By Lee Kaplan-Unsoeld Costa Rica is a small country that could, acre for acre, fit inside of Washington State over three times with ease. With just under 5,000,000 people, it is also smaller in population than Washington State. Yet what it lacks in area and human inhabitance is made up for by the ultra-dense biodiversityContinue reading “Monteverde, Costa Rica”
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Financial mystery: Are the persistent tuition increases just?
By Clarissa Strayer While enjoying the quickly approaching spring break, make sure to account for the fact that tuition is indeed increasing once again. Students should prepare for the dreaded email that will come out explaining the successes of the university this year, with a short little paragraph towards the end explaining a significant tuitionContinue reading “Financial mystery: Are the persistent tuition increases just?”
Saints serving Portland
Sarah Lillegard, Staff Writer The Portland Service Immersion is an opportunity open to all students, and one of the most popular of the many chances to experience the Benedictine values taught at Saint Martin’s. This service trip can be briefly summed up by its title; ‘service immersion.’ It is a way to serve the impoverished ofContinue reading “Saints serving Portland”
Returning to Russia
Amy Pollard, Column Editor When Dr. Jeff Birkenstein went on the Russia trip with Dr. Jamie Olson last year, little did he know that just one year later he would be back – on a Fulbright Award. The Fulbright Scholar Program, administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, is a national program thatContinue reading “Returning to Russia”
A breath of fresh air
Lee Kaplan-Unsoeld, Staff Writer Since 2008, medical marijuana has been legal in Washington State. Last November, voters took one step closer towards full legalization, passing Initiative 502 and removing penalties for the possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use by individuals 21 and over. Along with Colorado’s similar ballot measure, the U.S. Department ofContinue reading “A breath of fresh air”
Low standing, heads held high!
John Hamman, Staff Writer After their first soccer game was canceled due to a thunderstorm, the lady Saints travelled to California. In their opener against Cal State University – Los Angeles, the Saints lost 0-4. CSU-LA jumped to a 1-0 lead after 34 minutes of the game before scoring their next three goals between minutes 54Continue reading “Low standing, heads held high!”
Monday Morning Mayhem
Cassidy Choi, Managing Editor & Joey Keeton, Staff Writer Many students were concerned about this year’s move-in date in relation to the first day of classes. Upperclassmen were only allowed to move in the Sunday before classes started, leaving around 24 hours for students to move in and get situated. Ryan Jackson, Assistant Registrar, explainedContinue reading “Monday Morning Mayhem”
Focus on Art
Andy Nicoletta, Staff Writer On Oct. 5, 2013, there will be a student art show in the TUB. This is a new program to feature the cultural and artistic diversity of the students. With events focusing on music and writing, now there is an event focusing on art. Brittany Reed, Assistant Director of Campus Life, andContinue reading “Focus on Art”
Honoring Student Achievements: Society of Fellows Colloquium
Amy Pollard Staff Writer On April 15, twenty-five students were inducted into the Society of Fellows, Saint Martin’s honorary society, at the spring Colloquium. The ceremony included recognition of student achievements, presentation of certificates and medallions, a keynote address from Dr. Ian Werrett, and a reception for the newly inducted members to celebrate with family andContinue reading “Honoring Student Achievements: Society of Fellows Colloquium”
Dinner with the King: Pursuing a dream
Rebecca Dorsey Staff Writer Hashim Attar is a 20 year old student with a story that begins in distant Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He began his education at Saint Martin’s University just a couple months ago, but the path leading up to this has not been a predictable one. Attar has studied English since first grade. InContinue reading “Dinner with the King: Pursuing a dream”
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