Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically shifted everyone’s lives. From being able to freely go anywhere you please, to your home being put under a “shelter-in-place,” this has not been an easy transition. With the spread of the virus, Saint Martin’s has decided to move students to online learning. Some studentsContinue reading “The quarantine routine has Saints in a completely different world”
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What you can do about mental health during the pandemic
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer Isolation and social distancing have slowed the spread of COVID-19; however, the implementation of these steps can cause harm to one’s mental health. Factors such as, isolation, not working, fear of getting sick, an unstable economy, and uncertainty about how long this will last can create anxiety and stress. WatchingContinue reading “What you can do about mental health during the pandemic”
The little piece of plastic that used to define my life
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer How could one, single piece of plastic hold so much meaning? How could such an insignificant, materialistic object define the way you view yourself? How could a number have so much power over the human spirit? This little piece of plastic, otherwise known as the scale, used to define myContinue reading “The little piece of plastic that used to define my life”
A new Covid-19 test method
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer As most of the world remains in lockdown and quarantine, the medical technology field has discovered a major advancement. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new testing method for coronavirus that uses saliva samples from patients. Recently, testing has involved a thin swab being placed atContinue reading “A new Covid-19 test method”
Keeping diaries, making history: Where to start
Colin Rivera, Staff Writer Due to present circumstances, many students find themselves in their homes avoiding family members. Spending the day at home is typically considered a lazy activity and when people are asked what they did during that time, one of the most common responses is that they have not done anything. WhenContinue reading “Keeping diaries, making history: Where to start”
Last call for withdrawal
Colin Rivera, Staff Writer With the closing of Saint Martin’s campus and classes moving online, some important policies have been changed to help students adjust to the new settings. These changes have to do with the ways that students can have their classes graded. At the end of March, Cindy Juarez, the Saint Martin’sContinue reading “Last call for withdrawal”
An interview with Softball Coach Jim Peterson
Kierrla Yates, Staff Writer Going into 2020, great luck would have been needed to predict that in a few short weeks, sports across the globe at all levels would be put to a halt. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sports, though each one has been impacted differently. These impacts include changes in eligibility,Continue reading “An interview with Softball Coach Jim Peterson”
Student Spotlight: Jashua “Alli” Garza
Austin Lampky, Staff Writer “Say what you want, and do what you want, because regrets are often full of ‘I wish I would have…’” These are the words that motivate Jashua Garza, or “Alli.” They have not only carried her through her educational journey but have also paved the way for Garza to achieveContinue reading “Student Spotlight: Jashua “Alli” Garza”
Saint Martin’s switches to test optional admissions policy
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer An increasing number of universities and colleges are changing their admissions policy to no longer require an admissions test, such as the SAT or the ACT. This means undergraduate students will no longer have to send universities their SAT and ACT scores. Since 2019, a host of liberal art schoolsContinue reading “Saint Martin’s switches to test optional admissions policy”
Best shows to stream during quarantine
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer Due to quarantine and states being placed under lockdown, many are left looking to our favorite streaming services for entertainment. It might take some time before life gets back to normal, but thanks to technology, we can stream shows to keep us occupied. Here are some of the most popularContinue reading “Best shows to stream during quarantine”
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