By Mina Del Pilar Staff Writer First implemented in 2019, the Core Curriculum replaced the old general education requirement at Saint Martin’s University, and its aim was for students to learn outside of their disciplines for a broader perspective within a Benedictine framework of understanding. However, students have recently raised concerns about the actual workingsContinue reading “ASSMU Raises Students’ Concerns About Core Classes”
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Saint Martin’s Futuristic Outlook: Introducing New Provost
By Jake Beck Guest Writer After a competitive nationwide search, Saint Martin’s University is fortunate to welcome Dr. Javier Clavere as its new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Clavere is coming from the University of the Incarnate Word, a Catholic institution in San Antonio, Texas, where he served as the Dean ofContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Futuristic Outlook: Introducing New Provost”
The Voice of the Students
Amista Mariana Lujan, Staff Writer The issue of the financial crisis that was left after School Year 2022 to 2023 has impacted a lot of people here in the Saint Martin’s University. We at the Saint Martin’s Bell tower have highlighted the impact it has had on the faculty and staff, and we have presentedContinue reading “The Voice of the Students”
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”
A Student-Created Letter
Saint Martin’s University 5000 Abbey Way SE Lacey, WA 98503 Dear Board of Trustees and members of Administration, Although the campus has now blossomed into spring and welcomed the sun, our community has been dimmed. The students of Saint Martin’s are concerned for the future of our education and the community. As has been madeContinue reading “A Student-Created Letter”
New Adjunct Faculty: Mr. Keenan Konopaski
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer Hey Saints! Let’s give a warm welcome to one of our newest faculty member, Mr. Keenan Konopaski. Mr. Konopaski joined the Saint Martin’s University family this Spring and is teaching ST: Insider’s Guide to WA State Government or PLS395/ENV395, as it is a cross-coded course. Mr. Konopaski served as a publicContinue reading “New Adjunct Faculty: Mr. Keenan Konopaski”
The Gender and Disability Alliance
Mack Benge, Staff Writer The GDA, Gender and Disability Alliance, is a new club on the Saint Martin’s University campus. These students have come together to support disabled students, faculty and staff and students who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. The GDA has a full executive board with Kendra Sydnor (She/They) being theContinue reading “The Gender and Disability Alliance”
