Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer With solid majorities in both chambers of the Washington State Legislature, Democrats are focusing on shifting industries away from single-use plastic, such as straws and plastic bags. Starbucks made headlines last year for being one of the first companies to ban the use of plastic straws. Many counties and citiesContinue reading “Bye-bye single use plastic? 2019 State Legislature takes up environmental concerns”
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New Year’s Resolution’s Debunked
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer “New year, new me” is the saying that a lot of people use when it comes to entering a new year. We make plans to achieve both long and short-term goals. The most popular resolution has to do with fitness, such as losing weight or getting stronger. But if NewContinue reading “New Year’s Resolution’s Debunked”
Chasing the “Slovenian dream:” How one professor found himself teaching in Slovenia
James Colasurdo, Staff Writer For the spring of 2019, Saint Martin University’s own Criminal Justice professor Robert Hauhart is teaching in Slovenia, a small European country of two million people, by way of his Fulbright scholarship. For two years, Hauhart applied to a popular Fulbright program in Norway, but in both years, he wasContinue reading “Chasing the “Slovenian dream:” How one professor found himself teaching in Slovenia”
How stay on top of those New Year’s resolutions
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer According to Forbes, “research shows that about 60 percent of people make New Year’s resolutions — and that more than half, don’t keep them for longer than a few months.” New Year’s resolutions seem easy until the new year actually starts– then it’s all downhill. Whether it be from lackContinue reading “How stay on top of those New Year’s resolutions”
Saints look to change the tale of close games
Luke Hare, Staff Writer As league play is approaching its halfway point, the women’s basketball team is looking to change those close games to their side of the win column. When looking at the record, it could be very deceiving. In league play, five of their six losses have been 10 points or less,Continue reading “Saints look to change the tale of close games”
Speaker Pelosi retakes gavel and a preview of the next two years
Brian Messing, Managing Editor On Jan. 3, a new congress convened in Washington D.C. With a 17-seat majority, Democrats were guaranteed control of the chamber following their gains made in the House last November during the mid-term elections. Although Democrats gained the majority, Pelosi’s return as Speaker was not a given. Many left-wing membersContinue reading “Speaker Pelosi retakes gavel and a preview of the next two years”
A little inspiration for the new semester
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer Here we are again. A fresh new semester. I hope and pray that you had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas break. The time away from school was just enough for me to rejuvenate and recharge for another semester of rigorous homework and late-night studying. If you are a returner, welcomeContinue reading “A little inspiration for the new semester”
Collision on I-5 stops traffic, causing major delays
Guest Writer, Chelsea Mancilla At any time of the day, we may have to drive or be a passenger in a vehicle. It is important to practice awareness and patience. On Dec. 12, while students of Saint Martin’s University were packing for the winter break a serious vehicle collision occurred on I-5 south. TheContinue reading “Collision on I-5 stops traffic, causing major delays”
New parking lot lighting on campus added to increase student safety
Bethany Montgomery, Editor-in-chief For the past several years, the call for adequate lighting in campus parking lots has become a common cry. From the dorm parking lot to the lot at the foot of the Grand Staircase, students have reported feeling uncomfortable and often nervous walking to their cars or back to their dormsContinue reading “New parking lot lighting on campus added to increase student safety”
Lacey carjacking suspects arrested
Emma Dobbs, Staff Writer On Dec. 16, 2018, the King County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects connected with the Dec. 6 carjacking that resulted in a lockdown on the Saint Martin’s University campus. The Lacey Police Department issued warrants for the arrest of Sonya M. McKay and Christopher R. Steinmeyer on Dec. 10. SteinmeyerContinue reading “Lacey carjacking suspects arrested”
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