Staff Writer, Prya Oliveira “Your space to create your dream” are highlighted words on the Lacey Makerspace website, along with “Create. Innovate. Inspire.” Located in Zaverl Hall near Parsons, this is one of the most fascinating buildings on campus. Many people may not know that this building exists, or of the tools and materialsContinue reading “Lacey Makerspace to host grand opening on Oct. 16”
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Universities across the atlantic: A comparative piece
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer My adviser told me that nothing would be certain during the first week of classes. This semester I am studying at St. Mary’s University College in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first difference I noticed was scheduling. In the U.S., and specifically from my experience at St. Martin’s University, we areContinue reading “Universities across the atlantic: A comparative piece”
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, directed by Tarantino, hits theaters
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer Quentin Tarantino presents “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” a drama/thriller surrounding the Manson family murders. The film takes place in the 1960s, a beautiful time period for the film industry and Hollywood. Vintage cars, record players, and radios blasting old-time bops can be heard and seen throughout the film. Continue reading “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, directed by Tarantino, hits theaters “
Telescope on Mauna Kea causes controversy
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer On July 15, 2019, more than 10,000 people gathered on the island of Hawaii to protest the construction of an eighteen-story telescope on Mauna Kea. The Thirty Meter Telescope is planned to be built on a dormant volcano, and scientists consider this to be the most ideal location for advancesContinue reading “Telescope on Mauna Kea causes controversy”
St. Martin’s hosts journalists at Les Bailey Writer’s Series
Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief “Transitional change from the print to digital has cost approximately 36,000 jobs,” said Dusti Demarest, Executive Editor of the Olympian. Last Wednesday, Saint Martin’s University hosted the annual Les Bailey Writer’s Series in the Norman Worthington Conference Center. The event was notably different this year. Instead of inviting one writer toContinue reading “St. Martin’s hosts journalists at Les Bailey Writer’s Series”
Saint’s aiding in the opioid crisis
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer In September 2019, Saint Martin’s University received a generous grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help expand professions that help those suffering from opioid addiction. The grant totaled to $1.15 million, and will aid the expansion of workforce from September 2019 to August 2022. TheContinue reading “Saint’s aiding in the opioid crisis”
Restaurant Review: El Sarape
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”
#saintstravel
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”
