Kayla May, Staff writer In James S. Coleman’s report, “Equality of Educational Opportunity”, he stated that “the quality of teachers shows a stronger relationship [than school facilities and curricula] to pupil achievement,” and “teacher quality is one of the few school characteristics that significantly affects student performance.” With these quotes in mind, we look toContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Future Teachers: What They’re Learning About, Struggles They’re Dealing With, And Aspirations They Have”
Category Archives: Lifestyles
The Heart Behind the Center for Student Success: Andrew Garcia
Kayla May, Staff Writer From ASSMU President to Assistant Director of Academic Support, Andrew Garcia has always been an advocate for students’ wants and needs. Before he became the Assistant Director of Academic Support, Garcia was heavily involved with student activities while he was a student at SMU. As ASSMU President, he represented the studentContinue reading “The Heart Behind the Center for Student Success: Andrew Garcia”
What are SMU Nursing Students Up To?
Kayla May, Staff Writer Here at Saint Martin’s, the nursing program is “dedicated to creating a learner-centered education grounded in the university core values of faith, reason, service and community,” as explained on the university’s website. Their goal is to “prepare nursing graduates who are committed to evidence-based practice, social justice and lifelong learning toContinue reading “What are SMU Nursing Students Up To?”
Staying Fit is What You Need
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Staying fit is what you need to keep a well-balanced life. It also creates a better self mentally and physically. Many people here on campus have a personal diet, go to the gym, or even drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Personal hygiene is also important because the routine ofContinue reading “Staying Fit is What You Need”
How To Adult
Caleb Sharp, Student Writer The college experience comes with its own sets of perks, such as frequent exposure to new ideas, being able to meet new people of various backgrounds, and the enrichment of one’s own knowledge. The lack of adult responsibilities is a seldom considered perk of most students’ college experience. From car insuranceContinue reading “How To Adult”
Program for Integrating Fostering Success
Gilbert Smith, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s University school website phrases what the Fostering Success Program does as, “Saint Martin’s University supports foster, homeless, and unaccompanied youth through our integrative Fostering Success program.” The website continues with, “We combine the resources needed to navigate your college career as an independent student and provide a networkContinue reading “Program for Integrating Fostering Success”
Colored In Red: Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Campus
Caleb Sharp, Student Writer On January 23rd, the Asian Student Alliance, alongside the Office of Housing and Residence Life, invited students to the TUB to celebrate the beginning of the Lunar New Year. As students began filing into the TUB’s auditorium in preparation for the events to come, those who arrived early received lucky redContinue reading “Colored In Red: Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Campus”
Pacific Exhibition
Phoebe Young, Staff Writer There is a vast array of wonderful clubs and organizations here at Saint Martin’s, one of them being the Pacific Islanders Club. The Pacific Islanders Club is an organization that aims to bring students from the Pacific Islands together and allow them to express and embrace their true identities. They alsoContinue reading “Pacific Exhibition”
Volunteering for the Greater Good
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Volunteering and Service are some of the many Benedictine values at Saint Martin’s University. It is taught through some classes and through the ways of the community here on campus. That is why volunteering, leadership, and service are very important here at SMU, and highly recommended to volunteer and serve wheneverContinue reading “Volunteering for the Greater Good”
Restaurant Review: Pizzeria La Gitana
Phoebe Young, Staff Writer The Olympia and Lacey area is bursting at the seams with an incredible variety of different cafes and restaurants, many of which offer an array of good foods. In particular, there are many wonderful Italian restaurants throughout the area. If you like authentic Italian food in a classy, modern setting, youContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Pizzeria La Gitana”
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