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Erin Bennett | Wednesday, January 22, 2020
The Saint Mary’s Center for Spirituality is hosting a three-part series for first year students who are interested in gaining a better sense of themselves. ‘Find Your Voice’ invites first year students to a series of three dinners filled with discussion sessions based on the theological concept of vocation. Arlene Montevecchio, the director of the
Maria Leontaras | Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Over the past 10 years, Saint Mary’s has experienced changes in tuition costs, enrollment and demographics, as well as growth in areas such as the endowment and inclusion. The College recently embarked on a multi-year campus renovation project and has consistently become more diverse in the last decade. Here is a look at how the
Hannah Thomas | Monday, November 25, 2019
The collaboration of a student and professor at Saint Mary’s has resulted in a new spring semester course. Senior Annie Maguire, with the help of professor of philosophy Patty Sayre, has developed a philosophy course called “The Camino.” The course material for The Camino will focus on the subject of pilgrimage. The course is worth
Sara Schlecht | Thursday, November 14, 2019
Most student organizations that sell shirts and sweatshirts at Saint Mary’s choose colors in the blue, grey or white family. However, two clubs have sought to generate buzz with merchandize featuring a new color and style. Biology Club and Tri-Beta — a biology honor society — are selling yellow sweatshirts that aim to save the
Rebecca Stella | Thursday, November 7, 2019
Dialogue can be difficult to manage while still maintaining respect. However, by replicating the format of Conversation Cafes, an organization started in Seattle, Saint Mary’s has sought to find a way to engage students and promote productive dialogue. The President’s Council on Inclusivity and Multicultural Diversity along with the help of director of the Center
Sara Schlecht | Friday, November 1, 2019
Riding on Blinkie is a time-honored tradition for Saint Mary’s students. The dark blue van with an eponymous orange blinking light on top runs on campus from dark until 2 a.m. each day, taking students to their various on-campus destinations, such as residence halls and the library when they might not want to walk alone.
Callie Patrick | Thursday, October 17, 2019
As midterm week continues, the Saint Mary’s Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) planned a restorative and healing event for the students. A candlelight yoga session took place in Angela Athletic Center, open to all students who wished to participate and take a break from the stress of the week. Junior Emily Scott — who took
Johannah Ward | Thursday, October 10, 2019
As Saint Mary’s students walked around campus Wednesday they may have seen sporting violet t-shirts. On Monday, one fourth of the Saint Mary’s student body were handed t-shirts that read “One in Four” — representing the statistic that one in four college women have been or will be effected by sexual violence in their lifetime.
Callie Patrick | Thursday, October 3, 2019
Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide celebration running this year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the United States. It is a time for people to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the country’s culture, heritage and history. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board held a
