Mack Benge, Staff Writer Are you stressed? Are finals kicking you while you’re down? Have you thought about taking a break and doodling for a while? I know with a student’s busy schedule, art can seem like something to hold off on, but it is important to take breaks. Drawing, painting, dancing, playing an instrument,Continue reading “Art as Selfcare”
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An Ode to Halloween
Student Poems, with Commentary by Staff Writer, Madiann Linford A Witch’s Demise The smell of burning pine fills my lungs, Suffocating and oh so bittersweet. The clamor of them chanting in tongues Burns me deeper than this wretched heat. The cost of being a woman, they say As they descend into their madness. The sightContinue reading “An Ode to Halloween”
How Saint Martin’s University Celebrates Women’s History Month
Kayla May, Staff Writer “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G.D. Anderson. This quote by writer and feminist G.D. Anderson embodies what Women’s History Month is about, celebrating women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It originated in 1978 inContinue reading “How Saint Martin’s University Celebrates Women’s History Month”
Book Review: Dread Nation
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer “Dread Nation” by Justina Ireland is a work of historical fiction that includes numerous elements of fantasy. Set after the Civil War, the dead have risen after the grisly Battle of Gettysburg, and a single bite can infect anyone. Ireland’s story reimagines the Reconstruction era with the perils of theContinue reading “Book Review: Dread Nation”
Best shows to stream during quarantine
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer Due to quarantine and states being placed under lockdown, many are left looking to our favorite streaming services for entertainment. It might take some time before life gets back to normal, but thanks to technology, we can stream shows to keep us occupied. Here are some of the most popularContinue reading “Best shows to stream during quarantine”
“The Guinevere Deception” an intriguing read
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer “The Guinevere Deception” by Kiersten White, published in November 2019, captures my imagination in this revision of Arthurian legend. Guinevere is barely a woman, but in medieval times, she is old enough to be wed at 16 years old. However, Guinevere is not who she appears to be. She tellsContinue reading ““The Guinevere Deception” an intriguing read”
“To all the boys I’ve loved before” gets sequel
Cheyenne Yap, Staff Writer Heartbreak, happiness, pain and love – just a few of the many emotions that are felt while watching “P.S. I Still Love You,” the long-awaited sequel of “To All The Boys I Loved Before.” The young-adult romance movies are based on the book series written by Jenny Han of theContinue reading ““To all the boys I’ve loved before” gets sequel”
Inspiration through music: Saint Martin’s annual Hope Concert
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer On March 4, 2020, the Marcus Pavilion was transformed from a sporting arena to a stage for the arts. The celebration of music featured Saint Martin’s very own chorale, directed by Darrell Born and accompanied by Nickolas Carlson, and Jazz band, directed by Brad Schrandt. The night featured musicContinue reading “Inspiration through music: Saint Martin’s annual Hope Concert”
Sonic the Hedgehog speeds into theaters
Victoria Hall, Staff Writer For his first feature film, director Jeff Fowler was faced with no easy task. A plot involving an intergalactic, portal-jumping hedgehog can go in many directions – but he made sure to deliver exactly what “Sonic the Hedgehog” fans showed up to see: speed. The movie opens with a flash-forwardContinue reading “Sonic the Hedgehog speeds into theaters “
Book Review: “Follow Me to Ground”
Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer The short novel titled, “Follow Me to Ground” by Sue Rainsford, was originally published in Dublin. In January 2020, it was published in the United States. This book reminds me of Flannery O’Connor because of the eerie ambience from the text. The author introduces Ada and her strong distaste forContinue reading “Book Review: “Follow Me to Ground””
The Belltower 