Taryn Zard, Staff writer Parkinson’s disease is a disorder affecting the central nervous system. Parkinson’s inhibits a person’s motor control, coordination, balance, and impacts mental acuity and emotions. The consequences of the disease are well known; however, the reasons behind it are still a matter of debate. At present, Parkinson’s is incurable, and treatmentContinue reading “Dancing disease away”
Category Archives: Lifestyles
Trying Toto’s Teriyaki
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer For a small restaurant, Toto’s Teriyaki has good food, and even better service. On Tuesday, Jan 14, Ryan Patterson and I went out for dinner and tried Toto’s Teriyaki, a small restaurant close to campus at 6020 Pacific Ave SE. Overall, the experience was pleasant. The restaurant had beautiful décorContinue reading “Trying Toto’s Teriyaki”
MEGXIT: Sussex’s announce surprise exit from Royal Family
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Great Britain, along with the rest of the world, were beyond shocked following a statement made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Jan. 8, 2020, announcing their intentions to step down as senior members of The Royal Family. The announcement, posted on the couple’s official Instagram page, stated,Continue reading “MEGXIT: Sussex’s announce surprise exit from Royal Family”
An accustomed lie
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor There are over one million songs produced every year. Yet, on that cold winter morning, or that rainy evening – when you have a book in your hand and a coffee beside you – you know you would tune-in to the same old record that reminds you of a timeContinue reading “An accustomed lie”
Restaurant Review: Safura’s Mediterranean Cuisine
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer Safuras is a small Mediterranean restaurant relatively close to Saint Martin’s at 4160 6th Ave SE #103 in Lacey. Ryan Patterson, Megan Gano and I went to Safura’s on Nov. 8. Our experience was overall positive; we would all go again to try other tasty dishes. As soon as weContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Safura’s Mediterranean Cuisine”
Saint Martin’s Health Center offered flu shots at the beginning of the flu season
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor The flu is a contagious disease that spreads across the United States each year, usually between October and May. Although anyone can contract the flu, it is widely observed in infants, young children, people over 65, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems. Pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus and earContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Health Center offered flu shots at the beginning of the flu season”
So full of yourself
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor In this mundane lifestyle, have you ever stopped to wonder if your life has more meaning than being someone’s shoulder to cry on? The perception around the word “selfish” is quite obscure. When you are given the title of being “selfish,” it rarely feels like a compliment; it is clearlyContinue reading “So full of yourself”
Fashion in the UK from an outsider’s perspective
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Upon arriving in the United Kingdom, I have noticed many differences in the ways of dress and style than what is common in the United States. Both in Belfast and Dublin, and even from what I have experienced at the London Heathrow Airport, I have come to perceive just howContinue reading “Fashion in the UK from an outsider’s perspective”
Restaurant Review: Tea Leaf
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer Tea Leaf is a locally owned Chinese restaurant within walking distance from campus. I went with friends Ryan Patterson and Dioni Roberson on Friday, Oct. 11 at about 5 p.m. to eat dinner. We were not there early enough to try the lunch specials, but there were still plenty ofContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Tea Leaf”
GSA Club honors LGBT history month
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer October is LGBT history month, which is not to be confused with LGBT pride month, occuring in June. Although both months are deemed to celebrate and acknowledge the LGBT community, October is the month where the focus is on the history and accomplishments that have brought the community to whereContinue reading “GSA Club honors LGBT history month”
The Belltower 