Mack Benge, Staff Writer & Illustrator During the month of February, we celebrated Black History Month. This is a month to look back and remember the stories of Black people throughout American history. To remember the lives and generations lost. But Black History Month is also about celebrating Blackness today. The Black Student Union (BSU)Continue reading “BSU Legacy Event”
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Mack Benge, Staff Writer Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is held on Nov. 20th, represents a day to reflect on all the trans individuals who have been murdered. Trans people, specifically black trans women, are frequently harassed, discriminated against, become victims of hate crimes and sadly, many are murdered. According to Forbes, 320 trans peopleContinue reading “Transgender Day of Remembrance”
Sexual Assault Awareness: Where to Go for Help and Ways to Support Survivors
Kayla May, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University and the surrounding community do not tolerate sexual violence, harassment, or assault. The University works hard to provide students with the resources they need to help them cope with these difficult experiences. The university’s website outlines some steps to take if you have been a victim of anyContinue reading “Sexual Assault Awareness: Where to Go for Help and Ways to Support Survivors”
Barriers, Stereotypes, and Recognition: Celebrating Disability Awareness
Caleb Sharp, Staff Writer This March, we aim to address the stigmatization around disabled persons by celebrating Disability Awareness Month and sharing tips on how you can facilitate healthy interactions between yourself and disabled people. Before diving into approaches to help disabled persons feel communally and interpersonally accepted, it’s important to cover key moments inContinue reading “Barriers, Stereotypes, and Recognition: Celebrating Disability Awareness”
What are SMU Nursing Students Up To?
Kayla May, Staff Writer Here at Saint Martin’s, the nursing program is “dedicated to creating a learner-centered education grounded in the university core values of faith, reason, service and community,” as explained on the university’s website. Their goal is to “prepare nursing graduates who are committed to evidence-based practice, social justice and lifelong learning toContinue reading “What are SMU Nursing Students Up To?”
Marty Makeover: History, Why Now, and Next Steps
Kayla May, Staff Writer As many of you hopefully saw in your emails, our Mascot, Marty, is getting a makeover. The Belltower was able to sit down with Nate Peters, the Vice President of the Office of Marketing and Communications, to discuss the details of this makeover. First, it is important to know the whyContinue reading “Marty Makeover: History, Why Now, and Next Steps”
Program for Integrating Fostering Success
Gilbert Smith, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s University school website phrases what the Fostering Success Program does as, “Saint Martin’s University supports foster, homeless, and unaccompanied youth through our integrative Fostering Success program.” The website continues with, “We combine the resources needed to navigate your college career as an independent student and provide a networkContinue reading “Program for Integrating Fostering Success”
The future of the TUB: Is a new student union building in the works?
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer Whether it be attending an Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) meeting, playing pool at 10 p.m., or even grabbing $5 movie passes from the front desk, the Trautman Union Building (TUB) continues to be the heart of campus. From a wide variety of programs to two offices,Continue reading “The future of the TUB: Is a new student union building in the works?”
Winstead has big plans for sabbatical
Kaitlin Cunningham, Staff Writer Professor Teresa Winstead, Ph.D., will be on sabbatical at the end of this semester to pursue research projects. A sabbatical grants professors time off so they can conduct research projects that coincide with their academic discipline. This allows them time to step away from the demands of instruction in orderContinue reading “Winstead has big plans for sabbatical”
What students have to say about Zoom
Mary Seiner, Staff Writer Zoom, like any online learning module, has its pros and cons. For a student body that was not prepared to learn at home with their families, Zoom incites various opinions about its applicability in a professor’s online curriculum. Zoom presents students with some normality in an otherwise unconventional situation. AsContinue reading “What students have to say about Zoom”
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