What the amazon rainforest fires really mean

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   Recently, there has been a series of forest fires within the Amazon Rainforest. People around the world are blaming the practice of deforestation and rallying in support to protect forests and other natural beauties. Global News stated that, “the cause of the fires is not because of the environment’s naturalContinue reading “What the amazon rainforest fires really mean”

Saints soccer gets the ball rolling

Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer    Locked and loaded. The two Saint Martin’s soccer teams look poised for yet another run at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship. The Saint Martin’s Men’s Soccer Team is predicted to place third in this upcoming 2019-2020 season, according to a recent pre-season poll. In the last season thatContinue reading “Saints soccer gets the ball rolling”

Saint Martin’s University hires new CFO and VP of finance, Sarah Saavedra

Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer   After over a year of searching for a person worthy to fill the shoes of former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ed Barton, Saint Martin’s welcomes new Vice President of Finance and CFO, Sarah Saavedra to the university. Before coming to work at Saint Martin’s, Saavedra began her career in financeContinue reading “Saint Martin’s University hires new CFO and VP of finance, Sarah Saavedra”

After impressive offseason, Seahawks look to soar in 2019

Eric Parks, Managing Editor   With the start of the 2019 NFL season, the sport’s 100th anniversary, already underway, fans of all 32 franchises are excited to see what is in store for their team. After an unexpected playoff berth and an active offseason, Seattle Seahawks fans have as much reason as any others toContinue reading “After impressive offseason, Seahawks look to soar in 2019”

Protests in Hong Kong heat up over extradition bill

Grace Crocker, Staff Writer   In February 2019, the Hong Kong government proposed a bill that would spark protests for months to come. The Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2019, also called the Hong Kong Extradition Bill 2019, would allow criminal suspects to be handed over to theContinue reading “Protests in Hong Kong heat up over extradition bill”

From Northern Ireland to Saint Martins: A discussion about law and A.I.

Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief   Saint Martin’s is an exciting place to study because of the diverse mixture of people that come through these halls. In addition to having a study abroad office that grants Saint Martin’s students many opportunities, we are able to host a variety of students on our campus each year from acrossContinue reading “From Northern Ireland to Saint Martins: A discussion about law and A.I.”

Described by Swift as a “love letter to love”: Lover – An album review 

Prachi Gohil, Editor without Section    “Experience does make one wise” is an honest statement after listening to the seventh album by Taylor Swift “Lover.” The album, which was released on Aug. 23, 2019, is nothing but dreamy. Swift, who had been away from new music collaborations for nearly three years, did not seem toContinue reading “Described by Swift as a “love letter to love”: Lover – An album review “

Scientists will dig a promising Jurassic site in Wyoming this summer

Olivia Alvord   Near Cheyenne, Wyo. lays a site that some are calling the “Jurassic Mile,” for it being “where dinosaurs chased prey through muck and some of the biggest creatures of 150 million years ago lumbered over a tropical flood plain,” as said by Mead Grover for KULR8, a news channel based out ofContinue reading “Scientists will dig a promising Jurassic site in Wyoming this summer”

Mariners home run record fuels hot start to the 2019 season

Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer   It’s what every Seattle Mariner fan has hoped for in the past decade: The Mariners were red hot to start the season. Sure, it may be way too early to predict what the future holds for this ball club. Yet, the past couple of months have brought such joy toContinue reading “Mariners home run record fuels hot start to the 2019 season”

Saint Martin’s newest degree addition

Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s is expecting its newest major, exercise science, to debut in the Fall of 2019. Aaron Coby, Ph.D., may not be directly associated with the new major, but he was the mastermind behind the program’s creation. Coby combined his knowledge with that of Head Athletic Trainer Alice Loebsack and ProfessorContinue reading “Saint Martin’s newest degree addition”