Category Archives: News

World Leaders Meet to Discuss Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Emmanuel O. Son, Staff Writer Description: People taking part in the Unity March demonstrating Ukrainians’ patriotic spirit amid growing tensions with Russia. Photo Credit: Idrees Ali ( @idreesali114 ) on Twitter As tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to go back and forth, some world leaders have stepped up their talks on how to combatContinue reading “World Leaders Meet to Discuss Russia-Ukraine Conflict”

New Updated NCAA Covid-19 Guidelines

Eric Bell, Staff Writer What do we do, or have to do now? With the start of the spring semester now upon us and in full swing, Saint Martin’s athletics are continuing or starting back up! As teams come back together for practice and competition, people are wondering how the rise of Covid-19 and theContinue reading “New Updated NCAA Covid-19 Guidelines”

Inslee Electric Car Mandate

Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer Governor Jay Inslee has signed an executive order on November 3 that will require state-government cars to all be electric by 2035. The Kent Reporter reports that the order was announced in an international submission in Glasgow, Scotland, which focused on creating ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Executive branch agenciesContinue reading “Inslee Electric Car Mandate”

Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Eric Bell, Staff Writer Stepping into the enormous, enclosed, well-lit press box was like entering a whole new world. Writers feverishly typed away on their various devices, desperate to get their voice out to fans following along for updates and inside access on the contest. Sunlight, a rarity in Seattle on the final day ofContinue reading “Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars”

Thanksgiving and Saint Martin’s Values

Hillary Thompson, Staff Writer As November ends, many students and staff are looking towards the Thanksgiving break, and many students discuss their plans. Senior Annika Briggs says, “My plans for Thanksgiving are to drive to my hometown and spend time with my parents and cousins.” Junior Rhea Herradura explains that over break, “My family hasContinue reading “Thanksgiving and Saint Martin’s Values”

Plastic Bag Ban

Gilbert Smith, Staff Writer Since Oct.1, 2021, the state of Washington began a plastic bag ban in effect for some stores, primarily grocery and department stores. They are called retail establishments in a special notice from the Department of Revenue, or D.O.R., for Washington State. It was originally supposed to take place earlier, but theContinue reading “Plastic Bag Ban”

Covid-19 Booster Vaccine Roll-Out

Brianna Lopez Staff, Writer Covid has taken away some memorable moments due to the world shutting down, especially from important events like weddings or graduations. We struggled to find a solution near the beginning of the pandemic, our scientists working hard to create one. We were able to find a vaccine within the year andContinue reading “Covid-19 Booster Vaccine Roll-Out”

Indigenous People’s Rights

Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer In this modern era of activism and civil liberties, the visibility of minorities has birthed the public awareness of several movements, including Black Lives Matter, criminal justice reform, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Some are more focused on a specified genre of political or racial activism, one of which has been slowly gainingContinue reading “Indigenous People’s Rights”