Kayla May, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University and the surrounding community do not tolerate sexual violence, harassment, or assault. The University works hard to provide students with the resources they need to help them cope with these difficult experiences. The university’s website outlines some steps to take if you have been a victim of anyContinue reading “Sexual Assault Awareness: Where to Go for Help and Ways to Support Survivors”
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What the School of Business Has to Offer Students
Kayla May, Staff Writer The School of Business here at Saint Martin’s offers a global lens to looking at businesses and organizations, which sets them apart from many other business programs. In their newsletter for fall/winter, Dr. Chung-Shing Lee, the dean, stated, “The impact of a successful business is not only the monetary benefits butContinue reading “What the School of Business Has to Offer Students”
How Saint Martin’s University Celebrates Women’s History Month
Kayla May, Staff Writer “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G.D. Anderson. This quote by writer and feminist G.D. Anderson embodies what Women’s History Month is about, celebrating women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It originated in 1978 inContinue reading “How Saint Martin’s University Celebrates Women’s History Month”
Potential New Property Tax Increases in Olympia
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer Olympia’s program manager, Pamela Braff, has come up with some options for what she believes will generate more funding to combat climate change. According to the Olympian, Braff has come up with the idea of raising property taxes, but before this can happen, it must be approved by voters. Braff spokeContinue reading “Potential New Property Tax Increases in Olympia”
Coach Highlight: John Schultz
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Coaches are some of the most amazing, hardworking, and dedicated people you can ever meet. You may never meet someone so passionate about what they do. Coaches are your mentors and may remember long into the future. While you may be frustrated at the moment by the intense training methods, itContinue reading “Coach Highlight: John Schultz”
Are Covid Cases on the Rise? Taking a Look at the Data
Caleb Sharp, Staff Writer For some, Covid-19, lockdowns, and federal health mandates such as mask-wearing and social distancing are just that; distant, a thing of the past that ought to be left behind. And while it is true that the volume of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths is much lower than during the height ofContinue reading “Are Covid Cases on the Rise? Taking a Look at the Data”
Barriers, Stereotypes, and Recognition: Celebrating Disability Awareness
Caleb Sharp, Staff Writer This March, we aim to address the stigmatization around disabled persons by celebrating Disability Awareness Month and sharing tips on how you can facilitate healthy interactions between yourself and disabled people. Before diving into approaches to help disabled persons feel communally and interpersonally accepted, it’s important to cover key moments inContinue reading “Barriers, Stereotypes, and Recognition: Celebrating Disability Awareness”
Resident Assistant Highlight: Shaina Marie Agonoy-Pasucua
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Resident Assistants, or “RAs” here on campus, do and provide a lot of resources for us students. The RAs at SMU are very hardworking and dedicated and hold a special place in our hearts for how much they do for us. RA’s create and host events based on our Benedictine ValuesContinue reading “Resident Assistant Highlight: Shaina Marie Agonoy-Pasucua”
Saint Martin’s Future Teachers: What They’re Learning About, Struggles They’re Dealing With, And Aspirations They Have
Kayla May, Staff writer In James S. Coleman’s report, “Equality of Educational Opportunity”, he stated that “the quality of teachers shows a stronger relationship [than school facilities and curricula] to pupil achievement,” and “teacher quality is one of the few school characteristics that significantly affects student performance.” With these quotes in mind, we look toContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Future Teachers: What They’re Learning About, Struggles They’re Dealing With, And Aspirations They Have”
The Heart Behind the Center for Student Success: Andrew Garcia
Kayla May, Staff Writer From ASSMU President to Assistant Director of Academic Support, Andrew Garcia has always been an advocate for students’ wants and needs. Before he became the Assistant Director of Academic Support, Garcia was heavily involved with student activities while he was a student at SMU. As ASSMU President, he represented the studentContinue reading “The Heart Behind the Center for Student Success: Andrew Garcia”
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