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”
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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”
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”
