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Born to fly: A tribute to Howard Hughes

Bethany Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief   Born on Christmas Eve 1905, Howard Robard Hughes Jr., an influential business man, and film director, became known as one of the most financially successful philanthropists ever. The son of a wealthy oil manufacturer, Hughes showed great interest in engineering, mathematics, and aviation, both as a young boy and as aContinue reading “Born to fly: A tribute to Howard Hughes”

Seahawks soaring under the radar

Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer    After a 9-7 record season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time in five years, the Seattle Seahawks are aiming to renew that playoff hope this year. Seattle has improved to 4-4, after starting the season with two straight losses. Front and center is Defensive Coordinator KenContinue reading “Seahawks soaring under the radar”

From Japan to America: 30th anniversary of the partnership between Reitaku University and Saint Martin’s University

James Colasurdo, Staff Writer    On Nov. 2, the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the partnership between Saint Martin’s University, and its sister university Reitaku University took place. The event seemed to capture the attention of many, with notable guests and speakers such as: SMU President Roy Heynderickx and President of Reitaku University OsamuContinue reading “From Japan to America: 30th anniversary of the partnership between Reitaku University and Saint Martin’s University”

Boeing 737 Max 8 Flight JT610 crash kills 189

Jillian Leonard, Web Manager   Jakarta – Two Captains, Harvino and Suneja, have 10,000 flight hours of experience together under their belts, have flown the plane that ultimately crashed and killed 189 people 10 minutes after departure. On Oct. 29, the people of Indonesia faced a tragedy, flight JT610 to Pangkal Pingang, Indonesia had suddenlyContinue reading “Boeing 737 Max 8 Flight JT610 crash kills 189”

Bon App or Bon Crap?

Extremely dissatisfied guest writer    This semester, tensions between Bon Appetit workers and resident students have grown increasingly hostile. With a new influx of workers, the policies for meal plan usage have become a serious gray zone.  Resident students eating meals that allow the use of a meal credit are entitled to an “all youContinue reading “Bon App or Bon Crap?”

The deeper insight revealed in a cemetery clean-up

Samantha England, Staff Writer    On Friday, Oct. 26, I had the honor of joining Brother Edmund and Brother Michael, as well as my fellow students, in cleaning up the Saint Martin’s Abbey. It was a unique experience and one that brings further insight into the depth of commitment the monks possess here at SaintContinue reading “The deeper insight revealed in a cemetery clean-up”

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”