Category Archives: News

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   Abortion has always been a controversial issue, but New York’s recent decision to legalize abortion up to birth has pushed people over the top. While some people are praising the right to choose to abort until full-term, others remain distraught over the decision to “kill an almost born baby.” PeopleContinue reading “New York legalizes abortion up to birth”

Guest Writer, Chelsea Mancilla   It’s officially the longest government shutdown ever — and the effects are becoming increasingly apparent. The previous longest shutdown record was 21 days during Bill Clinton’s presidency. With tens of thousands of federal workers furloughed or forced to work without pay, the effects of the shutdown are trickling down fromContinue reading “How does the shutdown affect Washington state?”

Brian Messing, Managing Editor   On Jan. 3, a new congress convened in Washington D.C. With a 17-seat majority, Democrats were guaranteed control of the chamber following their gains made in the House last November during the mid-term elections. Although Democrats gained the majority, Pelosi’s return as Speaker was not a given. Many left-wing membersContinue reading “Speaker Pelosi retakes gavel and a preview of the next two years”

Guest Writer, Chelsea Mancilla   At any time of the day, we may have to drive or be a passenger in a vehicle. It is important to practice awareness and patience. On Dec. 12, while students of Saint Martin’s University were packing for the winter break a serious vehicle collision occurred on I-5 south. TheContinue reading “Collision on I-5 stops traffic, causing major delays”

Emma Dobbs, Staff Writer   On Dec. 16, 2018, the King County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects connected with the Dec. 6 carjacking that resulted in a lockdown on the Saint Martin’s University campus. The Lacey Police Department issued warrants for the arrest of Sonya M. McKay and Christopher R. Steinmeyer on Dec. 10. SteinmeyerContinue reading “Lacey carjacking suspects arrested”

Bethany Montgomery, Editor-in-chief   For the past several years, the call for adequate lighting in campus parking lots has become a common cry. From the dorm parking lot to the lot at the foot of the Grand Staircase, students have reported feeling uncomfortable and often nervous walking to their cars or back to their dormsContinue reading “New parking lot lighting on campus added to increase student safety”

Eric Parks, Section Editor   Since reaching an all-time high on Oct. 3, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, commonly referred to as the Dow, has dropped almost 5 percent in the month since and as much as nearly 10 percent earlier in November. This recent slump on Wall Street has many investors contemplating whether itContinue reading “Volatility on Wall Street: correction or concerning?”

Emma Dobbs, Staff Writer   Chiyo Sanada has been a Saint Martin’s lecturer for nearly five years. In addition to teaching level one through three Japanese, Sanada will teach fundamental Japanese calligraphy in the spring, a topic she has studied since she was seven years of age. A practicing artist, Sanada created an art pieceContinue reading “Chiyo Sanada shares art for sister-state celebration”

Emma Dobbs, Staff Writer   On the morning of Nov. 8, California first responders received a report of fire in the Sierra Nevada mountains, 90 miles north of Sacramento, Calif. Just 15 minutes after it was reported, the fire had spread across ten acres of mountain slope, quickly turning into California’s deadliest wildfire, Camp Fire.Continue reading “California Wildfires Tear through Paradise, Malibu”