Julia Lucas, Staff Writer Christmas is just around the corner and magic is all around the Saint Martin’s campus. Students are decorating their dorms and RA’s are decorating the halls. There are ugly Christmas sweater parties being thrown, and eggnog is being served at Monk’s Bean. The Christmas cheer can be seen all overContinue reading “Christmas Traditions for SMU students”
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Black Friday 2017
Julia Lucas, Staff Writer Nov. 23 was marked on everyone’s calendars for months, not only for Thanksgiving, but also for something much bigger than turkey, the start of Black Friday. Three out of every four people this year went shopping over Thanksgiving weekend, both online and in stores. Online shopping increased by almost 18Continue reading “Black Friday 2017”
Black Friday
Gretchen Allen, Staff Writer The words “Black Friday” used in any context sound ominous, and for good reason. Dating back to the early 1960s, the term was originally coined by the Philadelphia Police Department’s traffic squad. This was because the chaos caused by the extra vehicular and pedestrian traffic created by shoppers heading toContinue reading “Black Friday”
While most students return home for break, basketball season continues
Eric Parks, Staff Writer Any college student partaking in athletics knows that their commitment to their team is substantial. The amount of time practice, games, and training requires during their season makes time management especially difficult for student athletes. The basketball players, however, have a special commitment due to the timing of their sport:Continue reading “While most students return home for break, basketball season continues”
An overlook of the Saint Martin Athletic Department
Eric Parks, Staff Writer With a total of fifteen intercollegiate team sports on campus, the athletic department staff plays a vital role at Saint Martin’s. While we celebrate the success of our athletic teams, it is important to understand how the department operates and strives to succeed. The athletic staff consists of coaches, directorsContinue reading “An overlook of the Saint Martin Athletic Department”
World eagerly awaits Royal additions
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 next year however, the family is looking forward to new members. In September of 2017, Duke and DuchessContinue reading “World eagerly awaits Royal additions”
2017: Year in Review
Zara Kulish, Staff Writer February On Feb. 3., Judge James Robart of the District Court of Western Washington blocked the executive order that President Trump signed that would ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. The executive order would resurface twice before being implemented and Robart would not be the only federal judge to block it,Continue reading “2017: Year in Review”
Another “slow start” for impressive Seahawks season
Eric Parks, Staff Writer After a 1-2 start, many analysts throughout the NFL began to write off the Seahawks as a top team. After winning the next three games, it became clear that the hiccups Seattle was facing over the first three weeks were normal growing pains en route to another dominating season. ForContinue reading “Another “slow start” for impressive Seahawks season”
Japan re-elects Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer On Oct. 22, Japan re-elected its Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. Samuel Osborne, a writer for The Independent, took note of Abe’s promises to his country, detailing his plans on how he hopes to improve the safety of the Japanese people. Abe won the election in a landslide, predicting many futureContinue reading “Japan re-elects Prime Minister Shinzo Abe”
National and local businesses highlighted at fall Business Career Fair
Mia Rollins, Staff Writer For anyone walking into the Business Career Fair, the neatly organized tables filled with bright pamphlets and smiling business men and women all eager to talk about their professions immediately catch the eye. The fall Business Career Fair on Oct. 18 was packed with Saint Martin’s students networking with organizationsContinue reading “National and local businesses highlighted at fall Business Career Fair”
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