Category Archives: Features

Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer   With in-person classes unexpectedly ending for college students in the 2020 Spring semester, the Saint Martin’s community has also faced some major readjustments to spring classes while moving back home from campus. For seniors, this change has hit especially hard, as the dismissal for spring break unknowingly served as aContinue reading “Saint Martin’s ranks highly on national level, while supporting students at the local level”

Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer   Isolation and social distancing have slowed the spread of COVID-19; however, the implementation of these steps can cause harm to one’s mental health. Factors such as, isolation, not working, fear of getting sick, an unstable economy, and uncertainty about how long this will last can create anxiety and stress. WatchingContinue reading “What you can do about mental health during the pandemic”

Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer   How could one, single piece of plastic hold so much meaning? How could such an insignificant, materialistic object define the way you view yourself? How could a number have so much power over the human spirit? This little piece of plastic, otherwise known as the scale, used to define myContinue reading “The little piece of plastic that used to define my life”

Colin Rivera, Staff Writer   Due to present circumstances, many students find themselves in their homes avoiding family members. Spending the day at home is typically considered a lazy activity and when people are asked what they did during that time, one of the most common responses is that they have not done anything. WhenContinue reading “Keeping diaries, making history: Where to start”

Mary Seiner, Staff Writer   Abbot Neal sent out a campus-wide email on March 2 announcing his intent to retire effective March 31, 2020. After 27 years of dedicated service to Saint Martin’s Abbey and campus community, Abbot Neal says that he will miss collaborating with the university’s board members on projects towards constructing aContinue reading “Abbot Neal to retire after 27 years of service”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer    Senate Bill (SB) 5395 is a current piece of legislation which would require the implementation of “Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE)–in all schools.” CSHE, as defined by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, “would include content on reoccurring instruction in human development and reproduction that is age-appropriate andContinue reading “Comprehensive sex education bill awaits Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature or veto”

Mary Seiner, Staff Writer   There has been talk about the possibility of a new arts building; however, the topic is no longer a priority with the Saint Martin’s community being preoccupied with the COVID-19 situation. Plans inevitably change; therefore, with a pandemic affecting the operations of daily life, designs for a new arts buildingContinue reading “Pandemic may affect plans for new arts building “

Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer   The Charneski Recreation center located on campus is enjoyed by many students. From a practice center for athletes, to a fitness center for all students, and the hub for many recreational activities, the Charneski Recreation center serves as an essential part of campus life. David Crawford is the director ofContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight: David Crawford”

Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer   The walls of the Norman Worthington Conference Center were lined with exemplary capstone projects from Engineering and Computer Science students during the 68th annual Engineering Banquet. The event took place on Friday, Feb. 21. Those in attendance included current students, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, members of the abbey, andContinue reading “Engineering school hosts annual banquet”

Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer   Among students, the reputation of Saint Martin’s retention rates is infamously low, leading to “record breaking” first-year classes shrinking significantly after fall and spring semester. Despite an acceptance rate of nearly 98 percent in 2018, sophomore students are caught off guard each year by the loss of many of theirContinue reading “Revolving door of SMU’s staff gives campus community a yearly facelift”