Ty Skirmont Staff Writer The room bustled with the musicians walking around singing songs of hope, love and positivity – or of praise. The concert focused on the light of hope and helping others, showcasing the talents of student musicians led by Darrell Born, Brad Schrandt, and Phil Lawson. A combined effort of SMU’s Music Department,Continue reading “Showcasing talent and supporting service”
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Scholar’s Day showcases students’ talents
Cassidy Choi Staff Writer Every year, Saint Martin’s University hosts Scholar’s Day for students to showcase their research for the community. With growing popularity for Scholar’s Day, students are adamant about presenting their findings. The range of topics is endless with each presenter knowledgeable and professional in his or her field. While some of the participantsContinue reading “Scholar’s Day showcases students’ talents”
The Memorandum: In case you missed it
Gardenia Duran Staff Writer The State Theater in Downtown Olympia hosted yet another wonderful production directed by David Hlavsa. Vaclav Havel’s original production “The Memorandum,” re-enacted by SMU’s Theatre Department, was a comedy revolving around a very serious issue: communication. The office is running a conspiracy against the managing director Mr. Gross, played by Joshua Benefield,Continue reading “The Memorandum: In case you missed it”
Frisbee Golf One Step Closer
Joey Keeton Staff Writer Saint Martin’s has always been growing with the addition of more buildings, more activities and more events. Thanks to Orion Desilets, Maintenance and Operations Assistant for Conference Services, SMU is on the path to have a newly installed Frisbee golf course very soon. Back in 2009 the idea came up, but wasContinue reading “Frisbee Golf One Step Closer”
Channel Chasers
Jalen Penn Staff Writer It was brought up in a recent ASSMU meeting that the cable service has been anything but great this year. But the lack of communication with the maintenance staff seems to be the principle reason of why nothing has been done. “I didn’t know people have been complaining about the cableContinue reading “Channel Chasers”
Going Global: SMU Studies Abroad
Amy Pollard Staff Writer Whether sampling a local dish in Milan, watching Hamlet performed by the Royal Shakespearean Company in London or living in a gîte in La Loire, SMU students are going global this summer with study abroad trips to England, France, Italy, China, Japan and South Korea. The London Shakespeare trip, held May 12-23,Continue reading “Going Global: SMU Studies Abroad”
Ty’s World (on the verge of destruction… or not)
Ty Skirmont Staff Writer So, after a long month of exhilarating midterms and daily stress of making sure you wake up for class on time, I am here to remind you just how close the world is to death and literally paying as you weigh for flights. Now, that being said, there’s a lot to coverContinue reading “Ty’s World (on the verge of destruction… or not)”
Saint Martin’s from the start
Sarah Lillegard Staff Writer It is finally spring in Lacey. With this season of new growth and changes upon us, this edition of SMU history will examine the early beginnings of Saint Martin’s. In the years before Saint Martin’s was established, the population was vastly smaller than it currently is in Tacoma and the surrounding area.Continue reading “Saint Martin’s from the start”
Alternative Building: Can water bottles really provide a supportive structure for living?
Rebecca Dorsey Staff Writer We’re back with Ella Shepherd on eco-friendly living by minimizing waste. In the last Belltower issue, she described her creative trash disposal system: stuffing water bottles. Shepherd does not use a trash can. Instead, she composts, recycles, and stuffs water bottles with everything else. She explained that the goal was to beginContinue reading “Alternative Building: Can water bottles really provide a supportive structure for living?”
Building a sustainable future one bottle at a time
Clarissa Strayer Staff Writer For the young woman who desired a vegetarian lifestyle since the age of nine, Saint Martin’s Residence Director, Ella Shepherd, has evolved into an environmentally conscious expert. In August, Shepherd decided to challenge herself with the Zero Waste Lifestyle by converting her waist-high garbage can into a recycling bin, composting as muchContinue reading “Building a sustainable future one bottle at a time”
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