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Chef Ming Tsai brings Chinese culture to Saint Martin’s

Jessilyn Dagum, Staff Writer   On Nov. 4, 2017, Saint Martin’s Social Squad was able to conduct a one-on-three interview with the university’s featured chef, Ming Tsai. Tsai was the feature Chef of Saint Martin’s University’s 12th annual Gala, which helped raise 1.2 million dollars for student scholarships. In the thirty-minute interview, Lauren Diuco, MiaContinue reading “Chef Ming Tsai brings Chinese culture to Saint Martin’s”

Saints danced the night away at the annual winter ball

Amanda Chappell, Staff Writer   On Dec. 2, Saint Martin’s Campus Life hosted their annual winter ball. The dance took place at the Thurston County Expo Center, and was adeptly decorated for a winter wonderland. Students danced the night away, ate delicious food, posed for many pictures, and walked away with a free SMU mug.Continue reading “Saints danced the night away at the annual winter ball”

“The Crown”

Gretchen Allen, Staff Writer   With America’s infatuation of the British royal family, it’s no surprise that fans nationwide were anxiously waiting the season two arrival of Netflix’s “The Crown” on Dec. 8. Centered around the current monarch of The United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II, the series chronicles her reign. Peter Morgan’s drama does notContinue reading ““The Crown””

Seattle Sounders Update

Vanessa Kuffner, Staff Writer   Seattle’s own Clint Dempsey and Jordan Morris have been nominated for the 2017 Male Player of the Year. Voting closes on Dec. 12 and the winners will be announced throughout the month of December. Dempsey and Morris are also competing against Toronto FC’s Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore for theContinue reading “Seattle Sounders Update”

Spring 2018 Frustration. What’s Happening?

Mariah Partin, Staff Writer   As most of us know by now, registration for spring semester 2018 has started. Registration opened on Nov. 20 starting with seniors, graduate program students, veterans and junior athletes. Given our size, Saint Martin’s offers a surprisingly wide array of classes and programs. Still, many students are finding scheduling conflictsContinue reading “Spring 2018 Frustration. What’s Happening?”

Samaritan’s purse international relief

Breanna Brink, Staff Writer   Christmas is a uplifting time of year, presenting the excited and kind nature of humanity, while also bringing those in need to the forefront. The season puts most people into a giving mood, but with the entire world seemingly caught up in giving to their families and friends, many forgetContinue reading “Samaritan’s purse international relief”

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”