Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer Over the course of several weeks, Bria Thames began her claim to fame by racking up numerous awards. The transfer from Umpqua Community College has quickly made a name for herself as the leading rebounder on the Saint Martin’s women’s basketball team. Last season, Thames played in all 28 regularContinue reading “Order on the court”
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Courts delay implementation of I-976
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer On Nov. 4, 2019, Washington passed Initiative 976, which would reduce car tab fees to $30. Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman originally proposed the initiative, which states that, “State and local motor vehicle license fees may not exceed $30 per year for motor vehicles.” However, some across the state claim thatContinue reading “Courts delay implementation of I-976”
No slam dunk in sight for NBA MVP
Kierrla Yates, Staff Writer As the second half of the 2019-2020 National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season approaches, the race for Most Valuable Player (MVP) is heating up. On Jan. 4, the NBA updated their official MVP Ladder, and adjusted it again as of Jan. 31. While some players moved up in the rankings,Continue reading “No slam dunk in sight for NBA MVP”
49ers defense sidelined in Super Bowl
John Gerchak, Staff Writer Super Bowl LIV did not disappoint, seeing as both teams played extremely well. The San Francisco 49ers had recently dismantled the Packers in a dominating fashion, whereas the Kansas City Chiefs offense had been putting up enough points to cause their stadium to run out of fireworks. Before the game,Continue reading “49ers defense sidelined in Super Bowl”
Saints softball steps up to the plate
Kierrla Yates, Staff Writer Softball and baseball season has officially begun in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). The Saint Martin’s softball team started the season by competing in the Desert Stinger Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev. The baseball team had their first game of the season on Feb. 7 against Holy Names UniversityContinue reading “Saints softball steps up to the plate”
Saint Martin’s COR off to success after first semester
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer At the start of the 2019-2020 school year, Saint Martin’s University implemented a new academic program called COR, replacing the old general education program. It had been 30 years since the last time there were any adjustments made to the academic program, according to Kathleen McKain, director of the CORContinue reading “Saint Martin’s COR off to success after first semester”
Saint Martin’s mourns loss of Kobe Bryant
Cheyenne Yap, Staff Writer Heartbreak, mourning, sadness, and grief. These were the emotions running through everyone’s minds when thinking about the recent death of Kobe Bryant, and his daughter Gianna. On Jan. 26, Byrant and his 13- year-old daughter “Gigi” were involved in a fatal helicopter crash that resulted in their deaths, along withContinue reading “Saint Martin’s mourns loss of Kobe Bryant”
Friday Faculty Lunch Series: Sabbaticals, Elmo, and better textbooks
Colin Rivera, Staff Writer The faculty lunch is a weekly opportunity for members of the staff to get together and discuss their projects and methodology. All of this goes towards the goal of creating a better curriculum for students. Every Friday, a professor will present on a project they have been working on toContinue reading “Friday Faculty Lunch Series: Sabbaticals, Elmo, and better textbooks”
Donuts for a good cause
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer This year for the Alternative Spring Break Immersion trip, Saint Martin’s is having students visit Flint, Mich. and McAllen, Texas to volunteer in their communities. Several students planning to attend the trip, provided insight on what the fundraiser was for, and whom it would benefit. Their fundraiser that sold KrispyContinue reading “Donuts for a good cause”
Middle East Peace Plan: Bullseye? Or left field?
Kaitlin Cunningham, Staff Writer On Jan. 28, 2020, President Donald Trump officially proposed a peace plan for the Middle East that has been written, re-written, agreed upon, revised, updated, negotiated, and debated for several years. This 80-page plan for peace is what Trump presented to the world at large, and which, if enacted, wouldContinue reading “Middle East Peace Plan: Bullseye? Or left field? “
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