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”
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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”
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.
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.”
