Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer At first glance, “The Heavens” by Sandra Newman has a unique plot. It is about a woman that has gone back in time while she sleeps to Elizabethan England, but she has difficulty grasping the concept and it affects her 21st century life. Her love interests include a Ph.D student,Continue reading “Book review: The Heavens”
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Playoffs out of the park for Mariners
Nicholas Sarysz, Staff Writer With the help of the Washington Nationals, the Seattle Mariners made Major League Baseball history this season in the most unfortunate fashion. The Nationals clinched their first ever trip to the World Series on Oct. 16, leaving the Mariners as the only team to never make an appearance. To makeContinue reading “Playoffs out of the park for Mariners”
Quantity vs. quality in healthcare
Taryn Zard, Staff Writer “How do you measure quality if it’s not documented?” Teri Woo Ph.D., a nurse practitioner at Providence and head of the nursing department at Saint Martin’s, has a lot to say about what is now required for physicians, and the changing relationship between provider and patient. For better or worse,Continue reading “Quantity vs. quality in healthcare”
Alexis Skinner receives Reynolds Scholarship
Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief Senior Alexis Skinner was selected as the 2019 recipient of the Reynolds Scholarship Award for pre-law students. Selection for the award is highly competitive, with a key emphasis on academic achievement and financial need. Skinner was selected as the recipient by a panel of three Saint Martin’s faculty: William Stadler, Ph.D,Continue reading “Alexis Skinner receives Reynolds Scholarship”
Restaurant Review: Tea Leaf
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer Tea Leaf is a locally owned Chinese restaurant within walking distance from campus. I went with friends Ryan Patterson and Dioni Roberson on Friday, Oct. 11 at about 5 p.m. to eat dinner. We were not there early enough to try the lunch specials, but there were still plenty ofContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Tea Leaf”
GSA Club honors LGBT history month
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer October is LGBT history month, which is not to be confused with LGBT pride month, occuring in June. Although both months are deemed to celebrate and acknowledge the LGBT community, October is the month where the focus is on the history and accomplishments that have brought the community to whereContinue reading “GSA Club honors LGBT history month”
New band program at Saint Martin’s hits the right note
Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief After a 20-year hiatus, Saint Martin’s University’s band program is back. The new program, led by David Wacyk, DMA, will bring a wind ensemble to complete the trifecta of Saint Martin’s music program, along with the already existing jazz band and pep band. In his new position as Assistant Professor andContinue reading “New band program at Saint Martin’s hits the right note”
World Mental Health Day took place on Oct. 10
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer On Oct. 10, 2019, World Mental Health Day was observed in recognition of all mental illnesses. This day is deemed to help raise awareness for mental health, end the stigma and negative associations that come with this topic, and continue to support the growth of programs and resources for mentalContinue reading “World Mental Health Day took place on Oct. 10”
ASSMU Meetings: Oct. 17 and Oct. 25
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer ASSMU Summary Oct. 17, 2019 Subjects of discussion during the Oct. 17, 2019 ASSMU meeting included the GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance,) the Filipino Heritage Club and their name change, the Chemistry Club bake sale, and more. The GSA is currently looking for a display that they can institute on campus.Continue reading “ASSMU Meetings: Oct. 17 and Oct. 25”
Conversation with a monk: The traps and treasures of happiness
Victoria Hall, Staff Writer Humans have contemplated happiness since the infancy of critical thought. It is an elusive concept; something constantly desired, yet experienced in phases. Greek philosopher Aristotle considered it the “central purpose of human life.” As one of the greatest thinkers in western history, he contributed significantly to the knowledge of happinessContinue reading “Conversation with a monk: The traps and treasures of happiness “
