Breanna Brink, staff writer With the return of fall comes the slew of TV shows trying to get their names to stick before the dreaded month of January. New shows such as “The Good Doctor” and “The Gifted” are also starting to try to get their foot in the door, while other, popular shows areContinue reading “Fall’s newest hits and returning television series”
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Saints Shine at the Puget Sound Invitational
The Saints Men’s Cross Country team was picked 11th in the preseason poll while the women’s team was picked 8th for the 2017 season. The women’s team excelled at the Puget Sound Invitational held in Lakewood, Washington. SMU competed against University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University, Olympic College and Green River Community College. JuniorContinue reading “Saints Shine at the Puget Sound Invitational”
Tuition Increase at Saint Martin’s seeks to benefit student and faculty programs
Many students struggle to pay tuition while in college. They take out enormous loans in order to afford their education but end up with massive amounts of debt when they graduate. The U.S. News and World Report cited that the average 2016 graduate maintains $37,172 in student debt. In addition, a Citizen Bank survey foundContinue reading “Tuition Increase at Saint Martin’s seeks to benefit student and faculty programs”
Tension with North Korea
Despite concerns of another missile test, North Korea marked its 69th anniversary on September 9, with a gala party for the scientists involved with carrying out the country’s most powerful nuclear test over Labor Day weekend. The test was the detonation of a hydrogen bomb that could be delivered on a missile. According to TheContinue reading “Tension with North Korea”
Tennis courts grand opening
On Sept. 11, benefactors, trustees and students alike gathered behind the softball field to celebrate the grand opening of the new tennis courts. The idea to rebuild the old courts started five years ago when new Cebula Hall was built. The condition of the previous courts was poor, making them difficult to play on, beforeContinue reading “Tennis courts grand opening”
Spreading diversity throughout Saint Martin’s community
The newest addition to campus, the Diversity and Equity Center, found its home in the old Belltower office in Harned Hall, rooms 200 and 201. The center was welcomed with a blessing and ceremony on the afternoon of Sep. 13. Students and guest speakers took turns expressing their excitement and sharing their hopes of whatContinue reading “Spreading diversity throughout Saint Martin’s community”
Working Towards Health and Equity in Sierra Leone
Rainbow kites in the shapes of fantastic creatures dangled from the ceiling on a late summer evening in Olympia. Space was limited in Traditions Café, and strangers struck up conversations as they crowded the small tables, each covered in unique, brightly colored cloths. The hot summer air did little to dampen the cacophony of friendlyContinue reading “Working Towards Health and Equity in Sierra Leone”
Men’s Soccer hopeful for a winning season
The Saint Martin’s University Men’s soccer team was ranked 6th in the preseason poll this year. The men have added 16 new players, totaling the roster to 37. Head coach Rob Walker previously coached both the men and women’s soccer programs. In the spring, Walker took over the men’s team full time for the 2017-2018Continue reading “Men’s Soccer hopeful for a winning season”
Catholicism 101: An Introduction to the Catholic Faith
Have you ever had questions about the Roman Catholic Church, its teachings, or faith? Ever been curious about what Catholics believe and why they have specific practices and traditions? Since St. Martin’s is a Catholic, Benedictine university, questions about Catholicism have probably crossed your mind. The Catholic faith is vast and can be very complicated,Continue reading “Catholicism 101: An Introduction to the Catholic Faith”
Saint Martin’s Students welcomed back with new Café
Students at Saint Martin’s University were welcomed home with a nice surprise, a newly renovated Saint Gertrude’s Café. According to an email from Ed Barton, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Saint Martin’s University, the plans to renovate the café “started a year ago, and progressed through design and bidding in theContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Students welcomed back with new Café”
