Mack Benge, Staff Writer With the new semester starting, let’s review some easy-peasy (yet filling) college meals that every college student can make! The links to the recipes mentioned are provided. Egg and Kimchi Rice Bowls! Here is a link if you would like a video to help you make this delicious meal for youContinue reading “2 Easy College Meals”
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University Budget Cuts and Faculty Response – #HonortheContract
An Introduction by Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief On Nov. 9th, 2023, all staff and faculty received an email from the SMU Presidents with the subject line, “Faculty and Staff Budget Update.” The email details several budget cuts and adjustments that the University will be enacting to recover from a budget shortfall of over $6 Million. TheContinue reading “University Budget Cuts and Faculty Response – #HonortheContract”
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Mack Benge, Staff Writer Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is held on Nov. 20th, represents a day to reflect on all the trans individuals who have been murdered. Trans people, specifically black trans women, are frequently harassed, discriminated against, become victims of hate crimes and sadly, many are murdered. According to Forbes, 320 trans peopleContinue reading “Transgender Day of Remembrance”
The Internship Hub
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer The SMU Internship Hub was established in 2020 during the height of Covid. Originally, the internship office was not established and the only available source for career readiness was located in Old Main. However, a grant that was provided to the Center for Career and Calling allowed Saint Martin’s University toContinue reading “The Internship Hub”
Veterans Club
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer With Veterans Day this passing Nov. 11, it was only right to interview our Veterans Club coordinator, Jorge Castillo-Sierra. Jorge‘s previous experience as a Marine Corps veteran helps him now working as the Veterans Club advisor and coordinator. In the interview, I asked him what is the goal of the VeteransContinue reading “Veterans Club”
AI In the Classroom
Mack Benge, Staff Writer The subject of AI in the classroom has been controversial among Educators for a while now. Some think AI should be kicked to the curb; others think it’s here to stay so we should embrace it. But it’s all a little more complicated than that. Saint Martin’s University Handbook states, “AnyContinue reading “AI In the Classroom”
An Ode to Halloween
Student Poems, with Commentary by Staff Writer, Madiann Linford A Witch’s Demise The smell of burning pine fills my lungs, Suffocating and oh so bittersweet. The clamor of them chanting in tongues Burns me deeper than this wretched heat. The cost of being a woman, they say As they descend into their madness. The sightContinue reading “An Ode to Halloween”
SMU Archives Revitalization
Amista Mariana P. Lujan, Staff Writer The archivist position has been vacant on our campus for the last seven years. However, for fiscal year 2023 Saint Martin’s filled this position with Mr. Rhian Peterman, who’s background in archival programming fulfilled the requirements needed to fill this position. Although, he was initially brought into the schoolContinue reading “SMU Archives Revitalization “
The Concerning Trend in the Future of Higher Education
Kayla May, Staff Writer Like many other aspects of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the enrollment numbers at higher education institutions. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, from fall 2019 to fall 2021, undergraduate enrollment declined 6.6 percent, which represents approximately a little over a million students1. One in four students thatContinue reading “The Concerning Trend in the Future of Higher Education”
A Threat on Campus
Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief of the Belltower On the morning of Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, Saint Martin’s University was shaken by an email notifying all students, staff, and faculty of a threat on campus. A package had been found near one of the entrances of O’Grady Library with a vague threat to harm a person ofContinue reading “A Threat on Campus”
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