Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer ITS works behind the scenes to provide technology services for the students and faculty on campus, maintain the university’s networks, and keep the campus email functioning properly. As self-described, Integrated Technology Services, or ITS, found on the main level of the O’Grady Library, “…actively support[s] the educational goals of theContinue reading “The challenge of a flawless connection”
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Andrew Garcia: Working for the students
Prya Oliviera, Staff Writer The ASSMU President has many responsibilities, most of which are not obvious. Andrew Garcia, a very active Saint Martin’s senior, understand these responsibilities all too well. Garcia is from San Gabriel, Calif. and is majoring in Business. I have seen him first hand in action as ASSMU President, as wellContinue reading “Andrew Garcia: Working for the students”
Quantity vs. quality in healthcare
Taryn Zard, Staff Writer “How do you measure quality if it’s not documented?” Teri Woo Ph.D., a nurse practitioner at Providence and head of the nursing department at Saint Martin’s, has a lot to say about what is now required for physicians, and the changing relationship between provider and patient. For better or worse,Continue reading “Quantity vs. quality in healthcare”
Conversation with a monk: The traps and treasures of happiness
Victoria Hall, Staff Writer Humans have contemplated happiness since the infancy of critical thought. It is an elusive concept; something constantly desired, yet experienced in phases. Greek philosopher Aristotle considered it the “central purpose of human life.” As one of the greatest thinkers in western history, he contributed significantly to the knowledge of happinessContinue reading “Conversation with a monk: The traps and treasures of happiness “
SMU participates in National Voter Registration Day
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University took part in a nationwide voting registration drive on Sept. 24, 2019. The university’s participation coincided with the annual National Voter Registration Day that urged adults to register and vote, if they have not done so already. The nationwide event was also a challenge by theContinue reading “SMU participates in National Voter Registration Day”
A guide to media censorship in India
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor Censorship refers to the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. Censorship across the globe varies from country to country. For example, the North Korean government has control over everything that is seen on theContinue reading “A guide to media censorship in India”
Lacey Makerspace to host grand opening on Oct. 16
Staff Writer, Prya Oliveira “Your space to create your dream” are highlighted words on the Lacey Makerspace website, along with “Create. Innovate. Inspire.” Located in Zaverl Hall near Parsons, this is one of the most fascinating buildings on campus. Many people may not know that this building exists, or of the tools and materialsContinue reading “Lacey Makerspace to host grand opening on Oct. 16”
St. Martin’s hosts journalists at Les Bailey Writer’s Series
Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief “Transitional change from the print to digital has cost approximately 36,000 jobs,” said Dusti Demarest, Executive Editor of the Olympian. Last Wednesday, Saint Martin’s University hosted the annual Les Bailey Writer’s Series in the Norman Worthington Conference Center. The event was notably different this year. Instead of inviting one writer toContinue reading “St. Martin’s hosts journalists at Les Bailey Writer’s Series”
#saintstravel
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer On Sept. 17, 2019, the annual Study Abroad Fair was held on the third floor of Cebula Hall. The event was hosted by the Office of Study Abroad and the Office of International Programs and Development (OIPD). Previously held in the Trautman Union Building (TUB), the fair continues toContinue reading “#saintstravel”
Saint Martin’s hosts Constitution Day panel
Saint Martin’s hosts Constitution Day panel “May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” – Peter Marshall Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed annually on Sept. 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787,Continue reading “Saint Martin’s hosts Constitution Day panel”
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