Category Archives: CCR

Emma Dobbs, Staff Writer   Marylhurst University has partnered with Saint Martin’s University to retain its legacy after officially closing its doors this past year. Marylhurst University of Marylhurst, Ore. announced its imminent closure in May of 2018. Following a steady decline in enrollment, Marylhurst’s board of trustees voted to close the university by theContinue reading “Saint Martin’s to serve as the custodial institution for Marylhurst University”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   Dear Kianna, I’m having some trouble “fitting in” and making friends in college. I always feel like an outsider and have a hard time building solid relationships with others. Do you have any advice? -Feeling Socially Outcast Dear Outcast, I want to applaud you for your bravery in sending inContinue reading ““Ask Kianna” Edition 8: Wanting to “fit in” and be accepted by others”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   Merry Christmas–but wait, before we talk about Christmas, we have to take a look at the important liturgical season that comes before Christmas. Advent, or the season of preparation for the birth and coming of Jesus Christ, marks the beginning of the liturgical year for the Catholic Church. Basically, it’sContinue reading “The season of Advent: Preparing for the coming of Christ”

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   The fifth annual Multicultural Carnival was an exciting celebration of cultural diversity at Saint Martin’s University. The carnival showcased cultural displays, a wide array of activities, and performances by SMU students. The carnival aimed to create an experience of the sights and sounds of the different countries and cultures representedContinue reading “Multicultural Carnival”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   On Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, Saint Martin’s University hosted its first annual regional conference, “Teaching Equity: Advocating for Students.” This conference was made possible by the sponsorship of the Teaching Equity Network, and the grant that Linda Meier, Ph.D and the College of Education and Counseling worked so hard toContinue reading “Teaching equity: Saint Martin’s first annual regional conference”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer    “Dear Kianna, I have heard many times that we need to say ‘yes’ to Jesus and do his will. It’s easy to talk about following Christ, but how can I actually do this? What are practical steps I can take to ensure I am living the life Jesus wants meContinue reading ““Ask Kianna” Edition 7: Living for Christ”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer    “Dear Kianna, I’m currently struggling with my faith because I am going through some difficult moments and daily battles. Since I have been so down lately, it has been harder for me to follow Christ, pray, read the Bible, etc. I’m not sure what to do or how to strengthenContinue reading ““Ask Kianna” Edition 6: Our Daily Crosses”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer    This year, Saint Martin’s University’s very own engineering team won first place in the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Big Beam Competition. This is the second year in a row that Saint Martin’s has won the competition. This is an outstanding accomplishment, as no other school has had back-to-back winners, otherContinue reading ““Snap, crackle, pop,” engineering team wins first place for their second year in a row at the national big beam competition”

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   For those unfamiliar with the term, open educational resources (OERs) are freely available and distributable materials for classes. OERs place an emphasis on students having free access to the information needed in their courses. They can encompass all matters of class materials from syllabi to in-class presentations. The main benefitsContinue reading “Want to avoid paying for textbooks? OER’s might be the solution”

 Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   What are your goals, dreams, and aspirations in life? Where do you see yourself in five, 10, or 20 years down the line? Who will you be as an individual? Where will you be living? Will you be single, married, or have a family of your own? Will you beContinue reading “Audience of One”