Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
September 22, 20109:13 am
Tech Support Partnering with Bell Logix
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief and Evan Kelley, Sports Editor
Campus Technology Support Services (CTSS) has unveiled a new partnership with Bell Industries/Bell Tech Logix, a company that will provide technology support and assessment for the college starting October 1.
September 22, 20109:12 am
Board of Trustee Chair Sounds Off on Plan for Upcoming Year
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief and Alli Bailey, Staff Writer
“We want to serve the students,” said Molly Mahoney Matthews, the new chair of the Board of Trustees who starts Oct. 8, 2010. She is excited about her new role as the chair and the possibilities for the college under President Dr. Joseph Urgo’s leadership
April 27, 201012:00 pm
The Trouble with Volcanoes: A Retrospective
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
The volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted in Iceland on Wednesday April 15 leading to the closure of airports all over the United Kingdom and Europe, stranding over 6 million people around the world, and the loss of at least $200 million a day for airlines; and the biggest question seemed to be: Well, St. Mary’s, what are [...]
December 8, 200911:50 am
Former St. Mary’s Professor Investigates the Self
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
Dr. Terell Lasane spoke on Friday, Dec. 4 about his personal experiences as a “black, gay, and financially challenged” man and how these aspects of his self have affected his view of the world and his research in psychology. Dr. Lasane, a professor of psychology at the College until 2008, covered several issues in the [...]
December 8, 200911:43 am
Men’s Basketball Rebounds, Boxes Out Stevenson
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
Coming back from their first loss on Nov. 30, the men’s basketball team has gotten back to the strong start they showed at the beginning of the season. In the team’s most recent game on Dec. 5, the Seahawks defeated Stevenson University 103-71. The team’s wins have tied St. Mary’s for first in the Capital [...]
December 8, 200911:42 am
Saint-Aubin Blessed With CAC Honor
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
Senior Stephanie Saint-Aubin was chosen as the Capital Athletic Conference’s (CAC) Women’s Basketball Co-Player of the Week on Nov. 29. She is ranked fifth in the CAC in scoring (18.2 points per game), tied for fifth in steals (2.8 per game), ninth in rebounds (8.2 per game), and tenth in blocks (0.6 blocks per game) [...]
November 16, 20099:30 pm
Prendergast: Millions of Congolese Lives Depend on Our Consumer Actions
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
Nitze Senior Fellow John Prendergast spoke Wednesday, Nov. 4 on the use of rape as a weapon in the Congo to protract the mineral trade.
November 16, 20099:16 pm
Galupo Discusses Gender Identity
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
On Monday, Nov. 9, Dr. Paz Galupo spoke in Cole Cinema about the definition and role of bisexuality in our culture and how bisexuals are involved in the same-sex marriage debate. Her talk, entitled “Bisexual Visibility and Same-Sex Marriage: Expanding Perspectives on Marriage Equality,” began with Galupo stepping onto stage and asking the audience the [...]
November 16, 20099:01 pm
Volleyball Struck Down in First Round
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
Following a strong season in the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) this semester, the SMCM women’s volleyball made it to the first round of the CAC Championship on November 3 before falling to York College in a 1-3 set spread. The St. Mary’s Seahawks entered the tournament with a 4-win, 4-loss conference record to face off [...]
November 16, 20099:00 pm
Athletics Dept. Optimistic Despite Rising Costs, Increased Need for Fundraising
By Peter Sparklin, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
Due to changes in funding and cost increases for programs and equipment, the Athletics Department has made several changes to its operations, including varsity team’s greater reliance on fundraising, staff cuts, and playoff restructuring. Director of Athletics and Recreation Scott Devine said that operational changes in athletics departments because of monetary concerns has been going [...]
