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Taryn Zard, Staff writer President Roy Heynderickx has stated that Saint Martin’s University has absorbed a financial hit of roughly $3.5 million from the impact of COVID-19. This impact has forced the University to limit travel, events, and cut back on other budget-line items by $1 million, as well as decreasing and altering benefit packages,Continue reading “COVID-19 in Fall 2020: The finances, enrollment, and stress of it all”

By Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer Nearly four days after Election Day, Americans across the United States anxiously waited for the Presidential Election votes to be tallied. It was a time full of stress and confusion. Finally, on Nov. 7th at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the results were announced. Former Vice President of the UnitedContinue reading “Joe Biden projected to win 2020 Presidential election”

Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer In less than two weeks, the Philippines has been hit by two different typhoons. Typhoon Goni, known as Roli in the Philippines, hit the first week of November starting on the 1st (a Holy Day of Obligation where many Filipinos remember their deceased loved ones). The storm destroyed over 300 homesContinue reading “Philippines Hit by Series of Typhoons in Early November”

Ailina Cunningham, Staff Writer   Judge Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in to the Supreme Court on Oct. 26th, 2020, filling the seat left open following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Plenty of controversy followed her nomination, much like the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Unlike Ginsburg, who leaned more towards a liberalContinue reading “Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer With the school year up and running, colleges and universities across the nation have begun to open next year’s application process for incoming freshmen and make necessary changes for current undergraduate students. This process will look different given the ongoing modifications brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. With many colleges andContinue reading “College enrollment numbers down nationwide”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer On Sept. 17, Thurston County received a long sought out Chick-fil-A franchise location in Lacey, Wash. This was the first of its locations in southwest Washington and an addition to the prior list of just three locations statewide: Bellevue, Tacoma, and Lakewood. Opening day for the fast-food restaurant was filled withContinue reading “Lacey Chick-fil-A temporarily closes due to COVID-19”

Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer The Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) has continued meeting during COVID-19, hosting virtual meetings that are open to the public. ASSMU Executive Secretary Hannah Salapka, and Executive Treasurer Kaitlyn Slade reported their involvement planning an upcoming event called Whine, Dine, and Shine during a meeting on Oct. 15th. ThisContinue reading “Saint Martin’s student senators finalize event plans, fund club budgets”

Tinsae Shifreaw, Staff Writer In Washington State, the discussion of $30 car tabs has taken place in the Supreme Court. Previously, car tab costs depended on the car, some ranging from $15 to $200. When the State Supreme Court looked into the bill, they criticized the phrasing of the ballot title. With Initiative 976, manyContinue reading “Washington Supreme Court rules against $30 car tabs”

Tinsae Shiffraw, Staff Writer On Oct. 7th, the President of Saint Martin’s University, Roy Heynderickx, sent an email addressing how spring semester will operate while the nation remains in a pandemic. With the fall semester, students have been following strict guidelines, with two people allowed in each dorm room and single seats in dining areas,Continue reading “Changes to spring semester expected as COVID-19 pandemic rages on”