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”
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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”
The History of Black History Month
Gilbert Smith, Staff Writer Black History Month has not always been around, in fact, it is a relatively new thing. It all began as recently as 1915, half a century after the abolishment of slavery with the Thirteenth Amendment. In the September of 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-trained historian, and the minister Jesse E.Continue reading “The History of Black History Month”
Athlete Spotlight: Noah Boyd
Eric Bell, Staff Writer As the second semester is off and running, we have moved along into a new sports season! Spring seasons are gearing up and before they get completely underway, The Belltower decided to catch up with a student-athlete on the Saint Martin’s track and field team, Noah Boyd. Noah Boyd is aContinue reading “Athlete Spotlight: Noah Boyd”
Club Interview: Pacific Islanders Club
Saint Martin’s is known to host many exciting events, organizations, and clubs. One of the clubs to get to know is the Pacific Islanders Club. The club members discuss the name of their club and the activities and events they do, “We are known as the Pacific Islanders Club or PAC-I for short. In ourContinue reading “Club Interview: Pacific Islanders Club”
Mental Health in Student-Athletes at Saint Martin’s
Malia Pinder, Staff Writer Athletes are provided with trainers to help with any sort of physical problem that could stop them from performing, but unfortunately, a majority of athletes are not provided this same care for their minds. If you ask most athletes, they will say that their sport is more mental than physical, thatContinue reading “Mental Health in Student-Athletes at Saint Martin’s”
