Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief An old friend once told me that the best way to watch a movie is to watch it twice. The theory is that the first time is for learning about the plot and characters, and the second time is so that you can truly understand the meaning of the film. IContinue reading “My trip to Europe: Part two”
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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”
Sprouting Saints
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer On Friday Sept. 6, 2019, the annual Campus Beautification Day took place, and the Saint Martin’s community congregated in a day of service. From our monastic community to students, many hands pitched in making the SMU campus ready for the fall semester. The event began at 8:30 a.m. andContinue reading “Sprouting Saints”
Olympia clears homeless camps
Victoria Hall, Staff Writer After a disruptive year for local businesses, the City of Olympia has focused its efforts on clearing out unsanctioned homeless camps. Last year, Olympia residents watched a shocking influx of visible homelessness transform the city. Encampments began to pop up on main streets, and in months, 30 tents became 300.Continue reading “Olympia clears homeless camps”
Our poor beloved Mariners
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer One might argue that the Seattle Mariners might have the contention to be the worst team in baseball this year. Aside from looking at the win and loss record, the Mariners hold the least favored statistics in Major League Baseball. While they have played well recently, they are statistically theContinue reading “Our poor beloved Mariners”
Book review: “The Doll Factory”
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer If you haven’t heard about it already, “The Doll Factory” by Elizabeth Macneal should be on your reading list, especially if you enjoy historical fiction. The story features a captivating mix of themes, including romance and thriller. Set in England during the Great Exhibition of 1850, the story’s point ofContinue reading “Book review: “The Doll Factory””
