Amista Lujan, Staff Writer Two of the biggest multicultural clubs on campus are the Pacific Islander Club and Hui’ ‘O Hawaii clubs. Founded by Pacific Islanders to create a home away from home community to allow the students from these faraway places. These clubs hold a very special place in the hearts of many ofContinue reading “Pacific Islander Club and Hui’ ‘O Hawaii”
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University Budget Cuts and Faculty Response – #HonortheContract
An Introduction by Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief On Nov. 9th, 2023, all staff and faculty received an email from the SMU Presidents with the subject line, “Faculty and Staff Budget Update.” The email details several budget cuts and adjustments that the University will be enacting to recover from a budget shortfall of over $6 Million. TheContinue reading “University Budget Cuts and Faculty Response – #HonortheContract”
SMU Archives Revitalization
Amista Mariana P. Lujan, Staff Writer The archivist position has been vacant on our campus for the last seven years. However, for fiscal year 2023 Saint Martin’s filled this position with Mr. Rhian Peterman, who’s background in archival programming fulfilled the requirements needed to fill this position. Although, he was initially brought into the schoolContinue reading “SMU Archives Revitalization “
What the School of Business Has to Offer Students
Kayla May, Staff Writer The School of Business here at Saint Martin’s offers a global lens to looking at businesses and organizations, which sets them apart from many other business programs. In their newsletter for fall/winter, Dr. Chung-Shing Lee, the dean, stated, “The impact of a successful business is not only the monetary benefits butContinue reading “What the School of Business Has to Offer Students”
Saint Martin’s Future Teachers: What They’re Learning About, Struggles They’re Dealing With, And Aspirations They Have
Kayla May, Staff writer In James S. Coleman’s report, “Equality of Educational Opportunity”, he stated that “the quality of teachers shows a stronger relationship [than school facilities and curricula] to pupil achievement,” and “teacher quality is one of the few school characteristics that significantly affects student performance.” With these quotes in mind, we look toContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Future Teachers: What They’re Learning About, Struggles They’re Dealing With, And Aspirations They Have”
Marty Makeover: History, Why Now, and Next Steps
Kayla May, Staff Writer As many of you hopefully saw in your emails, our Mascot, Marty, is getting a makeover. The Belltower was able to sit down with Nate Peters, the Vice President of the Office of Marketing and Communications, to discuss the details of this makeover. First, it is important to know the whyContinue reading “Marty Makeover: History, Why Now, and Next Steps”
Black History Month on Campus
Bri Lopez, Editor As Black History Month comes to an end, what better way to celebrate and gain more understanding than from our fellow students here on campus? This month has been full of learning opportunities and events, such as the Black entertainment night on the 23rd of the month. With that being said, asContinue reading “Black History Month on Campus”
Saint Martin’s University’s Vision for the Future
Caleb Sharp, Student Writer This past Fall, the newly appointed President Jennifer Bonds-Raacke went on a school-wide listening tour as part of her strategic plan to guide Saint Martin’s University for the next three years. The listening tour consisted of a series of meetings with faculty, students, and monks to assess and address various concernsContinue reading “Saint Martin’s University’s Vision for the Future”
Pacific Exhibition
Phoebe Young, Staff Writer There is a vast array of wonderful clubs and organizations here at Saint Martin’s, one of them being the Pacific Islanders Club. The Pacific Islanders Club is an organization that aims to bring students from the Pacific Islands together and allow them to express and embrace their true identities. They alsoContinue reading “Pacific Exhibition”
Athlete Spotlight: Noah Boyd
Eric Bell, Staff Writer As the second semester is off and running, we have moved along into a new sports season! Spring seasons are gearing up and before they get completely underway, The Belltower decided to catch up with a student-athlete on the Saint Martin’s track and field team, Noah Boyd. Noah Boyd is aContinue reading “Athlete Spotlight: Noah Boyd”
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