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”
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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”
Upcoming Events
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer It’s a new school year and with midterms passed and the semester drawing to an end, it’s time to destress and celebrate with some school activities. Now that classes for the most part are back to in-person learning, the games at the TUB are open again, and the community is largeContinue reading “Upcoming Events”
Do’s and Don’ts: Traveling During a Pandemic
Dominique Bornilla, Staff Writer This year has brought about a lot of unprecedented events. While the world is slowly adjusting to life dealing with Covid-19, the only thing we can count on is the unpredictability that the pandemic brings. When I got the notice that a study abroad program was available, the one thing that keptContinue reading “Do’s and Don’ts: Traveling During a Pandemic”
What’s Going on in the Pro Sports World?
Eric Bell, Staff Writer A lot is going on right now in the professional sports world. Some leagues are just kicking off while others are well into their respective seasons. I’m here to catch you up on the action. National Football League (NFL) With week seven of the 18-week season having just finishedContinue reading “What’s Going on in the Pro Sports World?”
Plastic Bag Ban
Gilbert Smith, Staff Writer Since Oct.1, 2021, the state of Washington began a plastic bag ban in effect for some stores, primarily grocery and department stores. They are called retail establishments in a special notice from the Department of Revenue, or D.O.R., for Washington State. It was originally supposed to take place earlier, but theContinue reading “Plastic Bag Ban”
