Introduction by Belltower Staff On the morning of Thurs., Mar. 21, 2024, the Faculty Senate moved and seconded a Vote of No Confidence against Co-Interim President Roy Heynderickx and Provost Dr. Tanya Smith Brice. Both Votes of No Confidence passed. In addition to the letters sent to the affected parties, a third letter was sentContinue reading “Vote of No Confidence”
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Letters to Faculty and Staff – SMU Budget Crisis Updates
Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief At 4:45pm on Fri., Feb. 9, 2024, all SMU Faculty and Adjunct Faculty received an email from the ‘23-24 Faculty Pres. Ian Werrett. The subject line reads: “Update – Faculty President – Friday, February 9.” The email gives some a few updates on the current budget crisis, as well as a briefContinue reading “Letters to Faculty and Staff – SMU Budget Crisis Updates”
Too Young to Be an Adult but Too Old to Be a Kid: Navigating the Transition from College Student to Working Adult
Kayla May, Staff Writer Graduating high school and going to college is a big transition for young adults. Even bigger is the transition from college to entering the workforce. In this article we will discuss the difficulties in navigating this unfamiliar territory and talk about ways to make it smoother. For most kids, the pathContinue reading “Too Young to Be an Adult but Too Old to Be a Kid: Navigating the Transition from College Student to Working Adult”
Team Spotlight: SMU Men’s Basketball
Kamara White, Staff Writer Following back-to-back conference titles last year, the Men’s Basketball team is back with a successful start to the 2024 season, setting personal records, leading the conference in statistics, and proving they have their sights on that third consecutive conference win. They won their most recent home game against Alaska Anchorage UniversityContinue reading “Team Spotlight: SMU Men’s Basketball “
SMU Women’s Volleyball Spring Transitions
Kamara White, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s Women’s Volleyball team concluded their 2023 fall season with the trajectory of program history at an all-time high. The 2023 season for Saints Volleyball was the winningest season SMU has ever seen from the volleyball program. With an overall season record of 17 wins and 11 losses, keyContinue reading “SMU Women’s Volleyball Spring Transitions”
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!”
Tips to Prepare for Midterms and Fun Ways to Celebrate When You’re Done
Kayla May, Staff Writer As you are moving through the semester, there comes a point when it seems like all your professors are assigning papers and presentations at the same time. It can seem like they are in cahoots to try and drown you in work. This simply means midterms are approaching. Although this timeContinue reading “Tips to Prepare for Midterms and Fun Ways to Celebrate When You’re Done”
BSU Legacy Event
Mack Benge, Staff Writer & Illustrator During the month of February, we celebrated Black History Month. This is a month to look back and remember the stories of Black people throughout American history. To remember the lives and generations lost. But Black History Month is also about celebrating Blackness today. The Black Student Union (BSU)Continue reading “BSU Legacy Event”
How to Make Friends on Campus
Mack Benge, Staff Writer & Illustrator It can be hard making friends in new spaces. A college campus is one of those places. Meeting people is one of the most exciting things about college, but it can also be intimidating. As you read this article, I hope you find a new way to make aContinue reading “How to Make Friends on Campus”
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”
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