Written by: Lylah Tran “It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are not,” American motivational speaker and writer Denis Waitley states. Imposter syndrome is a challenge many university students face, manifesting as persistent self-doubt and the fear of being exposed as unqualified. It often arises in response toContinue reading “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome”
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ASSMU Elections 2025: Candidates Share Their Vision for Student Leadership
By: Sahar Yousofi As the 2025 ASSMU elections approach, candidates and current ASSMU team members are stepping forward with a shared commitment to shaping a stronger, more inclusive Saint Martin’s University. From fostering student engagement to ensuring representation across various communities, each candidate brings unique perspectives and goals for their respective roles. The Belltower hadContinue reading “ASSMU Elections 2025: Candidates Share Their Vision for Student Leadership”
Hijabi Identity at SMU: Nada Alattar’s Journey
By: Sahar Yousofi February 27, 2025 At Saint Martin’s University, a place rooted in Benedictine values, diversity is more than just a word—it is a lived experience. This culture of acceptance is reflected in the experiences of students like Nada Alattar, a Palestinian American hijabi woman in her final year pursuing a bachelor’s degree inContinue reading “Hijabi Identity at SMU: Nada Alattar’s Journey”
Jocelyn Saribay Makes History with SMU’s First Women’s Weight Throw Championship
By: Sahar Yousofi On a historic weekend in Spokane, Washington, Jocelyn Saribay etched her name in Saint Martin’s University (SMU) history by securing the gold medal in the women’s weight throw at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championships. With a powerful final throw and an unshakable belief in herself, Saribay not only achieved aContinue reading “Jocelyn Saribay Makes History with SMU’s First Women’s Weight Throw Championship”
Story Corps Alumni Archives Project
Kamara White, Staff Writer Sponsored by the O’Grady Library Students in Professor Zemel’s spring semester COM300 class recently collaborated with the O’Grady Library team on a special project that will be uploaded to the StoryCorps cloud and processed into the SMU archives. StoryCorps is an online archiving platform, open to the public, where information fromContinue reading “Story Corps Alumni Archives Project”
An Alumni’s Letter to the Editor
An open letter to Co-Presidents Dr. Roy Heynderickx and Father Killian Malvey, OSB I am writing to you both as a proud Saints alumnus who is profoundly concerned about the future of our beloved university. I don’t know if either of you remember me, but I had the pleasure of interviewing you both when IContinue reading “An Alumni’s Letter to the Editor”
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”
Album Review: Love Synonym #2: Right for Us
Sunya Chay, Staff Writer With many streaming apps available like Spotify, Pandora or YouTube Music, students are able to stream and listen to their favorite songs. With all of these platforms, students are given the opportunity to find a new favorite song or album as well. Love Synonym #2: Right for Us by Wonho cameContinue reading “Album Review: Love Synonym #2: Right for Us”
Hui ’O Hawai’i Luau
Sophia Kobernusz-Gibbs, Staff Writer The campus Luau is back this spring, and in person. Yes, you read that right! Last year, due to COVID-19, the Hui ’O Hawai’i club’s Luau was canceled and moved to an online format. This year, the Hawai’i Club invites students and faculty to join in this socially distanced event onContinue reading “Hui ’O Hawai’i Luau”
Kamakura Restaurant Review
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer Just a few minutes walk down from the Marcus Pavillion on Pacific Avenue is Kamakura. This Japanese restaurant is a small but lovely family-owned spot serving a number of different traditional and Americanized Japanese dishes. It serves as a convenient location for Saint Martin’s students to grab Japanese cuisine without havingContinue reading “Kamakura Restaurant Review”
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