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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”

Advertising Policy

All advertisements placed with the Belltower must adhere to the policy outlined below. There will be no exceptions to this policy. The Belltower has the right to reject advertising from any company, individual, organization, or advertising agency that discriminates on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, creed, disability or ethnic origin, or directly conflicts with The Belltower policies or Benedictine values. The Belltower will accept any advertising that does not conflict with Catholic ethics, Benedictine values, or the aims and goals of Saint Martin’s University. The Belltower reserves the right to refuse any advertising it feels to be of questionable moral character, or which is not being presented in good faith by the advertiser. The Belltower reserves the right to refuse any advertisement deemed as being possibly libelous. For events, the name of the sponsoring organization or group must be indicated, along with the nature of the event, the date and time, the location, cost (but not of alcohol), and a contact number for more information.  

Hugh Hefner and the fate of Playboy Enterprises Inc.

Bethany Montgomery Section Editor   On Sept. 27, billionaire and founder of Playboy Enterprises Inc. Hugh Marston Hefner died of cardiac arrest at the age of 91. Hefner, born and raised in Illinois, got his initial idea for Playboy magazine while working for a publishing company, not long after he attended college and served inContinue reading “Hugh Hefner and the fate of Playboy Enterprises Inc.”

Women’s soccer seniors reflect on their last year

Nathan Pearsall, Staff Writer   DULCE ARMAS Q: How did you guys become interested in soccer and what made you pursue it in college? A: I started playing at a young age when I moved to a new town, it started as a way for me to make friends and play outside but I woundContinue reading “Women’s soccer seniors reflect on their last year”

The Eucharist: The Centerpiece of the Catholic Faith

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   Love. Endless love. Love that freely gives without taking. Love that transcends the hearts of believers and inspires the minds of all who seek. This type of love is one that is not of this world and cannot be fulfilled by any human person, material possession or accomplishment. Rather, thisContinue reading “The Eucharist: The Centerpiece of the Catholic Faith”

Iraqi Kurds vote 93 percent in favor of independence for Kurdistan

Mariah Partin, Staff Writer   On Sept. 25, the decision for Iraqi Kurdistan to gain independence from Iraq was put to a vote.  With an overwhelming 93 percent vote in favor, the independence referendum passed, despite opposition from Baghdad, the U.S. and other countries in the region. Relations between the Kurds in northern Iraq andContinue reading “Iraqi Kurds vote 93 percent in favor of independence for Kurdistan”

Trump introduces new travel ban

Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer   On Sept. 24 President Donald Trump released a new and recent announcement regarding his travel ban. As the original travel ban comes close to ending, Trump decided to extend the travel ban for several countries. Instead of having a set ending date, the ban will end via country cooperation regardingContinue reading “Trump introduces new travel ban”

German Federal election causes upset in Bundestag

Brian Messing, Section Editor   Angela Merkel, the chancellor of Germany, prevailed in Germany’s federal election on Sept. 24. Merkel was successfully elected to a fourth term as Germany’s head of government. It may seem that the story of Germany’s 2017 election is over, but it is far from over as Merkel must now negotiateContinue reading “German Federal election causes upset in Bundestag”