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Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   Dear Kianna, how do you respond to adversity in your life? I have been dealing with a number of challenges and am unsure of how to remain positive in the midst of such difficulties. -Anonymous    To the beautiful individual who sent in this question, you are not alone. EachContinue reading “Ask Kianna: Dealing with and Overcoming Adversity”

Brenna Woslum, Staff writer   On April 3, I sat down with Will Stakelin, Director of Public Safety, to discuss emergency preparedness and Saint Martin’s annual participation in the Great Washington Shakeout. Stakelin, who has worked in the public safety department at Saint Martin’s since 2011, has extensive experience working in law enforcement and emergencyContinue reading “Emergency preparedness on campus”

Admitted student’s day makes best out of dreary weather Brenna Woslum, Staff Writer On April 14, dozens of prospective Saints converged at the Marcus Pavilion for Saint Martin’s University’s Admitted Students Day. According to the admissions department, the final headcount fell at 100 prospective students, and included attendees from Washington, California and Hawai’i. The eventContinue reading “Admitted student’s day makes best out of dreary weather”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   What does the Bible have to say about prayer? Philippians 4:6, “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.” How about Psalm 145:18? “The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call uponContinue reading “10 Prayer Tips: Strengthen Your Prayer Life”