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by Mark Freeman in News
When the economy turns sour, most people pull their money out of the stock market. But Rob Black, a business analyst and media personality, thinks now is the time to buy.
Black spoke to a midsize crowd of community members and alumni last Wednesday in the Soda Center about investing in these turbulent times.…
Saint Mary's faces temporary hiring freeze for tenured professors, different costs taken into much consideration
by Stefanie Wang in News
Due to the tenure-track hiring freeze, the College cannot make any tenure-track offers to potential faculty members. However, the College is still conducting nationwide searches for tenure-track positions that are still open, according to Vice Provost of Academic Affairs Frances Sweeney.…
Author Gail Tsukiyama detailed personal experiences in writing
by Stefanie Wang in News
As one who discovered novel writing by chance, Gail Tsukiyama shared her experiences in the art of writing and her journey to becoming a novelist. Due to a collaborative effort between the Intercultural Center, Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) Program, Women's Resource Center and women's studies department, Tsukiyama was invited to speak on the trials of women in China and Japan during World War II.…
by Jennifer Kennedy in News
As Barack Obama is sworn into office in January, what do his daughters have to look forward to? A puppy promised by their father. The presidential pets over the years have become a big part of the presidential family, so much so that a Presidential Pet Museum was founded in 1999.…
Winona LaDuke proposes four harmonic principles to live by
by Robert Scott in News
To mark the 15th Anniversary of the women's studies department and the 10th anniversary of the women's resource center, Saint Mary's welcomed famed environmentalist and economist Winona LaDuke.
LaDuke, most known for being Ralph Nader's presidential running mate in the 1996 and 2000 elections, brought a message of honoring the earth and establishing peace with humanity and nature.…
Post-election forum informs students, community
by Jennifer Kennedy in News
Three journalists shared insight on the 2008 presidential election along with Politics Professor Steve Sloan. The event last Monday, November 10, was a question and answer open forum hosted by Father Michael Russo and then followed by student and community member questions.…
Freshman debaters take first place in October DVC tournament
by Mark Freeman in News
Saint Mary's Macken Speech and Debate Team traversed Northern California and Oregon last month, picking up numerous awards along the way.
After an auspicious start in its opening tournaments, the team continued its success at the Lewis & Clark Invitational in Portland, Oregon on October 12.…
New Act of Intolerance Protocol provides opportunity for students to respond
by Irene Nino in Feature
When the identity, needs, or beliefs of a student, faculty, or staff is degraded on campus, it is officially unacceptable. A new protocol creates a safe way for people to formally deal with acts of intolerance when someone is directly harmed based on a particular social category.…
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