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”
A Threat on Campus
Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief of the Belltower On the morning of Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, Saint Martin’s University was shaken by an email notifying all students, staff, and faculty of a threat on campus. A package had been found near one of the entrances of O’Grady Library with a vague threat to harm a person ofContinue reading “A Threat on Campus”
Sexual Assault Awareness: Where to Go for Help and Ways to Support Survivors
Kayla May, Staff Writer Saint Martin’s University and the surrounding community do not tolerate sexual violence, harassment, or assault. The University works hard to provide students with the resources they need to help them cope with these difficult experiences. The university’s website outlines some steps to take if you have been a victim of anyContinue reading “Sexual Assault Awareness: Where to Go for Help and Ways to Support Survivors”
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”
Potential New Property Tax Increases in Olympia
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer Olympia’s program manager, Pamela Braff, has come up with some options for what she believes will generate more funding to combat climate change. According to the Olympian, Braff has come up with the idea of raising property taxes, but before this can happen, it must be approved by voters. Braff spokeContinue reading “Potential New Property Tax Increases in Olympia”
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