With the growing number of students, faculty, and staff on campus, some cannot find the time in their busy schedules to sit in line to get in the cafeteria. Some students are now seeing that the Lions’ Lair is a better option to go to in terms of food.
On Saturday, Oct. 20, Saint Leo University threw their annual Family Fall Festival. During this time, university students enjoyed many activities set up by SGU and were able to invite their families to spend a day with them on campus. While most local students enjoy the company of their families, most international students are unable to have their families visit. On this day, it was a reminder that international students are away from their families and friends back home.
A Saint Leo tradition for many years, Moonlight Madness signals the start of a brand new basketball season. Usually, the event is filled with special performers and big prizes. This year, the Student Government Union and the Athletics department decided to go for a simpler and more interactive event for fans and teams alike. The result was a Moonlight Madness that many students found more enjoyable than the previous year.
Some students may believe that their personal lives have nothing to do with science. This is wrong, however, according to Dr. Leo Ondrovic: science deals with every aspect of a person’s being, not just inside their body.
It is the beginning of a new academic year; students came from across the world to gather here at Saint Leo University as one big family. To ensure that the students’ voices are heard, senate elections are held at the beginning of every academic year. Students will have the opportunity to vote this September 11th at the Dining Hall and the SAB Loggia or online at https://eballot4.votenet.com/SaintLeo/login.cfm.
A 112-5 vote on Saturday, Sep. 29, ended the NFL referee lockout. The officials were returned to the job that is full of disagreements, unruly fans, and split-second decisions.
College is not just for the future, it’s for now. Students do not need to wait until they graduate to get involved in a company or in the field that they are majoring.