Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer Kirsten Gillibrand, a 52-year-old Senator from New York, has recently made her bid for the White House as a moratorium on the Trump presidency. During her past 10 years in office, the New York lawmaker is mainly known for her advocacy within the #MeToo movement. Gillibrand announced her presidential runContinue reading “Kirsten Gillibrand 2020: New York senator launches presidential bid”
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Men’s track and field on the rise
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer Tyler Cronk, the freshman hailing from Kent, Wash. is having himself an impressive first season. Cronk earned 2019 U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Indoor Second Team All-American honors, along with a 2019 USTFCCCA Indoor All-Region Team, 2019 GNAC Indoor High Jump Champion, 2019 GNAC IndoorContinue reading “Men’s track and field on the rise”
Men’s basketball finishes historic season
Luke Hare, Staff Writer In a season filled with multiple records broken, the Saint Martin’s Men’s Basketball team hold their heads high on what was one of the most memorable runs in school history. This was a season where you could tell something was special. A come-from-behind victory in the second half to knockContinue reading “Men’s basketball finishes historic season”
Gov. Jay Inslee announces presidential bid for the 2020 election
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer On March 1, one of Washington’s own announced his campaign for presidency in the 2020 election. Governor Jay Inslee made the announcement via a 2 minute and 20-second video posted on Twitter. Jay Inslee is running on a platform centered on combating climate change. “I’m running for president because IContinue reading “Gov. Jay Inslee announces presidential bid for the 2020 election”
Thoughts on Saint Martin’s University
Staff writer, Prya Oliveira Finding the perfect college is difficult, especially because you never know what to expect. There are so many factors in choosing the right college, such the environment and the type of opportunities that would be offered. It is very helpful to hear current students talk about their experiences and whatContinue reading “Thoughts on Saint Martin’s University”
Women’s golf looks to finish season strong
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s Women’s Golf team looks to build off the strong poise from freshman Katherine Swor, as they head to their final invitational. The Saints started off the spring season in California with a 19th overall finish in their first tournament in the Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout. Led byContinue reading “Women’s golf looks to finish season strong”
Rory McIlroy delivers un“FORE”gettable performance at the PGA Players Championship
Hannah Hartley, Staff Writer St. Patrick’s Day weekend proved lucky for PGA golfer Rory McIlroy. He walked away from the Players Championship Tournament with a win, and a little over $2 million. 29-year-old McIlroy, a native of Ireland, went pro in 2007, joined the PGA Tour in 2010, and has since been a bigContinue reading “Rory McIlroy delivers un“FORE”gettable performance at the PGA Players Championship”
International Women’s Day: History, unity and gender equality
Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer On March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day. This annually observed holiday marks women’s achievements and struggles throughout history. International Women’s Day particularly aims to celebrate the economic, cultural, political, and social achievements women have made in the last century. The early 20th century was a time in which womenContinue reading “International Women’s Day: History, unity and gender equality”
Saint Martin’s hosts VITA site for second year in a row
Sean Dempsey, Financial Manager The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), is a program created by the IRS and operated entirely by volunteers. VITA seeks to provide free tax preparation and tax assistance to community members with low income, disabilities, and limited English-speaking ability. Last year, Professor Diane Bingaman and a group of SaintContinue reading “Saint Martin’s hosts VITA site for second year in a row”
Amtrak passengers stuck on board for over a day
Hannah Hartley, Guest writer Sunday, Feb. 24 started as a normal day for many of the 183 passengers who boarded the Amtrak Coast Starlight Train 11. The southbound train departed late Sunday afternoon, but barely made it over 300 miles before striking a fallen tree near Oakridge, Ore. Due to extreme weather conditions, theContinue reading “Amtrak passengers stuck on board for over a day”
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