Amista Lujan, Staff Writer With Veterans Day this passing Nov. 11, it was only right to interview our Veterans Club coordinator, Jorge Castillo-Sierra. Jorge‘s previous experience as a Marine Corps veteran helps him now working as the Veterans Club advisor and coordinator. In the interview, I asked him what is the goal of the VeteransContinue reading “Veterans Club”
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AI In the Classroom
Mack Benge, Staff Writer The subject of AI in the classroom has been controversial among Educators for a while now. Some think AI should be kicked to the curb; others think it’s here to stay so we should embrace it. But it’s all a little more complicated than that. Saint Martin’s University Handbook states, “AnyContinue reading “AI In the Classroom”
An Ode to Halloween
Student Poems, with Commentary by Staff Writer, Madiann Linford A Witch’s Demise The smell of burning pine fills my lungs, Suffocating and oh so bittersweet. The clamor of them chanting in tongues Burns me deeper than this wretched heat. The cost of being a woman, they say As they descend into their madness. The sightContinue reading “An Ode to Halloween”
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 “
The Concerning Trend in the Future of Higher Education
Kayla May, Staff Writer Like many other aspects of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the enrollment numbers at higher education institutions. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, from fall 2019 to fall 2021, undergraduate enrollment declined 6.6 percent, which represents approximately a little over a million students1. One in four students thatContinue reading “The Concerning Trend in the Future of Higher Education”
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”
How Saint Martin’s University Celebrates Women’s History Month
Kayla May, Staff Writer “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G.D. Anderson. This quote by writer and feminist G.D. Anderson embodies what Women’s History Month is about, celebrating women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It originated in 1978 inContinue reading “How Saint Martin’s University Celebrates Women’s History Month”
Coach Highlight: John Schultz
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Coaches are some of the most amazing, hardworking, and dedicated people you can ever meet. You may never meet someone so passionate about what they do. Coaches are your mentors and may remember long into the future. While you may be frustrated at the moment by the intense training methods, itContinue reading “Coach Highlight: John Schultz”
Resident Assistant Highlight: Shaina Marie Agonoy-Pasucua
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Resident Assistants, or “RAs” here on campus, do and provide a lot of resources for us students. The RAs at SMU are very hardworking and dedicated and hold a special place in our hearts for how much they do for us. RA’s create and host events based on our Benedictine ValuesContinue reading “Resident Assistant Highlight: Shaina Marie Agonoy-Pasucua”
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”
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