The Senior Leadership is On for Gondrezick and Vernoy

Luke Hare, Staff Writer   Since the first time they picked up a volleyball, outside hitter Rachel Gondrezick, and right-side hitter Megan Vernoy fell in love with the game.  Something clicked for the both of them with this sport and throughout their long careers, neither had the same feelings they have right now as theContinue reading “The Senior Leadership is On for Gondrezick and Vernoy”

Saint Martin’s University: A Small Quiet Place

Saint Martin’s University is known for being a relatively “small” school. It’s small in terms of its campus size. Small, in terms of student numbers. Small, even, in terms of parking space. For years, this has been one of the most attractive qualities of the university. If you ask anyone why they chose to attendContinue reading “Saint Martin’s University: A Small Quiet Place”

Saints look to build momentum after great start

Luke Hare, Staff Writer Eric Parks, Section Editor   The Saints started the season strong at the UPS (University of Puget Sound) Invitational, with three women finishing in the top 10 and two men finishing in the top 10, at the UPS Invitational. The teams continued their hard work at the Northwest Ken Garland Invitational-theirContinue reading “Saints look to build momentum after great start”

“Crazy Rich Asians” shows that self-love is the best love

Sophia Lim, Staff Writer   Based on a rom-com book written by Kevin Kwan, “Crazy Rich Asians” made its way on screen and was an instant summer hit. The novel made into a film was directed by Jon M. Chu, with an all-Asian cast starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding. The two main characters, RachelContinue reading ““Crazy Rich Asians” shows that self-love is the best love”

Trump advisers convicted

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, plead guilty to tax fraud, and to bank and campaign finance violations. Cohen is accused of paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels, with whom the president allegedly had an affair. Cohen claims that he had done so “in coordination and atContinue reading “Trump advisers convicted”

Haze filled skies: “the new normal?”

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   This summer has undoubtedly become the summer of smoke and wildfires all along the western coast of the North America. In Washington, gray skies are a constant for much of the year. This summer, the smoke has gripped much of the West Coast in a seemingly unprecedented way. As weContinue reading “Haze filled skies: “the new normal?””

Saint Martin’s welcomes distinguished new faculty

Samantha England, Staff Writer   As the 2018-2019 school year begins at Saint Martin’s University, the campus welcomes a host of new freshman, eager transfer students, plenty of returning students, and also several new faculty members to the ranks of the Saints. Though there are many new faculty members who deserve recognition, we highlighted fourContinue reading “Saint Martin’s welcomes distinguished new faculty”

Netflix praised for “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”

  Sophia Lim, Staff Writer   This summer, Netflix released new chick-flicks left and right, targeting teen and millennial audiences. One of the recent movies that had gained so much popularity all over social media and has even resulted to having its own memes, is the Netflix original “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.”Continue reading “Netflix praised for “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before””

France tops Croatia in wild World Cup

Eric Parks, Section Editor   The 2018 World Cup, which took place in Russia, was one of the most engaging World Cups ever. Although the World Cup ended with a lopsided 4-2 French victory over Croatia, the path to the end was especially entertaining. While France was thought of as one of the top teamsContinue reading “France tops Croatia in wild World Cup”

An (in)complete list of cost effective activities around the Sound

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   For students who like adventure but hate unnecessary spending, never fear–there are plenty of things to do around Olympia and the broader Seattle area that won’t break the bank. Within the Evergreen State, there are numerous activities for outdoor lovers, history buffs, and art aficionados. The Olympia Farmers Market isContinue reading “An (in)complete list of cost effective activities around the Sound”