Sarah Lillegard, Staff Writer The Portland Service Immersion is an opportunity open to all students, and one of the most popular of the many chances to experience the Benedictine values taught at Saint Martin’s. This service trip can be briefly summed up by its title; ‘service immersion.’ It is a way to serve the impoverished ofContinue reading “Saints serving Portland”
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Focus on Art
Andy Nicoletta, Staff Writer On Oct. 5, 2013, there will be a student art show in the TUB. This is a new program to feature the cultural and artistic diversity of the students. With events focusing on music and writing, now there is an event focusing on art. Brittany Reed, Assistant Director of Campus Life, andContinue reading “Focus on Art”
Dinner with the King: Pursuing a dream
Rebecca Dorsey Staff Writer Hashim Attar is a 20 year old student with a story that begins in distant Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He began his education at Saint Martin’s University just a couple months ago, but the path leading up to this has not been a predictable one. Attar has studied English since first grade. InContinue reading “Dinner with the King: Pursuing a dream”
Showcasing talent and supporting service
Ty Skirmont Staff Writer The room bustled with the musicians walking around singing songs of hope, love and positivity – or of praise. The concert focused on the light of hope and helping others, showcasing the talents of student musicians led by Darrell Born, Brad Schrandt, and Phil Lawson. A combined effort of SMU’s Music Department,Continue reading “Showcasing talent and supporting service”
Going Global: SMU Studies Abroad
Amy Pollard Staff Writer Whether sampling a local dish in Milan, watching Hamlet performed by the Royal Shakespearean Company in London or living in a gîte in La Loire, SMU students are going global this summer with study abroad trips to England, France, Italy, China, Japan and South Korea. The London Shakespeare trip, held May 12-23,Continue reading “Going Global: SMU Studies Abroad”
Making the most of his year at Saint Martin’s
Amy Pollard Staff Writer Whether discussing “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” in literature class or performing “Gangnam Style” at the Taste of Culture, Shikou Tamai, an international student from Kobe, Japan, is making the most of his year at Saint Martin’s, immersing himself not only in the English language but also in American culture. AnContinue reading “Making the most of his year at Saint Martin’s”
O’Connor takes on America
Rebecca Dorsey Staff Writer Martin O’Connor comes to Saint Martin’s from Belfast, Ireland. He explains that this city he now loves was actually a horrible place to live up until the 1990s when Catholic and Protestant tension was strong and dangerous. However, the area is peaceful now and is an exciting place to tour. One historicallyContinue reading “O’Connor takes on America”
Speaking English: one step on the path of a promising career
Rebecca Dorsey Staff Writer Geuma Lee is a 20-year-old student from the city of Cheungju in Cheung Pukto, South Korea. At Cheungju University, Lee studies Genetic Engineering and has a passion for forensics. Explaining her interest in this field of study, Lee explains, “I like blood and to search for things. I’m interested in crime genetics.”Continue reading “Speaking English: one step on the path of a promising career”
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