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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”

Saint Martin’s celebrates a year of service

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   This year as a community at Saint Martin’s University, we are celebrating the Year of Service. From small, kind gestures to larger volunteer projects, there are many opportunities to serve others on campus and throughout the larger community. What exactly does it mean to serve and what does the CatholicContinue reading “Saint Martin’s celebrates a year of service”