Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer The campus Luau is back this spring, and in person. Yes, you read that right! Last year, due to COVID-19, the Hui ’O Hawai’i club’s Luau was canceled and moved to an online format. This year, the Hawai’i Club invites students and faculty to join in this socially distanced event onContinue reading “Hui ’O Hawai’i Luau”
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Attacks on the Asian American Community
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer On the night of Tuesday March 16th, a shooting in Georgia has left the Asian American community terrified. Many other acts of crimes in the Asian American community have occurred within the past few days. In keeping up with the social media posts, many people are advocating that we need toContinue reading “Attacks on the Asian American Community”
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”
Album Review: Love Synonym #2: Right for Us
Sunya Chay, Staff Writer With many streaming apps available like Spotify, Pandora or YouTube Music, students are able to stream and listen to their favorite songs. With all of these platforms, students are given the opportunity to find a new favorite song or album as well. Love Synonym #2: Right for Us by Wonho cameContinue reading “Album Review: Love Synonym #2: Right for Us”
Trivia Night
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s Campus Life Board members try their hardest to make events more interactive and inclusive for the students here on campus. One event that happens every spring is Spring Fest. Hopefully, Spring Fest will happen this year while also following the restrictions of COVID-19 and keeping everyone safe. Spring FestContinue reading “Trivia Night”
Student Highlight: Katherine Jamerson
Sunya Chay, Staff Writer With many incredible students at Saint Martin’s University, it is hard to choose just one for the student spotlight. This week’s student spotlight will be focusing on Katherine “Kat” Jamerson. Katherine is a second-year psychology major from Tacoma, Washington. However, she did not start out as a psychology major originally. “IContinue reading “Student Highlight: Katherine Jamerson”
Raya and the Last Dragon Movie Review
Brianna Lopez, Staff Writer Raya and the Last Dragon, a new movie in theatres and on Disney Plus, was directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada and Don Hall. Estrada is a Mexican-American filmmaker known for countless music videos as well as his commercials and theatrics. Hall is an American filmmaker as well as a voice actorContinue reading “Raya and the Last Dragon Movie Review”
Professor Highlight: Dr. Nathalie Kuriowa-Lewis
Hillary Thompson, Staff Writer There are many amazing students and staff in the Saint Martin’s Community, one professor students must get to know is Dr. Nathalie Kuriowa- Lewis. Dr. Lewis talks about the things she enjoys doing during her free time, “ I like to do a lot of things I love to write poetryContinue reading “Professor Highlight: Dr. Nathalie Kuriowa-Lewis”
Movie Review: Words on Bathroom Walls
Hillary Thompson, Staff Writer The movie Words on Bathroom Walls was originally released in Russia on December 3, 2020, then released on Amazon Prime on March 20, 2021. This romantic drama focuses on a student struggling with a mental illness while pursuing his passion in the culinary arts and falling in love with another student.Continue reading “Movie Review: Words on Bathroom Walls”
Domestic Violence on Campus: How to Spot it and How to Respond
Brianna Lopez, Staff Writer Domestic violence comes in many forms and can happen anywhere. On the evening of February 22, it occurred on campus on the third floor of Parsons Hall. The boyfriend of a student became upset around 10:30 P.M. when confronted about potentially cheating on his girlfriend, according to a Lacey Police reportContinue reading “Domestic Violence on Campus: How to Spot it and How to Respond”
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