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To vaccinate or to not vaccinate?

Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer   The decision to vaccinate children has been an argument since vaccinations were introduced. The recent 147 cases of measles that spread into Canada and Mexico from the outbreak in Disneyland, started the controversy all over again. Before the measles vaccine was created in 1963, almost everyone had the disease inContinue reading “To vaccinate or to not vaccinate?”

Do your part to end world hunger

Emily Baca and Jalyn Boado Consider this: nearly half of all child deaths worldwide are linked to malnutrition. Hunger and malnutrition are problems that cross many global borders. It is an issue that affects some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, such as women, children, farmers, and those experiencing poverty. The issue of hunger isContinue reading “Do your part to end world hunger”

Washington Legislature introduces bill to ban plastic bags

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   State lawmakers have proposed a bill to successfully ban one-time use plastic bags statewide. Per the Washington State Legislature website, “HB 1205’s goal is to reduce pollution from plastic bags by establishing minimum state standards for the use of bags at retail establishments.” It is currently in a House CommitteeContinue reading “Washington Legislature introduces bill to ban plastic bags”

Saints hold their own destiny in GNAC

Luke Hare, Staff Writer   With the second half of conference play underway, the Saints look to get back to playing the way that got them to the top of the GNAC. They hold their own destiny, and if they win out, the Saints will have built huge momentum heading into the postseason. “I thinkContinue reading “Saints hold their own destiny in GNAC”

Amazon tests new robot delivery program

Emma Dobbs, Section Editor   Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest person, with a current net worth of $131.5 billion dollars. The CEO of Amazon since 1996 is no stranger to success, and has worked to keep his company profitable. Among Amazon’s many retail successes is their innovation of programmable Amazon dash buttons that allowContinue reading “Amazon tests new robot delivery program”

Los Angeles teachers strike ends

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   Thousands of Los Angeles teachers returned to their classrooms on Wednesday, Jan. 23 following a six-day strike. The teachers did not get all that they were hoping for; however, the teachers’ union did gain smaller class sizes. This goal was a large part of their reason to strike. Teachers wereContinue reading “Los Angeles teachers strike ends”

Staff spotlight: meet Saint Martin’s own Missy Wessman

James Colasurdo, Staff Writer   In December 2018, Saint Martin’s University welcomes new Study Abroad Coordinator Melissa (Missy) Wessman, who can be found in Old Main Room 430, the Office of International Programs and Development, Before a brief work hiatus to raise her two daughters, Wessman received her Bachelor of Arts in English, and herContinue reading “Staff spotlight: meet Saint Martin’s own Missy Wessman”

Kamala Harris announces 2020 bid for presidency

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   U.S. Senator Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid on Monday, Jan. 21. Harris is the first African-American woman to enter the 2020 race. Her announcement comes 47 years after Rep. Shirley Chisholm announced her own presidential bid. Chisholm was the first woman and the first African-American to seek the DemocraticContinue reading “Kamala Harris announces 2020 bid for presidency”

The media’s double standards on race and party affiliation

Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer   Recently, Virginia politics have been thrown into chaos. Democrats, including Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring, have confessed to using blackface in their youth. Initially, the scandal had surrounded Governor Northam, when a picture from his medical school’s yearbook became available to the public. In addition to this,Continue reading “The media’s double standards on race and party affiliation”