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”
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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”
Sacred Music Concert showcases student choral group
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”
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”
