Bethany Montgomery, Editor-in-chief On Jan. 6, 2019, television viewers watched for their favorite nominated actors, actresses, and films from the past year to receive a coveted prize at the 76th Golden Globes. Over 1,300 guests are said to have attended the ceremony to celebrate the winners and nominees in film and television as chosenContinue reading “The 76th Golden Globes: Are awards shows the same as they used to be?”
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Dealing with your “first death:” Former Belltower EIC Katie Hargrave’s advice to graduating student athletes
Dealing with your “first death:” Former Belltower EIC Katie Hargrave’s advice to graduating student athletes James Colasurdo, Staff Writer “They say an athlete dies twice, the first being when they retire.” –Roger Kahn (1972). Imagine that you’ve been playing sports since elementary school to now accepting a scholarship to play a sport in college. Then,Continue reading “Dealing with your “first death:” Former Belltower EIC Katie Hargrave’s advice to graduating student athletes”
Saint Martin’s to serve as the custodial institution for Marylhurst University
Emma Dobbs, Staff Writer Marylhurst University has partnered with Saint Martin’s University to retain its legacy after officially closing its doors this past year. Marylhurst University of Marylhurst, Ore. announced its imminent closure in May of 2018. Following a steady decline in enrollment, Marylhurst’s board of trustees voted to close the university by theContinue reading “Saint Martin’s to serve as the custodial institution for Marylhurst University”
Looking for Something New: Local hockey draws interest in the greater Seattle area
Nate Pearsall, Staff Writer It’s come down to that time of the year where there are not many sporting events happening outside of our campus. But what if there was an opportunity to experience a hockey game for $30 without having to drive all the way up north to Vancouver, B.C.? This opportunity existsContinue reading “Looking for Something New: Local hockey draws interest in the greater Seattle area”
“Ask Kianna” Edition 8: Wanting to “fit in” and be accepted by others
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer Dear Kianna, I’m having some trouble “fitting in” and making friends in college. I always feel like an outsider and have a hard time building solid relationships with others. Do you have any advice? -Feeling Socially Outcast Dear Outcast, I want to applaud you for your bravery in sending inContinue reading ““Ask Kianna” Edition 8: Wanting to “fit in” and be accepted by others”
The season of Advent: Preparing for the coming of Christ
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer Merry Christmas–but wait, before we talk about Christmas, we have to take a look at the important liturgical season that comes before Christmas. Advent, or the season of preparation for the birth and coming of Jesus Christ, marks the beginning of the liturgical year for the Catholic Church. Basically, it’sContinue reading “The season of Advent: Preparing for the coming of Christ”
Multicultural Carnival
Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer The fifth annual Multicultural Carnival was an exciting celebration of cultural diversity at Saint Martin’s University. The carnival showcased cultural displays, a wide array of activities, and performances by SMU students. The carnival aimed to create an experience of the sights and sounds of the different countries and cultures representedContinue reading “Multicultural Carnival”
As league play begins, Saints look to make it rain
Luke Hare, Staff Writer It goes without saying, that in order to win in basketball, you need to be able to score more points than your opponent. And as league play tips off, the Saints look to do that with an emphasis. In almost every category statistic based throughout the team, the Saints areContinue reading “As league play begins, Saints look to make it rain”
Volatility on Wall Street: correction or concerning?
Eric Parks, Section Editor Since reaching an all-time high on Oct. 3, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, commonly referred to as the Dow, has dropped almost 5 percent in the month since and as much as nearly 10 percent earlier in November. This recent slump on Wall Street has many investors contemplating whether itContinue reading “Volatility on Wall Street: correction or concerning?”
Free Speech on Campus
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer The controversy between free speech and hate speech has become a popular topic because of the recent campus protests around the U.S. The use of hate speech on campus is widely debated within governmental and academic institutions. Universities like the Evergreen State College and the University of California Los AngelesContinue reading “Free Speech on Campus”
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