Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer During the week of Oct. 8, 2019, the Supreme Court heard three cases involving LGBT rights and discrimination in the workplace—one concerning a skydiving instructor fired because he was gay in New York; another a Georgia State employee, fired because of his sexuality; and a third of a Michigan transgenderContinue reading “LGBT rights face test at the Supreme Court”
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Saint Martin’s Health Center offered flu shots at the beginning of the flu season
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor The flu is a contagious disease that spreads across the United States each year, usually between October and May. Although anyone can contract the flu, it is widely observed in infants, young children, people over 65, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems. Pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus and earContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Health Center offered flu shots at the beginning of the flu season”
Innovation for all: Lacey Makerspace hosts grand opening
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer Located on the edge of campus in Zaverl Hall, the Lacey Makerspace held its grand opening on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019. Members from the Saint Martin’s community and the greater Olympia area came together to celebrate the opening for themselves. The Lacey Makerspace is a community workshop that promotesContinue reading “Innovation for all: Lacey Makerspace hosts grand opening”
So full of yourself
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor In this mundane lifestyle, have you ever stopped to wonder if your life has more meaning than being someone’s shoulder to cry on? The perception around the word “selfish” is quite obscure. When you are given the title of being “selfish,” it rarely feels like a compliment; it is clearlyContinue reading “So full of yourself”
Madsen puts men’s soccer team on his back
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer Two words: Brandon Madsen. The men’s soccer team has been strong this year thanks to their leader, Madsen. Looking at the accolades he has accomplished in his time at Saint Martin’s, you will see why he was poised to lead the Saints in his final season. According to SMU Athletics,Continue reading “Madsen puts men’s soccer team on his back”
Seattle Seahawks soar through first seven games
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer In the first half of the season, Russell Wilson has looked like the quarterback all Seattle fans know. In the Seattle Seahawks’ first seven games, they have posted a 5-2 record. The team has recently come off a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens, led by their MVP candidate quarterbackContinue reading “Seattle Seahawks soar through first seven games”
Faculty Spotlight: Heather Grob
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer Heather Grob Ph.D. has graced Saint Martin’s University with her wisdom and joyful personality. If you are a business major, then you have likely had the opportunity to have Grob as your professor. Grob has spent 14 years working at Saint Martin’s as an associate professor of business and economicsContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Heather Grob”
The challenge of a flawless connection
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer ITS works behind the scenes to provide technology services for the students and faculty on campus, maintain the university’s networks, and keep the campus email functioning properly. As self-described, Integrated Technology Services, or ITS, found on the main level of the O’Grady Library, “…actively support[s] the educational goals of theContinue reading “The challenge of a flawless connection”
Andrew Garcia: Working for the students
Prya Oliviera, Staff Writer The ASSMU President has many responsibilities, most of which are not obvious. Andrew Garcia, a very active Saint Martin’s senior, understand these responsibilities all too well. Garcia is from San Gabriel, Calif. and is majoring in Business. I have seen him first hand in action as ASSMU President, as wellContinue reading “Andrew Garcia: Working for the students”
Fashion in the UK from an outsider’s perspective
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Upon arriving in the United Kingdom, I have noticed many differences in the ways of dress and style than what is common in the United States. Both in Belfast and Dublin, and even from what I have experienced at the London Heathrow Airport, I have come to perceive just howContinue reading “Fashion in the UK from an outsider’s perspective”
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