By: Danielle Cortes-Staff writer
It’s that wonderful time once more: the smell of pine fills the air and the houses begin to sparkle with Christmas cheer. With Thanksgiving and Black Friday come and gone the Christmas spirit has begun to really show. As the turkey is finished and pumpkins put away, everyone sees their neighbors and family members prepare for the annual Christmas traditions.
By: Amanda Butler – Online Editor
Does anyone notice the morning color of green on the palm fronds? The color that seems to yawn and celebrate the season within the grass. Does anyone notice the different hues in the blues of Ms. Jovita? On windy days, she seems to aspire to be an ocean. Sometimes, she becomes a murky gray, like a cranky college student with a paper due the next morning and has only written two sentences.
By: Katie Gwinn-Layout Editor
With the remains of Thanksgiving turkeys placed well in the back of refrigerators and Black Friday specials drawing to a close, Christmas is certainly in the air. Winter songs are playing on the radio, houses are decorated with lights, and even Saint Leo University has set up a manger and Christmas tree in the center of campus.
By: Danielle Cortes-Staff Writer
Finals are nearing, and that means students are stocking up on caffeinated drinks and sugary junk food to help them get through the long nights that frequently involve little to no sleep. Students make these last-ditch efforts in an attempt to improve their studying and memory retention: however, there have been other solutions found to the study retention problems that do not include stuffing yourself with unnecessary junk. There are lists that researches have complied that fill the whole spectrum for all types of individuals.
By: Meghan Mathias-Staff Writer
Finals are rapidly approaching, and with finals, the unwanted burden of stress becomes inevitable. Stress is normal among college students, and can be beneficial, but there is a time where the levels of stress gets to an unhealthy point and help is needed.
By: Matt Hewitt-Staff Writer
It has been rumored all week that former University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer is to be named the new head coach of the Ohio State University Buckeye football team. It is likely that Meyer is to replace the interim coach Luke Fickell, who replaced Jim Tressel, the third winning coach in Ohio state football history, after allegations of NCAA violations forced his resignation.
By: Robert Barrington-Ad Editor
The effects of global warming have already reached Southern Florida causing coastal cities to flood more often and cause overheated coral to turn white and die. With warmer temperatures, comes stronger hurricanes, and Florida will be one of the states hit hardest by the affect of global warming. Higher temperatures have already caused the sea levels to rise, and the tide station in Miami Beach has registered an increase of seven inches since 1935.
By: Taylor McGillis-Staff Writer
Take a sigh of relief NBA fans. No longer do you have to fear the awkward, unwanted interactions with extended family members on Christmas day that would have inevitably occurred if there was no NBA to watch. Early Saturday morning (Nov. 26) the NBA players and owners reached a tentative agreement on a labor deal that, pending signatures, aims to tip off the season on Christmas day.
By: Taylor McGillis-Staff Writer
On Oct. 27 the NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on a few proposals that will allow each conference to make the decision on whether or not its member institutions can increase the student-athlete scholarship package to include the full cost of attendance. The proposal also includes the possibilities of multi-year scholarships as well as making the academic standards tougher on student athletes. After the proposals were accepted NCAA president Mark Emmert said, “It was one of the most aggressive and fullest agendas the board has ever faced.” They moved with dispatch on it, and I think they’re taking positive steps for schools and student-athletes” (Associated Press).
By: Carly King-Staff Writer
Breaking Dawn Part 1 isn’t just the beginning to the end but it’s the part of saga that pulls everything together and shows just how strong Edward and Bella’s love is. “No measure of time with you would be long enough, but we’ll start with forever.”
