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Advertising Rates
Black and White ads: 1/8 page: $25 1/4 page: $ 45 1/2 page: $85 Full page: $160 Color Ads: 1/8 page: $55 1/4 page: $100 1/2 page: $190 Full page: $365 Black and White w/ semester discount* 1/8 page: $22.50 each 1/4 page: $40.50 each 1/2 page: $76.50 each Full page: $146 each *Semester discountContinue reading “Advertising Rates”
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my revulsion at the jokes published in the Sep. 25, 2017 issue of The Belltower. As a father of an SMU student, a male SMU employee, and former newspaper writer, I found several jokes to be sexist and unprofessional. The ninth joke relies on the stereotype of theContinue reading “Letter to the Editor”
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”
Saints cross country move into top 20 following two invitational meets
Lauren Allison, Staff Writer The Saints cross country teams finished fourth and seventh overall at the Saint Martin’s University (SMU) Invite, while four racers finished in the top 20. On the women’s side, junior Larissa Kolasinski finished sixth overall on the 5K track with a time of 19:15.8 and an average mile time ofContinue reading “Saints cross country move into top 20 following two invitational meets”
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