Victoria Hall, Staff Writer Isla Barlet can often be found brightening up campus with her cheerfulness and sunny disposition. Barlet is a current senior at Saint Martin’s University and her major is business administration with a dual concentration in marketing and management. She is also the Vice President of the Business Club. Off campus,Continue reading “Big dreams and inspiration: A profile of Isla Barlet”
Category Archives: Lifestyles
Retro road map: Places to go that will give you a real vintage vibe
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Olympia has no shortage of unique restaurants or edgy shops to be visited during free time for Saint Martin’s students who are looking to explore local culture. From within and outside the city limits, there are numerous historic landmarks and buildings that are worth making a stop at while wanderingContinue reading “Retro road map: Places to go that will give you a real vintage vibe”
Restaurant Review: MiSo Asian Bistro
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer MiSo Asian Bistro is a small, locally owned restaurant that has a signature menu with recommended specials as well as the ability to create your own custom dish. MiSo is less than a mile away from St. Martin’s University at 4514 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Once you enter,Continue reading “Restaurant Review: MiSo Asian Bistro”
Battling with Body Image/Disordered Eating: You are Not Alone
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer Kindly and courageously, an amazing Saint Martin’s sophomore student shares his story and long-term battle with body image and an eating disorder, which he had experienced from a young age. This student loves music, plays the piano and trumpet, likes to exercise, and is from Washington. How long have youContinue reading “Battling with Body Image/Disordered Eating: You are Not Alone”
Restaurant Review: El Sarape
Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief Eric Parks, Managing Editor On Sept. 9, we tried a local Mexican restaurant called El Sarape. The restaurant is conveniently located at 4043 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA, only about a five minute drive from campus. The atmosphere of El Sarape is not unlike most Mexican restaurants, with bright colors andContinue reading “Restaurant Review: El Sarape”
This, and that!
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor History It has been bothering me for quite a while now; I used to get a lot of complaints about using the comma excessively, and that I had no account for the number of commas that I use in a blog post. This is not about defending my style ofContinue reading “This, and that!”
Battling with anxiety: You are not alone
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer This year, our university is working to bring new mental health/wellness campaigns, awareness, and support to campus. Saint Martin’s junior Sarah Zepeda shares her battle with anxiety, which she has experienced for a number of years. Sarah is an English major, the only girl in her family, has two brothers,Continue reading “Battling with anxiety: You are not alone”
Ten tips from a senior student on how to survive college
Kianna Garmanian, Staff Writer Whether it is your first or last year at Saint Martin’s, I hope you enjoy your time at this wonderful university. As it is now my fourth year attending Saint Martin’s, I have learned a thing or two from my college experience. Here are some of my best tips andContinue reading “Ten tips from a senior student on how to survive college”
Kirsten Gillibrand 2020: New York senator launches presidential bid
Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer Kirsten Gillibrand, a 52-year-old Senator from New York, has recently made her bid for the White House as a moratorium on the Trump presidency. During her past 10 years in office, the New York lawmaker is mainly known for her advocacy within the #MeToo movement. Gillibrand announced her presidential runContinue reading “Kirsten Gillibrand 2020: New York senator launches presidential bid”
Gov. Jay Inslee announces presidential bid for the 2020 election
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer On March 1, one of Washington’s own announced his campaign for presidency in the 2020 election. Governor Jay Inslee made the announcement via a 2 minute and 20-second video posted on Twitter. Jay Inslee is running on a platform centered on combating climate change. “I’m running for president because IContinue reading “Gov. Jay Inslee announces presidential bid for the 2020 election”
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