Category Archives: CCR

Abigail Lowrie, Layout Manager   Each fall, the first phase of the Benedictine Leaders Program teaches new students what it takes to be a Benedictine leader, following our core themes of community, service, reason and faith. This year, speakers included Katie Wieliczkiewicz (community), Dr. John Hopkins (reason), Angela Carlin (faith), and Dr. Jeff Crane (service)Continue reading “BLP summit promotes leadership growth in students”

Amanda Chappell, section editor   Saint Martin’s University offers a wide variety of degree options, in hopes of appealing to the interest of every student. From a plethora of science degrees to humanities, St. Martin’s provides career options for every mindset. One major that can often be overshadowed in the world of technology is English,Continue reading “English degree requirements: A closed book?”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   February and Valentine’s Day have passed, and you may still be yearning for some love. I have some good news- you can experience love and goodness more than just once a year when Feb. 14 comes around. Allow me to introduce you to one of the most popular and widespreadContinue reading “The Sacred Heart of Jesus”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   It’s February- which means it’s time for Valentine’s Day and relationships. So, whether you have been dating someone for five years or are “single as a pringle and ready to mingle,” then there is something in February for you. Contrary to popular belief, Valentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily have to beContinue reading “The Three Vocations of the Catholic Church”

Mia Rollins, Staff writer   While there are many clubs on campus, one club has received the most attention for its encouraged participation, welcoming atmosphere, fun activities, and delicious food. The Hui ‘O Hawaiʻi club is known to all, but many students are unaware of what it entails. The club’s mission statement is “to supportContinue reading “Hawai’i Club welcomes students from all backgrounds”

SMU students lead volunteer tax program Brian Messing, Section Editor   It’s tax season! As everyone in the community gathers their documents and prepares their returns, Saint Martin’s students are no exception to the routine. But this year, tax season was different at Saint Martin’s. A group of Saint Martin’s students, led by accounting chairContinue reading “SMU students lead volunteer tax program”

Hannah Gabel, Staff Writer   When it comes to the field of psychology, students are constantly told that there is a broad range of possibilities and fields they can go into. Psychology students mainly go into one of two areas: research or counseling. Students that have a compassionate nature or really like people might haveContinue reading “Unconventional careers in the psychology field”

Julia Lucas, Staff Writer   For many years, Saint Martin’s has hosted a large population of Hawaiians. Students come from all the islands of Hawaii, but they all share one common experience: their weather. Hawaii’s weather is commonly known as warm and humid, so it can be a huge adjustment for Hawaiian students to experienceContinue reading ““I couldn’t feel my hands,” Hawai’ian students brace for SMU weather”

Jessilyn Dagum, Staff Writer   On Nov. 10, 2017, CHM395, COM395, IDS301, SOC395, and WRT320 classes all traveled to Eastern Washington to visit the REACH museum and Hanford Nuclear Reactor. You might be wondering how so many classes could possibly go on the same field trip. The answer? It’s because they’re all the same class.Continue reading ” Saints visit Hanford’s B Reactor”

Breanna Brink, Staff Writer   On Thursday, Nov. 16, Saint Martin’s University hosted its fourth annual Multicultural Carnival in the Norman Worthington Conference Center, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., sponsored by ASSMU (Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University) and the Office of International Programs and Development. The Multicultural Carnival is a celebration of the cultural diversityContinue reading “Fourth Annual multicultural carnival”