Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer Oct. 31 Meeting On Oct. 31, Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) called a meeting to order at 11 a.m. President Andrew Garcia was absent due to the board of trustees meeting that took place at the same time. Vice President Cung Le announced that Saint Martin’s University isContinue reading “Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14 ASSMU Meetings”
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Saint Martin’s students prepare for the 2020 presidential election
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer The 2020 United States presidential election is rapidly approaching. Each candidate differs on policies and platforms, but they all share one thing in common: wanting to be the voice of the United States. Saint Martin’s students shared their thoughts regarding the 2020 presidential candidates. One student, Elon Nelson, stated, “IContinue reading “Saint Martin’s students prepare for the 2020 presidential election”
Will Pluto welcome Hygiea?
Taryn Zard, Staff Writer In 2004, an asteroid was discovered that caught the eyes of scientists worldwide. With the prediction of striking Earth in 2029, later revised to the year 2036 for possible impact, the asteroid Apophis was carefully watched by astronomers. With a size of approximately 340 meters across, Apophis is one ofContinue reading “Will Pluto welcome Hygiea?”
Election 2019: Reflections and results on local races
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer An off-year election resulted in a low turnout of voters. According to Thurston County’s official government page, voter turnout had only been 22.46 percent (in Thurston County itself), as of the 8:00 p.m. deadline for voters to submit their ballots. Below are the results of the most popular races inContinue reading “Election 2019: Reflections and results on local races”
Student veterans honored at Veterans Day Lunch event
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s has a large veterans community, and offers assistance for those who have served. On Friday, Nov. 8, I had the pleasure of attending the Veterans Day Lunch and program in Cebula Hall. I noticed that there were many supportive students present as well, along with the amazing veteransContinue reading “Student veterans honored at Veterans Day Lunch event”
Society of Women Engineers hosts Engineering Alumni Speaker Panel
Grace Gillespie, Staff Writer While some have not accepted that women can work in engineering, a number of women have broken boundaries and proven that their creative and analytical minds can prosper in this career. On Friday, Oct. 12, the Society of Women Engineers hosted an event to introduce Saint Martin’s University alumni ofContinue reading “Society of Women Engineers hosts Engineering Alumni Speaker Panel”
LGBT rights face test at the Supreme Court
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer During the week of Oct. 8, 2019, the Supreme Court heard three cases involving LGBT rights and discrimination in the workplace—one concerning a skydiving instructor fired because he was gay in New York; another a Georgia State employee, fired because of his sexuality; and a third of a Michigan transgenderContinue reading “LGBT rights face test at the Supreme Court”
Innovation for all: Lacey Makerspace hosts grand opening
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer Located on the edge of campus in Zaverl Hall, the Lacey Makerspace held its grand opening on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019. Members from the Saint Martin’s community and the greater Olympia area came together to celebrate the opening for themselves. The Lacey Makerspace is a community workshop that promotesContinue reading “Innovation for all: Lacey Makerspace hosts grand opening”
Saint Martin’s celebrates Indigenous People’s Day
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer In the ongoing conversation regarding the rights of indigenous people, movements are taking place in order to educate, protect, and acknowledge the rights of the indigenous. On Monday Oct. 14, under the direction of Cultural Diversity Senator Jayci Alohi Gomes, Saint Martin’s held its very first Indigenous People’s DayContinue reading “Saint Martin’s celebrates Indigenous People’s Day”
Alexis Skinner receives Reynolds Scholarship
Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief Senior Alexis Skinner was selected as the 2019 recipient of the Reynolds Scholarship Award for pre-law students. Selection for the award is highly competitive, with a key emphasis on academic achievement and financial need. Skinner was selected as the recipient by a panel of three Saint Martin’s faculty: William Stadler, Ph.D,Continue reading “Alexis Skinner receives Reynolds Scholarship”
