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Gretchen Allen, Staff Writer   In the ever-changing and ever-evolving world we live in, social media is one of the most impressionable forms of change in the world.  We are a generation that does not see the world without having a cell phone, or more specifically, a smartphone, with us at all times. A mereContinue reading “Social media continues to influence societal changes”

Julia Lucas, Staff Writer   Welcome to 2018, Saints! Whether 2017 was the best or the worst year for you, it is now in the past. As we embark on the New Year, many of us have made resolutions or goals that we intend to achieve throughout the year. Even though making resolutions is simple,Continue reading “Tips to stay on top of New Year’s resolutions”

Lauren Allison, Staff Writer   The Marcus Pavilion bleachers were filled with eager fans for the double-header games during Pack the Pavilion night at Saint Martin’s. Both the women’s and men’s basketball teams walked away with a win after tough fought battles. The student section was packed with fans wearing red from top to bottomContinue reading “Pack the Pavilion ends with two straight wins for SMU”

Breanna Brink Staff Writer   “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” has been teasing fans with trailers for months, and when it finally hit theatres on Dec. 15, the film quickly generated a total of over 1.2 billion dollars against a budget of 200 million. This should not come as a surprise. With a fanbase inContinue reading ““Star Wars: The Last Jedi” divides fan opinions”

Bethany Montgomery, Managing Editor   It’s no secret that the British Royal Family has captivated the hearts of many Brits and Americans alike—especially the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their two adorable children Prince George (4) and Princess Charlotte (2). This year however, the family is looking forward to new members. In September ofContinue reading “World eagerly awaits royal additions”

Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer Most pet owners dream of being able to bring their animal with them everywhere. However, since many restricted areas forbid the presence of animals, it remains only a dream. Despite this, individuals with registered service animals are allowed to bring their animals with them most anywhere, since the service animals carryContinue reading “States seek to reform service animal laws”

Breanna Brink, Staff Writer   “Doctor Who” has been a staple of the BBC for several years now. With that comes several unique ideas; the entire series is built on the idea of going through time to different worlds to have adventures and build character. A constant theme throughout the series is that the DoctorContinue reading “The Doctor is in: Doctor who announces new lead actress”

Mariah Partin, Staff Writer Photo courtesy creativecommons.org Iranians have been killed under suspicious circumstances during the protests. Towards the end of 2017, protests started in Iran, sparked by anger at Iran’s economic status and corrupt government. As the situation quickly escalated, protestors began to call for the overthrow of the government, challenging the rule ofContinue reading “Iranians protest their government in rare show of opposition”

Gretchen Allen, Staff Writer   Born in 1929 in Atlanta, Ga., Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in a segregated public school and thrived in his academic work all throughout his years of education. Then he met Dr. Benjamin Mayes who sparked his interest in racial equality. King became a civil rights activist fighting forContinue reading “Behind a day of remembrance: Martin Luther King Jr. Day”

Jessilyn Dagum, Staff Writer   By now you’ve probably heard that the East Coast has been experiencing some freakishly cold weather since the holidays. You might have seen it on the news or somewhere on social media over the winter break. Maybe you were even traveling through it back to campus. Whatever the case is,Continue reading “Severe winter storms pummeled Eastern United States”