Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer ASSMU Summary Oct. 17, 2019 Subjects of discussion during the Oct. 17, 2019 ASSMU meeting included the GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance,) the Filipino Heritage Club and their name change, the Chemistry Club bake sale, and more. The GSA is currently looking for a display that they can institute on campus.Continue reading “ASSMU Meetings: Oct. 17 and Oct. 25”
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Perspectives on the minimum wage
Bethany Montgomery, Staff Writer Brian Messing, Editor-in-Chief If the effects of increasing minimum wage were straightforward and without any complications, it would undoubtedly not be such a controversial subject that it is today. Not only do the effects vary from state to state, but also from city to city, and between social classes. InContinue reading “Perspectives on the minimum wage”
The making of the Titanic: Belfast edition
Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Workers started building the Titanic on March 31, 1909, at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. At that point in time, about 9,000 men were employed by this company. Today, the company only has 130 employees. This shipyard also built the Titanic’s sister ships, the Olympic andContinue reading “The making of the Titanic: Belfast edition”
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”
Custom genes as easy as custom jeans?
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? “
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”
