Hillary Thompson, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University was founded in 1893 by Bernard Locnikar. Starting out as a boys boarding school, Saint Martin’s progressed through the years, becoming the well known private intuition it is today. This year, in lieu of the annual gala, Saint Martin’s celebrated their 125th anniversary on Saturday, November 7th. The event began with some testimonials
Read moreEmmanuel Son, Staff Writer In less than two weeks, the Philippines has been hit by two different typhoons. Typhoon Goni, known as Roli in the Philippines, hit the first week of November starting on the 1st (a Holy Day of Obligation where many Filipinos remember their deceased loved ones). The storm destroyed over 300 homes and caused a number of
Read moreBy Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Nearly four days after Election Day, Americans across the United States anxiously waited for the Presidential Election votes to be tallied. It was a time full of stress and confusion. Finally, on Nov. 7th at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the results were announced. Former Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, had taken
Read moreTaryn Zard, Staff writer President Roy Heynderickx has stated that Saint Martin’s University has absorbed a financial hit of roughly $3.5 million from the impact of COVID-19. This impact has forced the University to limit travel, events, and cut back on other budget-line items by $1 million, as well as decreasing and altering benefit packages, salaries, freezing pay raises and
Read moreAilina Cunningham, Staff Writer On Sept. 22nd, 2020, the White House issued a notice about an official ban on all forms of race and sexual types of stereotyping. The White House made this ban under the conditions met by The Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101., for the sole intended purpose that workers may have the fair and equal ability to
Read moreAilina Cunningham, Staff Writer If you are looking for a reliable source for local political coverage that you can view online, look no further than the Thurston County cablecast TV web series. On the Thurston County cablecast TV webcast series, Alexis Walker covered the current political news updates and provided clarity on the upcoming news that people should be aware
Read moreTuilei Scanlan, Layout Manager On October 9, Mike Flanagan’s new addition to his “Haunting” series, “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” offers a whole new world of unexpected plot twists and frightening revelations. Based on Henry James’ 1898 horror novel, “The Turn of the Screw,” this nine-episode series touches on the tragedy of the human condition and relevant social issues such
Read moreColin Rivera, Managing Editor What did you have for dinner yesterday? More importantly, who did you share that meal with? These are two questions asked by the Japanese film Tampopo. The comedy by Juzo Itami, originally released in 1985, touts itself as “the first Japanese noodle western.” Through one main story and a series of vignettes, the film explores our
Read moreAbigail Fuentes, Staff Writer The Northwest Earth Institute has integrated with EcoChallenge to help students discover new ways to make change more possible and powerful. The organization helps students stay connected in between session meetings and expand their network with others participating in the course. Professor Irina Gendelman and teacher’s assistant Francisca Anunobi, started the EcoChallenge with their COR100 class
Read moreBy Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Have you ever thought about participating in an education program abroad or a summer international education excursion? With International Education Week (IEW) happening across the country during November 16th-20th, now is the perfect time to ask questions and educate yourself on the matter. This week celebrates the benefits of international education and foreign exchange throughout
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