Taryn Zard, Staff Writer What if picking and choosing which genes you want was as easy as deciding which pair of jeans you think looks best on you? Genetic science has seen a hot new breakthrough in the science world, that ranges from gene therapies to stem cell research and modification. Clustered Regularly InterspacedContinue reading “Custom genes as easy as custom jeans? “
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Dems open impeachment inquiry
Grace Gillepsie, Staff Writer There have only been two successful impeachments in the United States, but could there be another on the horizon? In the year 1787, James Madison stood in front of fifty-five other men at the Constitutional Convention claiming that impeachment should be enacted when necessary. Madison suggested the president, “might betrayContinue reading “Dems open impeachment inquiry”
ADR: A sorting hat for politicians
Prachi Gohil, Roving Editor The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works for the electoral and political reforms with one purpose: to bring democratic reforms in India through political and electoral advocacy. In simple terms, this organization aims to maintain transparency and liability in Indian politics by minimizing theContinue reading “ADR: A sorting hat for politicians”
Group of SMU students take part in climate protest
Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer Millions of people around the world sent a huge message to political leaders: Climate change is real. Over four million people participated in the climate change strike, making history. The strike itself was inspired by Greta Thunberg, a 16 year-old who became the figurehead for youth, bringing attention to theContinue reading “Group of SMU students take part in climate protest”
Telescope on Mauna Kea causes controversy
Grace Crocker, Staff Writer On July 15, 2019, more than 10,000 people gathered on the island of Hawaii to protest the construction of an eighteen-story telescope on Mauna Kea. The Thirty Meter Telescope is planned to be built on a dormant volcano, and scientists consider this to be the most ideal location for advancesContinue reading “Telescope on Mauna Kea causes controversy”
New year, new ASSMU, new budget
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Outlets like the Belltower serve as a platform for and by students to express our beliefs, passions, and concerns to our community and the public. The Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) also provides a platform for students to express concerns, form clubs, and improve student experiences. Part ofContinue reading “New year, new ASSMU, new budget”
Washington divided as new vax legislation takes effect
Victoria Hall, Staff Writer Washington made a difficult decision this year after 1,241 measles cases broke out across 31 states. Washington policy became a topic of national news since Washington was one of 17 states to allow philosophical and personal exemptions for the MMR vaccine. The state legislature responded quickly, passing a bill thatContinue reading “Washington divided as new vax legislation takes effect”
2020 Presidential campaign intensifies with less than 14 months to go
Grace Crocker Who is currently running for president? In the Democratic Party, a total of 19 politicians are in the race, whereas the Republican Party nominally has four. The current Democrats running are: Michael Bennett, Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Steve Bullock, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, John Delaney, Tulsi Gabbard, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, WayneContinue reading “2020 Presidential campaign intensifies with less than 14 months to go”
Trumps moves forward with ban on vape products
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer On Wednesday, Sept. 12, President Donald Trump went on public record to say that he would seek a ban on vape products and e-cigarettes in the near future to prevent young people, and as he stated, “innocent children,” from being harmed by the dangers that these products cause. This newsContinue reading “Trumps moves forward with ban on vape products”
East Coast weathers the storm
Myki Dee Kim, Staff Writer What began as a tropical storm has quickly upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane, that has people around the world waiting and praying for the best outcome. A hurricane’s wind speed is measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale which categorizes winds from 1-5, with Category 3 and upwardsContinue reading “East Coast weathers the storm”
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