Brianna Lopez, Staff Writer Homelessness has always been an issue in modern society, especially in largely populated cities, but what is being done about this issue and how are people responding? COVID-19 has caused a large increase in unemployment, which has led to individuals losing their homes. There are different programs that people can applyContinue reading “Homelessness in Lacey, Washington”
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Six Dr. Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Printed
Sunya Chay, Staff Writer Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is one of the most well-known children’s authors of all time. There are many books published under the name “Dr. Seuss” that children have been reading them for decades. However, six books have come under fire for racist imagery. The six books, AndContinue reading “Six Dr. Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Printed”
Senior Saints Plans after Graduation
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer As midterms for the second semester are wrapping up, finals are the next challenge ahead while the 2020-2021 school year is coming to a close. For Saint Martin’s students graduating in May, the clock is ticking to figure out what to do once the college experience is over. From plans toContinue reading “Senior Saints Plans after Graduation”
Restaurant Review: Andy’s Bistro
Tinsae Shifreaw, Staff Writer One of the main concerns as a college student is finding cheap food that isn’t too far from campus. Here in Lacey, there are many good places to eat with a variety of foods. A restaurant that I went to recently is Andy’s Bistro, which is a local restaurant that isContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Andy’s Bistro”
Fate: A Winx Saga Review
Tinsae Shiferaw, Staff Writer If you are like most college students, you have access to many different streaming services such as Hulu, Disney+ and HBO Max. A major streaming service that we all know and frequent is Netflix. Netflix gives us original and creative new T.V. shows with an array of genres to choose from.Continue reading “Fate: A Winx Saga Review”
Campus Ministry During Lent
Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer Campus Ministry, which is located in Old Main 316, has been a helpful source of guidance and a resource to students of all denominations and religions who attend Saint Martin’s. However, as the campus is founded by Benedictine monks, the Ministry observes the Catholic Tradition. Currently, Saint Martin’s is observing Lent,Continue reading “Campus Ministry During Lent”
What do Students Want to Study?
Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University has a multitude of graduate programs, majors, and minors. You can choose the College of Arts and Sciences if you are interested in Chemistry, Exercise Science, Social Work, or Communication Studies, to name a few. We have the School of Business, including Business Economics or Business Accounting. SaintContinue reading “What do Students Want to Study?”
Student Highlight: Katelynn Gulley
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”
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”
