Mirta Hola! My name is Mirta Maravilla Rosas, I am a junior at Saint Martin’s. I am currently majoring in biology with a minor in environmental science. My hometown is Sumner, Wash., a little town that is about 45 minutes away. Aside from being the Spangler second floor RA, I am also President of LatinoContinue reading “Meet Your SMU RAs”
Author Archives: belltowersmu
How to deal with roommate struggles: A Belltower guide
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer There is often no better way to learn from yours or someone else’s mistakes than to reflect on past experiences. In the case of roommate troubles, we can learn from two Saint Martin’s students about what not to do, as well as how to use the available resources here onContinue reading “How to deal with roommate struggles: A Belltower guide”
Shopping mall tragedy calls for Russian day of mourning
Julia Lucas, Staff Writer On March 25, Palm Sunday, an intense and deadly shopping mall fire killed 64 Russian citizens and injured 79 others. Hundreds of people were trapped by the flames and fought to find ways to breathe through the black smoke that surrounded them. Zimnyaya Vishnya, or the Winter Cherry Shopping Mall,Continue reading “Shopping mall tragedy calls for Russian day of mourning”
Ready Player One
Breanna Brink, Staff Writer Nearly automatically, “Ready Player One” was advertising itself with the nostalgic music and wild visuals ready to engage with viewers. Adapted from the novel by Ernest Cline, the film takes what works while cutting out the things that make it harder to consume. The first trailer teased the viewer withContinue reading “Ready Player One”
Go loco for Boka: A taste of the islands
Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer Boka Island Fusion is a quaint little food truck usually found just outside of downtown Olympia. The truck remains fairly stationary, having claimed its own permanent spot. Boka Island Fusion creates a culinary mix of authentic island dishes and flavors from the Philippines, Hawaii, Mariana Islands, to name a few.Continue reading “Go loco for Boka: A taste of the islands”
Are cowboy boot sandals the hottest new trend?
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Cowboy boot sandals have become the newest way to wear boots in the heat of the summer. A company called Redneck Boot Sandals makes them to order for $150 when you provide them with the boot to do it with. This unique new trend could be the biggest thing thisContinue reading “Are cowboy boot sandals the hottest new trend?”
The last of the Northern White Rhinos
Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer On March 19, the last Northern White Rhino male passed away at the age of 45. With his death, only two females are left of the entire species. The Northern White Rhinos are currently listed as critically endangered, and are on the brink of full extinction, unless a scientific breakthroughContinue reading “The last of the Northern White Rhinos”
Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted by SMU’s Biology Club
Jessilyn Dagum, Staff Writer On Thursday, April 26, The Wild & Scenic Film Festival came to Saint Martin’s University, hosted by Saint Martin’s Biology Club. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival entailed a collection of films shown and gathered in Nevada City, Calif., during the annual festival held the third week of January. NowContinue reading “Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted by SMU’s Biology Club”
Six international students reflect on SMU experience
Julia Lucas, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s campus is filled with diversity and different cultures from all over the world. Saint Martin’s website states, “We serve our community by offering many programs which help foster cultural diversity. Every year we welcome students from around the world.” All students at Saint Martin’s have the opportunityContinue reading “Six international students reflect on SMU experience”
Saint Martin’s University’s annual Lu’au: A night of expressive culture
Sophia Lim, Staff Writer On April 7, Saint Martin’s University hosted one of the most anticipated events of the school year, created to showcase the culture of the Hawai’ian people. SMU’s annual lu’au is made up of combinations of dances, music, and food, and featuring other islands of the Pacific. Board member of theContinue reading “Saint Martin’s University’s annual Lu’au: A night of expressive culture”
The Belltower 