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Why so SAD? How Seasonal Affective Disorder affects students

Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer    Along with the drop in temperature, moods can shift drastically during the change of seasons. The transition from summer to fall has been proven to directly affect human emotion and behavior more than that of spring to summer. Seasonal Affective Disorder, also ironically referred to as SAD, is common amongContinue reading “Why so SAD? How Seasonal Affective Disorder affects students”

The story of the Fulbright Program: how the scholarship builds bridges between people in different countries

James Colasurdo, Staff Writer    On Aug. 1, 1946, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Fulbright bill. Fullbright became the largest education exchange program in history, and still exists today. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Fulbright Program aims to promote peace and understanding across peoples in different countries, throughContinue reading “The story of the Fulbright Program: how the scholarship builds bridges between people in different countries”

Adoption Awareness Month: A personal anecdote

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   When I was around eight or nine years old, my mom asked me if I wanted a little brother or sister. At that time, my brother, who was 14 years older than me, had already moved away to college, and I was pretty much an only child. So of course,Continue reading “Adoption Awareness Month: A personal anecdote”

Saint Martin’s Honors Veterans with Community Event

Emma Dobbs, Staff Writer    Saint Martin’s University hosted a Veterans Day event on Nov. 8 on the third floor of Cebula Hall. All campus community members were invited to attend this event hosted by the Veterans Club. Those in attendance had the chance to hear from guest speakers, watch a slideshow of photos ofContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Honors Veterans with Community Event”

ASSMU Spotlight: Miller and Kolasinski  

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer    Seniors Madeline Miller and Larissa Kolasinski are two of the busiest students at Saint Martin’s University. As President of ASSMU, Miller leads the student senate and acts as a liaison between the students and the Saint Martin’s Board of Trustees. In Kolasinski’s role as Vice President, she acts as anContinue reading “ASSMU Spotlight: Miller and Kolasinski  “

Washington voters reject carbon tax I-1631

Samantha England, Staff Writer   Last week, Initiative 1631 was on the ballot in Washington. 1631 would have imposed a carbon tax on Washington residents and and businesses with the aim of reducing carbon emissions. The initiative was rejected, in part because as noble as its intentions, the No campaign highlighted the fact that manyContinue reading “Washington voters reject carbon tax I-1631”

Teaching equity: Saint Martin’s first annual regional conference

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   On Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, Saint Martin’s University hosted its first annual regional conference, “Teaching Equity: Advocating for Students.” This conference was made possible by the sponsorship of the Teaching Equity Network, and the grant that Linda Meier, Ph.D and the College of Education and Counseling worked so hard toContinue reading “Teaching equity: Saint Martin’s first annual regional conference”

“Ask Kianna” Edition 7: Living for Christ

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer    “Dear Kianna, I have heard many times that we need to say ‘yes’ to Jesus and do his will. It’s easy to talk about following Christ, but how can I actually do this? What are practical steps I can take to ensure I am living the life Jesus wants meContinue reading ““Ask Kianna” Edition 7: Living for Christ”