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Students walkout across the country following Parkland shooting

Zara Kulish, Staff Writer   On Feb. 14, 17 people were killed in a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Flor. The suspected shooter, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, who was a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, until being expelled for disciplinary reasons, was arrested by law enforcement shortly after the event.Continue reading “Students walkout across the country following Parkland shooting”

Golf seniors looking forward to spring season and life after golf

Patrick Burns, Staff Writer   The men’s and women’s golf teams both are starting their spring portions of their year-long seasons. The season for both teams is different than other SMU sports because they start at the beginning of the fall and then continue to the beginning of spring. This means the fall portion isContinue reading “Golf seniors looking forward to spring season and life after golf”

Armed carjacker causes campus wide panic

Breanna Brink, Staff Writer   Saint Martin’s University was placed on full lockdown on Monday, Feb. 12. With the SMU Alerts system sending out warning texts and emails to students that there was an armed individual on campus, all of Saint Martin’s was plunged into lockdown for more than 90 minutes. Driving up to campusContinue reading “Armed carjacker causes campus wide panic”

The Three Vocations of the Catholic Church

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   It’s February- which means it’s time for Valentine’s Day and relationships. So, whether you have been dating someone for five years or are “single as a pringle and ready to mingle,” then there is something in February for you. Contrary to popular belief, Valentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily have to beContinue reading “The Three Vocations of the Catholic Church”

Hawai’i Club welcomes students from all backgrounds

Mia Rollins, Staff writer   While there are many clubs on campus, one club has received the most attention for its encouraged participation, welcoming atmosphere, fun activities, and delicious food. The Hui ‘O Hawaiʻi club is known to all, but many students are unaware of what it entails. The club’s mission statement is “to supportContinue reading “Hawai’i Club welcomes students from all backgrounds”

SMU students lead volunteer tax program

SMU students lead volunteer tax program Brian Messing, Section Editor   It’s tax season! As everyone in the community gathers their documents and prepares their returns, Saint Martin’s students are no exception to the routine. But this year, tax season was different at Saint Martin’s. A group of Saint Martin’s students, led by accounting chairContinue reading “SMU students lead volunteer tax program”

Acrylic heels, back from the dead?

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?”

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”