Category Archives: CCR

James Colasurdo, Staff Writer    Originally teaching a class together at Saint Martin’s University, titled “Chasing the American Dream,” SMU’s Jeff Birkenstein, Ph.D and Robert Hauhart, Ph.D found themselves collaborating and co-editing what is now a third published book “European Writers in Exile.”  “At first, we didn’t create the class thinking we’d create books onContinue reading “Exile and identity: How does exile impact writers?”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   This year as a community at Saint Martin’s University, we are celebrating the Year of Service. From small, kind gestures to larger volunteer projects, there are many opportunities to serve others on campus and throughout the larger community. What exactly does it mean to serve and what does the CatholicContinue reading “Saint Martin’s celebrates a year of service”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   Dear Kianna, while I am happy to be attending Saint Martin’s, I don’t know how to make friends. I am a commuter student, so I don’t get to stay on campus for the late events. After classes I’m worn out and I just want to start on homework or eatContinue reading ““Ask Kianna” Edition 5- The college commuter experience”

Sophia Lim, Staff Writer   On Wednesday, Sept. 19, Saint Martin’s annual Business Career Fair was held  in the Norman Worthington Conference Center. There were 26 booths set up and many different organizations for students interested in business careers. Light refreshments and snacks were laid out and available for the staff, students, and businesses asContinue reading “26 organizations attend St Martin’s Business Career Fair”

Brian Messing, Managing Editor   One of the things that initially attracted me to Saint Martin’s was the study abroad opportunities available to all students. I remember the first time that I came to Saint Martin’s, I heard about a study abroad program that the School of Business had with a partner university in Germany.Continue reading “My trip to Europe: An unforgettable experience”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   Dear Kianna, how do you respond to adversity in your life? I have been dealing with a number of challenges and am unsure of how to remain positive in the midst of such difficulties. -Anonymous    To the beautiful individual who sent in this question, you are not alone. EachContinue reading “Ask Kianna: Dealing with and Overcoming Adversity”

Admitted student’s day makes best out of dreary weather Brenna Woslum, Staff Writer On April 14, dozens of prospective Saints converged at the Marcus Pavilion for Saint Martin’s University’s Admitted Students Day. According to the admissions department, the final headcount fell at 100 prospective students, and included attendees from Washington, California and Hawai’i. The eventContinue reading “Admitted student’s day makes best out of dreary weather”

Brenna Woslum, Staff writer   On April 3, I sat down with Will Stakelin, Director of Public Safety, to discuss emergency preparedness and Saint Martin’s annual participation in the Great Washington Shakeout. Stakelin, who has worked in the public safety department at Saint Martin’s since 2011, has extensive experience working in law enforcement and emergencyContinue reading “Emergency preparedness on campus”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   What does the Bible have to say about prayer? Philippians 4:6, “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.” How about Psalm 145:18? “The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call uponContinue reading “10 Prayer Tips: Strengthen Your Prayer Life”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   For anyone who has yet to venture to the library at this point in the semester, the Center for Learning, Writing, and Advising is located in the lower level of the O’Grady Library and is here to help students. It may seem intimidating to go in and ask people thatContinue reading “April’s spotlight: The Center for Student Learning, Writing, and Advising”