Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Once a popular shoe for celebrities, the acrylic heel has recently become an upcoming trend not only for the rich and famous but also in the “day-to-day world.” The clear plastic shoe fad, as it was called back in the day, has become quite popular for the fashionistas of theContinue reading “Acrylic heels, back from the dead?”
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Unconventional careers in the psychology field
Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer When it comes to the field of psychology, students are constantly told that there is a broad range of possibilities and fields they can go into. Psychology students mainly go into one of two areas: research or counseling. Students that have a compassionate nature or really like people might haveContinue reading “Unconventional careers in the psychology field”
China’s facial recognition system causes global concern
Zara Kulish, Staff Writer What once might have belonged squarely in the domain of futuristic sci-fi warnings like “1984” or “The Minority Report,” now has become reality for anyone who steps over the border into China. Since early 2017, Chinese surveillance officials have been testing a facial recognition program that will alert them ifContinue reading “China’s facial recognition system causes global concern”
SMU roadway maintenance brings up driver concerns
Breanna Brink, Staff Writer We all have to use it, and our cars all abuse it–the parking lots and roads of Saint Martin’s are an important part of our student lives. Every year, you can spot the hard-working maintenance crew re-painting the road lines, and making sure the greenery around campus is maintained. But,Continue reading “SMU roadway maintenance brings up driver concerns”
Immigration debate continues after government shutdown
Mariah Partin, Staff Writer Following the recent government shutdown, Congress is discussing the future of the U.S. immigration policy, an issue that has been debated over the course of several administrations. Two of the main focuses are protecting DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients and securing the border. DACA was enacted during theContinue reading “Immigration debate continues after government shutdown”
“I couldn’t feel my hands,” Hawai’ian students brace for SMU weather
Julia Lucas, Staff Writer For many years, Saint Martin’s has hosted a large population of Hawaiians. Students come from all the islands of Hawaii, but they all share one common experience: their weather. Hawaii’s weather is commonly known as warm and humid, so it can be a huge adjustment for Hawaiian students to experienceContinue reading ““I couldn’t feel my hands,” Hawai’ian students brace for SMU weather”
Plan for 5G network causes pushback from telecom companies
Mariah Partin, Staff Writer A proposal for a national 5G network is currently circulating the White House. This is first reported by Axios, who found a memo stating that America needs a centralized nationwide 5G network within three years. According to the New York Times, there is pushback from federal regulators and major telecommunicationsContinue reading “Plan for 5G network causes pushback from telecom companies”
Luke Chavez and Makenna Schultz clinch GNAC Player of the Week
Vanessa Kuffner, Staff Writer Luke Chavez and Makenna Schultz swept the GNAC Player of the Week, representing SMU basketball for Week 22 on Monday Jan. 29. This is Chavez’s third GNAC player of the week award. Chavez, from Woodacre, Calif., played at South Puget Sound Community College before transferring to SMU, where he ledContinue reading “Luke Chavez and Makenna Schultz clinch GNAC Player of the Week”
Power, speed, and pitching: softball juniors, jack of all trades
Staff Writer, Patrick Burns During her 2017 softball season, Lauren Diuco improved in almost every category. Her average went up to .368, however with less hits because the Saints played less games compared to the 2016 season. One category that Diuco made a huge jump in was her stolen bases, as she improved fromContinue reading “Power, speed, and pitching: softball juniors, jack of all trades”
First Super Blue Blood Moon since 1866 excites nation
Jessilyn Dagum, Staff Writer On Jan. 31, the moon said goodbye to January and hello to February in the most spectacular of ways. From the evening of Jan. 31 to the morning of Feb. 1 the world was able to witness the combination of three lunar eclipses, a phenomenon that hasn’t been seen sinceContinue reading “First Super Blue Blood Moon since 1866 excites nation”
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