Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Having the opportunity to study abroad has opened me up to many different opportunities and life experiences. Throughout my travels, I have met new people from around the world and continue to be fascinated by their cultures and ways of life and how they are similar and different from myContinue reading “How studying abroad has impacted my future career”
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Saint Martin’s fall friday faculty lunch series
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor The Friday Faculty Lunch Program brings staff and faculty members together to attend presentations by Saint Martin’s faculty on pedagogy, faculty scholarship, and timely topics. A light lunch and beverages are served. The faculty lunch schedule for fall 2019 takes place on Fridays at noon in Harned Hall 110 toContinue reading “Saint Martin’s fall friday faculty lunch series “
Disney launched new streaming service on Nov. 12
Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief The streaming wars intensified last Tuesday when Disney released its new streaming service, Disney+. The service is priced at $6.99/month, and is also available in a bundle that includes Hulu and ESPN+ for $12.99/month , the same price as Netflix’s most popular plan. Disney+ features many great films and TV shows.Continue reading “Disney launched new streaming service on Nov. 12”
Everyone loves Boyer
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer Eric Boyer, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Education and Counseling, wanted to relay a story, as he felt it is important in regard to teaching and learning, not only in K-12, but in higher education, as well. He says the story is a representation of the paradigm shiftContinue reading “Everyone loves Boyer”
Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14 ASSMU Meetings
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer Oct. 31 Meeting On Oct. 31, Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) called a meeting to order at 11 a.m. President Andrew Garcia was absent due to the board of trustees meeting that took place at the same time. Vice President Cung Le announced that Saint Martin’s University isContinue reading “Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14 ASSMU Meetings”
Saint Martin’s students prepare for the 2020 presidential election
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer The 2020 United States presidential election is rapidly approaching. Each candidate differs on policies and platforms, but they all share one thing in common: wanting to be the voice of the United States. Saint Martin’s students shared their thoughts regarding the 2020 presidential candidates. One student, Elon Nelson, stated, “IContinue reading “Saint Martin’s students prepare for the 2020 presidential election”
The burden of student loans increases student anxieties with rising default rates
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Attending public or private university, regardless of size, is an expensive investment. According to the statistic website Student Loan Hero, 69 percent of graduating students in the United States in 2018 took out loans while attending college. The average loan per graduating student was a staggering $29,800 in private andContinue reading “The burden of student loans increases student anxieties with rising default rates”
Will Pluto welcome Hygiea?
Taryn Zard, Staff Writer In 2004, an asteroid was discovered that caught the eyes of scientists worldwide. With the prediction of striking Earth in 2029, later revised to the year 2036 for possible impact, the asteroid Apophis was carefully watched by astronomers. With a size of approximately 340 meters across, Apophis is one ofContinue reading “Will Pluto welcome Hygiea?”
Calling all Dragons! Seattle to get XFL team
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer Look out Seattle. Another football team is set to take center stage at CenturyLink Field, and it is not the Seahawks. The Seattle Dragons, a planned XFL team, is set to play football in February of 2020. The XFL is a professional football league separate from the NFL. The XFLContinue reading “Calling all Dragons! Seattle to get XFL team “
Election 2019: Reflections and results on local races
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer An off-year election resulted in a low turnout of voters. According to Thurston County’s official government page, voter turnout had only been 22.46 percent (in Thurston County itself), as of the 8:00 p.m. deadline for voters to submit their ballots. Below are the results of the most popular races inContinue reading “Election 2019: Reflections and results on local races”
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