Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer Oct.12th is recognized as Indigenous People’s Day, a day meant for the celebration of Indigenous heritage. This push of acknowledgement for those whose lands we reside on started in 1990 in South Dakota, and has begun to spread across the United States. National Public Radio (NPR) states that “at least 10Continue reading “Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrating tribal heritage through cultural education”
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Thurston County Food Bank: Feeding The Community
Taryn Zard, Staff writer Whether it’s a savory dinner, salty snack, or sweet treat, people everywhere enjoy consuming different foods. While many people hardly give their next meal a second thought, for some, it is not always a given that they would eat that day.. The Thurston County Food Bank offers a solution for thoseContinue reading “Thurston County Food Bank: Feeding The Community”
City of Olympia hosts semi-annual Arts Walk
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Every October in downtown Olympia, many people gather to celebrate various arts. The Arts Walk event is usually a physical two-day event, but due to COVID-19, the City of Olympia is offering virtual and in-person viewing this year. The Arts Walk is going to take place throughout October, which helps youContinue reading “City of Olympia hosts semi-annual Arts Walk”
Lattin’s Cider Mill: Local fun for fall
Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer Now that fall is finally here, everyone is looking for things to do to celebrate the season. Exploring the local area is a pastime of many college students. One local attraction available to the public, and a great source of fun, is Lattin’s Country Cider Mill and Farm located in Olympia.Continue reading “Lattin’s Cider Mill: Local fun for fall”
Our Common Home Farms: A Helping Hand to the Community
Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer Our Common Home Farms is a project of Saint Martin’s University that specializes in creating quality produce with a wide variety of options, as well as selections that are commonly donated or offered up to people who need them. Volunteering at Our Common House Farms is a great way for studentsContinue reading “Our Common Home Farms: A Helping Hand to the Community”
Saint Martin’s Career Center hosts virtual career fair
Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s Career Center is a must-see location here on campus. The center is there for those who need someone to review their resume or to offer job advice. The Career Center staff encourages students to go to Career Fairs, etiquette dinners, or to arrange mock interviews while they are enrolledContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Career Center hosts virtual career fair”
Changes to spring semester expected as COVID-19 pandemic rages on
Tinsae Shiffraw, Staff Writer On Oct. 7th, the President of Saint Martin’s University, Roy Heynderickx, sent an email addressing how spring semester will operate while the nation remains in a pandemic. With the fall semester, students have been following strict guidelines, with two people allowed in each dorm room and single seats in dining areas,Continue reading “Changes to spring semester expected as COVID-19 pandemic rages on”
Candidates participate in recent Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates
By Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer As it gets closer to election day, President Donald Trump and presidential nominee Joe Biden have engaged in debates on mask policies, racism, and police brutality, often bringing up the other’s personal life in an attempt to slight their opponent. On Sept. 29, they went head-to-head in the First PresidentialContinue reading “Candidates participate in recent Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates”
Internet Availability Becomes an Issue for Online Students
Taryn Zard, Staff Writer With schools across the nation moving to either fully online learning or hybrid learning models, one of the biggest challenges school administrator’s face is how to make sure some students do not get left behind in their education simply due to a lack of internet access. In Washington state, the disparityContinue reading “Internet Availability Becomes an Issue for Online Students”
Washington Gubernatorial Debate: Inslee vs. Culp
By Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Former military serviceman, small business owner, and current Police Chief in Republic, Wash, Loren Culp was the favored Republican candidate during campaigns. This landed him in the hot seat next to 2-term serving Gov. Jay Inslee, a former U.S. Representative and former presidential candidate. Incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee and candidateContinue reading “Washington Gubernatorial Debate: Inslee vs. Culp”
