Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief If the effects of increasing minimum wage were straightforward and without any complications, it would undoubtedly not be such a controversial subject that it is today. Not only do the effects vary from state to state, but also from city to city, and between social classes. InContinue reading “Perspectives on the minimum wage”
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The making of the Titanic: Belfast edition
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Workers started building the Titanic on March 31, 1909, at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. At that point in time, about 9,000 men were employed by this company. Today, the company only has 130 employees. This shipyard also built the Titanic’s sister ships, the Olympic andContinue reading “The making of the Titanic: Belfast edition”
SMU participates in National Voter Registration Day
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University took part in a nationwide voting registration drive on Sept. 24, 2019. The university’s participation coincided with the annual National Voter Registration Day that urged adults to register and vote, if they have not done so already. The nationwide event was also a challenge by theContinue reading “SMU participates in National Voter Registration Day”
A call for the Potterheads: Didn’t receive an owl, we got you covered!
Prachi Gohil Clubs and organizations are an integral part of any institution. They allow students to practice their management and leadership skills. With that being said, Saint Martin’s University currently has over 40 clubs and organizations on campus, which gives students equal opportunities to showcase their skills and interests. The campus is filled withContinue reading “A call for the Potterheads: Didn’t receive an owl, we got you covered!”
Big dreams and inspiration: A profile of Isla Barlet
Victoria Hall, Staff Writer Isla Barlet can often be found brightening up campus with her cheerfulness and sunny disposition. Barlet is a current senior at Saint Martin’s University and her major is business administration with a dual concentration in marketing and management. She is also the Vice President of the Business Club. Off campus,Continue reading “Big dreams and inspiration: A profile of Isla Barlet”
Cross Country off to a good pace
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer After being predicted to finish 11th in the Coach’s preseason poll, the Saint Martin’s Men’s Cross Country team looks ready to make a statement. Although slotted in a tough spot, the Saints are off to a hot start after the men finished fourth and the women fifth in the CentralContinue reading “Cross Country off to a good pace”
Dems open impeachment inquiry
Grace Gillepsie, Staff Writer There have only been two successful impeachments in the United States, but could there be another on the horizon? In the year 1787, James Madison stood in front of fifty-five other men at the Constitutional Convention claiming that impeachment should be enacted when necessary. Madison suggested the president, “might betrayContinue reading “Dems open impeachment inquiry”
Custom genes as easy as custom jeans?
Taryn Zard, Staff Writer What if picking and choosing which genes you want was as easy as deciding which pair of jeans you think looks best on you? Genetic science has seen a hot new breakthrough in the science world, that ranges from gene therapies to stem cell research and modification. Clustered Regularly InterspacedContinue reading “Custom genes as easy as custom jeans? “
ADR: A sorting hat for politicians
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works for the electoral and political reforms with one purpose: to bring democratic reforms in India through political and electoral advocacy. In simple terms, this organization aims to maintain transparency and liability in Indian politics by minimizing theContinue reading “ADR: A sorting hat for politicians”
Bringing life to campus
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer Three months ago, the Saint Martin’s community welcomed Alexis Nelson to the position of Director of Campus Life. Originally from Minnesota, Nelson first moved to the west to attend a small liberal arts college in California. She then moved to the Pacific Northwest to work at Pacific Lutheran UniversityContinue reading “Bringing life to campus”
