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Bigger, but is it better? 

Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer When thinking about the implications of a private university, a smaller campus population or religious element is often inferred. Public universities, on the other hand, are often thought to have dense classes and fewer student regulations. However, there are more differences than just a pretentious sounding name or average class size.  TheContinue reading “Bigger, but is it better? “

East Coast weathers the storm

Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer   What began as a tropical storm has quickly upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane, that has people around the world waiting and praying for the best outcome. A hurricane’s wind speed is measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale which categorizes winds from 1-5, with Category 3 and upwardsContinue reading “East Coast weathers the storm”

Johnson & Johnson Murder

Staff Writer, Prya Oliveira   Johnson & Johnson, a large healthcare corporation, has been found guilty in playing a role in the death of 6,100 people in Oklahoma alone. Just in case you weren’t aware, America has undergone another opioid crisis with 70,000 deaths in 2017, resulting directly from drug overdoses, and the numbers areContinue reading “Johnson & Johnson Murder”

Ten tips from a senior student on how to survive college

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   Whether it is your first or last year at Saint Martin’s, I hope you enjoy your time at this wonderful university. As it is now my fourth year attending Saint Martin’s, I have learned a thing or two from my college experience. Here are some of my best tips andContinue reading “Ten tips from a senior student on how to survive college”

Olympia woman awaits trial: Community mourns her mother’s death

Victoria Hall, Staff Writer   Olympia woman Amara Lundy is awaiting trial after confessing to the strangulation and dismemberment of her mother, 56-year-old Sue Lundy. Lundy appeared before Commissioner Rebekah Zinn in Thurston County Superior Court on Aug. 13. Video footage from KIRO 7 captured her on a small screen, sitting beside Defense Attorney AngelaContinue reading “Olympia woman awaits trial: Community mourns her mother’s death”

Ask Kianna Edition 12: The College Experience

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   Dear Kianna, now that the fall semester has begun, do you have any tips on how to soak in the college experience? – New Student Dear New Student,  Thank you so much for reaching out. Welcome to St. Martin’s and I hope you enjoy your time here at this wonderfulContinue reading “Ask Kianna Edition 12: The College Experience”

AHANA Connections 2019 spices up campus

Sophia Lim, Section Editor   New faces, new environment, new everything, we get it.  The school year kicked off for some of Saint Martin’s incoming freshmen with the AHANA program. AHANA has completed its ninth year of being a prominent factor in orientation for students of color, with this year being the largest number ofContinue reading “AHANA Connections 2019 spices up campus”

St. Martin’s hosts law and justice forum

Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief   On Aug. 29, students, professors, and community members crowded in Harned 110 for the law and justice forum. The forum featured three leaders in the criminal justice community in Thurston County: Thurston County Commissioner Tye Mesner, Director of the Thurston County Public Defense Patrick O’Conner, and Director of Thurston County PretrialContinue reading “St. Martin’s hosts law and justice forum”