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Gunman opens fire in New Mexico

Brian Messing, Section Editor   The small town of Aztec, N.M. was shocked on Friday Dec. 7, when a 21-year old gunman, disguised as a high school student, entered Aztec High School and opened fire in the high school. The shooter, William Atchison, was a former student of Aztec High School and had no criminalContinue reading “Gunman opens fire in New Mexico”

Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” comes to life on the big screen

Breanna Brink, Staff Writer   There has been a lapse in proper murder mystery performances on the big screen, and since Britain seems to produce some of the best source material, what a better way to remedy that by adapting Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie’s novel “Murder on the Orient Express.” This novel is notContinue reading “Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” comes to life on the big screen”

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe Resigns

Mariah Partin, Staff Writer   After 37 years of power, Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has officially resigned. Until his resignation, Mugabe was the world’s oldest leader, retiring at the age of 93. His ruling party, Zanu-PF says that former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa will succeed Mugabe who has been in power since 1980. According toContinue reading “Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe Resigns”

Men’s basketball moved up in national Poll after big win over No. 7 Cal Baptist

Lauren Allison, Staff Writer   The Saints traveled to California over Thanksgiving break where they went 3-0. The first game against Cal State Monterey Bay on Nov. 22 ended in a 73-70 win for SMU. It was a tough battle with both teams struggling to hold the lead the entire game. Junior transfer Luke ChavezContinue reading “Men’s basketball moved up in national Poll after big win over No. 7 Cal Baptist”

Great debates over trophy animal hunting and imports

Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer   A ban that was initially implemented in 2014 recently underwent a series of debates between the federal government and President Donald Trump. Originally, the ban was implemented to prevent people from trophy hunting for elephants and other wildlife in Zimbabwe and Zambia, in an effort to help conserve and protectContinue reading “Great debates over trophy animal hunting and imports”

“I’m a Broke College Student but Need to Buy Holiday Gifts”

Mia Rollins, Staff Writer   For students on a college budget, here’s a list of 10 dollar or under gift ideas for the holidays. Burt’s Bee’s 5 Piece Set for $9.99. The gift set includes beeswax lip balm, mini coconut foot cream, mini hand salve, milk and honey body lotion, and mini deep cleansing soapContinue reading ““I’m a Broke College Student but Need to Buy Holiday Gifts””

Mosque bombing in Egypt

Mia Rollins, Staff Writer   On Nov. 24, terrorists targeted and bombed the Al-Rawdah mosque in North Sinai killing over 300 Egyptians, including 27 children. The attack has now been named the deadliest killing in Egyptian history. It’s estimated that roughly around 40 armed men carried out this deadly attack. Some waited outside the entrancesContinue reading “Mosque bombing in Egypt”

A True Atomic Narrative: An Interview with Julie Coryell

Jessilyn Dagum, Staff Writer   Saint Martin’s has been known to host a wide range of spectacular individuals, each with their own story to tell. I had the honor of sitting down with one of our campus guests to learn about her father’s contribution to the creation of the atomic bomb, as well as herContinue reading “A True Atomic Narrative: An Interview with Julie Coryell”