Category Archives: Op_Ed

Joe Edgecomb, Guest Writer   I was almost shocked when the professor told us to pack up 15 minutes early. The program was a six week course in radiochemistry, an intense one to say the least. Daily lectures and labs were broken up only by the ten minute bike ride home for lunch. Every week,Continue reading “Find the freebies”

Melissa Wright   I remember about four years ago lying in my extra-long twin sized bed trying to fall asleep, roughly around 11:00 p.m. I was trying to get an early night in before a big test, but all I heard was noise. There was a group of very loud students who liked to congregateContinue reading “Images of Peace in our World”

Emily Baca and Jalyn Boado Consider this: nearly half of all child deaths worldwide are linked to malnutrition. Hunger and malnutrition are problems that cross many global borders. It is an issue that affects some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, such as women, children, farmers, and those experiencing poverty. The issue of hunger isContinue reading “Do your part to end world hunger”

Chelsea Mancilla, Guest Writer   Recently, Virginia politics have been thrown into chaos. Democrats, including Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring, have confessed to using blackface in their youth. Initially, the scandal had surrounded Governor Northam, when a picture from his medical school’s yearbook became available to the public. In addition to this,Continue reading “The media’s double standards on race and party affiliation”

Extremely dissatisfied guest writer    This semester, tensions between Bon Appetit workers and resident students have grown increasingly hostile. With a new influx of workers, the policies for meal plan usage have become a serious gray zone.  Resident students eating meals that allow the use of a meal credit are entitled to an “all youContinue reading “Bon App or Bon Crap?”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   September is National Suicide Awareness Month. This year, Suicide Awareness Week was Sept. 9 through Sept. 15. During that week here at Saint Martin’s, there was a Suicide Prevention Panel and numerous posters on suicide awareness and explaining what to do if you need help, but it is all takenContinue reading “National suicide awareness month”

Jamie Nixon, Guest Writer   I’ve decided to try something different this year in my attempts to persuade you on the benefits of the seasonal flu vaccine. Each year, I encounter students who are entrenched in their beliefs against the vaccine. The varied arguments include the perennial “I never get sick, therefore I don’t needContinue reading “Service as A Reason to Vaccinate Against Influenza”

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   The United States is experiencing an upheaval of civility and common decency. But, what divides us is so much less than what unites us. That is what the life of Senator John McCain will go on to teach generations far after ours. We were so lucky to live in aContinue reading “Thank you, John McCain”

To our readers,   Thank you for taking the time to pick up a copy of our paper, the last issue of the year.  As I wrap up my career at Saint Martin’s, I have to thank everyone at the Belltower for all the help along the way. The Belltower staff has been nothing shortContinue reading “Editor’s Note”