Archive for Campus News

Advantages of the SLU Online MBA Program

By: Robert Barrington-Advertising Editor

I am more than half way through my online MBA program at SLU and I must admit I love the program. Before deciding to obtain an MBA, I did a lot of research, visited universities, and even read books such as; Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business School, by Philip Delves Broughton. I originally decided to obtain my MBA from SLU mainly because of the accreditation, the convenience of visiting the professors since I live close to campus, and the flexibility the online program offers.

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Saint Leo honors Veterans

Progressive Black Men, Inc: Dress for Success

By Robert Barrington – Ad Editor

On October 20, 2012, Progressive Black Men, Inc. held a presentation on how to “Dress for Success.” Although the title of the presentation was “Dress for Success,” the message was that it takes more than just looking the part in order to be successful. Walkens “Ken” Lallemand, President of Progressive Black Men, Inc. introduced Mr. Reggie Hill, Director of Recruitment, as guest speaker. Hill told the crowd that in order to be successful, one must do more than what an average person would do. Hill outlined four major rules that he noticed that successful people following, and says that he leads his life around them and if one desires success, these rules should be your starting point.

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Saint Leo Cheerleading on the rise

Chad Wise – Sports Editor

Kari Sypniewski – Staff Writer

Saint Leo Cheerleading has come a very long way from what it has been over the past few years. Not only does the Saint Leo cheerleading squad attend every conference game for all sports teams, but they also practice up to three times a week and are in the fitness center working out and conditioning up to two times a week. This does not include when the cheerleaders go on their own time. Along with all these practices and conditioning, the members of the squad are preparing to compete in 2012. Yes, it is official. Saint Leo cheerleaders are going to compete this coming year, from March 31 to April 1 in Spirit Cheer’s: All American Nationals in the all girls’ non-tumbling division. This competition is a two day competition at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida involving many other competitive cheerleading teams.

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The Facts for a stress-free Finals Week

 

Senior Mike Berry remains studious on Tuesday afternoons

By Danielle Ferguson – Staff Writer

(This article was incorrectly attributed to Meaghan Jameyson in the print issue.)

Saint Leo University’s scheduled Fall final exam week is from Tuesday December 6 until Friday December 9, 2011, which leaves ample time of over a three week period for students to get prepared mentally and physically for a ‘stress free finals week’.

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Finals etiquette for the Library

By Kari Sypniewski – Staff Writer

As we all know, the library is always packed during finals time. Everyone is stressed, uptight and tense. Every little thing someone does can get to be trying.

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Excellence in Academics: Internships

By Danielle Cortes – Staff Writer

As the end of the fall semester approaches, seniors and juniors ready themselves to start making those decisions that shape their last semesters here and lay down the foundations for life after they graduate.

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Saint Leo fundraisers: Is bigger better?

By Alyssa Schuyler – Assistant Layout Editor

As the saying goes, bigger is better.With fundraisers, however, is this the case? Students have recently heard about fundraisers like Make a Wish, Rent-A-Tau, Tomato Toss, Penny Wars, A Walk to Remember, Cake in a Jar, Penguin Hair Salon, Pay to Pie, Children’s Hospital and No Shave November.

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The trouble with finals: writing and research help made easy

By Brooke King – Entertainment Editor

Angel Jiménez is your papers secret weapon. New to the Saint Leo Library Staff, Jiménez has quickly become the student body’s favorite go-to guy for writing and research assistance.

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Alice Through the Looking Glass

 

By Amanda Butler – Online Editor

When mad hatters, un-birthdays, talking flowers, and crazy tea parties intertwine, Alice and the rest of Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland come to mind. Saint Leo Dramaturgy recently presented a play based on the two famous tales, adapted for the stage by Saint Leo’s own David McGinnis.

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