Kayla May, Staff Writer From ASSMU President to Assistant Director of Academic Support, Andrew Garcia has always been an advocate for students’ wants and needs. Before he became the Assistant Director of Academic Support, Garcia was heavily involved with student activities while he was a student at SMU. As ASSMU President, he represented the studentContinue reading “The Heart Behind the Center for Student Success: Andrew Garcia”
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What are SMU Nursing Students Up To?
Kayla May, Staff Writer Here at Saint Martin’s, the nursing program is “dedicated to creating a learner-centered education grounded in the university core values of faith, reason, service and community,” as explained on the university’s website. Their goal is to “prepare nursing graduates who are committed to evidence-based practice, social justice and lifelong learning toContinue reading “What are SMU Nursing Students Up To?”
Staying Fit is What You Need
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Staying fit is what you need to keep a well-balanced life. It also creates a better self mentally and physically. Many people here on campus have a personal diet, go to the gym, or even drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Personal hygiene is also important because the routine ofContinue reading “Staying Fit is What You Need”
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”
Athlete Spotlight: Malia Pinder
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer For this athlete spotlight, the Belltower interviewed Malia Pinder, who plays on the softball team as a Junior here at Saint Martin’s University. She started playing at a young age, being only in the second grade playing in high purple socks. Which, for her, was the start of her softball career.Continue reading “Athlete Spotlight: Malia Pinder”
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”
The Legacy of Bob Grisham
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer The belltower is saddened to announce that the former athletic director of SMU, Bob Grisham, passed on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 due to a sudden medical issue. A service will be held at Saint Martin’s University on Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the Marcus Pavilion. He has served asContinue reading “The Legacy of Bob Grisham”
Program for Integrating Fostering Success
Gilbert Smith, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s University school website phrases what the Fostering Success Program does as, “Saint Martin’s University supports foster, homeless, and unaccompanied youth through our integrative Fostering Success program.” The website continues with, “We combine the resources needed to navigate your college career as an independent student and provide a networkContinue reading “Program for Integrating Fostering Success”
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”
Athlete Spotlight: New Athletic Director
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer As we started the beginning of a new academic year, we welcomed a new Athletic Director here on campus. Steve O’Brien grew up in San Jose, CA. His interests were playing soccer, baseball and running track. He spent his time at Boston College and transferred to Santa Clara University, where heContinue reading “Athlete Spotlight: New Athletic Director”
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