Category Archives: Lifestyles

Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer Throughout the state, many movie theaters have started reopening or have released their plans to reopen after Governor Jay Inslee had given the approval for limited capacity openings. AMC and Cinemark in Washington state opened on Oct. 16th.  With many restrictions on movie theaters in Washington, livelihoods and jobs have beenContinue reading “Some Washington movie theatres start to reopen amid COVID-19 restrictions”

Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer While it may not be labeled as the happiest time of the year, Oct. 31st to Nov. 2nd is just as busy as the traditional holiday season. This time of year holds cultural and religious significance as it is the time of the dead. When October comes around, most people thinkContinue reading “The spooky roots of Halloween, and the holidays associated with it”

Taryn Zard, Staff writer This year has been a wild one to say the least. Cosmically speaking, that statement also rings true. But through the chaos that seems to be going on, we can pause and perhaps find some inspiration and peace if we take the time to look to the night sky. 2020 hasContinue reading “2020: A cosmic timeline”

Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s Career Center is a must-see location here on campus. The center is there for those who need someone to review their resume or to offer job advice. The Career Center staff encourages students to go to Career Fairs, etiquette dinners, or to arrange mock interviews while they are enrolledContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Career Center hosts virtual career fair”

Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer  Our Common Home Farms is a project of Saint Martin’s University that specializes in creating quality produce with a wide variety of options, as well as selections that are commonly donated or offered up to people who need them. Volunteering at Our Common House Farms is a great way for studentsContinue reading “Our Common Home Farms: A Helping Hand to the Community”

Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer Now that fall is finally here, everyone is looking for things to do to celebrate the season. Exploring the local area is a pastime of many college students. One local attraction available to the public, and a great source of fun, is Lattin’s Country Cider Mill and Farm located in Olympia.Continue reading “Lattin’s Cider Mill: Local fun for fall”

Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Every October in downtown Olympia, many people gather to celebrate various arts. The Arts Walk event is usually a physical two-day event, but due to COVID-19, the City of Olympia is offering virtual and in-person viewing this year. The Arts Walk is going to take place throughout  October, which helps youContinue reading “City of Olympia hosts semi-annual Arts Walk”

Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer What do students feel during midterms? What do students feel when starting college for the first time? What has everyone been feeling throughout this pandemic? Stress, stress, and more stress. Everyone knows that sweaty-palm, rapid heart rate, and shaky-bone feeling that is associated with stress. Everyone knows about restless nights andContinue reading “Stress, stress, and more stress”

Abigail Fuentes, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University’s Career Center staff started a new program this year called Saints Promise. The program is a promise of a successful outcome from a Saint Martin’s University education to students who invest in their career planning. The program started in the fall of 2020 with incoming freshmen as theContinue reading “Saints Promise program launches for first-year students”

Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer With 34 million positive cases and over 1 million deaths worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected life for almost everybody. The COVID-19 pandemic has put many restrictions onto the daily lives of most people around the world. Saint Martin’s University has been following the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionContinue reading “Saint Martin’s students and COVID-19 regulations: How the community is coping”