Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer The Veteran’s Center at Saint Martin’s University has welcomed Jodie Hartman to be their new Vet. Corps Coordinator. Hartman has previously worked on campus as an ambassador with the admissions office. The Veterans’ Center is a service at Saint Martin’s University run through the AmeriCorps organization. The job of the coordinatorContinue reading “Jodie Hartman joins Saint Martin’s Veteran’s Center”
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Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University returns with new changes
Kaiyle Okada, Staff Writer Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) has been hard at work to assure that the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters will run smoothly. New staff, such as Senators and the Executive Board, are learning how to navigate through this upcoming year. There have been some new positions added thisContinue reading “Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University returns with new changes”
A humanitarian mission: Washington National Guard deployed
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer The Washington National Guard was deployed for food bank assistance on April 2, and have been on the COVID-19 front lines since then. State Senator Steve Hobbs, a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard, has been selected to oversee the Washington National Guard’s numerous levels of support to the stateContinue reading “A humanitarian mission: Washington National Guard deployed”
COVID-19 is a troubling enigma with a glimmer of hope
Auston Lampky, Staff Writer Since the COVID-19 virus began to grab the attention of the world in December, it has proliferated throughout the globe and forced people to confine themselves to their homes and practice social distancing in public. In America, the fears of many were realized when the first U.S. case was reportedContinue reading “COVID-19 is a troubling enigma with a glimmer of hope “
The future of the TUB: Is a new student union building in the works?
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer Whether it be attending an Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) meeting, playing pool at 10 p.m., or even grabbing $5 movie passes from the front desk, the Trautman Union Building (TUB) continues to be the heart of campus. From a wide variety of programs to two offices,Continue reading “The future of the TUB: Is a new student union building in the works?”
Staff Spotlight: Janie Sacco
Mary Seiner, Staff Writer Janie Sacco, Ph.D., has worked within the Saint Martin’s community for seven years. Her responsibilities as Residence Life Assistant Director include processing housing collection, housing applications, work orders, meal plan request forms, meal plan change forms, and supervising the professional staff in the Residence Life offices in Parsons and SpanglerContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Janie Sacco”
2020 Tokyo Olympic games postponed to summer 2021
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer After numerous phone conversations between the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the decision was made on March 24 to postpone the 2020 Olympics to the summer of 2021. Prime Minister Abe spoke to NBC News regarding the difficult decision: “Considering the current situation,Continue reading “2020 Tokyo Olympic games postponed to summer 2021”
A look at housing subsidization in Washington
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”
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”
