‘Privileged and Blessed’: Jared Ralleta ’24 on His Role in the Artemis II Lunar Mission

A first-generation college student, Ralleta’s flightpath to NASA began at SMC, conducting research with Professor Alice Baldridge. Now, he has a seat in Mission Control, helping the Artemis II crew capture the lunar surface and transmit data to Earth.

There’s No Argument—Saint Mary’s Has the Number One-Ranked Parliamentary Debate Team in the Country

Jasper Pacheco ’27 and Adrian Lossada ’26 recently won first place at one of the most prestigious collegiate debate competitions. In doing so, the duo beat the country’s biggest, best-resourced teams—and all of it without a coach.

Kroner's Corner: Welcome to the McConnell Era

Mickey McConnell was introduced this week to the Gael basketball community. If rousing cheers, a large turnout, and smiles all around are any indication, men’s basketball won’t miss a beat after the departure of longtime coach Randy Bennett.