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”
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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”
Colored In Red: Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Campus
Caleb Sharp, Student Writer On January 23rd, the Asian Student Alliance, alongside the Office of Housing and Residence Life, invited students to the TUB to celebrate the beginning of the Lunar New Year. As students began filing into the TUB’s auditorium in preparation for the events to come, those who arrived early received lucky redContinue reading “Colored In Red: Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Campus”
Pacific Exhibition
Phoebe Young, Staff Writer There is a vast array of wonderful clubs and organizations here at Saint Martin’s, one of them being the Pacific Islanders Club. The Pacific Islanders Club is an organization that aims to bring students from the Pacific Islands together and allow them to express and embrace their true identities. They alsoContinue reading “Pacific Exhibition”
Favorite Teams at SMU
Eric Bell, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Eric Bell is a member of the Saint Martin’s Soccer team Do you ever find yourself bored or struggling to find something to do outside of class? Is there something you have always wanted to try? Are you looking to meet new people and make new friends? If theContinue reading “Favorite Teams at SMU”
Who Takes Care of Our Campus
Emmanuel O. Son, Staff Writer Photo Credit: Danyka Nebel Taking care of a private Benedictine university is a blessing, but not an easy task. In order to take care of Saint Martin’s University, many departments must work together to make the campus a better place. New Assistant Director of Public Safety, Daryl Henry, talks aboutContinue reading “Who Takes Care of Our Campus”
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