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A brief history of Saint Patrick’s Day

Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer   St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the Roman Catholic feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. It may surprise you that St. Patrick wasn’t even Irish. His name wasn’t Patrick either—it was Maewyn Succat, and he is not technically a canonized saint by the Catholic Church. Born in the late 4thContinue reading “A brief history of Saint Patrick’s Day”

Tyler Cronk to go to indoor nationals for high jump

Luke Hare, Staff Writer   While spring sports are well underway, let’s not forget about one of the most intriguing upcoming competitions this year. On March 8 and 9 in Pittsburg, Kan., there will be a freshman Saint participating in the high jump. His name is Tyler Cronk, and he is a top-five ranked highContinue reading “Tyler Cronk to go to indoor nationals for high jump”

Men’s basketball hopeful in playoff run

Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer   For some teams, a playoff bid in the GNAC is not only a priority, but also a stepping stone to achieve much larger goals. For many Saints players, the GNAC championship is only a small step to chasing the hopes of a national championship. Domination is a word that accuratelyContinue reading “Men’s basketball hopeful in playoff run”

New Bon Appetit special offers 25 cent discount when using your own cup

Abigail Lowrie, Layout Manager   Last month, Bon Appetit posted flyers stating that customers can receive a 25 cent discount off their drink purchase by bringing their own cup, hoping to encourage students to opt for reusable options. Operations Manager, Kerri Mahoney, has implemented changes from the Bon Appetit Management Company and bringing them toContinue reading “New Bon Appetit special offers 25 cent discount when using your own cup”

Senior-housing project on Pacific Avenue is underway

Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer   A project known as “The Reserve” has finally broken ground following the demolition of the former Albertson’s on Pacific Avenue. The site had been vacant since 2012. In 2016, the Southern California-based developer AVS Communities, proposed the project. It is the largest development in Lacey and the first major privateContinue reading “Senior-housing project on Pacific Avenue is underway”

Reunited at last: The Jonas Brothers are back

Bethany Montgomery, Editor-in-chief   Five years after their break-up, America’s beloved boy band of the 2000s made a dramatic comeback with the release of their newest song and music video, “Sucker.” The Jonas Brothers, comprised of Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas, was once known to the world for their work on Disney Channel and severalContinue reading “Reunited at last: The Jonas Brothers are back”

“Ride the Ducks” takes a dangerous turn

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   If you have ever driven through downtown Seattle, you have probably gone past a Ride the Ducks boat. Filled with tourists wielding yellow duck shaped kazoos quacking insistently at cars and pedestrians, the Ride the Ducks tourist attraction is a well-known facet of the downtown Seattle tourist scene. You mayContinue reading ““Ride the Ducks” takes a dangerous turn”

Reflecting on your Valentine’s Day around the world

Chelsea Mancilla Guest Writer   Celebrated on Feb. 14, it is often marked by giving gifts to and spending time with loved ones. In the U.S., shelves brimming with teddy bears and boxes of chocolate are typical Valentine’s Day fare, but not every country turns to greeting cards and heart-shaped candies to declare love. It’sContinue reading “Reflecting on your Valentine’s Day around the world”

Sigma Tau Delta welcomes new members amid departmental changes

James Colasurdo, Staff Writer   On Feb 15, six students were accepted into Saint Martin’s Kappa Upsilon chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an English international society. The chapter, founded in 1968 by the late Saint Martin’s Professor Les Bailey, promotes interest in literature, writing, and the English language to nearby communities, and recognizes notable achievementsContinue reading “Sigma Tau Delta welcomes new members amid departmental changes”