Amista Lujan, Staff Writer Hey Saints! Let’s give a warm welcome to one of our newest faculty member, Mr. Keenan Konopaski. Mr. Konopaski joined the Saint Martin’s University family this Spring and is teaching ST: Insider’s Guide to WA State Government or PLS395/ENV395, as it is a cross-coded course. Mr. Konopaski served as a publicContinue reading “New Adjunct Faculty: Mr. Keenan Konopaski”
Category Archives: Lifestyles
The Gender and Disability Alliance
Mack Benge, Staff Writer The GDA, Gender and Disability Alliance, is a new club on the Saint Martin’s University campus. These students have come together to support disabled students, faculty and staff and students who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. The GDA has a full executive board with Kendra Sydnor (She/They) being theContinue reading “The Gender and Disability Alliance”
2 Easy College Meals
Mack Benge, Staff Writer With the new semester starting, let’s review some easy-peasy (yet filling) college meals that every college student can make! The links to the recipes mentioned are provided. Egg and Kimchi Rice Bowls! Here is a link if you would like a video to help you make this delicious meal for youContinue reading “2 Easy College Meals”
The Internship Hub
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer The SMU Internship Hub was established in 2020 during the height of Covid. Originally, the internship office was not established and the only available source for career readiness was located in Old Main. However, a grant that was provided to the Center for Career and Calling allowed Saint Martin’s University toContinue reading “The Internship Hub”
Veterans Club
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer With Veterans Day this passing Nov. 11, it was only right to interview our Veterans Club coordinator, Jorge Castillo-Sierra. Jorge‘s previous experience as a Marine Corps veteran helps him now working as the Veterans Club advisor and coordinator. In the interview, I asked him what is the goal of the VeteransContinue reading “Veterans Club”
SMU Archives Revitalization
Amista Mariana P. Lujan, Staff Writer The archivist position has been vacant on our campus for the last seven years. However, for fiscal year 2023 Saint Martin’s filled this position with Mr. Rhian Peterman, who’s background in archival programming fulfilled the requirements needed to fill this position. Although, he was initially brought into the schoolContinue reading “SMU Archives Revitalization “
What the School of Business Has to Offer Students
Kayla May, Staff Writer The School of Business here at Saint Martin’s offers a global lens to looking at businesses and organizations, which sets them apart from many other business programs. In their newsletter for fall/winter, Dr. Chung-Shing Lee, the dean, stated, “The impact of a successful business is not only the monetary benefits butContinue reading “What the School of Business Has to Offer Students”
How Saint Martin’s University Celebrates Women’s History Month
Kayla May, Staff Writer “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G.D. Anderson. This quote by writer and feminist G.D. Anderson embodies what Women’s History Month is about, celebrating women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It originated in 1978 inContinue reading “How Saint Martin’s University Celebrates Women’s History Month”
Are Covid Cases on the Rise? Taking a Look at the Data
Caleb Sharp, Staff Writer For some, Covid-19, lockdowns, and federal health mandates such as mask-wearing and social distancing are just that; distant, a thing of the past that ought to be left behind. And while it is true that the volume of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths is much lower than during the height ofContinue reading “Are Covid Cases on the Rise? Taking a Look at the Data”
Resident Assistant Highlight: Shaina Marie Agonoy-Pasucua
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Resident Assistants, or “RAs” here on campus, do and provide a lot of resources for us students. The RAs at SMU are very hardworking and dedicated and hold a special place in our hearts for how much they do for us. RA’s create and host events based on our Benedictine ValuesContinue reading “Resident Assistant Highlight: Shaina Marie Agonoy-Pasucua”
The Belltower 