Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer On Monday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Oct 30, Frontline aired a two-part series called “The Facebook Dilemma.” This two-part series investigated the many problems that developed with Facebook, as the company grew out of Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard dorm room into a pivotal piece of a generation. Facebook was born outContinue reading “The Facebook dilemma: the disruption of democracy”
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A way to give from across the globe: Operation Christmas Child
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer What if there was a way to give back to others, bring a smile to a child’s face, or deeply impact the life of another individual? Each year, Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization, invites individuals and families to help change lives by participating in their project, Operation Christmas Child.Continue reading “A way to give from across the globe: Operation Christmas Child”
Despite multiple injuries, Saints look to finish strong
Luke Hare, Staff Writer In a year that plagued our girls with injuries before the season even began, the Saints’ volleyball team has battled through plenty of adversity. Not only did they have to deal with that, but coming off a season where they were replacing over half of the team with new faces,Continue reading “Despite multiple injuries, Saints look to finish strong”
Softball anxious for the return to the diamond
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer With a few shouts and balls hitting bats, the fall offseason for the Saint Martin’s softball team is in full swing. Players are training hard to get back into mid-season form. With great hopes of the future, the Saints look poised to make a statement this upcoming 2019 season. WithContinue reading “Softball anxious for the return to the diamond”
Gala Highlights
Saint Martin’s University annual gala, which took place on Saturday Nov. 3, raised over $1.3 million for scholarships that will go to help well over 1000 students. This year’s event featured celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi offered tribute to the cuisine of Hawai’i and the Pacific Islands. The event also featured traditional Hawaiian dances from SaintContinue reading “Gala Highlights”
Congress split after Mid-Term elections
Brian Messing, Managing Editor Last Tuesday, Americans went to the polls for the 2018 mid-term elections. In the elections, all 435 seats of the House of Representatives were up for re-election, and 35 seats in the Senate (2 of which were special elections). Additionally, 36 governorships were up for grabs, along with a plethoraContinue reading “Congress split after Mid-Term elections”
Mariners have strong season despite continued playoff drought
Nate Pearsall, Staff Writer The 2018 Mariners season has ended, and the M’s found themselves eight games back from the Oakland Athletics for the final spot in the American League post-season. The Mariners won 89 games, something most fans would normally consider a great season. However, the American League had three teams record overContinue reading “Mariners have strong season despite continued playoff drought”
“Ask Kianna” Edition 6: Our Daily Crosses
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer “Dear Kianna, I’m currently struggling with my faith because I am going through some difficult moments and daily battles. Since I have been so down lately, it has been harder for me to follow Christ, pray, read the Bible, etc. I’m not sure what to do or how to strengthenContinue reading ““Ask Kianna” Edition 6: Our Daily Crosses”
The history of halloween and celebrations at SMU
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest writer Halloween is around the corner. From the purchasing of candy to the readying of costumes, the average American is gearing up for October’s grand finale. But what is Halloween all about, really? With a rich history, and great market success, America’s second largest commercial holiday to Christmas is far moreContinue reading “The history of halloween and celebrations at SMU”
Kavanaugh confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court on Saturday, Oct. 6 by one of the slimmest margins in our nation’s history. After a high profile confirmation process, and an FBI investigation that found no corroboration of alleged sexual assault claims, Kavanaugh was confirmed. For a Supreme CourtContinue reading “Kavanaugh confirmed as Supreme Court Justice”
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