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”
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Are Covid Cases on the Rise? Taking a Look at the Data
Caleb Sharp, Staff Writer For some, Covid-19, lockdowns, and federal health mandates such as mask-wearing and social distancing are just that; distant, a thing of the past that ought to be left behind. And while it is true that the volume of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths is much lower than during the height ofContinue reading “Are Covid Cases on the Rise? Taking a Look at the Data”
Barriers, Stereotypes, and Recognition: Celebrating Disability Awareness
Caleb Sharp, Staff Writer This March, we aim to address the stigmatization around disabled persons by celebrating Disability Awareness Month and sharing tips on how you can facilitate healthy interactions between yourself and disabled people. Before diving into approaches to help disabled persons feel communally and interpersonally accepted, it’s important to cover key moments inContinue reading “Barriers, Stereotypes, and Recognition: Celebrating Disability Awareness”
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”
The Heart Behind the Center for Student Success: Andrew Garcia
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”
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”
How To Adult
Caleb Sharp, Student Writer The college experience comes with its own sets of perks, such as frequent exposure to new ideas, being able to meet new people of various backgrounds, and the enrichment of one’s own knowledge. The lack of adult responsibilities is a seldom considered perk of most students’ college experience. From car insuranceContinue reading “How To Adult”
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