Bethany Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief This year has been a significant year for Britain’s beloved royal family. In April, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their third child, Prince Louis to the family. Louis, the second son and youngest of the royal family, is fifth in line for the throne behind his grandfather, Prince Charles,Continue reading “Britain’s Royal Family continues to enthrall world with big changes in 2018”
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Audience of One
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer What are your goals, dreams, and aspirations in life? Where do you see yourself in five, 10, or 20 years down the line? Who will you be as an individual? Where will you be living? Will you be single, married, or have a family of your own? Will you beContinue reading “Audience of One”
Exile and identity: How does exile impact writers?
James Colasurdo, Staff Writer Originally teaching a class together at Saint Martin’s University, titled “Chasing the American Dream,” SMU’s Jeff Birkenstein, Ph.D and Robert Hauhart, Ph.D found themselves collaborating and co-editing what is now a third published book “European Writers in Exile.” “At first, we didn’t create the class thinking we’d create books onContinue reading “Exile and identity: How does exile impact writers?”
Do active people have bigger brains?
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer What if there was something that you could do right now that would instantly improve your brain function? Would you do it? We grow up with the idea that exercise benefits your long-term physical health, but has anyone ever told you about how exercise affects the health of your brain?Continue reading “Do active people have bigger brains?”
US headed for divided government after mid-term elections
Brian Messing, Managing Editor Over the past several decades, there has been a consistent cycle in American politics: one party wins a general election and congress, and then proceeds to perform horribly in their first mid-term election. The pattern continues with the party in the White House winning again in the next general election.Continue reading “US headed for divided government after mid-term elections”
The journey of disc golf at SMU
James Colasurdo, Staff Writer Spanning from behind the O’Grady Library to beyond the retention ponds is Saint Martin’s University’s disc golf course, which has been in place since 2013. Many people might be asking: what is disc golf? Disc golf is similar to golf in that you are trying to get an object, whetherContinue reading “The journey of disc golf at SMU”
LOTT Clean Water Alliance provides innovative techniques for wastewater treatment
Kennedy Birley- Guest Writer OLYMPIA, Wash. – LOTT Clean Water Alliance in Olympia, Wash. has discovered non-FDA approved levels of pharmaceuticals in reclaimed, non-potable water, due to improper disposal of medications, and use of environment damaging cleaners by citizens. With extreme weather conditions resulting in phenomenons of raging fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, and drought, manyContinue reading “LOTT Clean Water Alliance provides innovative techniques for wastewater treatment”
Local fall activities
Bethany Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief To the anticipation of many, the start of fall ushers in a whole new era of seasonal expectations. Bonfires, pumpkin patches, and haunted houses become the cliché of fun autumn activities. But for students who are unaware of what sorts of must-goes are in the broader Olympia area and its surroundingContinue reading “Local fall activities”
How to budget your way through college
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer There are plenty of opportunities and secrets to make it through college on a budget. Below is a list of resources for everyone to benefit from, it also includes a few common knowledge tips that minimize the number of times that you pay when you eat out. There are aContinue reading “How to budget your way through college”
To Straw, or Not to Straw
Ashley Taylor, Guest Writer Students and faculty at Saint Martin’s University are still transitioning to the use of reusable straws, months after the school’s food service, Bon Appétit, introduced a summer initiative to remove all plastic straws on campus. Bon Appétit initiated the company wide mandate on May 31, 2018, removing all plastic strawsContinue reading “To Straw, or Not to Straw”
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