Opinion By Shilo Alamillo Guest Writer (Trigger Warning: This article discusses sexual assault and may be distressing for some readers. Please take care of yourself.) As a sexual assault survivor, at times it felt hard to even touch my keyboard about what follows, but I strongly feel that today’s news cannot go unspoken. Recently, aContinue reading “The Cornell 7 – When Is The Injustice To Rape Victims Going To End?”
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ASSMU Raises Students’ Concerns About Core Classes
By Mina Del Pilar Staff Writer First implemented in 2019, the Core Curriculum replaced the old general education requirement at Saint Martin’s University, and its aim was for students to learn outside of their disciplines for a broader perspective within a Benedictine framework of understanding. However, students have recently raised concerns about the actual workingsContinue reading “ASSMU Raises Students’ Concerns About Core Classes”
Saint Martin’s Futuristic Outlook: Introducing New Provost
By Jake Beck Guest Writer After a competitive nationwide search, Saint Martin’s University is fortunate to welcome Dr. Javier Clavere as its new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Clavere is coming from the University of the Incarnate Word, a Catholic institution in San Antonio, Texas, where he served as the Dean ofContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Futuristic Outlook: Introducing New Provost”
The One Night We Wish Would Never Happen Again: A Sprinkler Bursting In Baran Hall
By Two Anonymous Student Writers Smith: It was a calm night around 9:40 pm. I had just arrived at my new school, Saint Martin’s University, and it was move-in weekend. This was only my second day on campus. I had just moved in, everything was going well, and I was finally getting comfortable in myContinue reading “The One Night We Wish Would Never Happen Again: A Sprinkler Bursting In Baran Hall”
SMU Student Assaulted While Walking To Dorms
By Easton Tomlinson Staff Writer In the late evening of Saturday, September 5, 2026, an assault of a student took place on Baran Drive just outside of the Lacey MakerSpace. (The student’s identity and residence will be kept confidential to protect their privacy and these facts will be referred to only as “the victim” andContinue reading “SMU Student Assaulted While Walking To Dorms”
Lacey Parks Hosts a Cultural Celebration
Written By: Cassandra England On February 1st, 2025, Lacey Parks and Recreation hosted its Cultural Celebration, an event in which multiple cultures came together to celebrate the diversity of Lacey, Washington. The celebration highlighted many cultures from Ireland, Mexico, Spain, China, Thailand, Japan, and many other countries. Booths and stores spread throughout Saint Martin’s Pavilion,Continue reading “Lacey Parks Hosts a Cultural Celebration”
The Kingdom Club: First Study Night Of Fall Semester
Written By: Zoe Aarts As both the new and returning students of Saint Martin’s University settle into campus life after a relaxing summer, many campus activities and clubs are beginning to flourish once again.One of the many clubs starting back up is the Kingdom Club. A weekly Bible Study group that hosts studies and variousContinue reading “The Kingdom Club: First Study Night Of Fall Semester”
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Written by: Lylah Tran “It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are not,” American motivational speaker and writer Denis Waitley states. Imposter syndrome is a challenge many university students face, manifesting as persistent self-doubt and the fear of being exposed as unqualified. It often arises in response toContinue reading “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome”
The Downsides of Pretty Privilege in Today’s Society
Written by: Kamara White In a society that has gradually started to become driven by appearances, “pretty privilege” has become more evident, quietly influencing social hierarchies and creating biases throughout time. Pretty privilege refers to the advantages that people deemed conventionally attractive receive, whether it’s biased preference, easier access to opportunities, or accumulation of freeContinue reading “The Downsides of Pretty Privilege in Today’s Society”
SMU Baseball Program Receives A Huge A Grant
Written by: Kamara White The Saint Martin’s University Baseball Program received an anonymous donation of $1.5 million on February 11th, 2025. The general allocation of the funds will go towards the renovation of the SMU Baseball facilities and equipment. This donation is the largest donation that has ever been gifted to Saints Martin’s University AthleticsContinue reading “SMU Baseball Program Receives A Huge A Grant”
