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Raising DeGeneres

Ellen's mother shares their story
Betty DeGeneres, mother of talk show host and actress Ellen DeGeneres, came to speak to the Saint Mary's community last week as a part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Ally (LGBTQIA) Awareness Week. Her speech on Wednesday, April 24 was focused on her activism around the issues of homosexuality and parenting in accordance with the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)-sponsored week of understanding.…



Brother Ron steps down

Alum Jim Wood takes over for a day
President Brother Ronald Gallagher stepped down as president of Saint Mary's-but just for a day. Saint Mary's alumnus Jim Wood '70 took charge of the campus as President for a Day on Wednesday, April 23. After winning the auction that gave him this opportunity, people started giving him ideas.…



Macken Speech and Debate places in nationals

Team improves from last year, finishes season with solid victories
Macken Speech and Debate places in nationals
The Macken Speech and Debate Team placed in the National Parliamentary Debate Association Nationals for the first time. Logan Newell '08 and Ana Diaz '11 were the second place novice team at nationals. Newell also placed 6th in overall speaker and Diaz was 7th.…



'I Wish to Say' visits campus

Students, staff share thoughts with future president
'I Wish to Say' visits campus
Sitting with her vintage typewriter in Ferroggiaro Quad last week, Sheryl Oring waited to type whatever people wanted relayed to the next president. Oring was on campus on April 22 as a part of her project, entitled "I Wish to Say." This project gave individuals throughout the country an opportunity to write messages on any topic.…



J-Pop

For freshman Ana Diaz, the Japanese Popular Culture, or J-Pop, Club is a way to relax in the midst of a hectic schedule. "It's a really nice break in my week," she said. At most meetings, members watch anime or Japanese movies and discuss them. The members often bring their personal DVDs in to share with each other.…



Affirmative hypocrites

Affirmative hypocrites
Isn't it interesting that the most sensitive yet intolerant people are those who claim to be the most tolerant? It sounds a bit crazy. How can someone who is tolerant be intolerant? Well, let's take the flaming liberal minds. They think that every person deserves human rights.…



Upcoming Holocaust rememberance

During World War II, millions of Jews, along with others, were targeted and systematically killed by Nazi Germany in what has come to be known as the Holocaust. On May 1, Saint Mary's will host a speaker as part of Holocaust Remembrance Day to memorialize those who died.…



Crime Beat

4/19/08 1:26 a.m. Incident: Medical assist. Synopsis: Intoxicated student transported to John Muir hospital from De La Salle Hall; referred to Student Conduct and Health and Wellness Center. 4/20/08 1:35 a.m. Incident: Information only. Synopsis: Conflict with students and taxi drivers in Ageno C; referred to Student Conduct.…



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