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”
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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”
Jayme Closs found
Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer On Jan. 10, Jayme Closs, a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl, escaped her abductor Jake Thomas Patterson, 21, on the 88th day of her captivity. Patterson is accused of killing Closs’ parents in order to kidnap her. Patterson allegedly stated that he knew he would kidnap Closs after seeing her board herContinue reading “Jayme Closs found”
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”
Lunar New Year Festival
Sophia Lim, Section Editor On Feb. 26, Saint Martin’s University celebrated the Lunar New Year in the Norman Worthington Conference Center. The festival, hosted by the International Club, provided an opportunity for students of all cultural backgrounds to gather together and enjoy the festivities that surround this celebration. Also called Chinese New Year, theContinue reading “Lunar New Year Festival”
Legislature introduces vaccine bills following the measles outbreak in Clark County
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer A heated discussion about vaccinations has emerged in Olympia, Wash. as a result of the measles outbreak in Clark County, with 65 confirmed cases reported since Feb 26. Gov. Jay Inslee has declared a public health emergency in response to the outbreak, which local officials have described as a drainContinue reading “Legislature introduces vaccine bills following the measles outbreak in Clark County”
Washington could become the first state to legalize human composting
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Washington could become the first state to allow the option of human composting instead of the traditional routes of burial or cremation. According to NBC News, “This re-composition bill would also make Washington the 17th state to allow alkaline hydrolysis-the dissolving of bodies in a pressurized vessel with water andContinue reading “Washington could become the first state to legalize human composting”
