Emma Dobbs, Section Editor The University of Southern California (USC), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and Yale, are under investigation following a national admissions scandal impacting some of Hollywood’s wealthiest celebrities and their children. Prosecutors charged over 50 people with falsifying admissions information to get unqualified students admitted to top-tier schools. Of theseContinue reading “Top universities under federal investigation following admissions scandal”
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A two-tale tragedy
Staff Writer, Prya Oliveira Recently, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that resulted in the death of 157 people. All passengers and crew aboard died, making this the second Boeing aircraft tragedy in five months. According to CNN, the first crash under Lion Air ledContinue reading “A two-tale tragedy”
Scientists make recent discovery of marine fossils in China
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer Just recently, a new abundance of marine fossils from the Cambrian explosion were found in China. When life started on Earth, organisms didn’t range much from bacteria and multi-celled algae. In the Precambrian era, about 600 million years ago, scientists estimate that evolution kicked in to create new life forms.Continue reading “Scientists make recent discovery of marine fossils in China”
Images of Peace in our World
Melissa Wright I remember about four years ago lying in my extra-long twin sized bed trying to fall asleep, roughly around 11:00 p.m. I was trying to get an early night in before a big test, but all I heard was noise. There was a group of very loud students who liked to congregateContinue reading “Images of Peace in our World”
Softball looks to build off of strong performances as league play continues
Luke Hare, Staff Writer As the Saint Martin’s softball team is quickly approaching the mid-way point in league play, they look to keep the bats rolling in the second half of the season. One area where the Saints are finding success is hitting. There are seven girls with a batting average (BA) over .285Continue reading “Softball looks to build off of strong performances as league play continues”
Kathleen “Kate” Boyle Ph.D. named provost and vice president of academic affairs
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer As this year’s interim provost, Kathleen Boyle was a clear choice when naming Saint Martin’s University’s new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Her qualifications that made her an ideal candidate include her history in Catholic higher education, leadership skills, and one year of experience as interim provost. BoyleContinue reading “Kathleen “Kate” Boyle Ph.D. named provost and vice president of academic affairs”
Ask Kianna Edition 11: The Greatest Gift of All Time
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer Dear Kianna, can you explain the importance of the Catholic Mass? Why should I go to church? – Apprehensive attendee Dear Apprehensive, Please allow me to share parts of my own faith journey with you. My life has been changed. Permanently changed. There is absolutely no going back. My soulContinue reading “Ask Kianna Edition 11: The Greatest Gift of All Time”
Women’s basketball looks to continue to improve next season
Luke Hare, Staff Writer While the Saint Martin’s Women’s Basketball season did not go as planned, there will be a lot of key returning players, meaning that hopes are high for next year. One of the most important pieces returning is the Saints’ post presence. They will be returning all but one listed forward,Continue reading “Women’s basketball looks to continue to improve next season”
Seattle Seahawks free agency update
Hannah Hartley, Staff Writer For Seattle Seahawks fans, the 2018 season came to a disappointing halt when the Hawks were defeated in the first round of the NFL playoffs. After the many readjustments to the 2018 roster during the last offseason, the Seahawks do not appear to be making major changes to their roster,Continue reading “Seattle Seahawks free agency update”
In the stillness of silence, Christ speaks
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer How refreshing has it been to get a taste of the beautiful Washington weather? It may rain a lot in this state, but there is nothing more gorgeous than when the sun decides to shine. Yet, as we all experienced last month, the snowy forecast caused a few school cancellationsContinue reading “In the stillness of silence, Christ speaks”
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