Taryn Zard, Staff Writer Washington is a beautiful state, but it is also a very expensive place to live in. As the cost of living continues to increase statewide, residents look for places where the expenses are not as burdensome. One-way people are able to afford a place to live is by taking advantageContinue reading “A look at housing subsidization in Washington”
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Don’t worry, just “B-Val”
Taryn Zard, Staff Writer There are uncertain times ahead, and with that uncertainty comes fear and stress. Now more than ever, members of the Saint Martin’s community need to illuminate the Benedictine values. When some of the core values have been shaken up, such as peace and stability, people turn towards other values withContinue reading “Don’t worry, just “B-Val””
Track and Field hopeful to keep competing
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer Following the events of the current pandemic, COVID-19 has caused every sport at Saint Martin’s to end for the season, including all spring sports that were just getting underway, and winter sports that were about to wrap up. The track and field indoor national season was cancelled due to COVID-19,Continue reading “Track and Field hopeful to keep competing”
Saint Martin’s ranks highly on national level, while supporting students at the local level
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer With in-person classes unexpectedly ending for college students in the 2020 Spring semester, the Saint Martin’s community has also faced some major readjustments to spring classes while moving back home from campus. For seniors, this change has hit especially hard, as the dismissal for spring break unknowingly served as aContinue reading “Saint Martin’s ranks highly on national level, while supporting students at the local level”
Winstead has big plans for sabbatical
Kaitlin Cunningham, Staff Writer Professor Teresa Winstead, Ph.D., will be on sabbatical at the end of this semester to pursue research projects. A sabbatical grants professors time off so they can conduct research projects that coincide with their academic discipline. This allows them time to step away from the demands of instruction in orderContinue reading “Winstead has big plans for sabbatical”
NBA season “temporary pause” becoming permanent
Kierrla Yates, Staff Writer College sports were not the only sports to be cancelled this spring. Little leagues, high schools, and many professional leagues have been cancelled, as well. Others, such as the 2020 Olympic Games, and the NBA season, have been postponed. Basketball lovers missed their March Madness Tournament last month and mayContinue reading “NBA season “temporary pause” becoming permanent”
The road to recovery: The “Great Pause” to the economy
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm as the virus continues to spread rapidly, affecting global populations in ways previously unthought of. Health care workers are being worked hours on end, students are no longer attending in-class lectures, and the general population is required to social distanceContinue reading “The road to recovery: The “Great Pause” to the economy “
Book Review: Dread Nation
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer “Dread Nation” by Justina Ireland is a work of historical fiction that includes numerous elements of fantasy. Set after the Civil War, the dead have risen after the grisly Battle of Gettysburg, and a single bite can infect anyone. Ireland’s story reimagines the Reconstruction era with the perils of theContinue reading “Book Review: Dread Nation”
Washington residents and Olympia locals take extra steps to ensure community safety
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s initial Stay-At-Home order on March 25, Washington State residents are now expecting to remain at home until at least May 4. Faced with the possibility of an extension, however, the governor’s office has not yet produced a plan to reopen Washington’s economy. During a press conferenceContinue reading “Washington residents and Olympia locals take extra steps to ensure community safety”
What students have to say about Zoom
Mary Seiner, Staff Writer Zoom, like any online learning module, has its pros and cons. For a student body that was not prepared to learn at home with their families, Zoom incites various opinions about its applicability in a professor’s online curriculum. Zoom presents students with some normality in an otherwise unconventional situation. AsContinue reading “What students have to say about Zoom”
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