Written by: Kamara White In a society that has gradually started to become driven by appearances, “pretty privilege” has become more evident, quietly influencing social hierarchies and creating biases throughout time. Pretty privilege refers to the advantages that people deemed conventionally attractive receive, whether it’s biased preference, easier access to opportunities, or accumulation of freeContinue reading “The Downsides of Pretty Privilege in Today’s Society”
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SMU Baseball Program Receives A Huge A Grant
Written by: Kamara White The Saint Martin’s University Baseball Program received an anonymous donation of $1.5 million on February 11th, 2025. The general allocation of the funds will go towards the renovation of the SMU Baseball facilities and equipment. This donation is the largest donation that has ever been gifted to Saints Martin’s University AthleticsContinue reading “SMU Baseball Program Receives A Huge A Grant”
2025 Grammy’s Recap
Written by: Lylah Tran The annual 2025 Grammy Awards, held on February 5th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, recognized artists who shaped the past year in music. The event took place against the recent wildfire, with an opening tribute that emphasized resilience. “The 2025 Grammys were a night of remarkable performances and long-awaitedContinue reading “2025 Grammy’s Recap”
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”
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”
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”
Presidential Candidates Are Coming to Campus
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer SAINTS ITS YOUR TIME NOW! It is time for the finalists of the Presidential search for Saint Martin’s to come to campus and show us what they have envisioned for the future of the University and its students. Students will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the finalists ofContinue reading “Presidential Candidates Are Coming to Campus”
Pasifika Night by the Pacific Islander’s Club
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University is home to many different multicultural clubs. Many of the students that attend our university hail from many places, and a large majority of these students come from the Pacific islands. The Pacific Islanders club aims to provide a safe space and community for these students to haveContinue reading “Pasifika Night by the Pacific Islander’s Club”
Fight Night: Learn About Saint Martin’s Female Kickboxer!
Lydia Smaciarz, Staff Writer College students have a variety of ways to spend free time: going to the gym, hanging out with friends, playing video games, watching a movie, or even kickboxing! Brayana Elmore is a Saint Martin’s student who spends her free time training for her next fight. Here is everything you need toContinue reading “Fight Night: Learn About Saint Martin’s Female Kickboxer!”
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