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Donald R. Tapia School of Business Dedication and Acknowledgment Ceremony

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The final dedication for the Donald R. Tapia School of Business

By Robert Barrington- Ad Editor

It was 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2011, and people were gathered outside the Donald R. Tapia School of Business. Men were dressed in suits and women were wearing evening dresses and gowns, while hors d’oeuvres and drinks were being served by SLU students and staff. Everyone convened near the podium set up next to the time capsule, and awaited the Donald R. Tapia School of Business Dedication and Acknowledgment Ceremony while a string quartet could be heard playing in the background.

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News from Dade City

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Classic cars on display in downtown Dade City

By Kari Sypniewski & Katie Gwinn – Staff Writers

Although Dade City may be just a tiny town to some of the students here at Saint Leo University, there is always something to do. Many students complain that “Saint Leo is in the middle of nowhere.” However, the town of Dade City has many unique things to offer that are unbeknownst to students.

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3DS: The Story of Its Downfall

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By Alvin Atwater – Staff Writer

Remember Nintendo’s DS handheld gaming console? Well, recently Nintendo has released a new edition of the series known as the 3DS. This system is supposed to be an upgrade to the original Nintendo DS, but in 3D. Nintendo brought up this system in E3 2010, to the excitement of many Nintendo fans. They promised a series of games such as Legend of Zelda, Kid Icarus, and Super Mario 3D, but failed to deliver a timely schedule. Many fans of Nintendo feel that the company rushed out the system. Due to that, games like Star Fox 64 3D missed new features like online play. The 3DS didn’t sell right and as a result, Nintendo dropped the price. In fact, there is even a predicted new type of DS –which meant those that have paid for the original version of the 3Ds possibly wasted their money. Let’s start from the top with the downfall of this system:

Category: Opinion, Technology /

Governor Rick Scott steps back from Campaign Promises

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By Greg Robinson – Online Editor

Florida’s unemployment stands at 10.6 percent, 1.5 percent above the national average. Florida is tied for fifth-worse in unemployment at the moment and is one of nine states with double-digit unemployment. However, Governor Rick Scott is patting himself on the back prematurely after Florida’s unemployment dropped .1 percent in September.

Category: Opinion / Tags: economy, florida, jobs, rick scott

The Occupy movement: A look at the discontent of America

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By Lindsay Renner – Copy Editor

The opening line of the declaration reads as follows, and in some ways, says it all: “As we gather together in solidarity to express a feeling of mass injustice, we must not lose sight of what brought us together. We write so that all people who feel wronged by the corporate forces of the world can know that we are your allies.”

Category: News / Tags: occupy wall street

Getting pre-“Occupy”ed: The art of the 21st century protest

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By Lindsay Renner – Copy Editor

As a college student, the tradition dictates that I should be broke beyond all measures of sanity and reasonability, and I certainly am. I make a salary that is firmly planted in the single digits, as this is all that’s really available to me, given my age and status as a full-time college student. When I graduate, I will likely end up for a time among what the New York Times cites as the 25% of Humanities majors who find themselves unemployed, or even potentially among those 29.4% who have found themselves working a job they could have held without obtaining a degree, which will undoubtedly leave me questioning my decision to attend a university at all. My student loans are many and only grow the longer I stay in school. My future, in short, is debt-ridden and uncertain.

Category: Opinion / Tags: 99%, occupy, occupy wall street

Don’t feel safe on campus? Carry a knife

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By Brooke King – Entertainment Editor

Those nifty little towers with the blue light are great for emergencies, but what happens if you’re not close to one when the emergency happens?While the student body may enjoy a nice view of Lake Jovita and luscious rolling hills of green grass on a walking campus, who’s to say that there isn’t someone waiting for you when you walk out to throw the trash away outside Apartment 4?

Category: Opinion /

Crazy Ants invade Saint Leo Campus

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A close-up of a Crazy Ant

By Robert Barrington – Ad Editor

Crazy ants have invaded Southern Florida and have made their way to the SLU campus.

“We need to let everybody know, we need your help; this is something that can get really bad,” said Jose Caban, Director of Plant Operations. Caban wants staff and students to make sure they don’t leave any food out. “Ants are looking for any food, and if they find it, they are going to invade the area. If you see any ants, please contact plant operations” said Caban.

Category: Campus News, News / Tags: crazy ant