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Athlete Spotlight: Eber Navarrete Vieira

Eric Bell, Staff Writer This year, returning to sports gives us a new sense of normality. The Belltower decided to catch up with someone whose primary season coincided with the year’s first half. Eber Navarrete Vieira is a freshman goalkeeper for Saint Martin’s. Hailing from Longview, Washington, Vieira shares a bit about his first seasonContinue reading “Athlete Spotlight: Eber Navarrete Vieira”

Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Eric Bell, Staff Writer Stepping into the enormous, enclosed, well-lit press box was like entering a whole new world. Writers feverishly typed away on their various devices, desperate to get their voice out to fans following along for updates and inside access on the contest. Sunlight, a rarity in Seattle on the final day ofContinue reading “Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars”

Pack the Pav is Back – And Better Than Ever

Malia Pinder, Staff Writer November at Saint Martin’s marks the start of a new basketball season at the Marcus Pavilion for the Saints, and the community could not be more excited to watch in-person this 2021 season. Claire Dingus, named an Honorable Mention All-American for the first time in program history in 2020, leads theContinue reading “Pack the Pav is Back – And Better Than Ever”

A New SMU Men’s Basketball Team Hopes to Shock the GNAC

Malia Pinder, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s men’s basketball team started their season against some challenging exhibition competition at Oregon State University. The loss was heartbreaking, losing by a three-point buzzer-beater. They played a redemption game at Lewis & Clark the next day, winning by 12. After two regular-season games in San Marcos, Calif., theContinue reading “A New SMU Men’s Basketball Team Hopes to Shock the GNAC”

Seoul (Soul) Sought: A New Me

Dominique Bornilla, Staff Writer I honestly cannot remember what my daily school life looked like before Covid. The most prominent memories would probably be going to classes during the day and going to the gym to either workout or play intramurals at night. During the lockdown, I got up to attend class online and thenContinue reading “Seoul (Soul) Sought: A New Me”

Difficult Majors? We asked students!

Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer If you were to ask anyone on campus about their major, you would learn a lot more than you were expecting. For some, it’s to advance their current career. For others, it’s to look forward to a future career. But regardless of the reasons behind the degree, everyone can attest thatContinue reading “Difficult Majors? We asked students!”

Thanksgiving and Saint Martin’s Values

Hillary Thompson, Staff Writer As November ends, many students and staff are looking towards the Thanksgiving break, and many students discuss their plans. Senior Annika Briggs says, “My plans for Thanksgiving are to drive to my hometown and spend time with my parents and cousins.” Junior Rhea Herradura explains that over break, “My family hasContinue reading “Thanksgiving and Saint Martin’s Values”

Falling Back to Regularity

Malia Pinder, Staff Writer After almost two years of sports being unorthodox, fall athletes have started their regular conference season schedules. Because of COVID-19, the fall 2020 season was postponed until spring of 2021. Even then, the sports did not play a full GNAC schedule. COVID-19 still lingers however, as athletes are required to wearContinue reading “Falling Back to Regularity”

Campus Resources

Hillary Thompson, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s offers a variety of resources to help students achieve success. One of them being the Career Center with the help of director Ann Adams and assistant director Alyssa Nastasi. They help students define and plan for post-graduation as well as guide them to their career goal. Saint Martin’s isContinue reading “Campus Resources”