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”
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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”
Trump Address on government shutdown
Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Jan. 18, President Donald J. Trump addressed the country about the ongoing government shutdown. As with most speeches this president makes, it is up to the public, aided by the media, to fact check what he has said. The trend for him to make misleading or simply untrueContinue reading “Trump Address on government shutdown”
The 76th Golden Globes: Are awards shows the same as they used to be?
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?”
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”
