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”
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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”
Saint Martin’s mock trials to take place on Nov. 21
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer In 2013, Adjunct Professor Teri Herold-Prayer was amazed at the sharpness of her Criminal Justice 101 (CJ 101) class. Believing in her student’s capabilities, professor Herold-Prayer decided to give her class six weeks to prepare a professional mock interview trial. That single six week long assignment has turned intoContinue reading “Saint Martin’s mock trials to take place on Nov. 21”
A spotlight on Filipino culture
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor The Filipino Heritage Club at Saint Martin’s University aligns with the institution’s benedictine values of community, as the club addresses each other as “family.” The group not only wants individuals to work and prosper in programs, but also wants to be there for its members academically, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Continue reading “A spotlight on Filipino culture”
Student veterans honored at Veterans Day Lunch event
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s has a large veterans community, and offers assistance for those who have served. On Friday, Nov. 8, I had the pleasure of attending the Veterans Day Lunch and program in Cebula Hall. I noticed that there were many supportive students present as well, along with the amazing veteransContinue reading “Student veterans honored at Veterans Day Lunch event”
