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Despite concerns of another missile test, North Korea marked its 69th anniversary on September 9, with a gala party for the scientists involved with carrying out the country’s most powerful nuclear test over Labor Day weekend. The test was the detonation of a hydrogen bomb that could be delivered on a missile. According to TheContinue reading “Tension with North Korea”

On Sept. 11, benefactors, trustees and students alike gathered behind the softball field to celebrate the grand opening of the new tennis courts. The idea to rebuild the old courts started five years ago when new Cebula Hall was built. The condition of the previous courts was poor, making them difficult to play on, beforeContinue reading “Tennis courts grand opening”

The newest addition to campus, the Diversity and Equity Center, found its home in the old Belltower office in Harned Hall, rooms 200 and 201. The center was welcomed with a blessing and ceremony on the afternoon of Sep. 13. Students and guest speakers took turns expressing their excitement and sharing their hopes of whatContinue reading “Spreading diversity throughout Saint Martin’s community”

Rainbow kites in the shapes of fantastic creatures dangled from the ceiling on a late summer evening in Olympia. Space was limited in Traditions Café, and strangers struck up conversations as they crowded the small tables, each covered in unique, brightly colored cloths. The hot summer air did little to dampen the cacophony of friendlyContinue reading “Working Towards Health and Equity in Sierra Leone”

The Saint Martin’s University Men’s soccer team was ranked 6th in the preseason poll this year. The men have added 16 new players, totaling the roster to 37. Head coach Rob Walker previously coached both the men and women’s soccer programs. In the spring, Walker took over the men’s team full time for the 2017-2018Continue reading “Men’s Soccer hopeful for a winning season”

Have you ever had questions about the Roman Catholic Church, its teachings, or faith? Ever been curious about what Catholics believe and why they have specific practices and traditions? Since St. Martin’s is a Catholic, Benedictine university, questions about Catholicism have probably crossed your mind. The Catholic faith is vast and can be very complicated,Continue reading “Catholicism 101: An Introduction to the Catholic Faith”

Students at Saint Martin’s University were welcomed home with a nice surprise, a newly renovated Saint Gertrude’s Café. According to an email from Ed Barton, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Saint Martin’s University, the plans to renovate the café “started a year ago, and progressed through design and bidding in theContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Students welcomed back with new Café”

On Aug. 17, 2017, an act of terror devastated the Las Ramblas district of Barcelona, Spain, a popular tourist destination. A van plowed through the shopping district, killing 14 people and injuring about 100. People from at least 34 countries were among those injured in the attacks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos, and reportedly saw peopleContinue reading “Devastation Strikes Barcelona and Cambrils”

It’s that time of year again, summer is slowly drifting away and school work is trickling into our schedules. With 280 freshman entering Saint Martin’s University this year, Campus Life has their hands full with new activities to help everyone get back into the swing of college life. This year, Campus Life Director Katie WieliczkiewiczContinue reading “New Assistant Director of Campus Life, Elizabeth Rumball”

To my fellow students, teachers, monks, faculty members, and campus community, As we begin another exciting and joy-filled school year, let us reflect on the importance of respect, kindness and love. Each of us as human beings, have been created in the image and likeness of God, and therefore, are beautiful and individually unique. MostContinue reading “A Call to Love”