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.”
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.
By Greg Robinson – Online Editor
Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi, better known as Muammar Gadhafi, the ousted dictator of Libya, was killed in a violent gun battle between the National Transition Council of Libya and supporters of the fallen regime. Muammar (also spelled Moammar) Gadhafi’s death brought an end to a forty-year reign of oppression and terror and ushered in unprecedented celebrations throughout the nation of Libya.
By Katie Gwinn – Staff Writer
Since 2003, student athletes across the nation have been working diligently to make dreams come true for children with life-changing illnesses. Nicole Semeraro, wife of Saint Leo University’s Associate Athletic Director for External Operations, John Semeraro, introduced student athletes to the Make A Wish Foundation while studying and playing volleyball at Bentley College in Massachusetts.
By Meahgan Jameyson – Staff Writer
Every year in October, Dade City’s annual Rattlesnake Festival takes place. This year, the festivities were as grand and unique as ever, boasting food, vendors, and entertainment.
By Greg Robinson – Online Editor
The Florida Republican Party has decided that they will move their 2012 presidential primary on Jan. 31 ahead of the Iowa primary, which is traditionally one of the first in the nation. This was followed up by Nevada declaring their primary for Jan. 14, as well as South Carolina rescheduling for Jan. 21, throwing the Republican Party into complete disarray.
By Meghan Mathias – Staff Writer
October is a month full of pumpkins, fall colors, wishful thoughts of cooler weather, and also awareness. October is Disability Awareness Month and this is a month that Saint Leo fully participates in, in order to broaden college student’s knowledge of a variety of disabilities.
By Meahgan Jameyson – Staff Writer
For almost 30 years, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure movement has worked diligently to spread Breast Cancer Awareness to the masses and become the largest source of nonprofit organizations dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, organizations and students on Saint Leo University’s campus are joining in on the fight against breast cancer like never before; many events are taking place on campus in support of breast cancer awareness.
By Robert Barrington – Ad Editor
On Thursday evening, September 29, 2011, placed on top of a trailer outside the Student Activities Building, was what used to be a Mazda 626. Renee Napier is the mother of Meagan Napier, who along with her best friend Lisa Jo Dickson, was killed in the Mazda by drunk driver Eric Smallridge. Napier tows the Mazda from school to school and has made it her mission to raise awareness of the danger of driving under the influence of alcohol, and to promote forgiveness and healing. Read more
By John Falco – Staff Writer
A few days ago, I went to my Facebook page and saw that it was drastically changed….again .I liked the smart lists (lists that you can edit and place friends in). What bothered me was this Real Time News Ticker and subscriptions. These are really annoying and complete copies of both the social networks Google+ and Twitter. Read more
