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.
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.
Whether celebrating in the snow or on a warm tropical island, Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations vary based on cultures.
This year is finally coming to an end and we can feel the world slowly starting to let out a big sigh of relief as the holiday season approaches. Even though we are still facing a lot of obstacles at the end of 2021, most people don’t want to let the weight of the world take away the Christmas spirit. So, like every year, we’re going to put on our Santa hats and revisit the most loved classics, new holiday albums, and singles.
In the Catholic tradition, November is often referred to as the Month of the Holy Souls.
Our most precious memories are oftentimes tied to time spent with family and friends, to time spent giving to others, and to time spent reflecting on the true nature of the Christmas season. Here are some favorite Christmas traditions and memories from members of the Saint Leo University community.
Bruno Mars took a long hiatus after the release of his wildly successful studio album, “24k Magic,” in 2016. However, this year, he made a comeback with neo-soul, funk, and hip-hop artist Anderson .Paak to deliver the sounds of the 70’s packaged in a nine-track project. Released on Nov. 12, the album charted number one on Billboard’s R&B charts, and 2nd behind Taylor Swift’s “Red” on the all-genre chart.
International students are only permitted to work on campus—this creates a competitive market for student employment.
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.
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.