Amista Lujan, Staff Writer SAINTS ITS YOUR TIME NOW! It is time for the finalists of the Presidential search for Saint Martin’s to come to campus and show us what they have envisioned for the future of the University and its students. Students will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the finalists ofContinue reading “Presidential Candidates Are Coming to Campus”
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Letters to Faculty and Staff – SMU Budget Crisis Updates
Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief At 4:45pm on Fri., Feb. 9, 2024, all SMU Faculty and Adjunct Faculty received an email from the ‘23-24 Faculty Pres. Ian Werrett. The subject line reads: “Update – Faculty President – Friday, February 9.” The email gives some a few updates on the current budget crisis, as well as a briefContinue reading “Letters to Faculty and Staff – SMU Budget Crisis Updates”
University Budget Cuts and Faculty Response – #HonortheContract
An Introduction by Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief On Nov. 9th, 2023, all staff and faculty received an email from the SMU Presidents with the subject line, “Faculty and Staff Budget Update.” The email details several budget cuts and adjustments that the University will be enacting to recover from a budget shortfall of over $6 Million. TheContinue reading “University Budget Cuts and Faculty Response – #HonortheContract”
AI In the Classroom
Mack Benge, Staff Writer The subject of AI in the classroom has been controversial among Educators for a while now. Some think AI should be kicked to the curb; others think it’s here to stay so we should embrace it. But it’s all a little more complicated than that. Saint Martin’s University Handbook states, “AnyContinue reading “AI In the Classroom”
SMU Archives Revitalization
Amista Mariana P. Lujan, Staff Writer The archivist position has been vacant on our campus for the last seven years. However, for fiscal year 2023 Saint Martin’s filled this position with Mr. Rhian Peterman, who’s background in archival programming fulfilled the requirements needed to fill this position. Although, he was initially brought into the schoolContinue reading “SMU Archives Revitalization “
The Concerning Trend in the Future of Higher Education
Kayla May, Staff Writer Like many other aspects of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the enrollment numbers at higher education institutions. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, from fall 2019 to fall 2021, undergraduate enrollment declined 6.6 percent, which represents approximately a little over a million students1. One in four students thatContinue reading “The Concerning Trend in the Future of Higher Education”
A Threat on Campus
Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief of the Belltower On the morning of Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, Saint Martin’s University was shaken by an email notifying all students, staff, and faculty of a threat on campus. A package had been found near one of the entrances of O’Grady Library with a vague threat to harm a person ofContinue reading “A Threat on Campus”
Potential New Property Tax Increases in Olympia
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer Olympia’s program manager, Pamela Braff, has come up with some options for what she believes will generate more funding to combat climate change. According to the Olympian, Braff has come up with the idea of raising property taxes, but before this can happen, it must be approved by voters. Braff spokeContinue reading “Potential New Property Tax Increases in Olympia”
Are Covid Cases on the Rise? Taking a Look at the Data
Caleb Sharp, Staff Writer For some, Covid-19, lockdowns, and federal health mandates such as mask-wearing and social distancing are just that; distant, a thing of the past that ought to be left behind. And while it is true that the volume of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths is much lower than during the height ofContinue reading “Are Covid Cases on the Rise? Taking a Look at the Data”
Biden Announces 31 Tanks to Ukraine
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer On January 25, it was announced that the United States would be sending 31 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in an effort to combat Russian forces in its ongoing war. NBC News reports that the U.S. will also provide training and supplies to operate the tanks according to President Biden. In aContinue reading “Biden Announces 31 Tanks to Ukraine”
