Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief Atlas Kulish, Section Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of universities strapped for cash as students who are mandated by the government to leave dormitories seek refunds, and new technology is expeditiously purchased to move classes online. Uncertainty about daily life extends to the finances of universities, and SaintContinue reading “Saint Martin’s finances stable amid COVID-19 pandemic”
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NFL has rollercoaster free agency
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer With nothing for football fans to do but wait for the upcoming draft and season, the market for free agents has opened for numerous players and teams. Some teams improved during free agency, while others did not. Just like the teams, some players won, especially when it comes to theContinue reading “NFL has rollercoaster free agency”
Guess vs. Ask Culture
Kaitlin Cunningham, Staff Writer Humans are social creatures by nature, and being quarantined with the same few people for weeks at a time can create conflict between even the most understanding of people. Learning how to communicate effectively with others can be challenging, especially when it seems as though messages are getting misinterpreted allContinue reading “Guess vs. Ask Culture”
A sweet swirly treat: Lacey’s very own fro-yo hotspot
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer In a cup or cone, frozen yogurt is perfect for the warm weather that is just on the horizon. Limeberry sits on the outskirts of campus and has been a quintessential part of Saint Martin’s students sweet treat experience. Students may know Limeberry as a frozen yogurt establishment rightContinue reading “A sweet swirly treat: Lacey’s very own fro-yo hotspot”
Karen Blair comes to SMU to discuss women’s suffrage
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer In commemoration of Women’s History Month and the centennial anniversary of women winning the right to vote in the U.S., Saint Martin’s University welcomed Karen Blair, Ph.D., History Professor Emeritus at Central Washington University, to speak. The departments of History, Political Science, and Gender and Identity Studies co-hosted the event. Continue reading “Karen Blair comes to SMU to discuss women’s suffrage”
Comprehensive sex education bill awaits Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature or veto
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Senate Bill (SB) 5395 is a current piece of legislation which would require the implementation of “Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE)–in all schools.” CSHE, as defined by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, “would include content on reoccurring instruction in human development and reproduction that is age-appropriate andContinue reading “Comprehensive sex education bill awaits Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature or veto”
Abbot Neal to retire after 27 years of service
Mary Seiner, Staff Writer Abbot Neal sent out a campus-wide email on March 2 announcing his intent to retire effective March 31, 2020. After 27 years of dedicated service to Saint Martin’s Abbey and campus community, Abbot Neal says that he will miss collaborating with the university’s board members on projects towards constructing aContinue reading “Abbot Neal to retire after 27 years of service”
Presidential primaries continue amid delays and COVID-19 fears
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Despite delays in numerous states amid the COVID-19 panic, the election primaries are still surging across the United States, bracing voters for another memorable election. Although President Donald Trump runs virtually unopposed as the Republican nominee in the 2020 election, former vice president Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders areContinue reading “Presidential primaries continue amid delays and COVID-19 fears”
“The Guinevere Deception” an intriguing read
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer “The Guinevere Deception” by Kiersten White, published in November 2019, captures my imagination in this revision of Arthurian legend. Guinevere is barely a woman, but in medieval times, she is old enough to be wed at 16 years old. However, Guinevere is not who she appears to be. She tellsContinue reading ““The Guinevere Deception” an intriguing read”
All major sports cancelled or suspended due to COVID-19
John Gerchak, Staff Writer It is no secret that COVID-19 has impacted everybody’s lives lately, but the destructive impact it has had on professional sports is an eyesore that cannot be overlooked. Every sport has been put on hold or canceled at this point. It is a difficult time especially for sports that haveContinue reading “All major sports cancelled or suspended due to COVID-19”
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