Category Archives: Lifestyles

Taryn Zard, Staff Writer    There are uncertain times ahead, and with that uncertainty comes fear and stress. Now more than ever, members of the Saint Martin’s community need to illuminate the Benedictine values. When some of the core values have been shaken up, such as peace and stability, people turn towards other values withContinue reading “Don’t worry, just “B-Val””

Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer    The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically shifted everyone’s lives. From being able to freely go anywhere you please, to your home being put under a “shelter-in-place,” this has not been an easy transition. With the spread of the virus, Saint Martin’s has decided to move students to online learning. Some studentsContinue reading “The quarantine routine has Saints in a completely different world”

Austin Lampky, Staff Writer   “Say what you want, and do what you want, because regrets are often full of ‘I wish I would have…’” These are the words that motivate Jashua Garza, or “Alli.” They have not only carried her through her educational journey but have also paved the way for Garza to achieveContinue reading “Student Spotlight: Jashua “Alli” Garza”

Kaitlin Cunningham, Staff Writer   Humans are social creatures by nature, and being quarantined with the same few people for weeks at a time can create conflict between even the most understanding of people. Learning how to communicate effectively with others can be challenging, especially when it seems as though messages are getting misinterpreted allContinue reading “Guess vs. Ask Culture”

Taryn Zard, Staff Writer    Soukita (Kita) Keopanapay is a freshman majoring in Business Administration, with a concentration in management. Although unsure if she wants to work in the corporate or nonprofit realm of business, Kita knows her true desire is to eventually become either a project manager, or event planner of sorts.  Kita hasContinue reading “Student Spotlight: Soukita Keopanapay”

Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer   After a long week and tiring snowshoe hike around Snoqualmie pass, you might need to warm up with the spices of Indian food. However, there is no need to travel all the way to India to get a taste of some of the best samosas, curry, and naan bread around.Continue reading “A taste of India in Hawks Prairie”

Mary Seiner, Staff Writer   On Saturday Feb. 15 on the third floor of Cebula Hall, the Benedictine Leadership Summit (BLP) welcomed resident assistants (RA’s), aspiring RA’s, Norcia floor members, Benedictine scholars, and any others who wanted to learn more about leadership in a Benedictine context.  A breakfast of pastries, coffee, and tea was servedContinue reading “The path to Benedictine Leadership “

Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer   Claiming that a restaurant has the best sushi and teriyaki in town is a bold statement, but the food served at Koibito is far above average. Located near Lacey’s Fred Meyer, Koibito offers high quality Japanese and Chinese cuisine.  Being raised in such a diverse state like Hawai’i, I neverContinue reading “The best sushi and teriyaki in town”

Grace Crocker, Staff Writer   Amazon Ring is marketed as a home security system with its main feature being a “doorbell” that can be accessed through an individual’s smartphone, allowing the owner to see through a camera embedded within the device in real time and communicate with people at the house. The product sells forContinue reading “Amazon faces privacy concerns over Ring”