Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has put a restraint on a number of traditional events usually held by Saint Martin’s University. This has caused all freshmen and new students in the 2020-2021 school year to miss out on potential activities. To begin, Director of Campus Life Alexis Nelson stated that the events thatContinue reading “Traditional Events Missed by New Students”
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Review
Tinsae Shifreaw, Staff Writer For those of us who are comic book fans, we are familiar with Marvel, the company who has given us heroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Panther. Marvel is also known for its cinematic universe, the 23 films that all come together in their latest movie Avengers: Endgame whichContinue reading “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Review”
Getting Ready for Finals
Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer As every student knows and may be panicking about, finals are soon approaching. This means that learning how to study and getting out your flashcards and favorite BIC pens is more important now than ever. For some, it is time for them to find their favorite methods of studying or favoriteContinue reading “Getting Ready for Finals”
AHANA Mentor Applications
Hillary Thompson, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University is known to have many exciting clubs and programs. Many of these clubs offer students leadership roles as well. If students are interested in a leadership program, they may become an AHANA mentor. John Hopkins, Ph.D., who is in charge of the AHANA Mentor applications, gives insight asContinue reading “AHANA Mentor Applications”
Act Six: Cadre 3
Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer A scholarship program called Act Six that focuses on social justice and connecting faith-based colleges is continuing to grow on campus. This program provides a full-need scholarship for students who receive it. “We were approached by Act Six and Trinity Education Foundation to see if we might want to work withContinue reading “Act Six: Cadre 3”
New Director of Public Safety
Sunya Chay, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University’s Office of Public Safety does a number of things around campus to make sure all of the students, faculty, and staff are safe. Public Safety provides parking passes, ID cards, and safety escort services, to name a few duties. Public Safety’s website also has information on what toContinue reading “New Director of Public Safety”
Monk Highlight: Brother Ramon
Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer During his 61 years at Saint Martin’s, Brother Ramon has done just about everything a monk can do here including serving as the Abbey Barber, working in the mailroom and pursuing personal interests such as racing drag boats and writing poems. For last Thanksgiving, Br. Ramon wrote and recorded a poemContinue reading “Monk Highlight: Brother Ramon”
SMU Athlete Spotlight: Kylee Vanderbout of SMU Softball
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer Despite the season’s abrupt end in March of 2020, Saint Martin’s University Softball looks to keep their eyes on their collective goal of making and capturing a Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship. The Saints began conference play on March 19, 2021, nearly 365 days since the last season was canceled.Continue reading “SMU Athlete Spotlight: Kylee Vanderbout of SMU Softball”
Restaurants Expanding their Services during COVID
Tinsae Shifreaw, Staff Writer Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have been closed to in-person dining since March 2020. Now with Thurston County opening back up, restaurants are following suit with in-person dining at a limited capacity. Governor Jay Inslee has allowed restaurants to prepare for the influx of customers ready to dine in. InContinue reading “Restaurants Expanding their Services during COVID”
Schools Reopening
Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer For students with families who live locally, it’s important to understand how schools are attempting to open back up amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and how they plan to handle the delicate balance of Education vs. Public Safety. Locally, the Thurston County school districts are opening up as we inch closer andContinue reading “Schools Reopening”
