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”
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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”
Triple-Double Queen
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer Bazooka Mode. The nickname that Oregon Women’s Basketball player Sabrina Ionescu has been dubbed. The 5’11” guard is even drawing comparisons to a female version of Michael Jordan, and for good reason. Ionescu and the Ducks sit alone at the top of the Pac-12, with a cool 8-0 record inContinue reading “Triple-Double Queen”
The power of the mind: the placebo effect
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer The strength of the mind is often overlooked when compared to the physical pain that we experience. Pain killers are sold at the store right around the corner, and pills that improve emotional pain are prescribed frequently. According to Psychology Today, antidepressants are the third most commonly prescribed medication inContinue reading “The power of the mind: the placebo effect”
“Ask Kianna” Edition 10: “Come, Just as You Are”
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer Dear Kianna, what does it mean to have a relationship with Jesus? How can one draw closer to God? – Longing to be closer Dear Longing, allow me to share my story. This was one of the first deep and profound encounters I had with the Lord. I was aContinue reading ““Ask Kianna” Edition 10: “Come, Just as You Are””
Gonzaga basketball builds momentum ahead of March Madness
Luke Hare, Staff Writer At the start of the year, the Gonzaga basketball team was dead set on a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament this year. The Bulldogs had quality players and the schedule to make it all come together by Selection Sunday, snagging the second No. 1 seed in three years.Continue reading “Gonzaga basketball builds momentum ahead of March Madness”
