Zara Kulish, Staff Writer Every year, the Career Center hosts many events to aid students in the development of networking and business skills. One of those events is the semi-annual etiquette dinner. Once a semester, etiquette expert Arden Clise comes to Saint Martin’s to present a lesson on business etiquette over dinner to studentsContinue reading “Etiquette dinner guides students in professional hosting skills”
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President Trump releases new tax plan
Julia Lucas, Staff Writer President Donald Trump’s new nine-page tax plan has received mixed reviews from Republicans and Democrats alike. Trump has gone on record saying that his plan, which primarily involves cutting taxes, will increase economic growth. The new plan features several major changes in tax brackets and cuts in funding and hasContinue reading “President Trump releases new tax plan”
Seattle to elect first female mayor since 1926
Zara Kulish, Staff Writer Seattle is preparing for its upcoming mayoral election. The candidates for the election are former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan and urban planner and activist Cary Moon, both Democrats. While both candidates received advanced degrees from top universities, some have disputed Moon’s qualifications, saying she doesn’t have enough concrete achievements inContinue reading “Seattle to elect first female mayor since 1926”
Upcoming reforms to the Affordable Care Act
Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer There are many upcoming changes to the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, all of which are taking place in the next two years. With the signing of a new executive order on Oct. 12 by President Donald Trump, there are five main alterations that will change the currentContinue reading “Upcoming reforms to the Affordable Care Act”
Mediocrity and injuries plagued Mariners season
Eric Parks, Staff Writer The Mariners 2017 season was a roller coaster ride of a few highs and many lows. Having not seen their beloved team make it to the playoffs since 2001, many fans were hoping for a surprise season that ended in a playoff berth, but the team was not able toContinue reading “Mediocrity and injuries plagued Mariners season”
John Hopkins discusses native educational programs at faculty lunch series
Amanda Chappell, Staff Writer On Oct. 20, the second installment of this year’s Friday Faculty Lunch Series took place. Each Friday at noon, the Center for Scholarship and Teaching hosts a time for Saint Martin’s University faculty and staff members to come together and enjoy a lunch prepared by Bon Appetit Management Company andContinue reading “John Hopkins discusses native educational programs at faculty lunch series”
Study abroad fair offers students exciting adventures
Breanna Brink, staff writer College offers us countless opportunities to expand our knowledge, but not all of those opportunities take place inside the classroom. Study abroad is one of many ways students can learn about other cultures, grow as a person and further their major while experiencing the wonders of another country. Many questionsContinue reading “Study abroad fair offers students exciting adventures”
Psychology Club brings together students under common field of study
Breanna Brink, Staff Writer Community is an important value for most colleges; one way to achieve that within Saint Martin’s University is through the easy-to-join club life. Club activities and opportunities are important to highlight on campus so that students can form social groups and potentially make new friends. Clubs are also an excellentContinue reading “Psychology Club brings together students under common field of study”
Standing Room Only thrills Yelm with Young Frankenstein the musical
Jessica Varvil, Staff Writer Standing Room Only (SRO), a community theater group based in Yelm, Wash. has produced a delightful musical rendition of “Young Frankenstein” that runs through Nov. 12 at the Triad Theater. The cozy Triad Theater features an amalgamation of seating; couches and chairs mingle together, rarely matching. The audience sits closeContinue reading “Standing Room Only thrills Yelm with Young Frankenstein the musical”
Strong performances by men’s golf allude to bright future
Vanessa Kuffner, Staff Writer Tyler Fitchett, a freshman from Yakima, Wash., started out playing baseball and basketball, but in his freshman year of high school, he found his passion for golf. Fitchett discovered a love for the sport after he and his friend joined their high school team for fun. Now, Fitchett is helpingContinue reading “Strong performances by men’s golf allude to bright future”
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