Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer RAs do a lot for the students who are living in the dorms, like planning floor events, doing “1-on-1”s and so much more. They also do a lot of events around campus if they are executive members of clubs. Even though it has been difficult for a lot of people duringContinue reading “Student Highlight: Katelynn Gulley”
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Student Highlight: Clara Sodon
Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University has many amazing students. This week, The Belltower selected Clara Sodon for our Student Highlight. From Tacoma, Washington, Clara Sodon is a third-year student that is graduating this year from Saint Martin’s with her major in Political Science. Sodon is very active on campus; she is a memberContinue reading “Student Highlight: Clara Sodon”
Staff Highlight: Dr. Ian Werrett
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Dr. Ian Werrett became interested in religion when he was a student at Santa Clara University back in the early 90’s. He took a course on New American Religions covering Wicca, Scientology, Mormonism and the Jehovah’s Witnesses, which struck his interest more. “I love that religion is both about us [humanity]Continue reading “Staff Highlight: Dr. Ian Werrett”
No Kitchen? No Problem
Sunya Chay, Staff Writer With just a microwave to cook, students living in their dorms have to get creative in finding ways to make food. Many students will go to the cafeteria to get something to eat, but if they are low on funds, or not interested in what the cafeteria is serving, students usuallyContinue reading “No Kitchen? No Problem”
American Culture Through the Lens of an International Student
Andrew Oslin, Staff Editor Guillaume Tabary is a senior psychology and political science major here at Saint Martin’s who has experienced living in cultures vastly different from that of Washington’s west coast. His story begins in the southern hemisphere, in a country often stereotyped for its friendliness. “I grew up in a small town calledContinue reading “American Culture Through the Lens of an International Student”
SMU Sports Teams Updates
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer As the spring season approaches a new schedule is in place for fall, winter, and spring sports at Saint Martin’s University. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes who participate in fall and winter sports had their schedules adjusted in the current 2020-2021 year. Sports like soccer, golf, and track and fieldContinue reading “SMU Sports Teams Updates”
SMU Saints Vs. CWU Wildcats, Feb. 27, 2021
Brody Sodon, Staff Writer The last Saint Martin’s men’s basketball home game of the season was certainly entertaining. Because this is Saint Martin’s second game in as many days, the Saints had a tough order to complete on Saturday. Matched up against their GNAC rivals, the Central Washington Wildcats, many believed that they were inContinue reading “SMU Saints Vs. CWU Wildcats, Feb. 27, 2021”
Russell Wilson is Not Going Anywhere… For Now
Brody Sodon, Staff Writer Frustration seems to be a growing theme for the Seattle Seahawks. Since 2017, the Seahawks have gone 9-7, 10-6, 11-5, and most recently, 12-4 to finish the 2020 season. Surely, the Seahawks should be an elite team and are the closest team in the NFC to rivaling the New England PatriotsContinue reading “Russell Wilson is Not Going Anywhere… For Now”
NBA All-Star Break News
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer The 2021 National Basketball Association (NBA) season is quickly approaching the halfway point and that means the annual all-star break is set. The all-star game starters were announced in the middle of February with Kevin Durant and LeBron James leading the fan votes for their respective squads. Durant, who came offContinue reading “NBA All-Star Break News”
Australian Open
Brody Sodon, Staff Writer Earlier this month, Melbourne hosted the Annual Australian Open. Due to complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the attendance for the event was just over 130,000 – about one-eighth of the typical turnout for the tournament. While the event has traditionally been held in January, it was postponed until February thisContinue reading “Australian Open”
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