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”
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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”
This, and that!
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor History It has been bothering me for quite a while now; I used to get a lot of complaints about using the comma excessively, and that I had no account for the number of commas that I use in a blog post. This is not about defending my style ofContinue reading “This, and that!”
The detrimental cost of losing newspapers: Who pays the price?
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer The world of media and news is constantly evolving from standardized newspapers, magazines, and other print publications to digital alternatives. However, this dramatic change that newspapers are facing is having larger negative effects than most organizations realize. This switch is far from a seamless transition. According to the Washington Examiner,Continue reading “The detrimental cost of losing newspapers: Who pays the price?”
Battling with anxiety: You are not alone
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer This year, our university is working to bring new mental health/wellness campaigns, awareness, and support to campus. Saint Martin’s junior Sarah Zepeda shares her battle with anxiety, which she has experienced for a number of years. Sarah is an English major, the only girl in her family, has two brothers,Continue reading “Battling with anxiety: You are not alone”
Scoring in Stride
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s soccer teams are off to a promising start. The women’s team is currently sitting at a 1-2-2 record. The Saints earned their first win of the season with a game-clinching goal by Kendall Kemp, otherwise known as a “golden goal.” The freshman delivered in a big spotContinue reading “Scoring in Stride”
