Mary Seiner, Staff Writer “I want to help other people tell their stories…stories equal power; and often times, people have their power taken away from them,” said Savannah Schilperoort, a senior in her last semester at Saint Martin’s University. Schilperoort looks back on her life and the changes she has undergone as she movedContinue reading “Student Spotlight: Savannah Schilperoort”
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Saint Martin’s students take part in Student Engagement Network Advocacy Day
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer On Sun. Feb. 2 and Mon. Feb. 3, several Saint Martin’s Students attended the Washington Student Engagement Network (WA-SEN) Advocacy Day. WA-SEN’s vision is to “advance equity, higher education attainment, and robust financial aid by elevating the diverse voices of Washington Students.” During last year’s session, legislators passed a successfulContinue reading “Saint Martin’s students take part in Student Engagement Network Advocacy Day”
Saint Martin’s hosts citizenship ceremony
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer On Feb. 13, 2020, Saint Martin’s Marcus Pavilion was used as a celebration venue for those swearing an oath of allegiance to the United States of America. The 2020 Naturalization Ceremony began with America’s national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” and ended with our country’s Pledge of Allegiance. TheContinue reading “Saint Martin’s hosts citizenship ceremony”
The Diversity and Equity Center: A history of cultural welcome
Kaitlin Cunningham, Staff Writer The Diversity and Equity Center (DEC), is located on the second floor of Harned Hall on the Saint Martin’s campus. The furnishings of the center consist of a table, some chairs, and a whiteboard with fun drawings or sayings left by students. Art created by members of the DEC adornsContinue reading “The Diversity and Equity Center: A history of cultural welcome “
Friday Faculty Lunch: Small scale technology to improve education
Colin Rivera, Staff Writer On Friday Feb. 14, Terry Hickey, Ph.D., and Eric Boyer, Ph.D., presented to Saint Martin’s faculty ways they found could increase classroom engagement. As faculty of the College of Education and Counseling, Hickey and Boyer are not only educators, but also teach future educators too. To do such a jobContinue reading “Friday Faculty Lunch: Small scale technology to improve education”
Engineering Awareness Day: Inspiring the engineers of tomorrow
Austin Lampky, Staff Writer On Feb. 26, 2020, Saint Martin’s University’s engineering school opened its doors to a few Western Washington schools and prospective future engineering students for their Engineering Awareness Day event. As described by Saint Martin’s in a schedule for one of the visiting student groups, “Engineering Awareness Day is a celebrationContinue reading “Engineering Awareness Day: Inspiring the engineers of tomorrow”
Student retention rates: Graduating in six years?
Colin Rivera, Staff Writer Many students who attend university know someone who has dropped out, and they will likely continue to meet more students who will do so the further they go in their college career. In the 2017 Saint Martin’s University Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data feedback report in recent years’Continue reading “Student retention rates: Graduating in six years?”
Invasion vs. Invitation: The complexities of cultural diversity
Atlas Kulish, Section Editor The Senator of Cultural Diversity is proposing the Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) add a new clause to its bylaws that prohibits religious and political clubs on campus. Gomes floated the idea in the aftermath of a brief and intense exchange with members of Saints for Life, aContinue reading “Invasion vs. Invitation: The complexities of cultural diversity”
US Men’s soccer hopes to kick its way to Tokyo
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer The 2020 Olympics are nearing, and the United States Men’s Soccer team looks to punch their ticket to Tokyo. It has been 12 years since the U.S. men’s team has qualified for the Olympic games, and their road to Tokyo will not be an easy one. In January, the U.S.Continue reading “US Men’s soccer hopes to kick its way to Tokyo”
CRS Ambassadors Make A Change
Cheyenne Yap, Staff Writer Lenten season is a significant time when many Catholics take the opportunity to deepen their faith through service and sacrifice. At Saint Martin’s University, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Ambassadors make a significant difference in today’s world through advocating for world issues. CRS Ambassadors at Saint Martin’s play an important role.Continue reading “CRS Ambassadors Make A Change”
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