Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer On Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, St. Martin’s University Chorale partnered with William Campbell, Ph.D., professor of music and chair of the music department at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa to present the beautiful Sacred Music Concert. For years, this event has been hosted in the Abbey Church andContinue reading “Sacred Music Concert showcases student choral group”
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Saint Martin’s welcomes trick-or-treaters for community halloween
Mia Rollins, Staff Writer Dressed in costumes and face paint, parents and kids lined up outside the doors of residence buildings bright and early to begin trick-or-treating on the Saint Martin’s University campus. Community Halloween took place on Oct. 28 right in the Saint Martin’s residence halls. The festivities began at 10 a.m. andContinue reading “Saint Martin’s welcomes trick-or-treaters for community halloween”
Trump backpedals on Iran nuclear deal
Mariah Partin, Staff Writer In the summer of 2015, President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, more commonly known as the “Iran nuclear deal,” after two years of negotiations. The basics of this deal left Iran with a nuclear program, but impeded and limited production. Iran confirmedContinue reading “Trump backpedals on Iran nuclear deal”
Catalonia struggles for independence following referendum and ensuing political crisis
Julia Lucas, Staff Writer “Do you want Catalonia to become an independent state in the form of a republic?” This question was posed in the form of a referendum by Catalonia’s president, Carlés Puigdemunt. The referendum was meant to determine whether the citizenry wanted to secede from Spain, but has also sparked the worstContinue reading “Catalonia struggles for independence following referendum and ensuing political crisis”
Amazon to open second headquarters, incites bidding war between cities
Mariah Partin, Staff Writer Seattle is home to the headquarters of the world’s largest internet-based retailer, Amazon. What began as an online bookstore, started by Jeff Bezos in 1994, has grown to sell almost anything you can think of. Amazon is constantly exceeding expectations and surprising its customers with innovative ways to take overContinue reading “Amazon to open second headquarters, incites bidding war between cities”
Brandon Madsen breaks school record in first season as a Saint
Lauren Allison, Staff Writer Forward Brandon Madsen broke Saint Martin’s University record for most goals scored in a single season against the nationally ranked Simon Fraser University on Oct. 21 at home. This past week, he earned GNAC (Great Northwest Athletic Conference) offensive player of the week, currently leading the GNAC in goals withContinue reading “Brandon Madsen breaks school record in first season as a Saint”
Women’s Volleyball senior Becky Mitchell records 700th career kill
Vanessa Kuffner, Staff Writer Rebecca Mitchell, the starting senior and outside hitter on the women’s volleyball team, recorded the 700th kill of her career this season, with two more weeks of the season left. Mitchell started playing Volleyball for Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Ore. In 2013, she was named first team all-conferenceContinue reading “Women’s Volleyball senior Becky Mitchell records 700th career kill”
Catholic Relief Services ambassadors at SMU tackle global issues
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer In 1943, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was formed by the Roman Catholic Bishops of the United States to help refugees during World War II. Over time, CRS expanded to other parts of the globe and began offering assistance and support to individuals worldwide. Recognizing the great reality of poverty andContinue reading “Catholic Relief Services ambassadors at SMU tackle global issues”
Andrea Kunder encourages students to reach for the stars
Amanda Chappell, Staff Writer In the last issue of The Belltower, we introduced three new faculty here at Saint Martin’s University. However, there were other additions to the staff that will contribute just as much to the campus community during their time. Over the summer, the physics department expanded by hiring Andrea Kunder, Ph.D.,Continue reading “Andrea Kunder encourages students to reach for the stars”
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