Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer There is no such thing as a sophomore slump for indoor track and field athletes Tyler Cronk and Keshara Romain. Both Saint Martin’s students were named the Field Athletes of the Meet, after they put on incredible performances in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Indoor Championships in Nampa, Idaho. Continue reading “Track and field superstars shine at GNAC’s”
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Engineering school hosts annual banquet
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer The walls of the Norman Worthington Conference Center were lined with exemplary capstone projects from Engineering and Computer Science students during the 68th annual Engineering Banquet. The event took place on Friday, Feb. 21. Those in attendance included current students, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, members of the abbey, andContinue reading “Engineering school hosts annual banquet”
A taste of India in Hawks Prairie
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer After a long week and tiring snowshoe hike around Snoqualmie pass, you might need to warm up with the spices of Indian food. However, there is no need to travel all the way to India to get a taste of some of the best samosas, curry, and naan bread around.Continue reading “A taste of India in Hawks Prairie”
The service of dogs to aid service men and women
Taryn Zard, Staff Writer Dogs are a man’s best friend; people turn to them for comfort when everything around them feels crazy. Therapy dogs are not a newfound concept; the idea of furry creatures providing comfort has been around for quite a while. Lately, there has been a rise in awareness for service dogsContinue reading “The service of dogs to aid service men and women “
The art of archery
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer Archery practices the skill of relaxation, mindfulness, and competitiveness. Dylon Maertens, president of Saint Martin’s Archery Club, said that club practices are open to new people. “Anyone can come and we will show them how to shoot. It’s just a relaxing environment,” he said. Alexander Tilton, Archery Club Treasurer, mentionedContinue reading “The art of archery “
What I’ve Pondered from Podcasting
Andrew Oslin, Guest Writer We began laying the foundation of the podcast in September. Teammates and I from cross country (such as Nich Sarysz) had been wanting to collaborate on an audio project for some time. It would be a good experience with the process of producing and working collaboratively, as well as aContinue reading “What I’ve Pondered from Podcasting”
The 2020 Presidential Race: The fight has just begun
Austin Lampky, Staff Writer There are only nine months until the 2020 U.S. presidential election, and the clock is ticking closer and closer to the big day. The current slate of presidential hopefuls has drastically narrowed since the beginning of the year. The Democratic Party has experienced a large shake-up, with only eight candidatesContinue reading “The 2020 Presidential Race: The fight has just begun”
Career Center hosts two-day CAS career fair
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer The overall goal for students of all class levels is to create connections. Every semester, Saint Martin’s University has career fairs tailored to all majors, which are focused on providing students with the opportunity to get connected, and start networking. Students are able to speak to a variety of localContinue reading “Career Center hosts two-day CAS career fair”
Revolving door of SMU’s staff gives campus community a yearly facelift
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Among students, the reputation of Saint Martin’s retention rates is infamously low, leading to “record breaking” first-year classes shrinking significantly after fall and spring semester. Despite an acceptance rate of nearly 98 percent in 2018, sophomore students are caught off guard each year by the loss of many of theirContinue reading “Revolving door of SMU’s staff gives campus community a yearly facelift”
Is climate change really as bad as scientists are claiming?
Kelsey Monaco, Guest Writer It’s all over the news. With headlines like “More than 11,000 scientists from around the world declare a ‘climate emergency’” and “‘Bleak’ United Nations (U.N.) Report on a Planet in Peril Looms Over New Climate Talks.” We’ve been bombarded with fear-inducing reports on the climate disaster. But should we beContinue reading “Is climate change really as bad as scientists are claiming?”
