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”
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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”
Empty shelves and long lines- It’s the sign of the times
Cheyenne Yap, Staff Writer It was a normal day in Mililani, Hawaii for the family of Saint Martin’s student, Ally Orsino, when they decided to take a normal grocery run at the Don Quixote Market to pick up supplies for the upcoming days. When they reached the grocery store, they noticed that the shelvesContinue reading “Empty shelves and long lines- It’s the sign of the times”
Apple fined over $1Billion by French gov’t
Written by Austin Lampky Following a years-long investigation, the French Competition Authority hit the Apple corporation with a whopping $1.23 billion fine on Mar. 20, 2020 This fine – according to the International Business Times’ article “Apple News: French Regulators Hit Tech Giant With $1.2 Billion Fine for Alleged Antitrust Violations” – beats allContinue reading “Apple fined over $1Billion by French gov’t”
Freshman founds Beekeeping Club
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University now has its first ever beekeeping club. The club began this year, after it was started by freshman Carly James, a nursing major, who has a fondness for bees. Bees are a necessity for the environment, and teaching the community how to care for them can createContinue reading “Freshman founds Beekeeping Club”
