Caleb Sharp, Student Writer This past Fall, the newly appointed President Jennifer Bonds-Raacke went on a school-wide listening tour as part of her strategic plan to guide Saint Martin’s University for the next three years. The listening tour consisted of a series of meetings with faculty, students, and monks to assess and address various concernsContinue reading “Saint Martin’s University’s Vision for the Future”
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Athlete Spotlight: New Athletic Director
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer As we started the beginning of a new academic year, we welcomed a new Athletic Director here on campus. Steve O’Brien grew up in San Jose, CA. His interests were playing soccer, baseball and running track. He spent his time at Boston College and transferred to Santa Clara University, where heContinue reading “Athlete Spotlight: New Athletic Director”
Colored In Red: Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Campus
Caleb Sharp, Student Writer On January 23rd, the Asian Student Alliance, alongside the Office of Housing and Residence Life, invited students to the TUB to celebrate the beginning of the Lunar New Year. As students began filing into the TUB’s auditorium in preparation for the events to come, those who arrived early received lucky redContinue reading “Colored In Red: Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Campus”
Pacific Exhibition
Phoebe Young, Staff Writer There is a vast array of wonderful clubs and organizations here at Saint Martin’s, one of them being the Pacific Islanders Club. The Pacific Islanders Club is an organization that aims to bring students from the Pacific Islands together and allow them to express and embrace their true identities. They alsoContinue reading “Pacific Exhibition”
Favorite Teams at SMU
Eric Bell, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Eric Bell is a member of the Saint Martin’s Soccer team Do you ever find yourself bored or struggling to find something to do outside of class? Is there something you have always wanted to try? Are you looking to meet new people and make new friends? If theContinue reading “Favorite Teams at SMU”
Tom Brady (Finally) Retires
Eric Bell, Staff Writer Growing up, who did we think of as the best quarterback in the National Football League (NFL)? Who was the guy that even when his team was losing, you knew he still had a chance? That man was none other than Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, better known as Tom Brady, theContinue reading “Tom Brady (Finally) Retires”
Who Takes Care of Our Campus
Emmanuel O. Son, Staff Writer Photo Credit: Danyka Nebel Taking care of a private Benedictine university is a blessing, but not an easy task. In order to take care of Saint Martin’s University, many departments must work together to make the campus a better place. New Assistant Director of Public Safety, Daryl Henry, talks aboutContinue reading “Who Takes Care of Our Campus”
Volunteering for the Greater Good
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Volunteering and Service are some of the many Benedictine values at Saint Martin’s University. It is taught through some classes and through the ways of the community here on campus. That is why volunteering, leadership, and service are very important here at SMU, and highly recommended to volunteer and serve wheneverContinue reading “Volunteering for the Greater Good”
World Leaders Meet to Discuss Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Emmanuel O. Son, Staff Writer Description: People taking part in the Unity March demonstrating Ukrainians’ patriotic spirit amid growing tensions with Russia. Photo Credit: Idrees Ali ( @idreesali114 ) on Twitter As tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to go back and forth, some world leaders have stepped up their talks on how to combatContinue reading “World Leaders Meet to Discuss Russia-Ukraine Conflict”
Restaurant Review: Pizzeria La Gitana
Phoebe Young, Staff Writer The Olympia and Lacey area is bursting at the seams with an incredible variety of different cafes and restaurants, many of which offer an array of good foods. In particular, there are many wonderful Italian restaurants throughout the area. If you like authentic Italian food in a classy, modern setting, youContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Pizzeria La Gitana”
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