Sabrina White, Editor-in-Chief Brian Messing, Section Editor Recently the Saint Martin’s University Faculty Union Organizing Committee announced their withdrawal of their petition to unionize at SMU with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This decision comes after months of negotiations and demonstrations by the unionizing faculty, as well as student supporters and outside communityContinue reading “SEIU withdrawals petition for unionization from NLRB”
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An apology to the Saint Martin’s Community
Katherine Pecora, Managing Editor To my professors and classmates, I have to apologize for the insensitive and offensive material published on the back page of our last issue. I have had professors and classmates alike confront me about why this was put into a paper who’s goal it is to contribute to the buildingContinue reading “An apology to the Saint Martin’s Community”
The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Rosary
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer One of the most well-known events in the Christian Bible is when Mary says “yes” to become the mother of God. Her “yes” changed the course of humanity, as a savior was brought into the world. When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bearContinue reading “The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Rosary”
A Pacific Northwest Oktoberfest
Taylor Gersch, Staff Writer What exactly is Oktoberfest? Traditionally starting in the third weekend of September and ending the first Sunday of October, it is a grand Bavarian event attracting crowds of people. Prince Ludwig, who was to become King Ludwig, was set to marry Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12, 1810 inContinue reading “A Pacific Northwest Oktoberfest”
Crime on campus: a summary of the annual fire and safety report
Bethany Montgomery, Section Editor On Sept. 29, the Office of Public Safety released their Annual Security and Fire Safety report to the entire SMU campus. Each year, the Office of Public Safety is required to inform students of SMU’s up-to-date security policies, emergency alert system information, crime report procedures and disciplinary policies. The SecurityContinue reading “Crime on campus: a summary of the annual fire and safety report”
Applefest at Lattin’s Cider Mill showcases local businesses and family friendly events
Jessica Varvil, Staff Writer Lattin’s Country Cider Mill and Farm is nestled in rural Olympia just 20 minutes from Saint Martin’s University. The idyllic, family farm features apples trees, a pumpkin patch and a large barn filled with locally farmed produce, canned goods and cider. From the end of September through October, Lattin’s hostsContinue reading “Applefest at Lattin’s Cider Mill showcases local businesses and family friendly events”
In response to recent community concerns
Sabrina White, Editor-in-Chief On behalf of the Belltower, I would like to acknowledge the offence taken by members of our campus community at the jokes published in the last issue of the Belltower. I would like to reaffirm that these jokes were submitted by students not affiliated with the Belltower and do not representContinue reading “In response to recent community concerns”
Women’s volleyball team fight back against tough competitors
Lauren Allison, Staff Writer The Saints hosted the Division-II West Region Volleyball Tournament in the beginning of September where they split four games. They dominated against Humboldt State University with a 3-0 victory. Rachel Gondrezick led the team with 12 kills. Nicolette Nesbitt led with 35 assists and Clarice Buchanan with 12 digs. TheyContinue reading “Women’s volleyball team fight back against tough competitors”
Les Bailey Writers Series features local author Jim Lynch
Breanna Brink, Staff Writer On Wednesday, Oct. 4, Jim Lynch, the author of the novels “The Highest Tide,” which won the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award in 2006, and “Border Songs” presented to the Saint Martin’s campus. Featured as the 2017 Les Bailey Writer, Lynch discussed his “Call of the Wild: How Western Washington’sContinue reading “Les Bailey Writers Series features local author Jim Lynch”
WSDOT engineer Tim Moore speaks on viaduct replacement project
Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer New Cebula Hall received a special guest visit from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) engineer Tim Moore on Sept. 27. The presentation started out with a provided dinner and social hour in the evening before guests and engineers shuffled to their seats for the presentation. Moore visited New CebulaContinue reading “WSDOT engineer Tim Moore speaks on viaduct replacement project”
