Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Years of Yearning - The Making of Modern Saint Mary's College
When he walks about the college where he still lives and teaches The Great Books, the tall silhouette of Brother Mel Anderson cannot be mistaken or ignored. But many of the students who roam the grounds today may not know that for nearly 30 years this man led Saint ...By Sophie Braccini
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
40 Years of Change in Women's SportsSMC hosts colloquium on Title IX
This year marks the 40th anniversary of ...Rebecca Eckland
| |
|
|
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
SMC Finishes in Final Four
Saint Mary's Rugby took on a very aggressive Arkansas State team on Saturday, May 12th at Pat Vincent field in Moraga. This is the third year in a row the Gaels have matched up with Arkansas State in the National Championship playoffs, and they fell 31-17.
![]() Submitted by Tony Samaniego
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Another Fun-Filled Day at the 149th SMC Commencement
More than 650 Saint Mary's College seniors participated in the college's 149th Commencement Ceremonies Saturday, May 19, which included commencement speeches from two extraordinary individuals: Tom Meschery, a former All-Star NBA player, now an accomplished poet, ...Submitted by Michael McAlpin
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Saint Mary's Baseball Hangs in There
The Saint Mary's baseball team took the field at the beginning of this season in February brimming with confidence. It was the dawn of a new era, as the Gaels christened the beautiful new Louis Gusto Field, the first project in a $30 million effort to revitalize ...Alex Kozela
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Saint Mary's Rugby Advances to Semifinals
Saint Mary's men's rugby hosted Utah in the Men's National Collegiate Division 1 quarterfinals. The Gaels played a physical game against the Utes on May 5 and pulled out a 25-15 win.
 Submitted by Tony Samaniego
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
SMC Softball Plays for Post-Season
The Gaels won the Pacific Coast Softball Conference Coastal Division Title last week. Saint Mary's was picked to finish fourth in the division, but they swept LMU to clinch the title for the second time in three years.
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
SMC Women's Tennis Qualifies for Post-Season Tourney
Saint Mary's women's tennis is headed to the NCAA tournament for the third consecutive year. The Gaels earned an at-large bid for the second straight year. Currently ranked #41, the Gaels will play #28 Yale on Friday, May 11 at Stanford's Taube Tennis Center.
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Carnival 4 Kids at SMC a Huge Success
More than 200 elementary students from Oakland and Concord attended the 10th annual "Carnival 4 Kids" at Saint Mary's College April 27, each accompanied by a Saint Mary's College "big buddy." The afternoon included a pretend journey around the world, with food, ...
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Saint Mary's Rugby Beats Cal
SMC rugby earned a win 33 years in the making. After five years of close matches but no wins, the Gaels downed East Bay rival Cal, 20-18, on April 15. It was the first time since 1980 that the match-up did not have any bearing on post-season play, but neither team let ...Submitted by Tony Samaniego
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
SMC Women's Tennis Vies for Spot in NCAA Tournament
Saint Mary's women's tennis team concluded the regular season with two decisive wins to earn the #2 seed in the upcoming WCC tournament. The #42 Gaels finished with a 14-6 record, going 7-1 in WCC play.
By Marissa Harnett
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
SMC Golf Records First-Ever WCC Title
At the 18th hole of the West Coast Conference Golf Championships, Saint Mary's junior Ben Geyer, a walk-on, found himself fighting for a top finish.
He had two choices to end his ...Rebecca Eckland
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Richard McLean: Painting to Exactitude
The soft sheen of sweat, the tense muscles and popping veins of the horse in Richard McLean's 44 x 54 inch oil painting Kahlua Lark (1979) evokes a sense of wonder. You can almost smell the strands of hay intermingled in the soft packed dirt, feel the heat of the ...By Jennifer Wake
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Saint Mary's Adds Track Team to Athletic Program
Saint Mary's College added a new sport to its athletic program this spring. The Gaels now boast a track team.
Though the new program technically offers no scholarships, the NCAA grants ...Rebecca Eckland
|  |
|
|
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Saint Mary's Earns First WNIT Win in Over 10 Years
The Saint Mary's women's basketball team capped off one of its best seasons ever with a victory over UNLV in the first round of the WNIT.
The Gaels (22-11) won their first postseason ...Alex Kozela
|  |
|
|
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA