Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief Eric Parks, Managing Editor On Sept. 9, we tried a local Mexican restaurant called El Sarape. The restaurant is conveniently located at 4043 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA, only about a five minute drive from campus. The atmosphere of El Sarape is not unlike most Mexican restaurants, with bright colors andContinue reading “Restaurant Review: El Sarape”
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Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer On Sept. 17, 2019, the annual Study Abroad Fair was held on the third floor of Cebula Hall. The event was hosted by the Office of Study Abroad and the Office of International Programs and Development (OIPD). Previously held in the Trautman Union Building (TUB), the fair continues toContinue reading “#saintstravel”
New year, new ASSMU, new budget
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Outlets like the Belltower serve as a platform for and by students to express our beliefs, passions, and concerns to our community and the public. The Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) also provides a platform for students to express concerns, form clubs, and improve student experiences. Part ofContinue reading “New year, new ASSMU, new budget”
Ask Kianna: Faith in the Midst of Hardships
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer Dear Kianna, how do I stay true to my faith when I am struggling so much? It’s hard to pray and trust in God during such difficult times. Do you have any advice? -Believer Dear Believer, Thank you so much for sending in this question. I do have some advice,Continue reading “Ask Kianna: Faith in the Midst of Hardships”
Laureatefest lineup 2019
Prachi Gohli Five Washington state poets laureate—Sam Green, Kathleen Flenniken, Elizabeth Austen, Tod Marshall, and the current poet laureate, Claudia Castro Luna were featured at Laureatefest 2019 on Sept. 21. This event was a wonderful example of what it means to be a liberal arts institution that seeks to integrate the power of theContinue reading “Laureatefest lineup 2019”
St. Martin’s University implements new core curriculum
Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief Starting this semester, Saint Martin’s University made a monumental change to its curriculum. This fall marked the culmination of the nine-year process to redesign Saint Martin’s core curriculum. Professor Kathleen McKain, who chaired the core committee, spearheaded the effort. Redesigning the core curriculum for a living, breathing university is no easyContinue reading “St. Martin’s University implements new core curriculum”
Washington divided as new vax legislation takes effect
Victoria Hall, Staff Writer Washington made a difficult decision this year after 1,241 measles cases broke out across 31 states. Washington policy became a topic of national news since Washington was one of 17 states to allow philosophical and personal exemptions for the MMR vaccine. The state legislature responded quickly, passing a bill thatContinue reading “Washington divided as new vax legislation takes effect”
Book Review: The Mitford Murders
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer Next time you are in a reading mood, pick up “The Mitford Murders.” This book is the beginning of a series by the same title, written by Jessica Fellowes, co-creator of “Downton Abbey.” Told through the alternating viewpoint of Louisa Cannon and Guy Sullivan, it is a murder mystery setContinue reading “Book Review: The Mitford Murders”
2020 Presidential campaign intensifies with less than 14 months to go
Grace Crocker Who is currently running for president? In the Democratic Party, a total of 19 politicians are in the race, whereas the Republican Party nominally has four. The current Democrats running are: Michael Bennett, Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Steve Bullock, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, John Delaney, Tulsi Gabbard, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, WayneContinue reading “2020 Presidential campaign intensifies with less than 14 months to go”
Conversations and more: A faculty profile of Julia Chavez, Ph.D
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor For a faculty spotlight, our roaming editor Prachi Gohil interviewed Julia Chavez Ph.D, Professor of English at Saint Martin’s University. “Spending years and years of your life doing one thing doesn’t absolutely close off the doors to other things. I went to college knowing I would be an English Major,Continue reading “Conversations and more: A faculty profile of Julia Chavez, Ph.D”
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